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Get Social: New Zealand 2025-26
Get Social: New Zealand 2025-26
Rotorua, New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
Lake Tepako
Franz Josef glacier
The Remarkables Mountain Range
Milford Sound
Lake Tepako
$2559
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Get Social: New Zealand 2025-26
17 Days Starting in Auckland, New Zealand and ending in Christchurch, New Zealand
Visiting: Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Hobbiton Movie Set, Kohutapu, Huka Falls, Taupo, Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Mt Ngauruhoe, Lake Taupo, Wai-O-Tapu, Wellington, Mt Victoria, Cuba Street, Scorching Bay, Zealandia, Weta Workshop, Te Papa Museum, Wellington Cable Car, Wellington Harbour, Marlborough Sounds, Abel Tasman National Park, Motueka, Abel Tasman, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef Glacier, Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Aspiring National Park, Shotover River, Otago, Queenstown Gardens, The Remarkables, Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TGKAC5
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 48
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
18-39
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
Activities:
History Operator discount: -$512 Tourhub's Discount: -$58 -22%
NB: Prices correct on 26-Apr-2025 but subject to change.
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the "Get Social: New Zealand 2025-26" tour, exploring the breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture of New Zealand. From the geothermal wonders of Rotorua to the majestic Franz Josef Glacier, this tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and thrilling activities. Experience the iconic Cook Strait ferry crossing, marvel at the stunning Huka Falls, and enjoy the serene beauty of Lake Matheson. With a knowledgeable Trip Leader guiding you through orientation tours in key locations like Queenstown and Christchurch, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture, including a visit to a working marae and a traditional haka demonstration. Travel in comfort aboard an air-conditioned coach, and make memories that will last a lifetime on this epic journey through New Zealand's most captivating destinations.
Highlights
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Orientation tour of Rotorua with a Trip Leader
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Visit Huka Falls
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Experience the Cook Strait ferry crossing
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Explore the scenic Franz Josef Glacier region
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Visit Lake Matheson
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Visit Wanaka
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Orientation tour of Queenstown with a Trip Leader
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Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
Places You'll See
Waikato
Wellington, New Zealand
Milford Sound
Itinerary
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Location: Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua
You’ve got your home life, and home friends... and home routine. But this is your chance to leave it all behind. Ready? Meet us in Auckland and say kia ora to your fellow Topdeckers. First stop on our Kiwi adventure: Waitomo Caves. A glowworm-studded labyrinth of underground caves and rivers – this place is like something out of a sci-fi movie. Spend your free time exploring Ruakuri Cave on foot. Cruise through the magical grotto. Or dare your new travel fam to strap in for a unique blackwater rafting experience (disclaimer: you’re gonna get wet). Later, you’re heading to Rotorua where you’ll get your bearings on a walk around town with your Trip Leader. Then, it's food o’clock. Tuck in to some delish dishes and make that stomach smile.
Day 2: Rotorua – Kohutapu
Location: Rotorua, Hobbiton Movie Set, Kohutapu
Accommodation Name: Kohutapu Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
To say Rotorua has it ‘going on’ would be the understatement of the century. We’re talking: adrenalin-pumping activities, geothermal spas and nerd-central movie sets. And you’ve got all day to embrace it – hell yeah! For the LOTR fans (or closet fans), take a walk through Tolkien’s dreams at the Hobbiton movie set. Adrenalin junkie? Get your hit on a rapid ride down the mighty Kaituna River. Or play Tarzan on a sky-high canopy tour. Later, we’ll receive a traditional welcome at Kohutapu Lodge. Visit a working marae, enjoy a haka demo, and level-up your crafting skills during a weaving workshop. Then, we’ll tuck into a hangi with the gang. This is as authentic as it gets.
Day 3: Rotorua – Huka Falls – Taupo
Location: Rotorua, Huka Falls, Taupo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bye bye Rotorua – today we’re leaving the city behind and heading for some of Mother Nature’s best bits. First: we’ll make a stop at roaring Huka Falls and play spot-the-extreme-kayaker as they tackle the immense 11-metre plunge down the canyon falls. Then: we’ll take in the A-Mazing views over Lake Taupo (FYI, this lake’s the size of Singapore – but with more fish, fewer airports). Finally, we’ll roll on to our accommodation and have a whip around Taupo’s best bits. Afterwards, there’ll be time to grab some snacks and chill out with your travel fam. You deserve it.
Day 4: Taupo
Location: Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Mt Ngauruhoe, Lake Taupo, Wai-O-Tapu
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dramatic volcanic peaks dominating the horizon. Rugged terrain that looks like you landed on Mars. And intense turquoise lakes gathered in steep valleys. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the best one-day hikes in the world – and it 100% deserves the rep. You’ve got a full day to find your Samwise up Mt Ngauruhoe (aka Mt Doom), soak up all the I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E views and wish you’d broken in those new hiking boots. If being on the water is more your vibe – there’s a Lake Taupo sailing excursion on the cards too. Or why not head to Wai-O-Tapu to admire its bubbling geysers and kaleidoscopic geothermal pools? Back at base camp with the group, sit back with a cold beverage and crack open that new pack of playing cards. Who knows Rummy?
