Kimberly Sargen

Nipomo Travel, LLC

Nerds Tour of New Zealand

Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 29, 2025
New Zealand
Kia Ora! Join us as we adventure across both islands, seeing movie shooting sites, Mãori culture, and New Zealand's natural wonders and history.
 
This is a small group adventure (10-person minimum) as follows.

What's included in this trip:

12 nights hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on twin share (double occupancy).
  • 3 nights at the Rydges Auckland in a Superior King/Twin Room
  • 2 nights at the Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel (or similar) in a Superior Room
  • 1 night at the Scenic Hotel Te Pania (or similar) in a Superior Room
  • 2 nights at the Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay (or similar) in a Superior Room
  • 3 nights on the Copthorne Hotel & Resort Lakefront Queenstown (or similar)
  • 1 night at the Distinction Christchurch Hotel (or similar) in a Classic
All transfers and transportation are by private, air-conditioned coach (One Group transfer meeting one flight only on arrival and departure is included.) 
Services of a qualified English-speaking guide on transfers and day tours
Arrival Meet & Greet assistance.
Government/local taxes at existing rates 

Tours as noted below:
  • SKYCITY Auckland - Orbit Restaurant – dinner - Oct 17th 
  • Auckland City sightseeing highlights – Oct 18th 
  • Best of Both Worlds - Oct 18th 
  • Waiheke Island Ferry - Return Tickets – Oct 19th 
  • Terra & Tide Signature Tour: With Maori Heritage and Culture - Oct 19th 
  • All Blacks Experience - Guided Tour - Oct 19th 
  • Movie Set Tour & Lunch Combo - Oct 20th 
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Oct 20th 
  • Rotorua City Sightseeing highlights - Oct 21st  
  • Te Puia - Te Ra + Buffet Lunch - Oct 21st 
  • Mitai Maori Cultural Experience PERFORMANCE AND DINNER - Oct 21st 
  • The Art Deco Trust - Guided walk – Oct 22nd 
  • Mission Estate Restaurant - Three Course Dinner Set Menu – Oct 22nd 
  • Pukaha Mt Bruce Wildlife Centre|Self-Guided Tour - Oct 23rd 
  • Te Papa Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Highlights - 60 minutes – Oct 24th 
  • Weta Workshop - Weta Workshop Experience – Oct 24th 
  • Zealandia The Karori Sanctuary - Zealandia by Night Oct 24th 
  • KJet Queenstown - KJet Queenstown Airport Transfer – Oct 25th 
  • RealNZ- Milford Cruise - Sovereign incl Hot Buffet Lunch – Oct 26th  
  • Queenstown City sightseeing Highlights – Oct 27th 
  • Nomad Safaris - Safari of the Scenes - Wakatipu Basin - Oct 27th
  • Christchurch Tramway|Tramway Restaurant Dinner - Oct 28th 

Meals as noted below:
  • 12 x Breakfasts
  • 4 x lunches
  • 4 x dinners

What's not included:

    • All airfares, departure taxes & fuel surcharges, Seat Selection
    • Additional charges will apply for extra transfers if anyone in the group is arriving or departing on different flights. 
    • Any future fuel surcharges on land arrangements or additional costs due to COVID rules
    • Personal items
    • Meals unless listed in itinerary or note above and all drinks
    • Tips & Gratuities
    • Early check-in & late check-out of rooms (standard check-in time is 2 pm and check out 10 am) 
    • Travel Insurance
    • Changes in Government/local taxes
    • Visa/passport handling fees
 
 

Itinerary:

 

Nerds Tour of New Zealand - Full daily schedule

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Cancellation policy:

Goway Travel General Group Land penalties*

More than 91 days before departure:                                                                    loss of non-refundable deposits 

Between 90-61 days before departure:                                                                75% of gross tour price

60 days or less before departure:                                                                             100% non-refundable

Important Note: Cancellation penalties for some travel arrangements may differ from our general conditions. In this occurrence, you will be advised of these addendums at the time of confirmation or before any penalties become applicable and as soon as we are notified of these special conditions. 

 

Insurance:

Insurance will be applied as a group. This provides coverage at a better cost to all participants. Insurance costs will be available shortly.
 

Passports, Visas, etc.:

Passports are required and must have at least 6 months validity beyond our return date.
Visas are required and are the responsibility of participants. Please contact Nipomo Travel or a reputable visa service for more information.
Please review the State Department information for travel to New Zealand. Nipomo Travel is not responsible for travelers who could be denied entry to the country due to a lack of correct visas, passports, etc., or previous criminal incidents. or illegal items on the traveler's person at the time of attempted entry. More information on New Zealand entry requirements is available via the U. S. State Department or the New Zealand Government.
 

Flights:

We can either book flights as a group, or on a per person/couple basis. Group air ensures we all arrive together for the transfers, etc. If you must book separate air, this will affect your insurance options, as well as transfers, etc. Group air will be quoted for economy, upgrades may be available at your own cost.
 

Available Packages

Tour cost
Available until July 14, 2025

Starting At: $6,575.00
Deposit: $105.00 per person

Book now (9 left)
This is per person, based on either double or single occupancy. Please contact me if you need a room for more people, as this may not be available.
 
Availability is listed per room, not per person. A solo traveler is one room, a couple is one room. Once we reach ten rooms, that's all there is.

Please note that per person price could reduce based upon number of tour participants beyond 10. Maximum of 20 participants.

Extra Options

Air
Available until July 31, 2025

$0.00

Air will be based upon group rate or individual rate, depending on how clients choose to book. Pricing will be updated as air reservations are made.