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I spent a total of three weeks on the New Zealand Discovery Tour with Wild Kiwi Tours (→ 2 weeks on the South Island, 1 week on the North Island). Abel Tasman was a real highlight for me right from the start: a kayaking trip in perfect weather, followed by a 12 km hike back to the Adventure Inn – and in the evening, a starry sky I won't soon forget ✨ Kaikōura was also amazing: swimming with dolphins was an absolute dream 🐬

I just finished my South Island tour and it was my first tour group experience and it was so great! Siobhan is such a legend and she was so welcoming and knowledgable with really helpful insights into all the places we visited as well as the activity options. Our group was so lovely and it was the best way to fit as much as possible into such a short time with absolutely no stress!! Thank you Siobhan and Wild Kiwi!

I decided on this trip literally 2 weeks before it left, and I can happily say this it was one of the best choices I’ve ever made. I had always wanted to visit New Zealand, and this tour not only allowed me to see a vast majority of it, but also gave me the experience of a lifetime. Our tour guide, Ben, was truly 15/10. He made the journey entertaining, insightful, and overall incredible from beginning to end. This trip inspired me to start the process of moving to New Zealand! Thanks for everything, Ben!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My and my sister (24 and 26) booked this to explore New Zealand. It was a great way for us to see multiple places all around the southern island without having to worry about driving on the windy mountain road and accommodation.

Best tour ever! Wild Kiwi is the BEST! We’ve had so much fun and amazing experiences. Tom is the best guide ever!

Thanks to Wild Kiwi especially our tour guide Vendula, we really enjoyed the trip in New Zealand!

Premium Tour South Island. Excellent tour company that genuinely caters and looks after all ages. Being a 33 year old female I was unsure of what to expect but the whole trip was extremely well planned and executed by our fantastic tour guide Ben, with added extra optional tours, such as horse riding, which was a highlight of my trip. Ben went above and beyond in looking after us, and thought of everything to ensure we had everything we needed, highly recommend requesting him! Having premium extras such as WiFi, charging choosing our own songs, and plenty of stops all the way made the longer drives much more comfortable and fun.

Claudia is awesome! Her love and care for NZ, her morals and knowledge, how she organised our days, gave us fun and varied options. I loved our entire week! So much fun and very organised. Perfect trip to NZ North island. Thank you very much Claudia xx

This is a MUST do for those wanting to see New Zealand, have shorter time limits and want to pack a bunch in. From the get go, the tour was so well organised, with Claudia leading the way and making sure everyone was looked after. With a small group, it really helped with dynamics and was able to create a great team unit with so much energy throughout. A lot of the activities are additional costs but is completely up to you what you do, with no pressure whatsoever to do certain things. Comfy bus with good aircon and the hostels were comfy as well. Breakfast was continental style but you could request certain things if you wanted them. Claudia made this trip super special with her buzzing energy, vast knowledge and friendly demeanour

I did the Premium - New Zealand Highlights in January 2025 with Wild Kiwi and had an incredible time. What a country! Incredible landscapes, vibrant culture, cool towns, and great infrastructure. I got lucky with two great groups on both the North and South islands.
Our South Island guide, (Big) Ben, made this trip exceptional. Ben's knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for New Zealand shone through. He ensured that every part of our journey was memorable, providing fascinating insights into the history and culture of each destination. Ben's ability to connect with the group and his unfaltering energy and timing turned our trip into a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.
If I had to make one recommendation to Wild Kiwi, it would be to add more items to the tour inclusions. Having said that, I understand that different individuals will want to customize their trips in different ways.
I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the highlights of New Zealand. And if you get Ben as your guide, consider yourself lucky.

Wild kiwi blew my expectations in every single way! As a solo traveller I went into the trip alone and came out with 18 new friends (some lifelong). I want to say my biggest thank you to Tegan who made this trip what it was. She brought positive energy, loads of laughs, and taught me so much about Māori culture. This is a trip that I will remember for the rest of my life! I’ve had the privilege to travel to many places and I can confidently say that this week was one of the best in my life. Book this trip, and if you can do it with Tegan you are in for such a treat!

A really brilliant start to my NZ adventure! Got lucky with a great group of people and fab guide/driver Tom :) 100% recommend the Northern Voyager which takes you to Coromandel, Rotorua, Taupo and Raglan (via Matamata for Hobbiton + Waitomo Caves). Loads of activities, with something for everyone (and different budgets). I was gutted to miss out on the Tongariro Crossing (bad weather) so I would suggest sticking behind in Raglan and heading back to Taupo for a few more days. Overall s/o to Tom for a great week, for keeping it moving dispute a bus hiccup and thanks for all of his NZ knowledge + tips for the rest of my trip 🙏🏻