Tour Type
Small Group
Max Group Size
18
Age Requirement
18 - 39 yrs
Operated In
English
Physical Rating
ModerateInvolves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Ends

Auckland, New Zealand

Queenstown, New Zealand

Highlights

Explore the world-famous Waitomo glowworm caves by boat

Tour the real Hobbiton film set and locations featured in The Lord Of The Rings and Hobbit trilogies

Experience New Zealand’s incredible volcanic landscapes and thundering waterfalls

Experience authentic Māori culture in a traditional Māori village

Sail across Lake Taupo

Itinerary

New Zealand’s legendary landscapes become your playground on this 17-day NZ Intro tour, crafted for adventurous young adults eager to discover it all. From the volcanic wonders of the North Island to the snow-capped majesty of the South, you’ll experience the magic of Hobbiton, delve into Māori traditions, and explore luminous underground caves.

The excitement builds as you fly south for epic hikes, cruise through misty fjords, and jet boat past dramatic cliffs. The adventure doesn’t stop there—your group leader is on hand to help you kickstart your working holiday or simply make the most of every moment. The unique selling point of this trip? An all-in-one tour package that combines essential highlights, thrilling activities, and practical support for those wanting to live or work in New Zealand. Share every breathtaking view and adrenaline rush with an instant group of friends, ensuring memories that last a lifetime.

Day 1Arrive and Meet your Group
Day 2Glowworm Caves & Hobbiton
Day 3Explore Rotorua
Day 4Māori Experience
Day 5Taupo Sail
Day 6Waterfalls & Adrenaline
Day 7Travel to Wellington
Day 8Discover Wellington
Day 9Fly to Christchurch
Day 10Christchurch Orientation & Lake Tekapo
Day 11Lake Tekapo
Day 12Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
Day 13Discover Wanaka
Day 14Explore Queenstown
Day 15Milford Sound Cruise
Day 16Queenstown & Jet Boating
Day 17Check Out
NZ Intro 17 day

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What's Included

Accommodation
16 nights accommodation
Meals
Meals as indicated on itinerary
Transport
Airport pickupAll transport
Guide
Experienced group leader and local guides
Others
Waitomo glowworm caves boat tourHobbiton film set tourKerosene creekWai o TapuMaori experienceLake Taupo sailHuka FallsWellington city orientationChristchurch city orientationLake Tekapo hot poolsMount John hikeMount Cook / Aoraki National ParkHooker Valley hikeKayaking on Lake WanakaQueenstown city orientationMilford Sound cruiseJet boating on Lake Wakatipu24/7 assistance & support in New ZealandHelp with all onward travel after the trip+ This tour is 100% carbon neutral!Work Inclusions:NZ bank accountIRD SIM cardLifetime NZ Jobs membershipUnlimited job finding assistance

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

5.0

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Catherine. EOn Jun 2, 2025

Excellent

I did the 17 day New Zealand adventure it was my first group tour and my leader Danny was absolutely incredible and made us all feel at home and brought us all together and made the experience so much more memorable.

Emily. HOn Apr 16, 2025

Excellent

Lauren was such a lovely group leader and made my trip to New Zealand so special! The tour was incredible, we saw so many beautiful places and Lauren made the whole trip run so smoothly and was really informative throughout! ☺️

Rebecca. HOn Mar 26, 2025

Excellent

Had a great time in the north and South Islands of New Zealand. The whole trip was very well organised, made some amazing memories and the country was so beautiful and definitely did not disappoint. Everything ran smoothly with Lauren as our group leader, who always made sure we had the best time. Thanks Lauren, you’re a legend!! ᵕ̈

Meg. MOn Mar 24, 2025

Excellent

Just Come home from the North and South New Zealand tour with Lauren. What an adventure from white water rafting to late night chats there was never a dull moment. When you spend weeks with strangers they really become such good friends with amazing memories. Lauren was the best tour leader ever !!! The Trip wouldn’t be the same without her, when I lost something valuable to me during the trip she went above and beyond to help me find it Thank you Lauren (Best Tour Leader) 🫶

Scott. POn Mar 22, 2025

Excellent

Went on the intro tour to New Zealand South Islands. Was an absolute amazing experience and covered a lot of the beautiful spots on the island. Have to give a special thanks to the group leader Lauren Ryan, who really made it what it was. She went above and beyond. Any question, help or advice needed she would go out of her way for you. Always energetic and wants everyone to have the best time. She made sure everyone felt part of the group and more so a short term family.

