New Zealand Work & Travel Programs with INTRO Travel

New Zealand Work & Travel Programs with INTRO Travel

Location
  • New Zealand
    • Rotorua
    • Auckland
    • Queenstown
Length
1 - 4 weeks

Program Details

Activities
Animal Viewing Backpacking Boating Bungee Jumping Canyoning City Exploring Cycling Mountain Climbing
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Hostel
Age Min.
18
Age Max
45

Pricing

$1,599
Price Details
16 nights accommodation
Waitomo glowworm caves boat tour
Hobbiton film set tour
Kerosene creek
Wai o Tapu
Maori experience
Lake Taupo sail
Huka Falls
Wellington city orientation
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
Wellington Cable Car
Christchurch city orientation
Lake Tekapo hot pools
Mount John hike
Mount Cook / Aoraki National Park
Kayaking on Lake Wanaka
Queenstown city orientation
Milford Sound cruise
Jet boating on Lake Wakatipu
All transport
Meals as indicated on itinerary
Experienced group leader and local guides
24/7 assistance & support in New Zealand
Help with all onward travel after the trip
+ This tour is 100% carbon neutral!
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Some Meals Tour Guide Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Some Meals Travel Insurance Visa
What's Not Included (Extra)

Airport transfer

Feb 09, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
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About Program

From the volcanic landscapes of the North Island to the snow-capped mountains of the South, New Zealand is a magical land of wilderness and wonder. Planning on spending a gap year or working holiday in New Zealand? Our 9 and 17 day NZ Intro or Adventure group tour package is for you.

We’ll show you the best of both islands, along with some off-the-beaten-path adventures. Explore the city of Auckland, wander the real Hobbiton film set, experience traditional Maori culture and discover underground caves, then fly south to cruise misty fjords, go on incredible hikes, jet boat through breathtaking landscapes, and so much more.

NZ Intro 17: 17 days across North & South Islands + Work package
NZ Adventure 17: 17 days across North & South Islands
NZ Intro North: 9 Days on the North Island + Work Package
NZ Intro South: 9 Days on the South Island + Work Package
NZ Adventure North: 9 Days on the North Island
NZ Adventure South: 9 Days on the South Island

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

The New Zealand tour offers a well-organized itinerary with a great mix of activities and free time, led by knowledgeable and supportive guides who foster a welcoming group atmosphere.

Program Highlights

  • Explore the world-famous Waitomo glowworm caves by boat
  • Tour the real Hobbiton film set and locations featured in The Lord Of The Rings and Hobbit trilogies
  • Experience New Zealand’s incredible volcanic landscapes and thundering waterfalls
  • Experience authentic Māori culture in a traditional Māori village
  • Sail across Lake Taupo

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Impact 🌎

At INTRO our commitment to a sustainable future is a key principle, and the driving force behind our Small Change initiative, which we launched in 2017.

As part of our goal to make a real positive impact to the environment, we partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects in 2019 to plant 10 trees for every booking we received. And as a result we’ve planted tens of thousands of trees, aided reforestation, rehabilitated wildlife and reduced poverty in multiple local communities.

However we wanted to go even further and achieve true sustainability, so in late 2023 we began a new partnership with Path Net Zero to accurately measure our tours emissions, and Veritree to plant trees to offset those emissions.

We are now very proud to say that every INTRO tour is 100% carbon neutral.
At INTRO our commitment to a sustainable future is a key principle, and the driving force behind our Small Change initiative, which we launched in 2017.

As part of our goal to make a real positive impact to the environment, we partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects in 2019 to plant 10 trees for every booking we received. And as a result we’ve planted tens of thousands of trees, aided reforestation, rehabilitated wildlife and reduced poverty in multiple local communities.

However we wanted to go even further and achieve true sustainability, so in late 2023 we began a new partnership with Path Net Zero to accurately measure our tours emissions, and Veritree to plant trees to offset those emissions.

We are now very proud to say that every INTRO tour is 100% carbon neutral.

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Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
based on 28 reviews
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  • Housing 4.35
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.9
  • Value 4.85
  • Safety 5
Showing 17 - 24 of 28 reviews
Edward
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

New Zealand INTRO Tour

I have recently completed my first group tour holiday with INTRO travel and would highly recommend INTRO Travel to others wishing to explore different countries.

Having never done a group tour before the INTRO travel trip to New Zealand came highly recommended to me by a friend who said she had had an amazing time and a really great experience with INTRO. My group leader Lauren came personally recommended by my friend and was the same group leader that I had for my trip.

Before the trip I was slightly apprehensive having never done a group trip before but had absolutely nothing to worry about. The trip was great. All the activities were amazing and the people that I got to know were really nice too. Most of this was due to our great leader Lauren who was absolutely fantastic as a group leader. She was constantly present and with the group and went beyond the call of duty to make the trip really special. She felt completely integrated into the group as opposed to just to group leader and yet was very organised and professional throughout ensuring the trip ran completely smoothly from start to finish.

