Journey from Auckland to Wellington with surf and kayak adventures in Raglan, geothermal Rotorua, Huka Falls, a Lake Taupo sail, and a Maori cultural experience on a small-group 18-to-Thirtysomethings trip.
  • Walk to Bridal Veil Falls through native bush.
  • Kayak Raglan Harbour to secluded bays and pancake rocks.
  • Learn to surf Raglan’s world-famous break with an included lesson.
  • Go caving in Waitomo to see glow worms illuminate caverns.
  • Experience Maori culture at Te Puia’s thermal valley by night.
  • Explore Rotorua’s bubbling mud pools and multicoloured hot springs.
  • Witness the power of Huka Falls near Taupo.
  • Sail Lake Taupo and swim in clear freshwater.
Expect multi-share stays for most nights, typically sharing rooms with 4–8 fellow travellers, generally split by gender. Bathroom and shower facilities are shared and rarely en-suite. Accommodation varies by stop; some may not provide towels or soap. Rooming requests aren’t possible on this trip.