Miguel. GOn Mar 19, 2025

Excellent

Amazing company that got me introduced to Japan and in the future new Zealand! Takes the stress away from travelling to new destinations with amazing guides! Special shout out to Dan, hes a master at his craft, he could have done half of what he did and still be a 5 out 5 guide, hes the literal definition of going above and beyond! If he ran a tour in the place I hate the most in the world Id still do it as I know Id have an amazing time!

João. GOn Mar 18, 2025

Excellent

Amazing company that got me introduced to Japan and in the future new Zealand! Takes the stress away from travelling to new destinations with amazing guides! Special shout out to Dan, hes a master at his craft, he could have done half of what he did and still be a 5 out 5 guide, hes the literal definition of going above and beyond! If he ran a tour in the place I hate the most in the world Id still do it as I know Id have an amazing time!

Tyler. FOn Feb 24, 2025

Excellent

I did the New Zealand south Intro tour and had a blast! Lauren was the best guide and made the experience worth it

Patrick. BOn Jan 30, 2025

Excellent

Just finished the 17 day New Zealand Intro tour. Both Sean and Lauren were the leaders - they were so knowledgable and such a good laugh. Everyone should do this tour !!

Libby. WOn Jan 30, 2025

Excellent

Just finished the 17 day New Zealand tour! Both Sean and Lauren were the best leaders, had so much fun and learnt so much too!

Maja. POn Dec 12, 2024

Excellent

I just finished New Zealand North and South Island tour. I had the best time ever thanks to Danny who brought the group together. Ill have lifelong memories and wouldnt want to change a single thing. I 100% recommend Intro travel and Danny Flanders!!

Sophie. TOn Dec 12, 2024

Excellent

Yes! Just finished New Zealand North and South tour. It was amazing! Danny was the best group leader! Slay

Max. BOn Dec 12, 2024

Excellent

Ive just finished my NZ North and South tour, Ive had the best time and Ive had the best experience I could of had. Danny was an amazing leader and I would fully recommend booking through intro travel

Curtis. COn Dec 11, 2024

Excellent

I did 17 Days in New Zealand (North and South Islands) They took us around the cultural sites too and fed us plenty of local knowledge during the long bus ride. Everything was well organised Team leader had lots of recommendations in each place we stayed Also had a few chill days to catch up with home or laundry I personally struggle with mingling in general but my team leader made extra effort to encourage us to mix with other people in our groups. 10/10 would travel with Intro Travel

Stephen. POn Nov 16, 2024

Excellent

The 17 day New Zealand intro tour is brilliant. The activities were all well thought out and it touches on the majority of the highlights of NZ. Danny (group leader) is a legend!

Ryan. SOn Oct 24, 2024

Excellent

Just completed 17 day trip (north & south NZ) with Danny Flanders as group leader. Absolutely incredible experience, a special to mention to both Cheeky Kiwi drivers John & Geoff (very knowledgable). Also Emma at Hobbiton was incredible, done an amazing job keeping everyone engaged. 5* Ryan

Sarah. SOn Oct 22, 2024

Excellent

I just did the New Zealand North & South Island tour. It was on of the best tours Ive ever been on. From the people, the itinerary, the activities and transport- it was just all done so well. A huge part of the tour being so great was our group leader Danny, he really took care of us and helped us with everything. From the first message before the tour started to helping us throughout the tour. Not only that he was overall just an amazing & lovely person that brought so much fun and joy to the group. Thanks so much Danny

Ian. SOn Oct 22, 2024

Excellent

I recently did the north and south of New Zealand and had the absolute best time! Most of the reason behind this was our incredible group leader Danny who not only helped me when I arrived and had an awkward encounter with the hostel I was in, but he was consistently keeping everyone engaged with all activities, encouraging us to put our phones away and enjoy the tour and most importantly just made sure we not only knew where we were, all the facts and cultural significance but just made sure we appreciated this gorgeous country with the perfect blend of professionalism and humour. Genuinely, thank you to Danny who made the experience so memorable and I will definitely be booking with Intro again! ˜

Oliver. COn Oct 22, 2024

Excellent

I have had the best experience of my life so far doing the north and south of NZ. Our group leader Danny was awesome and always managed to keep the fun and the party going, really felt like a family the whole time with this wonderful group. So many amazing experiences with the most amazing people! Couldnt have asked for better! Absolutely brilliant.

