Backpacker Tours New Zealand

After you have explored , it's time to see the rest of of North Island and New Zealand!
Please see the following tours which depart from on the North Island of New Zealand.
We currently have 6 backpacker tours available for you to choose from.

We can also provide backpacker holiday tour package deals when you join one of the tours below with another tour which will start from where your first tour completes. Backpacker tour holiday packages offer excellent value as you are provided with discounts on each tour involved.

 

23 Day All of New Zealand

Places of Interest: The largest adventure tour in New Zealand! Start and finish in Auckland for a trip that you'll never forget. Visit both the North and South Islands and experience everything New Zealand has to offer.

- Wildlife boat cruise / Cathedral Cove walk / Hot Water Beach / Waitomo caves

- Maori cultural experience / Tongariro Crossing / Te Papa National Museum

- Abel Tasman National Park / Hanmer Springs / Kaikoura (for dolphin and whale spotting)

- Tranzalpine train journey upgrade option / Time at Franz Josef glacier

- Mount Aspiring National Park / Two free days in Queenstown / Exclusive overnight in Doubtful Sound

- Central Otago historic mining area and Otago Rail Trail with all-level mountain biking

Doubtful Sound
- Exclusive overnight cruise.

National Parks
- Hike, sail, explore New Zealand's best National Parks.

Wildlife
- See a wide range of NZ's native wildlife.

Maori Culture
- Exclusive interactive cultural experiences

Tour Departs: Departs from Auckland North 8.00am.
Finishes Auckland approximately 5.00pm.
Days:
November to December 2008: Saturdays from 1st Nov.
January to April 2009: Saturdays, and Wednesdays from 31st Dec.
May 2009 to October 2009: Saturdays (Last Wednesday departure 22nd of April).
November 2009 to March 2010: Wednesdays and Saturdays.



 

20 Day New Zealand Highlights

Places of Interest: Round trip across New Zealand! - Starting and finishing in Auckland your adventure includes stunning scenery, culture, wildlife and activities throughout the North and South Island. Read the full itinerary and book it now!

- Cathedral Cove walk / Hot Water Beach / Waitomo caves

- Maori cultural experience / Tongariro Crossing / Te Papa National Museum

- Abel Tasman National Park / Hanmer Springs / Kaikoura (for dolphin and whale spotting)

- Tranzalpine train journey optional upgrade / Time at Franz Josef glacier

- Mount Aspiring National Park / Two free days in Queenstown / Exclusive overnight in Doubtful Sound

- Central Otago historic mining area and Otago Rail Trail with all-level mountain biking.

Doubtful Sound
- Exclusive overnight cruise.

National Parks
- Hike, sail and explore many of NZ's national parks.

Franz Josef
- World heritage area: hike a glacier!

Maori Culture
- Exclusive interactive cultural experience.

Tour Departs: Departs from Auckland 8.00am.
Finishes Christchurch approximately 6.30pm.
Days:
November to December 2008: Tuesdays from 4th Nov.
January to April 2009: Tuesdays, and Saturdays from 3rd Jan.
May 2009 to October 2009: Tuesdays (Last Sat departure 25th April).
November 2009 to March 2010: Tuesdays and Saturdays.



 

18 Day North Island to South Island Explorer

Places of Interest: See the best of both islands! Jump on this exciting adventure tour across both islands and see the beaches, culture and volcanoes of the North to the fjords, glaciers and wildlife of the South! Book it now!

- Cathedral Cove walk and Hot Water Beach (natural geothermal pools)

- Tongariro Crossing / Time to see Te Papa our National Museum

- Abel Tasman National Park

- Hanmer Springs with hot pool options

- Kahurangi National Park and Kaikoura: for seals, dolphins and whale spotting!

- Time at Franz Josef glacier

- Mount Aspiring National Park with an exclusive wilderness stop at Makarora

- Exclusive overnight on the amazing Doubtful Sound

- Central Otago historic mining area and Otago Rail Trail with all-level mountain biking

Maori Culture
- Interactive cultural show.

Abel Tasman
- Hiking. Kayaking. Explore the region.

Franz Josef
- World heritage area: hike the glacier!

Queenstown
- Adventure? Sure, the adventure capital of the world is here!

Tour Departs: Departs from Auckland 8.00am.
Finishes Christchurch approximately 6.30pm.
Days:
November to December 2008: Tuesdays from 4th Nov.
January to April 2009: Tuesdays, and Saturdays from 3rd Jan.
May 2009 to October 2009: Tuesdays (Last Sat departure 25th April).
November 2009 to March 2010: Tuesdays and Saturdays.



 

9 Day North Island Explorer

Places of Interest: - Giant kauri trees /Early settlement history /Goat Island / scenic boat trip
- Cathedral Cove walk and Hot Water Beach (natural geothermal pools) / Access to caving in Waitomo
- Traditional Maori hangi meal and cultural experience with free geothermal park and bubbling mud Tongariro Crossing / Time to see Te Papa our National Museum

Bay of Islands
- Spot dolphins and relax in this beautiful area.

Maori Culture
- Interactive Maori cultural experience.

Coromandel
Sit in your own hot pool on the beach!

Tongariro Crossing
- Hike NZ's number one rated walk!

Tour Departs: Departs from Auckland North 8.00am
Finishes Auckland approximately 5.00pm
Days:
November to December 2008: Saturdays from 1st Nov.
January to April 2009: Saturdays, and Wednesdays from 31st Dec.
May 2009 to October 2009: Saturdays (Last Wednesday departure 22nd of April)
November 2009 to March 2010: Wednesdays and Saturdays.



 

3 Day Bay of Islands

Places of Interest: - Giant Kauri trees
- Early settlement history
- Goat Island Marine reserve with free snorkelling (summer only)
- Free scenery and wildlife-spotting boat trip
- Tour Highlights

Great Beaches
- Swim, relax, explore.

Dolphin spotting
- Enjoy a free eco-cruise with dolphin spotting.

Native Bird Centre
- See some of NZ's native birds.

Maori Culture and History
- Visit the historic Treaty Grounds at Waitangi.

Tour Departs: Departs from Auckland North 8.00am
Finishes Auckland approximately 8.00pm
Days:
November to December 2008: Saturdays from 1st Nov.
January to April 2009: Saturdays, and Wednesdays from 31st Dec.
May 2009 to October 2009: Saturdays (Last Wednesday departure 22nd of April)
November 2009 to March 2010: Wednesdays and Saturdays.



 

6 day North Island Highlights

Places of Interest: Coromandel
- Relax on NZ's best beaches.

Maori Culture
- Learn about NZ's indigenous culture.

Tongariro Crossing

- Hike NZ's best one day walk!

Adventure
- Rafting, skydiving and kayaking options.

Tour Departs: Departs from Auckland 8.00am
Finishes Auckland approximately 5.00pm
Days:
November to December 2008: Tuesdays from 4th Nov.
January to April 2009: Tuesdays, and Saturdays from 3rd Jan.
May 2009 to October 2009: Tuesdays (Last Saturday departure 25th April)
November 2009 to March 2010: Tuesdays and Saturdays.