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New Zealand 14 days
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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Itinerary

day 1

Welcome to NZ!

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Check-in: our adventure begins in Auckland!
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Roundtrip flights or transportation to reach the destination are not included in the package, so you can decide from where and when you want to leave! This gives you complete freedom of choice to adjust your travel itinerary to your needs.

Welcome to New Zealand! An exciting step onto this far-off land. Our journey commences in Auckland, not the capital, so mind the geography! Let's explore and find the perfect spot for our first evening together. Adventure awaits!

Included: overnight stay

Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks

day 2

Hobbiton Village

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Hobbiton Village

Our New Zealand wilderness journey commences today. We collect our rentals and head south. Recognize the Shire? The same from Lord of the Rings, where Frodo and Bilbo resided. Our day includes a Shire tour before we proceed to Rotorua, our final stop.

The Geothermal Park of Te Puia
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Onwards to Rotorua! Our destination, the adventure hub of the North Island. After our journey, we'll check in at the hotel, freshen up, and embark on a night tour to Te Puia Geothermal Park. Ever witnessed a geyser at night? If not, it's time to catch up and check this off our list too!

Included: overnight stay and rental car

Money Pot: petrol and overnight excursion to Te Puia geothermal park

Not included: food and drinks

day 3

Rotorua

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Time for some fun!

Rotorua, a mesmerizing city blending nature's charm, geothermal marvels, vibrant Māori heritage, and thrilling escapades. Up for a dash of adrenaline? Begin with morning rafting, then unwind. Afternoon offers spa serenity or exploration of the surroundings. Tonight, let's savor authentic hangi cuisine, a delectable combo of fish, meat, and veggies oven-cooked.

Included: overnight stay and rental car

Money Pot: petrol and rafting activity

Not included: food and drinks

day 4

Taupo Lake: the largest lake in New Zealand

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Taupo Lake
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Lake Taupo is New Zealand's largest lake and one of the country's most scenic and significant natural attractions. It is located in the central part of the North Island, surrounded by volcanic landscapes and lush forests. Lake Taupo's crystal-clear waters offer opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing and water sports, while the picturesque shoreline offers breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere. But before we get to Lake Taupo we will make at least a couple of stops: nearby we have wonderful hot pools, geysers, and we can even take a walk in the Rainbow Mountains - no, of course they are not the ones in Peru, but they are just as beautiful!

Included: overnight stay and rental car

Money Pot: petrol and any entrance fees

Not included: food and drinks

day 5

Tongariro National Park

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Stunning scenery
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Greetings, WeRoaders! Rise and shine, our journey continues! Our goal: Tongariro National Park, a natural wonder uniting geology, culture, and adventure. Hike, explore, and immerse in Māori legends amid volcanic marvels, emerald lakes, and rugged peaks. Choose from diverse trails, including the famed Tongariro Alpine Crossing (19.4 km). The day concludes in Wellington, arriving late afternoon/evening. Join us for a day of awe-inspiring experiences!

Included: overnight stay and rental car

Money Pot: petrol and any tickets, entrance fees and excursions

Not included: food and drinks

day 6

Discovering Wellington

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The capital city
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Welcome to Wellington, the capital at the southern tip of the North Island! A cultural hub with stunning harbor views, artistry, and scenic beauty. Nestled amid hills and glistening Wellington Harbor, the city's Oriental Bay waterfront is a local hotspot, boasting beaches, promenades, and breathtaking vistas. Today, we embrace Wellington's charm, bid farewell to the North Island, and tomorrow, a ferry transports us to the enchanting South Island

Included: overnight stay and rental car

Money Pot: petrol and any tickets, entrance fees and excursions

Not included: food and drinks

day 7

South Island

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Journeying south
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Alpine wonders, fjords, idyllic beaches, lively cities, and nature's splendor—the South Island exceeds expectations! Rise and shine, it's ferry time to the South Island. After a three-hour crossing, we arrive in Picton. A delightful lunch awaits before we hit the road toward Kaikoura. Rest up, for tomorrow's sunrise signals a new island adventure!

Included: overnight stay, ferry and rental car

Money Pot: petrol

Not included: food and drinks

day 8

Whale watching in Kaikoura and Christchurch

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Whale watching

Good morning, South Island! Our journey lands us in Kaikoura, a coastal gem renowned for its vibrant marine life. Nestled along a deep underwater canyon, wildlife thrives here. Whale watching steals the spotlight, and we're all aboard for a Moby Dick spotting at dawn! After the adventure, we're off to Christchurch. Backpacks stowed, we hit the town to uncover its charm in a few splendid hours!

Included: overnight stay and rental car

Money Pot: petrol, whale watching excursion

Not included: food and drinks

day 9

On the road to Franz Joseph

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A scenic journey

Buckle up for a scenic ride! Today's journey from Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier is a feast for the eyes. As we clock the kilometers, diverse landscapes and wonders unfold. Highlights en route include Arthur's Pass National Park, a rugged alpine haven, Castle Hill's captivating rock formations, and charming Hokitika, perfect for a seaside lunch or quick snack stop. Let the beauty of the road reward every mile!