Jack. COn Oct 21, 2024

Excellent

I was on the 17 day New Zealand tour with the one and only Danny Flanders. He made the tour a much better experience than I ever thought it was going to be! I thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour and everything we had planned. Would definitely recommend to other people.

Ella. MOn Oct 21, 2024

Excellent

Ive done a lot of intro trips now and I couldnt fault the company, everything is so easy and planned perfectly. 100% would recommend them to anyone. Ive just completed the New Zealand 17 day trip with Danny Flanders, Danny was an absolutely brilliant leader, I couldnt fault him, he always brought 100% effort and energy and I loved every minute of it.

Molly. FOn Oct 15, 2024

Excellent

I went on the 17 day New Zealand tour and loved every second! Alex was great at making sure we all got to do the activities we wanted and included lots of fun games and fun facts. Ive seen so much over these 17 days in both islands and would recommend to anyone thinking about it

Annie. FOn Oct 15, 2024

Excellent

Ive just finished the 17 day New Zealand tour. Ive had an amazing time, Alex was a great group leader making sure we all got to do the activities we wanted and included lots of fun facts. Definitely recommend the New Zealand trip and looking forward to my next Intro Trip soon.

Aimee. MOn Oct 15, 2024

Excellent

Ive just finished the 17 day New Zealand tour. Ive had an amazing time, we had amazing leaders, a great group and have seen some of the most beautiful views you could imagine. The activities were great and well planned and there was a good variety of options too. Definitely recommend and Ill be on another trip as soon as possible!

Will. POn Oct 3, 2024

Excellent

Had a great time on the 17 day New Zealand tour with Alex as group leader! Action packed, loads of different activities to try and great people! Alex was great as group leader, very knowledgable and got involved in all of the activities too. Would recommend!

Leannda. COn Sep 15, 2024

Excellent

I;ve just finished the 17 day North and South Island work and travel tour of New Zealand and couldn;t recommend it more. Jess was fantastic and was able to tell us lots of local knowledge and Mauri traditions at every place we visited. She was extremely approachable and bubbly and was available to help with organising extra activities while on the holiday as well as onward travel plans. The holiday had a great mix of activities for everyone from visiting the glow worm caves, Hobbiton and a Mauri village in the North Island to jet boating, kayaking and hiking in the south. The whole trip was stunning and very well organised. I would definitely book with Intro again and recommend Jess fully as a group leader.

jessica. bOn Jun 7, 2024

Excellent

Had the best time on my Intro New Zealand North and South Island tour! Rhys was the best leader ever and absolutely made the tour. He was so fun, organised and always made sure everyone was having the best time and was always prepared with facts and knowledge of the places we went to! Also really appreciated how carful he was looking out for my dietary requirements in both the included meals and the restaurants we went to as well as helping me plan my onwards travel and activities for after the tour too! Thanks for a great trip cant recommend Intro (and Rhys) enough!

Robert. BOn Jun 6, 2024

Excellent

New Zealand 17 Day 2024 Alex made the trip amazing! I was at first a bit hesitant coming in May as I am a very sociable person and it was a smaller group but he made the whole experience unforgiving and helped ensure a strong group dynamic. The activities were unbelievable - white water rafting, scenic flight, luging but to be honest my favourite part was just soaking up the views in the south! The trip gave a perfect ‘intro’ to NZ as I want to come back now asap!!!

Adam. LOn May 4, 2024

Excellent

Amazing tour of both the north and South Island of New Zealand with plenty of activities for all kinds of travellers. Would highly recommend travelling with intro!