If I was to plan another group tour, I will certainly be booking through INTRO as I’ve had such great experience.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising thing was a spontaneous sky dive which was amazing
Pros
  • Made new friends
  • Explored places and sites I wouldn’t have done alone
  • A lot of trip admin sorted for me
18 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hello Edward,

Lauren will really appreciate this, she puts so much into every group. Glad you felt comfortable and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Thanks for recommending us, we’d love to have you join another trip.

Kind Regards, The INTRO Travel Team

Joanne
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing NZ trip with lauren :)

It was a wonderful trip with our tour lead Lauren ❤️ she is super engaging and 100% fun energy. She always checks on everyone to make sure everyone is ok and she is one of the best tour lead i had 😘. I also love the trip itinerary which covered the highlights of south island including hiking and kayaking. There were so much fun moments during the trip. There are also many optional activities that you can sign up for those trill seekers. Thank you Lauren and INTRO and I will definitely 100% recommend this trip to everyone 🥰

Pros
  • Tour lead Lauren ✨️
  • Itinerary
17 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hi Joanne,

Lauren will be so happy to read this, she brings great energy and care to every group. Glad you enjoyed the mix of activities and highlights across the South Island. Thanks for recommending us.

Kind Regards, The INTRO Travel Team

Lucy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

New Zealand 17-day Adventure

I’ve just completed Intro’s New Zealand Adventure tour and it was one of the best tours I’ve done! This is my fifth Intro tour and it did not disappoint - all the activities both included and optional were amazing and showcased everything New Zealand has to offer. It’s such an incredible country and the Intro tour allowed me to experience things I wouldn’t have done if I was on my own. All the accommodation was really comfortable and clean. I had Lauren as a group leader and she was fantastic, so helpful and made sure everyone was happy. I wish I could do it all over again!

18 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hello Lucy,

Amazing to have you back for a fifth trip with us, that means a lot. Lauren will really appreciate the mention, she takes great care of her groups. Glad you enjoyed everything New Zealand has to offer.

Kind Regards, The INTRO Travel Team

niamh
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

NZ Adventure 17 day tour

Have just finished the 17 day New Zealand North and South tour with Jess Sargent and what an experience. Jess has been the most amazing group leader from day one always making sure that each member of the tour got to experience New Zealand to the fullest! Jess always found a way for us to do any extra activities that we wanted to do so we wouldn't be disappointed. I could not imagine having done this tour with anybody else. Jess is an absolute gem of a person and I am so excited to see what is next for her. Jess really did make this a trip of a lifetime and I am so thankful to have met her. She truly went above and beyond for each and every single person. Thank you with all my heart ❤️

What was your funniest moment?
Sky diving
191 people found this review helpful.
Charlie
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Intro NZ

Our group leader was jess who was down to earth and charismatic,Always there to answer questions. We all think jess would be the perfect person as a group leader in Sri Lanka
The intro trips our are great way to start you on your travels great way to make friends for a lifetime and stress free.
New Zealand is a beautiful country with many places to visit we had a lot of opportunities to explore different activities that were on the intro but Also free time where you could choose what you would like to do
Choose intro

What was your funniest moment?
Getting a tatto of Cumberland sausage
Pros
  • Grate group leader
  • Amazing group
  • Wonderful cultural experience
Cons
  • No free beer
  • Only caught one fish
  • It rained a couple times
206 people found this review helpful.
Tom
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Intro NZ

My Intro travel NZ tour was awesome. Jess was a great team leader! She knew the country, everything organised was seemless and she’s great fun!
The variety of activities was good and the optional extras really packed out the holiday, especially in the North Island!
The south island was a lot of travelling but the views made up for that!
Its definitely a great starter way to see New Zealand and it’s definitely making me want to come back and explore more!
If booking NZ trip and you get Jess as a group leader you’re in for a great trip!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
Skydiving!
Pros
  • Great Scenery
  • Great group of people
  • Great team leader
Cons
  • None
191 people found this review helpful.
John
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Intro New Zealand

This tour of both North and South islands of New Zealand is very well put together. The Intro leader, Jess Sargent, was very knowledgeable and organised throughout the whole trip. The tour leader can also help you get started up with finding work in New Zealand too, helping with tax numbers and how to look for jobs. The tour hit up the highlights of both islands while allowing for free time to pay for extra activities such as skydiving, bungee jumping etc. All the hostels were clean and well maintained. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to New Zealand for the first time.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
If you have the money, sign up to as many of the extra activities as possible.
Pros
  • Great scenery
  • Chance to do extreme activities
  • Stunning location of accomodation
Cons
  • Could spend longer in some places
  • Expensive country
  • Requires lots of bus transport to get around
214 people found this review helpful.
Hari
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Brilliant !!

Great staff, great social and great vibes. What else do you want. Great Educational programmes. If you’re a solo traveller or a couple/group there is so much to offer. Plenty of different educational programmes on offer. Staff are very accommodating and listen to exactly what you want out of the courses. I’ve recommended this to several friends of mine and they are in the process of signing up. Why not learn a new skill while you have some free time!? Do it while you can, you won’t regret it. Some of the best memories I’ve made to date

What was your funniest moment?
Spending time with other people in my shoes who don’t speak English. Played sharades to try understand each other ahah.
Pros
  • Fun
  • Easy
  • Educational
Cons
  • None
191 people found this review helpful.

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