Faculty-led travel courses · Oceania
New Zealand Faculty-Led Travel Course
New Zealand combines varied landscapes, Maori culture and active modern cities. Students tour its natural areas, learn about Maori traditions and spend time in its urban centers.
Good to know
- Language
- English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD)
- Best season
- December–March
- Typical length
- 10–14 days (customizable)
Highlights
What students will see and do
- Maori cultureMaori are the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand, and their language and customs are part of national life.
- RotoruaA North Island city known for geothermal activity and Maori cultural experiences.
- Waitomo CavesLimestone caves where glowworms light up the ceilings.
- Te Papa, WellingtonNew Zealand's national museum sits on the waterfront in the capital.
- Milford SoundA fjord in Fiordland National Park with steep cliffs and waterfalls.
- AucklandThe country's largest city, built around two harbors and known for the Sky Tower.
Faculty-led travel courses
Courses that fit New Zealand
Professors build their own syllabus; ARAMFO arranges the visits that bring it to life.
Geography & Environmental StudiesStudents could study geothermal and volcanic landscapes, native species protection and sustainable tourism.
Education & Teacher PreparationA course could examine Maori-medium education and New Zealand's inclusive classroom practices.
Psychology, Sociology & Social WorkStudents could explore biculturalism, the Treaty of Waitangi and Indigenous rights.
Business & EntrepreneurshipCourses could look at agriculture, adventure tourism and export markets in a small island economy.
Map
Where you will go
Academic and professional visits
- A Maori cultural center
- A local university
- A primary school
- A conservation or geothermal site
Visits are chosen with the professor to match the course.
Itinerary
Sample itinerary
A starting point only — every trip is adjusted to your course, dates and budget.
Customizable. This sample shows the kinds of visits and places available. Days, pace and academic visits are built around your course.
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Day 1
Arrival in Auckland
Arrive in New Zealand's largest city and get your bearings in the afternoon.
- Transfer to the hotel
- Four-hour sightseeing tour of Auckland
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
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Day 2
Waitomo and Hobbiton
Discover glowworm caves and a famous film set on a working sheep farm, then stay with a local farm family.
- Waitomo Caves with entry
- Hobbiton Movie Set tour
- Farmstay in rural Matamata
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Day 3
Rotorua and Māori Culture
Visit a geothermal area and learn about Māori history, carving and traditions.
- Te Puia geothermal reserve and Māori arts center
- Sightseeing around Rotorua
- Māori cultural performance and hangi dinner
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Day 4
Rotorua to Queenstown
Fly south to the adventure capital of New Zealand, set beside Lake Wakatipu.
- Transfer to Rotorua Airport
- Flight via Auckland to Queenstown
- Hotel check-in
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Day 5
Queenstown
Spend a lighter day in Queenstown, including time to connect with local organizations.
- Academic visit matched to your course (university, school, NGO or company)
- Free afternoon
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Day 6
Milford Sound
Take a full-day trip through Fiordland National Park to one of the most visited fiords in the world.
- Scenic coach trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound
- Milford Sound cruise
- Return to Queenstown
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Day 7
Queenstown to Fox Glacier
Cross the Southern Alps via Haast Pass to the wild West Coast.
- Scenic drive over Haast Pass
- Arrival at Fox Glacier and hotel check-in
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Day 8
Fox Glacier to Christchurch
Start with mountain views across Lake Matheson, then cross the Southern Alps to the east coast.
- Early morning view of Aoraki/Mount Cook at Lake Matheson
- One-hour walk around Lake Matheson
- Drive across the Southern Alps to Christchurch
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Day 9
Christchurch
See a city rebuilt after the 2011 earthquakes and learn about Antarctic science.
- Three-hour city tour
- International Antarctic Centre educational tour
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Day 10
Departure Day
Transfer to the airport and fly home.
- Transfer to Christchurch airport
What is included
ARAMFO arranges everything
You choose the dates and the airport your group flies from. We handle the logistics and the academic visits so you can focus on teaching.
3–6 credit hours, offered through your own department · 8+ students and the professor's travel cost is covered by ARAMFO · Your dates and your departure airport
- Airfare from your preferred airport
- Hotels or student housing
- Meals as set out in the itinerary
- Transportation in the host country
- Tour guides and entrance fees
- University, company and professional visits
- A native guide with the group for the whole trip
- Customized dates and itinerary
Get started
Plan a course in New Zealand
Tell us about your course and we will reply with a draft itinerary and cost.