To secure your booking, a deposit of 20% of the quoted tour cost or NZ$250 per person, whichever is higher, is required. In some cases, additional items such as domestic airfares may also need to be paid at the time of booking. Your travel consultant will explain any additional requirements before confirming your reservation.
Once you've decided on your New Zealand itinerary, paying the deposit allows us to begin confirming the accommodation, transport and experiences included in your tour.
The deposit secures your booking and enables our team to make arrangements with suppliers throughout New Zealand.
How much is the deposit?
The required deposit is:
20% of the total quoted tour cost or NZ$250 per person, whichever is higher.
The deposit amount is calculated automatically and displayed during the payment process.
This ensures you can clearly see the amount required before submitting payment.
Why is a deposit required?
A deposit allows us to secure the services included in your itinerary.
These may include:
- Accommodation
- Rental vehicles
- Scenic cruises
- Activities and attractions
- Domestic flights
- Other travel arrangements
Many suppliers require confirmation and payment well before your arrival, particularly during busy travel periods.
This is especially important for high-demand destinations such as Queenstown, Milford Sound, Bay of Islands and Mount Cook National Park.
Do I need to pay for anything else at the time of deposit?
Sometimes.
Certain services, particularly domestic airfares, may need to be paid at the time of booking.
This is because airlines often require immediate ticketing and payment once flights are confirmed.
If any additional items require payment alongside your deposit:
- Your travel consultant will explain this before booking.
- Any applicable terms and conditions will be outlined.
- The required amount will be included in your payment request.
There are no surprises once your booking is confirmed.
When is the deposit due?
The deposit is usually required when you confirm your booking.
Paying promptly helps ensure availability for the accommodation, transport and experiences included in your itinerary.
This can be particularly important during:
- Summer travel periods
- School holidays
- Public holiday weekends
- Ski season in the South Island
How can I pay my deposit?
A range of payment options are available for international travellers.
For more information, see:
- How Do I Make a Payment?
- Can I Pay in Another Currency?
- Are There Additional Charges for Using a Credit Card to Pay?
Can I make split payments?
In many cases, yes.
Travellers often prefer to spread payments across multiple transactions before the final balance is due.
You can learn more in:
When is the remaining balance due?
The final balance is paid closer to your departure date.
Your payment schedule will be confirmed when you book.
For more information, see:
When Do I Need to Pay the Remaining Balance for My Tour?
What happens after I pay my deposit?
Once your deposit has been received:
- Your booking is confirmed.
- Suppliers begin securing the services included in your itinerary.
- Any additional arrangements are finalised.
- You'll receive confirmation of your travel arrangements.
From there, you can focus on preparing for your New Zealand holiday.