FAQs
New Zealand Adventure Tours
New Zealand Adventure Tours
Opening Hours:
8:30am - 5:00pm
Address:
127 Franklin Road
Freemans Bay
Auckland 1011, NZ
Phone:
Email:
Opening Hours:
8:30am - 5:00pm
Address:
127 Franklin Road
Freemans Bay
Auckland 1011, NZ
Phone:
Email:
A continental breakfast made up of toast, cereal, and fresh fruit is included each day on all of our trips. Depending on the tour length, one group dinner per week will also be included. For the rest of the days, our guides will have some awesome recommendations and know all the best spots!
A full cooked breakfast is included each day on all of our trips, with the exception of the first day of your tour. Depending on the tour length, 1-2 dinners will also be included. For the rest of the days, our guides will have some great recommendations and know all the best spots for lunch & dinner.
Our guides take up to 18 guests with them each week to keep the groups small, personal, and lots of fun!
To ensure a personal and pampered experience we have a maximum group size of 14 people
Yes. Our guides will try their best to ensure there are sufficient alternative options for anyone with specific requirements. Let our team know when you book if you have any requirements!
Yes, we're happy for you to bring drinks and snacks on board. There are shops at most of our destinations so you can replenish your snack supplies.
We provide all necessary linen, including sheets, duvets, pillows and shower towels. We recommend bringing your own towel for the beach and other water-based activities.
Our accommodation providers will supply everything you need for each overnight stay on your tour. We recommend bringing your own towel for the beach and other water-based activities.
Our trips attract 18 to 30-somethings who want to experience the same things; adventure, scenery, fun and did we say adventure? We have people from all over the world come and travel with us – perfect for making new friends!
Our trips attract like-minded people of all ages (18+) looking for a premium guided-tour experience of New Zealand. All the while enjoying the comfort of staying in 3-4 star accommodation. We have people from all over the world come and travel with us – perfect for making new friends.
Adventure Tours: Designed for travellers aged 18–39 years old.
Premium Tours: Suitable for guests aged 18+. Guests aged 16–17 years old can join when travelling with a supervising adult.
Day Tours: Suitable for guests aged 7+ years old. Children must not require a car seat.
Throughout your Wild Kiwi trip, you will be staying in 4-8 bed shared rooms at hostel-style accommodations. Depending on the size of your group, these rooms may be mixed-sex rooms but will be exclusive to Wild Kiwi guests.
Throughout your Wild Kiwi Premium trip, you will be staying in comfortable 3-4-star accommodations. Couples will be in double rooms and solo travellers will share a twin room with another Wild Kiwi guest.
Yes, there is the option to upgrade to your own private room. Please enquire at [email protected] for rates. Please note that this is subject to availability.
Yes, there is an option if you are a solo traveller to have your own room. Please enquire at [email protected] for rates. Please note that this is subject to availability.
Most of the activities offered; weather permitting; will run year-round. Contact the Wild Kiwi team at [email protected] if you would like to know about a specific activity.
Our activities are optional. The beauty of this is that you can create your own adventure and decide which activities you would like to add to your tour or when you prefer to have some free time, for example, to explore the area on a hike.
As part of making the tour zero-stress, your guide will handle the bookings of all of your activities for you whilst on the road, so all you have to do is decide what to tick off your bucket list first.
We hold allocations on the most popular activities to minimise the chance of missing out.
Yes, the flashpackers we stay at do have laundry facilities for you to utilise whilst you stay there. A small fee may apply for use of the laundry facilities.
Yes, the hotels and lodges we stay at do have laundry facilities for you to utilise whilst you stay there. A fee may apply for use of the laundry facilities.
Yes, absolutely. All of the accommodation providers we stay at have large kitchens and every gadget you could want to assist with preparing your own meal whilst on tour. We stay locally so there are supermarkets nearby for you to source food to cook for yourself.
No, the hotels we stay at during the tour do not offer cooking facilities for guests to prepare their own meals.
Yes. We strongly recommend travel insurance in case of lost or damaged items or in the event of an emergency.
