Auckland Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrival into Auckland
Kia Ora and welcome to New Zealand! Today is the recommended arrival date. Once you land in Auckland, access the shuttle service to take you to your home for the next week. Check in and rest up or explore the city area. Your activity week with the group starts tomorrow!
DAY 2 Welcome to Auckland
Our week kicks off at 10am when you will meet your group leader and the rest of arrival week group. We will give you a brief overview on what’s going to happen for the week ahead followed by our comprehensive info/welcome orientation session where we’ll explain everything you need to know about working and travelling around New Zealand. Our team are all experienced travellers and have started where you are now. We’ll support you in anything you need and answer any questions you may have.
From there, it’s time to explore Auckland on our city tour! You’ll see the main hot spots, get the inside scoop on where to find the best coffee and food, where to go out & much more. This evening we meet back again for our welcome dinner. Grab a drink and get to know your new travel mates.
DAY 3 Sky Tower Visit & Work & Travel Info Session
Today you will join our group info session where we’ll explain everything you need to know about travelling around this Amazing country. From Hobbiton to the adventure capital of Queenstown, we’ll tell you all about New Zealand’s must-visit destinations! If you’re here on a working holiday visa, we’ll talk to you about finding work, getting your tax number set up and other important bits like setting up your bank account
DAY 4 Devonport & Party Night
Get ready for another full day of adventure! Starting with a short ferry ride to Devonport, we’ll spend the day checking out the famous beaches, volcanos, shops and pubs in the area. Then it’s time for a party! Experience the best of Auckland’s nightlife with a bar crawl led by your group leader and free drinks along the way!
DAY 5 Bay of Islands
Time to explore the beautiful coastline of New Zealand! In the morning we depart from Auckland and start our journey to the Bay of Islands. Upon arrival, we will check in to our accommodation and spend the rest of the day exploring the town and beautiful beaches of Paihia!
DAY 6 Hole in the Rock
Today we explore the inner Bay of Islands on the most extensive historical cruise in the Bay. Enjoy a swim or a coastal walk on Urupukapuka Island during our island stop at Otehei Bay. In the afternoon we set off in search of dolphins and other marine life on our Hole in the Rock Cruise. We get to enjoy the spectacular views as we journey right to the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula, to the famous Hole in the Rock on Motukokako Island.
DAY 7 Explore Paihia & Auckland
Today we head back to Auckland for the remainder of the tour. Enjoy some free time in the morning to shop, explore or just hang out on the beach! Once we arrive back in Auckland you have the rest of the evening to explore the city at your leisure.
DAY 8 What Next?
What Next? After a week of fun exploring the stunning far north and all that the city of Auckland has to offer, it’s time to plan your next move! Whether you are planning on exploring other parts of New Zealand, looking for work or sticking around in Auckland for a while longer, the crew are here to help! Welcome to the Arrlie family
