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New Zealand

New Zealand is situated to the East of Australia across the Tasman Sea. The country comprises of two main islands; the North Island and the South Island.

The stunning country is a fantastic long-haul destination for a tour, with a wide range of activities to add to your itinerary. Your flight to New Zealand will take around 25 hours, so a stop on the way in Dubai or Singapore is the perfect opportunity to include another fantastic destination for a multi country tour. The most popular sports in New Zealand are rugby, cricket, football and netball which are all played by a wide range of schools and clubs across the country.

  • Local language: English
  • Currency: New Zealand Dollar
  • Time Difference: +13 hours
  • Flight Time: Approximately 25 hours with one stop

What our customers say about us

"We look forward to our next Smile tour!"

"Brentwood School have once again had an excellent experience with Smile Group Travel. The hockey venues used in Holland were impressive and both students and staff learnt lots from the professional coaches. A busy and brilliant 5 days in Holland, we look forward to our next Smile tour!"

Jess Lazenby, Brentwood School, Holland Hockey Tour

"I was very impressed with Smile and would recommend to other schools."

"All the representatives from Smile and their team in Cape Town, were excellent. They were very professional, helpful, supportive and all-round good people. They ensured that the tour was fully inclusive and immersive in South Africa culture, including daily information on the areas we visited and the history. Thank you for making it an excellent tour for our students."

Rob Kench, Director of Sport - Scarborough College, Girls' Hockey Tour: Cape Town

"I look forward to using Smile on future tours"

"I can’t speak highly enough of Graeme and the Smile team. Their knowledge of Barbados is second to none and ground handler John was fantastic during our tour. I look forward to using Smile on future tours. Many thanks."

Jon Ayling, Dauntsey's School, Barbados Cricket Tour