Our tours normally stay in shared rooms in selected Holiday Parks, Lodges and Hostels, however, upgrades can be arranged at an extra cost. Check out the tour information on our website for further details. CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Yes, on request you can upgrade your room e.g. twins and doubles with ensuite. Extra charges apply for upgrades.
Most tours have between eight to twenty travellers. Check out individual tour pages for more information.
Please pay on our website using your Credit Card via Stripe, or an international Wise Card or directly into our Bank Account or contact us to arrange alternate payment options.
DEPARTURES LEAVE FROM:
28 Princes Street, Grafton, Auckland CBD, 1010.
DEPARTURE TIME:
If your tour departs on a Saturday or Sunday 8.00 am
or see your itinerary to see when your tour starts
GROUPS:
Departures can be organised from your school or an area near you – email Kiwiana Tours for more information info@kiwianatours.com
Absolutely! We can arrange tours for groups of two or more at a price that suits your budget. Send us details of dates, how many travellers, type of tour, and any other relevant information, and we’ll get back to you with a quote.
High school tours are strictly for 14 years – 17 years and Adult tours are for 18 plus age bracket only.
You can download the JOT parent permission form click here:
Information for Parents
At Kiwiana Tours, we understand the importance of your child’s safety because we’re parents too. Rest assured, we constantly assess risks to ensure your child is in the best possible care during their tour.
How Do We Ensure Safety?
- Parental Permission: Your permission is required for your child to join our tours. When your child books a tour, you will receive an email with all the details and a link to confirm your consent.
- Optional Activities: These are offered throughout the tour, but your child can only participate with your approval.
- Licensed Activities: All activities are Qualmarked, New Zealand Tourism’s official quality assurance program, ensuring their safety practices and service quality.
- Professional Tour Management: Your child will be met at the meeting point: 28 Princes Street, Auckland City 1010, and will be accompanied by a professionally trained tour manager throughout the tour.
- Healthy Meals: Home-cooked meals are provided to keep your child well-nourished. We cater to special diets, including gluten-free, halal, and lactose-free options.
Your child’s safety is our priority. As a professional and respected tour operator, we continually review and proactively manage any risks associated with tours. Our safety practices and operating procedures are framed and guided by Qualmark standards.
What Can You Expect from Kiwiana Tours?
- Kiwiana Tours holds a Qualmarked accreditation, “New Zealand Tourism’s official quality assurance program, ensuring their safety practices and service quality.”
- Unbeatable Value: Many activities are included in the tour package, so your child won’t need to spend their own money.
- Qualified Tour Managers: Our tour managers hold current first aid certificates, are trained to work with teenagers, and have extensive experience running professional tours.
- Appropriate Supervision: We maintain a suitable adult-to-student ratio, and all adults are police vetted.
- Safe Activities: Students only participate in well-established and safe activities, with parental permission required for anything remotely risky.
- Modern Transport: Travel is in modern coaches equipped with seatbelts and driven by skilled, licensed drivers.
During the tour, your child might not text or email you frequently, as they may be out of cellphone coverage or simply enjoying their time with new friends. In the unlikely event of an issue, we will notify you or the school immediately. Remember, no news is good news!
Most importantly, you can be confident that your child will have an incredible time, make new friends, boost their self-confidence, and improve their English. They’ll look back on the tour as the highlight of their time in New Zealand!
Kiwiana Tours (follow) complies with the Code of Practice for Patrol care for International Students as set out by the NZ government for the care and safety of International Students while travelling with Kiwiana Tours. We also follow high school rules at all times.