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Gap Year & Student Travel
Discover a world of possibilities from top to bottom, or the other way round if you wish, in one of the most beautiful countries on Earth with some of the world’s friendliest locals. So whether you want to go island hopping around the Bay of Islands and chill in the cosmopolitan waterside cities of the North Island, or jet boat through the scenic canyons and hiking through the national parks of the South Island – New Zealand can be as adventurous or as laidback as you like.
With more than 50 years’ experience, Trailfinders has developed the skills and expertise needed to help you get the most out of travelling in New Zealand. Our expert travel consultants are mines of information, gathered from personal travel experience and are the best people to ask to create your perfect trip.
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TRAVELLING IN NEW ZEALAND
Nobody offers more ways to travel in New Zealand than Trailfinders Travel Academy.
Here's a snapshot of some our most popular ways to travel in New Zealand. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below to see our complete range, or give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
Here's a snapshot of some our most popular ways to travel in New Zealand. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below to see our complete range, or give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
The Whole Kit & Caboodle
New Zealand
Travel Pass
25 days / 24 nights
25 days / 24 nights
If you want to see it all and have the flexibility to experience New Zealand your way – this is the pass for you! Travel to the tip of North Island at Cape Reinga and all the way to Invercargill in the South Island with exciting stops along the way. Start and end anywhere along the route, and travel at your own pace for up to a year.
Best of New Zealand: Maori Culture & Mountain Coastlines
New Zealand
Experience the very best of both the North and South Islands of New Zealand on this action-packed 21 day trip.
Experience the very best of both the North and South Islands of New Zealand on this action-packed 21 day trip.
Ultimate NZ Road Trip
New Zealand
Motorhome
26 days / 25 nights
26 days / 25 nights
Got a month and want to see what New Zealand has to offer? Then hire a motorhome and hit the open road in search of Maori traditions, Middle Earth scenery and the thrills of Queenstown with the freedom and flexibility a motorhome can provide.
The Big Tiki (Summer)
New Zealand
Group Journey
21 days / 20 nights
21 days / 20 nights
Kicking off in Auckland, this trip will see you bungy and skydive in Queenstown, feast on a ground-smoked Maori hangi in Rotorua, stroll wine trails, visit Hobbiton, hike active volcanoes and experience the otherworldly beauty of Milford Sound in an unforgettable 19 day adventure.
Active NZ
New Zealand
Fly Drive Holiday
21 days / 20 nights
21 days / 20 nights
Feeling adventurous? Then head off through the wilds of New Zealand, complete with adrenaline pumping experiences.
Auckland Working Holiday Arrival Pack
New Zealand
Arrival Pack
7 days / 6 nights
7 days / 6 nights
Get a slick start to your Kiwi gap year with an Auckland arrival pack.
New Zealand Gap Year: Maoris & Mountains
New Zealand
Gap Year
365 days / 364 nights
365 days / 364 nights
Embark on an epic gap year to the land of tiny kiwis, giant kauri trees and truly jaw-dropping landscapes.
The Big Kiwi Gap Year
New Zealand
Gap Year
365 days / 364 nights
365 days / 364 nights
Head Down Under for an unforgettable gap year in New Zealand! Settle into Kiwi life with an Auckland arrival pack, then backpack the length of the country with a flexible travel pass, exploring ancient rainforests, towering volcanoes, glittering glow worm caves and pristine beaches – all at your own pace.
HOW TO GET AROUND NEW ZEALAND
Wherever you want to go, whoever you are travelling with and whatever your interests and budget, we have the perfect way for you to travel around New Zealand. Perhaps you’re looking to explore independently at your own pace or to meet other backpackers on a sociable group adventure tour? Or maybe you’re seeking inspiration to work abroad.
Choose from the below travel styles, or alternatively, give us a call and speak to one of our expert Travel Academy travel consultants.
Choose from the below travel styles, or alternatively, give us a call and speak to one of our expert Travel Academy travel consultants.
WHAT TO DO IN NEW ZEALAND
As well as some awe-inspiring sights, New Zealand is also home to unforgettable experiences. These provide a unique way to experience the area’s natural splendour that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.
One day you might be cruising the tranquil waters of Milford Sound, the next testing your nerve with a bungy jump! Experiences can be as active as hiking Franz Josef Glacier or as iconic as visiting the Hobbiton movie set and enjoying a pint in the Green Dragon Inn.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your New Zealand travels to life.
One day you might be cruising the tranquil waters of Milford Sound, the next testing your nerve with a bungy jump! Experiences can be as active as hiking Franz Josef Glacier or as iconic as visiting the Hobbiton movie set and enjoying a pint in the Green Dragon Inn.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your New Zealand travels to life.
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Milford Sound Day Tour - Coach Cruise Coach
10-13 hours
- Captivating Milford Sound
- Spectacular nature cruise
- Glass-roofed coach
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Maori Experience & Dinner
3.5 hours
- Learn about traditional Maori culture
- See the famous 'haka' dance
- Enjoy a hangi feast
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Shire's Rest
3 hours
- Admire the lush Shire
- See The Hobbit Holes
- Enjoy a drink at The Green Dragon Inn
WHERE TO STAY IN NEW ZEALAND
We feature a great range of accommodation in a host of iconic New Zealand destinations, with something to suit all styles and budgets. Maybe you’re looking for a buzzing base in the centre of Queenstown or a sociable backpacker hangout in Wellington? Perhaps it’s a budget friendly retreat amongst the wilds of Franz Josef?
What you won’t find here are thousands of accommodation to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay across New Zealand and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
What you won’t find here are thousands of accommodation to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay across New Zealand and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Nomads Queenstown
Queenstown, Wanaka & Fiordland
Against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, Nomads Queenstown is the place to be for backpackers in New Zealand’s adrenaline capital.
Rainforest Retreat, Franz Josef
Central South Island
Surrounded by spectacular snow-capped mountains, these rainforest cabins offer a unique stay, perched on stilts or nestled amongst the trees.
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