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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

"Many thanks to Smile for giving the boys their first opportunity at recognising what is involved in a rugby tour!"

"The boys had two great fixtures against tough opposition. They were hosted in true Irish style! The hotel was perfect for what the boys needed, we were very well looked after. Many thanks to Smile for giving the boys their first opportunity at recognising what is involved in a rugby tour!"

Philip Friel, Campion School, Dublin Rugby Tour

"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation"

"We had a fantastic season, winning the under-18 national T20 as well as getting to finals day for the under-15s.

"Touring with Smile Group Travel earlier in the year was a massive part of our preparation. We put a lot of planning into our tours to ensure our pupils not only get a fantastic experience but also get the top sporting preparation and challenge we want for, from our tours. Everything we try to do is to as high quality as possible for our pupils and Smile certainly help us to make that happen."

Phil Lewis, Director of Sport - King's Taunton, Boys' Cricket Tour: Cape Town

"A thoroughly enjoyable experience!!"

"Amazing experience for both staff and pupils. The standard of netball was spot on and challenged our girls at the right level. Organisation of the days was great, we got to experience the true culture of our destinations and were looked after very well. A thoroughly enjoyable experience!! Thank you!"

Woodhouse Grove, Netball Tour to New York, Trinidad and Tobago