Annabel. POn Apr 4, 2024

Excellent

Had the most amazing time in New Zealand with our fab leaders Alex and Harvey. I did both North and South Island and loved every second. Everything was so well taken care of from getting picked up at the airport to help with onward travel. The leaders did all the leg work so we could just sit back relax and enjoy our holiday! Have put a deposit down for the South Africa intro trip as I enjoyed this one so much.

Axel. HOn Apr 4, 2024

Excellent

Some amazing days touring the North and South island of New zealand, our tour guides were amazing and very engaged into the group really emphasizing what traveling with a group is about, exploring new things, meeting different people and lots of fun. 10/10 would deffinitely tour again with Intro, everything was well taken care of and if we had any questions or wanted something different our tour guides went above and beyond to accomplish it for us!

Jorinde. MOn Mar 14, 2024

Excellent

Just finished my 19 days New Zealand trip and I had the best time! The people were amazing and the group leader, Jess, as well. She had a lot of fun facts and my worries became her worries so that I could enjoy the trip the most. I would recommend this trip to everyone and I think it’s the best if you come around 1/2 days earlier so you can get rid of your jetlag before the tour starts. It was amazing!

Niamh. COn Mar 13, 2024

Excellent

Have just finished the 17 day New Zealand North and South tour with Jess Sargent and what an experience. Jess has been the most amazing group leader from day one always making sure that each member of the tour got to experience New Zealand to the fullest! Jess always found a way for us to do any extra activities that we wanted to do so we wouldn;t be disappointed. I could not imagine having done this tour with anybody else. Jess is an absolute gem of a person and I am so excited to see what is next for her. Jess really did make this a trip of a lifetime and I am so thankful to have met her. She truly went above and beyond for each and every single person. Thank you with all my heart

Faith. AOn Feb 14, 2024

Excellent

Just finished a 17 day tour around the north and south of NZ. What an experience! Cannot recommend Alex, our tour guide, enough. He was always willing to help with anything and very friendly. The activities were well planned and spaced out enough with free time to be enjoyable. We saw a range of different places around NZ including Queenstown, Auckland, Taupo, Tekapo and many others. We also got to see a MAori village, did hikes and adrenaline packed activities like skydiving and paragliding. Special shout out to Alex and his amazing instrumental sl*t drops.

Ali. HOn Dec 13, 2023

Excellent

I did the 17 day NZ adventure tour and had such a great time. Everything was really well organised and Jess made sure everything ran smoothly. I would 100% recommend this for anyone thats not sure, its a great way to see all the hotspots and meet people, and if you can swing Jess as your leader then thats just a bonus!

Jodie. MOn Apr 19, 2023

Excellent

Ive had the time of my life on the 17 day New Zealand Adventure. Everything about the trip was incredible. If youre thinking about booking onto the tour, definitely do it you wont regret it, I promise! A big thank you to Gem for being the best group leader! Gem brings the best vibes to every moment of the tour with her energy ; enthusiasm. Shes always going above and beyond to make sure everyones happy and having the best experience!!! What an insanely beautiful country. So many beautiful memories with so many lovely people. Thanks so much Intro!!

Lucas. KOn Nov 21, 2022

Excellent

Did the New Zealand North and South Tour. Was amazing experience, probably the best time of my life, from Hobbiton, lord of the rings filming locations to natural wonders of Milford Sound. I also love the diversity of nationalities in the group, a much more enjoyable experience.

Jasper. vOn Nov 21, 2022

Excellent

Did the NZ North and South tour, was an amazing experience with many unforgettable moments, a very fun group. James and Ben were amazing group leaders!

Abbie. TOn Aug 11, 2022

Excellent

Had the best experience on the 17 day tour of North and South Island of New Zealand. James and Ben were fantastic group leaders that helped everyone out when needed. Very well organised and would highly recommend!

Emily. ROn Jul 11, 2022

Excellent

I have just finished the 17 day New Zealand tour and couldnt recommend it more. Ben and James have been the best leaders and kept the moral up continuously. The boat days were an absolute blast, the activities were fun and the scenes whilst doing it were sensational. Saw so much for such a short period of time. 100% recommend

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