I have travelled numerous times on my own in the past but never been on an escorted tour before so this is all new to me.

I am booked on the Breathtaking New Zealand tour flying from Gatwick on 18th October 2025. This is probably a silly question but how does this work please? Does everyone on the same tour meet at Gatwick and get introduced?

I believe it will be heading into New Zealand's summer season, so has anyone who has been on this tour before got any tips regarding what to pack, i.e. am I likely to need a jumper/hoodie etc please? I've applied for my visa but is there anything else I need to do?

Very much looking forward to visiting New Zealand, I've heard it's stunning, and also meeting fellow travellers.

Many thanks in advance

Helen