Day 5: Taupo – Wellington
Location: Wellington, Mt Victoria, Cuba Street, Scorching Bay, Zealandia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Next up: Wellington. Get your bearings around the capital on an orientation tour before we head to Mt Victoria for 360-degree views over the harbour. Then: the rest is up to you. Grab lunch along Cuba Street. Soak up the rays at Scorching Bay. Treat yourself to a Snickers milkshake at Fidel’s Cafe. And spot a kiwi bird (or two) at the Zealandia ecological sanctuary. Tonight, dinner’s on you – but with more bars and restaurants per capita than New York, you’re not going to be stuck for options. Trust us.
Day 6: Wellington
Location: Wellington, Weta Workshop, Te Papa Museum, Wellington Cable Car, Wellington Harbour
Meals Included: Breakfast
What’s that? A free day to do whatever floats your boat? Yes please. Get your Middle Earth fix at the Weta Workshop. Head to the Te Papa Museum for a dose of NZ history. Or jump on the Wellington Cable Car for all the vintage vibes. Tonight: gather the crew, grab some fresh ‘fush and chups’ from The Chippery and head down to the harbour for dinner-with-a-view. This is livin’.
Day 7: Wellington – Abel Tasman (South Island)
Location: Wellington, Marlborough Sounds, Abel Tasman National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wave goodbye to the North Island – we’re heading across the Cook Strait into the gobsmackingly beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Sounds familiar? Chances are you’ve picked up a bottle (or two) of Savvie B from this region. Then: onwards to Abel Tasman! Home of some of New Zealand’s most pristine beaches. Get in.
Day 8: Abel Tasman
Location: Abel Tasman National Park, Motueka
Meals Included: Breakfast
Free day = your chance to do your own spontaneous this-is-what-I-came-here-for thing. Ever heard of the Abel Tasman National Park? Think: golden sandy beaches. Picturesque turquoise bays. Lush native forests. And cute locals (of the wildlife kind). Hire a kayak and head out on a seal-spotting adventure. Soak up bird’s eye views of both islands with an EPIC skydiving experience in nearby Motueka. Or activate adventure mode with a full day’s canyoning. This is your moment.
Day 9: Abel Tasman – Kaikoura
Location: Abel Tasman, Kaikoura
Meals Included: Breakfast
From one stunning coastline to another – we’re making tracks to the East Coast today. Spot the wild fur seals getting their tan on as we roll into B-E-A-Utiful Kaikoura. Options here = soak up the laid back atmosphere in town, take a hike around the peninsula for sunset, keep your eyes peeled for Giant Sperm Whales on a whale-watching tour, or get your butt down to one of the seafood caravans on the foreshore for some fresher-than-fresh crayfish. Fact: Kaikoura literally translates to ‘eat crayfish’ – so you know it’s gonna be good.
Day 10: Kaikoura – Christchurch
Location: Kaikoura, Christchurch
Meals Included: Breakfast
Next stop: the South Island's largest city. After having most of the CBD demolished by a devastating earthquake in 2011, Christchurch has rebuilt itself into a VIBING hub of quirky bars, restaurants and cafes. After getting the run-about-town with our Trip Leader, you’ll have the rest of the afternoon off to do whatever you want. Need some suggestions? Head to Little High Eatery: a hip marketplace full of locally run food trucks. After, gather the gang and head to Rockpool for pool tables and a pumping dance floor.
Day 11: Christchurch – Hokitika – Franz Josef Glacier Region
Location: Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef Glacier
Meals Included: Breakfast
One minute you’re sipping lattes in the city, next minute you’re off to one of New Zealand’s most famous glaciers. En-route, we’ll make a photo stop in historic Hokitika. Head to the beach and find the quirky sculpture made by the locals. Gift a pounamu (greenstone) to your new travel BFF for good luck. Or gather the gang and give ‘mountain oysters’ a try (hint: Google it first). Then, we'll roll into the jaw-dropping Franz Josef Glacier region. After grabbing dinner in town with the group, you could seek out the resident glow worms on an after-dark adventure – just ask your in-the-know Trip Leader.
Day 12: Franz Josef Glacier Region
Location: Franz Josef Glacier, Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine! If the weather is good, you’ll have the chance to explore this chilly playground on an optional heli-hike. Strap on your crampons and pile into the chopper – we’ll head up to 800m above sea level to explore the maze of ice formations with an expert local guide. Or go all-out with a scenic flight that’ll leave you with goosebumps and a full camera roll. There’s also an out-of-this-world kayaking trip through the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary up for grabs.
Day 13: Franz Josef Glacier Region – Wanaka – Queenstown
Location: Franz Josef Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning, we’ll make tracks to Wanaka: a lakeside, alpine town with some ‘holy-sh*t’-worthy scenery. It’ll then be time to turn our attention to the adventure capital of the world: Queenstown. Get the lay of the land with your Trip Leader, then spend the rest of the afternoon wandering around the bay area or holed up with your crew in World Bar. With world-famous teapot cocktails, it’s the perfect spot to make a plan for the next few days.
