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
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Connor
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

New Zealand IntroTour

Sean was great and very helpful with future travel plans as well. He got the group talking to eachother which mead everyone feel comfortable with eachother very quickly. It also felt like he was part of the tour as well rather than just supervising us.

The overall tour was good with great activities included, I think it's pretty good value to be honest! I would just prefer to spend less time in Auckland as it wasn't my favourite place. Perhaps we could go to Wellington rather than back to Auckland again. Especially as everyone will land there and may spend a day there before the Tour begins anyway.

What would you improve about this program?
Spent less time I'm Auckland. Maybe go Wellington instead.
Pros
  • Hobbiton
  • Milford Sound
  • Star Gazing
Cons
  • Auckland
  • Auckland
  • Auckland
193 people found this review helpful.
Matthew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

One of the best trips

New Zealand intro tour was a really good trip, really well planned with a fantastic tour leader in Sean whose knowledge of the country and enthusiasm was a highlight of the trip and he will go out of his way to ensure you get the most out of the experience , It’s a good way of meeting new friends if you are a nervous solo traveller or a first time traveller. The trip is well played but I feel like you could visit a few more places on the North Island apart from that all the included excursions were really good.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Just go for it, you maybe nervous to begin with but you will never regret taking that step and going travelling.
198 people found this review helpful.
Dana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

New Zealand Adventure 17 day tour

Could not recommend intro more! I did the New Zealand tour and it was the most incredible experience, the tour was filled with so many amazing activities to experience and learn about the culture of New Zealand but also enough down time to do your own thing on some days.

Our group leader was Sean who made the trip run smoothly, was very knowledgeable and able to give us recommendations everywhere we went and made sure everyone had the best time. He made sure to keep us in the loop with what was happening each and every day with a detailed message sent out the night before, was able to answer any questions and went above and beyond to support before, during and after the tour for onwards travel. Booking any additional activities at the beginning of the tour was so easy and straight forward, as a first time solo traveller the company and Sean made me feel at ease and made it the best experience.

Intro travel is the best company I’ve travelled with, such an incredible way to meet new people and see new countries!

Pros
  • Easy way to meet new people
  • Takes the pressure and stress away from visiting a new country and planning everything on your own
  • Knowledgeable group leader
194 people found this review helpful.
Thomas
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Intro New Zealand Review

Had an amazing time in New Zealand with the tour, so much fun and met amazing people and made lots of friends. Sean was so much fun and the best tour guide I ever had. He was very knowledgeable about New Zealand and about Lord of the rings. Sean also brought great vibes to the trip making it so entertaining. Sean was also able to help with ongoing travel and put so much time and effort into planning peoples travels once they finished the tour. The hostels we stayed at were clean and nice and had great facilities. When going out and food was provided it was amazing quality.

What was your funniest moment?
An actual couple loosing best couple award to a non couple and their reaction.
Pros
  • Value for money
  • Beautiful places
  • Made friends
Cons
  • With tour was longer
  • Wish went to wellington
130 people found this review helpful.

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