Are the tour guides able to provide us with details how we can spend our time wisely?

Tours are all designed with seasonable amount of stop times where necessary. While traveling on the coach, the coach driver is also the guide who will give comments through a speaker, and manage the times for refreshment stops, photo stops, etc (as well as following the schedule). At attractions such as Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, Rainbow Springs there will be local guides who take you through the attractions in small groups. Onboard the Interislander Ferry, Milford Sound Cruise, and TranzAlpine Train, there are no guides but comments will be given through speaker and there will be staff onboard to help if you have any question or need any assistance.