Your tour guide is trained in First Aid and is educated on the location of medical centres and medical professionals in every area we visit. Should you need medical attention, they will also be able to assist you in getting it as quickly as possible.
Yes! All our destinations are very safe. The majority of our Adventure Tour guests are solo travellers and are well looked after by our experienced tour guides.
Yes. Our tour vehicles are locked and alarmed when unattended.
Please advise your guide that you suffer from motion and sea sickness so they can advise the best place for you to sit whilst in our vehicle. We would also highly recommend bringing some medication to assist with your motion sickness.
Wild Kiwi considers your safety of the utmost importance. Certain weather conditions can result in a change in our itineraries in the interest of our guests’ safety. We’ll monitor the weather forecast closely for any weather that may cause last-minute changes to your holiday. If this does happen, our guide will endeavour to let you know of any possible disruption as soon as possible whilst on tour and ensure you are well looked after while making the most of your trip.
Yes, you may require a visa to enter New Zealand on your Wild Kiwi tour. We recommend reaching out to your local embassy to seek further information about visas as these are important documents to have whilst travelling. Obtaining visas and other travel documents takes time so best be prepared for this and arrange these early.
For your Wild Kiwi trip, we would recommend around $30-50 NZD for lunch and dinner plus drinks per day. Activities will be your biggest expense on the trip, so check out the activities section on our website for prices and to start planning!
Spending money, visas, travel insurance, extra activities and excursions. Lunch and dinner aren’t included, ask your tour guide to recommend their favourite dinner spots, or you can buy food from the supermarket and use the kitchen at your accommodation.
Spending money, visas, travel insurance, extra activities and excursions. Lunch and Dinner aren’t included unless stated otherwise, ask your tour guide to recommend their favourite dinner spots.
On your mytourinfo.com page. Credit or Debit card payments will appear immediately, while bank transfers will take up to seven business days to show. If it fails to show, let us know the date of payment, the amount paid, and the reference used so we can track it.
Yes, just make sure that you all use the group booking reference when making a payment.
Yes, just email [email protected] for a copy, or download your booking confirmation on your mytourinfo.com page under ‘Guest Details’.
Around NZ$15 – NZ$25 (AU$14-AU$18). Please make sure this cost is covered in your payment.
By credit or debit card using your booking management page on mytourinfo.com or see our bank details (on the same page).
A deposit is due upon booking and full payment is due 12 weeks before your departure date. If your tour is less than 12 weeks from departure, full payment is due upon booking confirmation.
We do recommend a small amount of cash for small purchases, or in small towns that may not accept cards. You will also need a small amount of cash if you want to use the laundry facilities at the properties we stay at.
Our recommendation would be to carry a small bit of cash to New Zealand. You can then use a debit or credit card for additional purchases. We also recommend to advise your bank that you are travelling internationally so they are aware of international expenses that occur in your account.
Yes, if you give us enough notice, we’ll ensure you’re travelling with your friends! Get in touch and let us know their booking reference number.
Check the 'Getting There' section of your itinerary for more information on this.
Yes, your guide will check where everyone needs to be dropped off on the final day, just let them know!
Yes, there will be wi-fi available on board the Wild Kiwi vehicle.
Our vehicles have USB charging ports available at each seat so be sure to pack your charging cable in your day bag.
Please keep in mind luggage is restricted to 20kgs per person. Should you be carrying excess luggage, you will need to arrange storage of this whilst on tour with Wild Kiwi at your own cost. Please contact [email protected] for luggage storage options.
Of course! We recommend bringing a small day bag on board the vehicle for all of your daily essentials, including a reusable water bottle, snacks, charging cable, and whatever else you may need for the day's activities.
Whilst some days there will be long travel times, our guides will ensure you have plenty of rest stops to stretch your legs and take in some wonderful views whilst you’re at it. The journey from one location to another will only add to your Wild Kiwi adventure.
Due to limited space in our vehicle trailers, we are unable to store your own skis or snowboard. However, our ski rental partners have everything you need for your adventure on the slopes.
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