North Island Adventure

Definitely. Many of the guests are solo travelers so absolutely jump on board.

Absolutely! The operator can sort you out with accommodation both before and after your tour.

The tour has guests in their late teens to their mid 60s, but the average age is between 25–45. More important than age is attitude – the tour operator has found over the years that if you have a thirst for adventure then age is no barrier.

Please do keep in mind though that a reasonable level of fitness is required.

The minimum age of joining a tour is 18 years old. Sometimes the group may head out to a bar where everyone needs to be 18 years old, and New Zealand has strict alcohol policies.

Everyone has their own favorites, but in general these are the most popular:

Whale watching - Kaikoura Skydiving – Taupō Kayaking – Coromandel White Water Rafting – Rotorua Tongariro Crossing

Please be aware that your guide will fit your activities in the best way possible depending on what activities are selected – so they may take place on different days or times than those listed on this itinerary.

If you plan on doing lots of activities, you need to be reasonably fit. There is also plenty of time to relax, recharge and soak up the surroundings as you chill out.

Your guide will supply a continental breakfast each morning of your tour. This will consist of cereal, toast, tea, coffee and juice. And they take any special requests also.

Lunches and dinners are at your own expense. The guides know the best places in each town and city depending on your budget and what you are after, and they will point these out on the way into each location.

Some nights the tour group may choose to cook a meal together. You will head to a supermarket to get everything and then cook as a group at the hostel.

Whoever joins in splits the cost, and it usually works out to be about $10 NZD per person. A fun, social and cheap dinner.

Likewise, the tour group and guide often head out to a local pub for a beer and a meal. Meals can range from $15 upwards. In summer it’s not uncommon to have a BBQ washed down with a few drinks.

Yes – the tour often has vegetarian/vegan guests and all cafes and restaurants in New Zealand offer these options. If you can’t see any on the menu just ask, as most places will happily prepare something for you.

If you would prefer to have your own room while on tour, it is a good idea to upgrade. Most private rooms will have an ensuite bathroom attached; however, in some locations you will have a private room with shared bathroom facilities due to the hostel layout.

Ohhh yes you will!

The activities are no longer prebookable – any activities you would like to add will need to be done once on tour and with the guide.  It’s dependent on availability and the guide will try to get everything booked in.