Ultimate Travel arranges trips to New Zealand — a destination known for dramatic scenery, Māori culture, adrenaline-pumping adventures, and welcoming locals. Whether you’re planning a gap year in New Zealand or taking a break from the rat race to relax and explore, we’ve got you covered. Browse our gap year arrival packages, flexible hop-on, hop-off travel passes, fully guided and self-guided tours.

TRAVEL STYLE
East Coast Landing Tour Type Filter
  • All
  • Fully Guided Group Tour (4)
  • Self Guided (1)
START POINT
East Coast Landing Start Point
  • All
  • Auckland (3)
  • Christchurch (1)
Fully Guided Group Tour

New Zealand Highlights

Fully Guided North & South Island Tour
4.9 Tour Rating 336 Traveller Reviews
📆 21 Days
👥 Age: 18-35
🗺️ 10 Stops
Auckland
Queenstown

Explore New Zealand on our 21 day ULTIMATE New Zealand Highlights Tour. Auckland to Queenstown in 3 Weeks on this Guided Backpacker Tour.

From: $4999 per person
VIEW TOUR
Fully Guided Group Tour

North Island Group Tour

North Island Fully Guided Group Tour
5.0 Tour Rating 16 Traveller Reviews
📆 11 Day
👥 Ages: 18-35
🗺️ 5 Stops
Auckland
Wellington

Explore New Zealand’s North Island on our 11 day ULTIMATE North Island Explorer Tour. Auckland to Wellington on this Guided Backpacker Tour.

From: $3299 per person
VIEW TOUR
Self Guided

New Zealand Bus Passes

0.0 Tour Rating 0 Traveller Reviews

New Zealand boasts breathtaking landscapes, from mountains to pristine beaches and lush forests. The country is renowned for its diverse terrain, Maori culture, and thrilling outdoor adventures.

VIEW TOUR
Fully Guided Group Tour

South Island Adventure

Explore New Zealands South Island
5.0 Tour Rating 16 Traveller Reviews
📆 9 Days
👥 Ages: 18-35
🗺️ 4 Stops
Christchurch
Queenstown

Explore New Zealand’s South Island on our 8day ULTIMATE Adventure. Wellington to Queenstown on this Guided Backpacker Tour.

From: $2499 per person
VIEW TOUR
Fully Guided Group Tour

Ultimate New Zealand

New Zealand Working Holiday Arrival Package
5.0 Tour Rating 15 Traveller Reviews
📆 8 Days
👥 Ages: 18-35
🗺️ 1 stop
Auckland
Auckland

Join us on the Ultimate gap year package in New Zealand! Travel around the stunning North Island, get help & support finding work & plan your onward travel!

From: $1799 per person
VIEW TOUR

Good to Know | FAQs

Gap year arrival packages, flexible hop-on hop-off travel passes, fully guided and self-guided tours across New Zealand.

A ready-made start to a working holiday or long-term trip in New Zealand, covering arrival logistics, orientation, and first accommodation.

A flexible bus and transport pass that lets travelers join and leave at any stop around New Zealand, setting their own pace without a fixed itinerary.

Guided tours include a tour leader and set itinerary; self-guided tours give travelers a planned route and bookings but let them drive and set their own schedule.

Yes — the packages are built for gap year travelers, backpackers, and career-break travelers exploring New Zealand.

CONTACT US JOIN OUR TRAVEL COMMUNITY Travel deals. Hot tips. New trips. Straight to your inbox
BOOK A TRAVEL PLANNING SESSION WITH OUR TEAM HERE Send me a FREE Brochure TIKTOK We’re here to help
We are Group Adventure and Gap Year specialists and can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure.
TikTok ULTIMATE Travel with Ultimate Contact-us