FAQs

Taprobane arrange tours for solo travellers, families or group of friends or sport groups or schools groups. Our tours have cultural grading to help you decide if the trip is right for you.

No. but anyone under the age of 18 years needs to be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or Teacher. Our groups range from ages 15 – 70 years.

We can offer a discount for 10 more groups of 10 or more, please enquire at the time of booking.
We provide an opportunity to meet each other before the departure date by organising a get to gather as a group.

Taprobane Travel is 100% Kiwi therefore your guide will be English speaking. We have a number of nationalities on tour meaning the guides are used to tour members not being 100% fluent in English. Some Basic English helps so you can understand the guide’s commentary and instructions.

We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance once you have booked your tour.

Our tours can include the following:
• Transport
• Passionate English speaking guide
• Accommodation
• Breakfast

Taprobane is passionate about travel and we are devoted to provide a personalised and a cost effective solution to all world travellers.
As a family owned business, happiness and care comes first. Our pricing is very competitive. Unlike a lot of our competitors, and with us you get so much more than other Travel companies.
The tours we offer are handpicked and are designed to suit all levels of travellers. Tours from a luxurious beach holiday to low cost discovery tours can be organised through us.

Yes, groups are most welcome on tours. If you book separately just send us a quick email so we know you’re all together.
We also have a private groups consultant so if you would like a custom made tour to fit in to your travel dates and specific requirements, let our Groups consultant know and we can tailor make a tour.

Yes. We do have special Sports group tours.
• Lawn Bowling Tour.
• Golf Tour.
• Camping / Adventure Tour.
• Adventure or Sporting Tour.
• Cricket Tour.
• Boxing Tour.

Yes. We do have special Interest group tours.

• Garden Tour.
• Festival & Events Group Tour.
• Cultural & Heritage Groups
• Church and Social Groups.
• School Groups with Homestay experience.
• Educational Tour.
• Domestic Group Tour.
• Cultural / Traditional Tour
• Sightseeing Tour.
• Special Group Tour for seniors – Visit RSA clubs around New Zealand.
• Cuisine and Cooking Tour.
• Walking Tour.
• Kiwi Tuk – Tuk Tour.
• Cycle Tour.
• Fishing Tour.
• Cultural Event Tour- New Zealand & Pacific Islands.

Yes. We do have special group tours for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For cultural experience to language immersions, we provide opportunities for students to learn English while you are in the country and out of classroom and into the real world and to meet new friends from different cultures. Visit educational and cultural hot spots while you study.
We can help create flexible, affordable & low cost itineraries custom-made to student’s needs.
This will provide students the opportunity to learn English in world recognised Universities, Colleges and Schools while exploring this beautiful country has to offer.

Yes. We do have special tours to all islands around New Zealand for group tours. We provide a FREE Travel goodie bag all travellers booking under this group.
• Waiheke Island.
• Great Barrier Island.
• Stewart Island.
• Tiritiri Matangi Island.
• Rangitoto Island.
• Chatham Island.
• Rotoroa Island.
• Rakino Island.

Yes. We do have Great Rail Journeys in New Zealand for groups. We provide accommodation in beautiful cities around New Zealand while enjoying Great Rail Tours.
• Northern Explorer – Auckland to Wellington.
• Coastal Pacific – Picton – Christchurch.
• TranzAlpine – Christchurch to Greymouth.
• Interislander - Wellington to Picton by Interislander Ferry.

We are organising get together for all international holiday groups to meet each other prior to the departure date.