New Zealand Work & Travel Programs with INTRO Travel

I had already done 2 tours with intro so knew I liked meeting new people and having a set itinerary. The nz has one of the highest step counts and several hikes but still doable. Despite the club or bars being empty(on weekdays)Sel imbued us with a great 'bring the party' attitude that never failed to make for a fun night out. Sel was a great tour guide, knowledgeable, easy to talk to and literally held my hand on some long bridges I didn't like! (Some activities are a bit more touristy than they may seem, but still fun!)

We spent two weeks travelling around New Zealand, visiting both the North and South Islands, and had an amazing time. There was so much to see and do, from learning about the local culture to enjoying the scenery and trying new activities.

We started on the North Island, visiting Rotorua, where we experienced the geothermal activity, including bubbling mud pools and geysers. We also enjoyed a traditional Māori Hāngī feast and cultural performance, which was a great opportunity to learn more about Māori traditions. Another highlight was visiting Hobbiton in Matamata, which is well worth a visit, even if you’re not a huge Lord of the Rings fan.

We then travelled to the South Island and stayed in Queenstown, one of our favourite places on the trip. There was plenty to do, from jet boating on the Shotover River to taking the gondola and enjoying the views. Queenstown also has a great choice of restaurants, shops and activities.

One of the highlights of the whole holiday was our day trip to Milford Sound. The drive was long, but the scenery along the way made it worthwhile. We took a boat cruise through the fjord, where we saw waterfalls, mountains and seals. It was a fantastic experience and definitely one of the places we’d recommend visiting.

A special mention must go to our tour guide, Sel, who really helped make the trip so enjoyable. Sel was friendly, knowledgeable and always happy to help, sharing interesting information along the way and making sure everyone felt comfortable. Having such a great guide made travelling around the country even more enjoyable and added so much to the overall experience.

The locals were also incredibly friendly and welcoming, and we appreciated the importance placed on protecting New Zealand’s beautiful environment.

Overall, New Zealand is a fantastic destination with a great mix of culture, adventure and scenery. I thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would happily return to explore more. I’d definitely recommend visiting New Zealand, and having a guide like Sel makes the experience even better!

I have never been travelling before nor gone abroad very much but this was actually life changing and now I am fully hooked. Our tour guide Sel was so knowledgable and fun, encouraging us to try everything we could and make the most of our time. She was also very supportive throughout and super organised which I particularly appreciated! New Zealand is so beautiful and better than anything I could have imagined. We were also very lucky to have a fantastic group as a whole, definitely made life long friends who I will continue to stay in contact with.

I had an incredible experience in New Zealand. This was my first international tour and I couldn’t have asked for a better group. The activities and planned meals were a good balance to not have to spend too much money but also get the most out of the trip. Our leader, Sel, was knowledgable and responsible as well as fun. She was excellent when things went wrong and so helpful towards onward travel and setting up activities. She made sure everyone was safe and happy at every step. Highly recommend!

Sel went above and beyond constantly, gave everything her all and always made sure we were having a good time and made us into one big family!
Sel helped with building cv’s and motivating us to get jobs and make the best out of my working holiday! She constantly checked up on us after the tour ended and is so proud of me when I got my job and is like a true friend. The best kind of person I could have ever met! Even when an incident happened and someone was rushed to hospital, Erin came over and stepped in for Sel, just shows how caring everyone is

Had the best time with Sel as our tour leader throughout the south of New Zealand. The tour was managed amazingly which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
Some of the highlights include stargazing in Lake Tekapo, Hooker Valley Track, Skydiving in Wanaka, Luge in Queenstown.
We had amazing tips and recommendations throughout the tour for food and activities. The transport in-between places was handled beautifully. We were super lucky with the weather throughout the trip at every location!
Would travel with Sel again 100%

I've had an amazing time! It was my first time solo traveling and I got so lucky with my leader (Salma <3) and my group. We did so many nice activities, but also got free time where we could book on extra activities or just do whatever we want. Some of the meals were included and Salma always made sure there's something everyone likes. For the rest of the meals we went out for restaurants. I'd prefered more family style cooking seccsions, but everyones different here. But overall I highly recommend!!!

I would highly recommend the New Zealand 17-day tour to anyone. The views and culture are really something else, but I knew that would be the case. What really made the trip was the group I was apart of. Especially the tour leader Sel, who did an amazing job at making everyone feel comfortable and created a social atmosphere, which lead to some unforgettable karaoke performances and friends for life. The activities that were included never felt repetitive and there is definitely something for everyone, but there is also time for optional activities. Like Sky diving and Bungee jumping which everyone should do.

Massive thanks again to Sel for making the experience so special!!!