• Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
• Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
• Your Big Night Out Moment: Wellington
• Wahine Moe Boat Cruise (Raglan)
• Sea kayaking excursion (Raglan)
• Maori cultural experience
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
• Accommodations: Hostels (4 nts, multi-share with 4-6 people), basic lodges (2 nts). Most nights are multi-share on this trip.
• Meals: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
• Allow USD155-205 for meals not included.
• Transportation: Private vehicle, kayak, walking
• Staff & experts: CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Day 1

• Auckland
• Arrive to your hotel by 3pm today to jump straight into the action.
• Join your CEO and group of travelmates for an exclusive introduction to the All Blacks. Dive straight into this immersive experience to learn all about the famed All Blacks and the significance to Kiwis country wide. Afterward opt to grab dinner with your new friends.
• Exclusive Inclusions: Your Welcome Moment Meet Your CEO and Group| Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New Friends
• Accommodation:  Attic Backpackers (or similar)

Day 2

• Auckland/Raglan
• Begin your journey along backroads to Bridal Veil Falls where the group will head out on a short walk through north island native bush to this stunning waterfall. Continue onwards to the surf town of Raglan. After, get on the water for some sea kayaking and a boat trip; exploring remote parts of the harbour before, enjoy some fish & chips. With full stomachs and a relaxed atmosphere the group will head to our accommodation right in the middle of the surf and arts town of Raglan for the night.
• Accommodation: Raglan Backpackers, Surf, Kayak, Paddle Board Hire & Waterfront Lodge (or similar)
• Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3

• Raglan/Rotorua
• Another day another chance to explore! Today the group will begin journeying to Rotorua with a stop along the way in Waitomo. Here you can choose to go caving in the famous Waitomo caves, where you will see glow worms light up the cave’s ceiling just like stars in the night sky (sounds like a pretty unforgettable experience to us.) Next stop is Rotorua, notable for its geothermal activity (think hot springs galore) and culture.
• Accommodation: Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua (or similar)
• Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4

• Rotorua
• Spend a free day in fascinating Rotorua. Opt to explore a geothermal park, walking past bubbling mud pits and multi-coloured pools, or go on a white-water rafting excursion. In the evening, you'll visit a thermal valley for an engaging cultural experience by night at the Te Puia Village.
• Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
• Accommodation: Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua (or similar)

Day 5

• Rotorua/Taupo
• Depart Rotorua in the morning and travel to Taupo. Along the way stop for a visit to Rainbow Mountain Reserve for a short walk to a volcano. Then, continue on for a visit to the mighty Huka Falls. These impressive falls are not to be missed on the North Island. Arrive in Taupo, home to New Zealand's largest lake and the world's biggest crater lake in the evening.
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Base Taupo (or similar)

Day 6

• Taupo/Wellington
• Hit the road to the nation’s capital at the southern end of the North Island. Take in the ever-changing scenery, swap travel stories with your group, and simply reflect on your journey. The group will arrive early enough to visit the National Museum, Te Papa — home to displays of historical Maori artifacts and modern exhibits. Then the choice is yours, so take that cable car ride to the hills overlooking the city, or make that stroll along the Oriental Parade happen because you're here now and you might as well take advantage of everything around you. 
• Exclusive Inclusions: Your Big Night Out Moment
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Nomads Capital Hostel Wellington (or similar)

Day 7

• Wellington
• Depart at any time.
• Alas, your trip has come to an end. However, who says you have to go home? Why not add on another tour so you can keep exploring this stunning part of the world. After all, does anyone ever regret extending a vacation?
• Meals included: Breakfast

This itinerary includes land only services. Flights originating from or returning to the USA or Canada are not included.

Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings

• Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travelers.

• Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport

• Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

• Small group experience; Max 20, avg 16

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