Day 14: Queenstown
Location: Queenstown, Milford Sound
Meals Included: Breakfast
If Queenstown had a Tinder profile it would read: fun-filled outdoor enthusiast – looking for a fellow adrenalin junkie to share adventures with. And all its pics would be of people throwing themselves off extreme heights. Swiping right? Hell yes! Skydiving. Bungy jumping. Jet boating. White water rafting. Canyon swinging. You want it, this place has it. And you’ve got 24 hrs to embrace it all. Or jump on an optional day trip to the totally mesmerising Milford Sound. The main event? A cruise on the Milford fjord complete with thundering waterfalls, razor-edge cliffs and resident seals. This place is National Geographic on steroids (like Schwarzenegger steroids). Tonight, we’ll regroup in Queenstown – gather the fam and see if the nightlife here really lives up to the rep.
Day 15: Queenstown
Location: Queenstown, Mount Aspiring National Park, Shotover River, Otago, Queenstown Gardens, The Remarkables
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today = options. Didn’t tick everything off? We’ve got your back – here’s another free day we prepared earlier. Head into Mount Aspiring National Park on a Wilderness Jet adventure. Jump in a funyak down the Dart River (like a kayak, but better). Or conquer the wild Shotover River on an adrenalin-pumping whitewater rafting experience. If you’d rather cruise in the slow-lane, sip your way through the Otago region or get your Fergburger take-away and head up to Queenstown Gardens for stunning views over The Remarkables. And tonight? Head to the Cookie Bar. We’re talking: warm cookies, freakshakes, s’more, ice-cream...*wipes drool from chin*.
Day 16: Queenstown – Lake Tekapo
Location: Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Fuel up with an included brekkie 'cos we're heading to Lake Tekapo. Press your nose to the coach window and soak up all the stunning views racing past. Nestled between towering mountains, it’s the perfect place to spend the last night of our Kiwi encounter. Add one of New Zealand’s most photographed buildings to your camera roll with a visit to the Church of the Good Shepherd. The rest of the day is up to you. Go for a stroll along the shoreline (it’s absolutely covered in colourful lupins between Nov and Feb). Fancy a spa day? Head to the Tekapo Springs hot pools for a soothing soak. Then: we’re gonna give this trip the send-off it deserves at tonight’s final group dinner. Afterwards, look to the heavens during an optional star-gazing experience. Lake Tekapo sits within a UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, so prepared to be WOWED.
Day 17: Lake Tekapo – Christchurch
Location: Lake Tekapo, Christchurch
Meals Included: Breakfast
Ok, nobody panic – the adventure is coming to a close. But we’re sure as hell not done yet! Squeeze in one last pano at Lake Tekapo before we make tracks for Christchurch. 17 days. 2 islands. 1 country. Countless thrills, spills and good times. One HUGE adventure. You embraced it all and shared the ride with a bunch of strangers who are now like family. But it’s time to say goodbye. Reunion trip next year? 100%.
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Transport
Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned coach as you explore the stunning landscapes of New Zealand.
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Guide
A knowledgeable Trip Leader will accompany you on orientation tours and walks in various locations.
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Orientation Tours
Orientation tours and walks are included in Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown.
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Cultural Experiences
Visit a working marae, enjoy a haka demo, and participate in a weaving workshop at Kohutapu Lodge.
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Cook Strait Ferry Crossing
Experience the Cook Strait ferry crossing from the North Island to the South Island.
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Visit to Natural Attractions
Visits to Huka Falls, Lake Matheson, Wanaka, and the Church of the Good Shepherd are included.
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What's Not Included
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Meals
Meals are not included unless specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as blackwater rafting, skydiving, and heli-hiking are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, snacks, and additional activities are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned coach as you explore the stunning landscapes of New Zealand.Accommodation
Accommodation details are not provided in the tour description.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transport is used during the tour?
The tour uses an air-conditioned coach for comfortable travel while exploring the stunning landscapes of New Zealand.
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Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, a knowledgeable Trip Leader will accompany you on orientation tours and walks in various locations.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Meals are not included unless specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to a working marae, a haka demonstration, and a weaving workshop at Kohutapu Lodge.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities such as blackwater rafting, skydiving, and heli-hiking are available but not included in the tour package.
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What natural attractions will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to Huka Falls, Lake Matheson, Wanaka, and the Church of the Good Shepherd.
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What is the Cook Strait ferry crossing experience?
The Cook Strait ferry crossing is a journey from the North Island to the South Island, offering scenic views of the surrounding waters.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Curious? Open-minded? Same. Topdeckers are a mixed bunch, but that’s what makes us special. They come from all over the globe and are aged between 18 and 39. Like you, they’re looking to feel real. To experience more. To embrace the unknown. To grow and connect – without judgement.
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Is there an age limit on Topdeck trips?
Yes. Our trips are specifically designed for those aged 18-39 years of age.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
https://www.topdeck.travel/resources/booking-flexibility
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We operate Single Share across across all touring styles and will match you with someone of the same gender
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
E-Documentation will be sent
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, we work dilligenltly with our partners to acheive this
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can on European Tours
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