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- Backyard Roadies
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- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 5 - 11
- Age range 18 to 39
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Cathedral Cove's stunning beach
- Dig your own hot pool at Hot Water Beach
- Stroll through Rotorua's magical Redwoods at night
- Cruise Milford Sound and view majestic waterfalls
- Relax in Hanmer Springs' thermal pools
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Auckland - Tairua - Coromandel
- Day 2 Coromandel - Matamata - Rotorua
- Day 3 Rotorua
- Day 4 Rotorua
- Day 5 Rotorua - Taupo
- Day 6 Taupo / Tongariro National Park
- Day 7 Taupo - River Valley
- Day 8 River Valley - Wellington
- Day 9 Wellington
- Day 10 Wellington - Kaikoura
- Day 11 Kaikoura - Christchurch
- Day 12 Christchurch - Lake Tekapo
- Day 13 Lake Tekapo - Mt Cook - Wanaka
- Day 14 Wanaka - Arrowtown - Te Anau
- Day 15 Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown
- Day 16 Queenstown
- Day 17 Queenstown
- Day 18 Queenstown - Lake Hāwea - Haast Pass - Franz Josef
- Day 19 Franz Josef
- Day 20 Franz Josef - Hokitika -Punakaiki
- Day 21 Punakaiki - Hanmer Springs - Christchurch
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Backyard Roadies
Number of tours
3
Age Range
18 to 39 years old
Response time
2 hours
Response rate
100%
Our tours are not only about experiencing the beauty of Aotearoa New Zealand,...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
Charles· March 2nd, 2025Overall, an amazing trip. Hannah was phenomenal at sorting everything out, managing people and driving. Seeing all of the north and south over that time period was great, I felt I saw pretty much everything I could have wanted to (should have done bungee jumping, though that was on me!). Again, Hannah was amazing and I really loved the trip!Show moreTrip date: February 2024- MRMergim· March 2nd, 2025I had a blast travelling the country and its been very fun travelling in a small group and the tour leader has been helpful and easy going. Would have loved some more information about the places we travelled to instead of googling it myself though. The south island was beautiful and Queenstown was awsome. But its a lot of siting in the van and staying in places for just one night. It feelt a bit rushed. The North is better balanced with less time in the van driving, although, you can skip on night in Rotorua. Its to much time there.Show moreTrip date: January 2025
- AKAdam· April 21st, 2024New Zealand 🇳🇿 is amazing & a lot of nature spots with beautiful landscapes to see on the way. The highlights would include the River Valley in the North Island & Queenstown surroundings in the South Island. Will definitely come back one day!Show more
Backyard Roadies commented on this reviewHi Adam, Thank you for sharing your experience! New Zealand truly is an incredible place, and we're so glad you enjoyed exploring its stunning landscapes. River Valley and Queenstown are definitely highlights, offering some of the most breathtaking... Show moreTrip date: March 2024 - JLJordyn· February 28th, 2024I can not recommend this tour enough! The small group creates an amazing space to bond quickly with fellow travelers and each day is busy but not overwhelmingly so. I feel like I really saw the whole country and got a feel for the real New Zealand! I made some amazing friends and experienced life so fully on my time with Backyard Roadies. This tour really has a bit of something for everyone!!Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewHi Jordan, Wow, thank you so much for your incredible review! We're beyond happy to hear that your experience with Backyard Roadies was so fulfilling and that you felt truly immersed in the real New Zealand. The small group dynamic really does create... Show moreTrip date: February 2024
- JKJannike· February 28th, 2024I had 20 days of great fun with our guide Ben (and fellow group members), going from Auckland in north to Christchurch in south. I always felt safe and well taken care of. Everything was planned and executed to excellence. I saw so much beautiful nature and visited places I would never have found on my own. The included activities are superb. I did stuff I never tried before which was very fun. Ben goes an extra mile to add special moments to the trip, eg bonfire on the beach watching the sun set on the west coast and delicious bbq’s. And is a nice and fun person. Would not have been the same without all the NZ slang and pranks. I can definitely highly recommend BYR (and Ben as a guide).Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewHi Jannike, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic 20-day adventure with Ben and your fellow travelers. It’s wonderful to know that you felt safe, well taken care of, and got to... Show moreTrip date: February 2024
- LSLisa· February 28th, 2024The whole 20 days were just amazing! I enjoyed every single day! It was just the right amount of cities and nature. Relaxing and adventure/thrill. I could take in the full beauty of New Zealand and our lovely guide Hannah just made the trip even better. Thank you!Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewHi Lisa, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had an amazing 20-day adventure and that the balance of cities, nature, relaxation, and thrill was just right for you. New Zealand’s beauty is truly something special,... Show moreTrip date: January 2024
- Maria· February 28th, 2024The tour was so awesome and Ben’s enthusiasm for New Zealand is so amazing. All the accommodations exceeded my expectations and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to see the country on a small group tour. My highlights included the stone carving, sky diving in Queenstown and visiting the stunning lake tekapo!Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewHi Maria, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an awesome time and that Ben’s passion for New Zealand made your experience even more special. It’s great to know that the accommodations exceeded your... Show moreTrip date: December 2023
- ARAlice· February 28th, 2024I had an amazing time on the 20 day tour. The group clicked almost immediately. Ben was a fantastic tour leader, always willing to help out, and great fun. New Zealand is a beautiful country and I only wish the tour was longer to explore more!Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewHi Alice, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you had an amazing time on the 20-day tour and that the group bonded so well from the start. Ben will be thrilled to know he made your experience even more enjoyable with... Show moreTrip date: December 2023
- JBJacqui· February 28th, 2024Ben was honestly a great tour guide, and I don't think I've ever known someone with that much enthusiasm! Really lifted the whole group, and in general the tour. His knowledge about the country was impressive and handy.Show moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewHi Jacqui - Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Ben’s enthusiasm made such a positive impact on your tour experience. His energy truly does lift the whole group, and we’re glad you enjoyed his knowledge of New Zealand—it's... Show moreTrip date: December 2023
- CMChloe· February 28th, 2024Overall I had an amazing time. Everyone was so good. And Hannah was the best tour guide ever. I really enjoyed my time and will definitely be telling people about the tourShow moreBackyard Roadies commented on this reviewHi Chloe - Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had an amazing time and that Hannah made your experience even more memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and are so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Your... Show moreTrip date: December 2023
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