Included: overnight stay and rental car

Money Pot: petrol, any tickets or entrances fees

Not included: food and drinks

day 10

New Zealand's glaciers: Fox and Franz Jospeh

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Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
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Today is all about Westland Tai Poutini National Park, a UNESCO gem housing New Zealand's star glacier, the majestic Franz Josef. We can choose to book an excursion to fly over it in a helicopter combined with a glacier trek, or we can devote ourselves to a beautiful nature walk in the area, venturing through the park's trails-it will be up to us to decide! Words fall short, experience reveals the enchantment. Franz Josef's spellbinding allure awaits!

Included: overnight stay and rental car

Money Pot: petrol and any tickets or entrance fees

Not included: food and drinks

**Helicopter excursion to the glacier is optional and paid for by participants separately

day 11

On the way to Queenstown

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Lake Wanaka

Back on the road! Our final stop is Queenstown! But before we arrive in town let's enjoy nature again: we will make a rejuvenating stop at Lake Wanaka! Lake Wanaka is indeed renowned for its picturesque beauty and covers an area of 192 square kilometers, making it the fourth largest lake in New Zealand. Its crystal-clear waters reflect the surrounding snow-capped mountains, creating a picture-postcard setting-it's the perfect place to enjoy some well-deserved rest before heading to Queenstown!

Included: overnight stay and rental car

Money Pot: petrol and any tickets or entrance fees

Not included: food and drinks

day 12

Fiordland National Park or Queenstown?

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The choice is ours

Today we'll let you choose: it's been a long journey, the miles have been many, and we definitely need a break from driving but ... how can we say no to an excursion to the beautiful Milford Sound fjord? This pristine natural attraction is part of the Fiordland National Park World Heritage Site on the South Island. The best way to visit it is by boat, and the road we will travel to get to this remote place will leave us speechless...but it is long, so the alarm clock will have to be set very early in the morning! Alternatively, there are plenty of options around Queensland, so the choice is ours!

Included: overnight stay and rental car

Money Pot: petrol and any tickets or entrance fees

Not included: food and drinks

day 13

Queenstown

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A free day

After 12 days of travel, it's time to say goodbye to our rental cars and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation: today is a free day! Whether it's a day of shopping, resting, packing or adventure (bungee jumping was founded here, did you know?) the choice is exclusively ours! We will all meet again around late afternoon for our last beer together before we all go to dinner together: here's to us and to this fantastic adventure!

Included: overnight stay

Not included: food and drinks

day 14

Goodbye NZ!

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Check out and goodbye

You are free to leave whenever! We hope to see you on another WeRoad adventure!

Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks

End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be foreseen or dependent on WeRoad’s control, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

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Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before

Info to know

Available dates

22 Nov 2025
Saturday
14 days
05 Dec 2025
Friday

Almost confirmed

4 people interested

Total
$2,574
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$ 2,709

12 Dec 2025
Friday
14 days
25 Dec 2025
Thursday

Almost confirmed

Group

2 WeRoaders

Total
$2,719
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$ 2,865

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Is the flight included?

Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.

Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!

What is the Money Pot and how does it work?

This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!

The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. 

It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group. 

It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.

You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.

The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.

It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.

It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.

If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.

The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.

If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.

Which are the accepeted payment methods?

We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:

1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.

2. Installment payments for certain countries only

If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.

Can I cancel or modify my booking?

Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.

If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option.

You can do it directly from your personal MyWeRoad account!
 
Within your booking you will find the "Change Your Trip" section at the bottom right, just underneath your booking details. You will be able to select a different date for the same trip, or a different trip entirely. Whether you are able to change the trip depends on the cancellation terms of your booking. For your original booking if you selected the Private Room, Flexible Cancellation or entered any discount code, gift card or voucher, before confirming the change we will let you know if anything isn't applicable to the new trip and you can decide whether to proceed or not. If you have any issues please do get in touch with the WeRoad team and we'll be able to help. 
 
It's not possible to move to a 'sold out' trip and with any trips that are 'on request' we will need to check availability with our local partners so please do get in touch if you want to move to an 'on request' trip. Please bear in mind that if the trip has the 'final spots' status, there may be no places left in either the male or female room.

How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.

What type of accommodation should I expect on your trips?

In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.

For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.

The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!

Why do we have the Money Pot on all WeRoad trips?

If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!

Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group. 

But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements! 

It also helps us speed up paymentsimagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.

In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants. 

The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button

which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:

How can I find the flight details of my travel buddies?

WeRoad is not authorised to provide this information due to privacy reasons.

However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!

If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!

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What's the average size and age of a WeRoad group?

In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.

On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.

All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700

Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.  

Who is and what does the Travel Coordinator do?

The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!

You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.

Will I share the room?

Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.

There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.

During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.

How can I be part of the community?

When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.

But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!