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Tour Categories – Touring Options

The choice of your tour category will determine the cost of your package. The most popular option for touring in New Zealand is self-drive (car, minibus, campervan, or motorhome rental).

New Zealand Independent Coach Tours – Daily Departures!

New Zealand Coach Tours

Sit back and relax. There isn’t an easier way to see New Zealand than by our Independent Seat in Coach option. A premier fleet of coaches operates on the main tourist routes, with coaches varying slightly on some secondary routes. Airport arrival and departure transfers are included as is a hotel pick up and drop off at your hotel each day. The seating capacity in the coach is between 7 and 50 passengers.

Independent Coach Tours offer the following:
• Daily departures
• No minimum number of passengers
• Breakfasts Daily at all hotels
• All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
• A choice of three accommodation options
• Seat in Coach transport
• All Seat in Coach tours can be added to
• All Seat in Coach packages can be taken in reverse (except ‘Stunning New Zealand’)

New Zealand Self Drive ToursCar Rental Options

New Zealand Self Drive Tours

 Driving in New Zealand is easy and safe. The main highways and motorways are excellent and clearly signposted as well as easy to understand. We are pleased to offer Europcar as a preferred car rental company for our programs and offer you a choice of four types of rental cars for you to select from. All car rentals include standard insurance and unlimited kilometers.

New Zealand Self Drive Tours offer the following:

  • Daily departures
  • No minimum number of passengers
  • Breakfasts Daily at all hotels
  • All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
  • A choice of three accommodation options
  • Car Rental
  • All Self Drive tours can be added to
  • All Self Drive packages can be taken in reverse (except ‘Stunning New Zealand’)

Campervan Tours & Motorhome Holidays

Motorhomes provide a self-contained way of traveling with accommodations for bedding, cooking, and bathroom facilities. These vehicles can accommodate parties of two, four, or six traveling companions. When staying overnight in New Zealand, it is important to book Holiday Parks that offer ‘Powered Sites’ to provide electricity to the vehicle’s appliances.

New Zealand Private Tours – Daily Departures

private touring New Zealand

Upgrade your itinerary by taking a private car and English-speaking driver/guide for the entire itinerary. This will offer you not only a luxurious way to enjoy your 5-star holiday but the flexibility to start and finish your day when you choose as well as stop along the driving route for any photo opportunity, comfort stop, or shopping that you might like to do as there is no fixed schedule!

Private Touring offers the following:

  • Daily departures
  • No minimum number of passengers
  • Breakfasts Daily at all hotels
  • All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
  • First class accommodations
  • Private car and English-speaking driver

 

Scenic Train Journeys with Self-drive or Coach Tours

Wind through rolling meadows to the volcanic hinterlands of the north, voyage along the Pacific coastline beneath snow-capped mountains, and traverse the magnificent Southern Alps.

 

 

Tranz Alpine

Tranz Alpine: Scenic Train Christchurch to Greymouth, Phto Credit: Miles Holden  TranzAlpine Train Route Map

SOUTH ISLAND: Operating between Christchurch and Greymouth

One of the world’s most spectacular train journeys crosses from coast to coast in New Zealand’s South Island. The Tranz Alpine Scenic Rail Journey delivers spectacular scenery you simply can’t see from the road. Along this journey, you’ll see epic vistas and the striking beauty of the mighty Southern Alps, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, and see miles of unique native beech forests. An outdoor viewing carriage is also provided allowing you to soak in the fresh alpine air.

Coastal Pacific

Coastal Pacific 

SOUTH ISLAND: Operating between Picton and Christchurch

Meandering along the Pacific Coast the Coastal Pacific Train travels breathtakingly close to the sea, where the roaring Pacific Ocean meets the rising Kaikoura mountains. The stunning Kaikōura Coastline is famous for its marine life and whale watching. Voyage through vineyards and idyllic countryside. The Coastal Pacific train takes you along rugged coastlines, across remote beaches, and between mountains and sea, on a timeless journey of breathtaking beauty.

Northern Explorer

NORTH ISLAND: Operating between Auckland and Wellington

Experience the extremes of New Zealand’s scenery, from fertile farmlands to the volcanic peaks and sparkling coast. The Northern Explorer scenic train journey through Tongariro National Park, with its three spectacular volcanic mountains, is a highlight, a place of extremes and surprises, where snow-blanketed fields, ancient lava flows, and dense beech forests can be seen side by side.

New Zealand Overnight Cruises

New Zealand Cruises - Cruise ship in Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, NZ

Cruising in New Zealand is the perfect way to explore over 15,000 kilometres of coastline and the spectacular landscapes this diverse country has to offer. Overnight Cruise itinerary includes pickup and drop-off points, dining and activity times.

  • Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
  • Milford Sound Overnight Cruise
  • Operates daily / Scheduled departure dates

 

New Zealand Guided Tours

Guided Tours New Zealand

We realize that not everyone wants to be an Independent Traveller! Many of you would like to join a group tour with absolutely everything taken care of so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your holiday!

 

  • Included in your Guided Couch Tour:
  • Meet and greet on arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel
  • Quality ‘standard’ (3-3.5 star) level hotel accommodation on a single or twin/double share basis
  • Daily Breakfast and dinners as detailed in each itinerary
  • Fully escorted by your knowledgeable coach captain and commentary provided
  • A complimentary travel kit including a carry bag, umbrella, travel diary, pen and travel wallet
  • Scheduled departure dates

 

New Zealand Small Group Tours

New Zealand Small Group Tours

We also design and operate our tours for small groups with a maximum of 12 people, we benefit from the small group experience. If you prefer traveling in small groups, you’re a single traveler, or perhaps a couple, and like the idea of scheduled departures and low minimum numbers, you are sure to find something that fits the bill.

– Scheduled departure dates

 

 

New Zealand Adventure Tours

Join us on our adventure tours in New Zealand and experience the best of the best. The South Island offers breathtaking scenery, including the dramatic Tasman Sea, stunning national parks, the towering Southern Alps, and the most active glaciers on the planet. Meanwhile, the North Island welcomes you with heavenly white-sand beaches, dense forests, geysers, and hot springs. Don’t just take our word for it – come and explore this unique country for yourself!

Tour Packages for Large Groups

Are you planning a trip to New Zealand or Australia with a group of 10 or more people? We specialize in creating personalized itineraries to make your trip unforgettable. Contact us today and let us know your group’s interests and preferences, and we will create a unique tour tailored to your needs at a competitive price. GROUP TOUR ENQUIRY FORM >>

COMPARE TOUR CATEGORIES

Compare our New Zealand touring styles and choose a tour category that suits you and your travel needs.

Inclusion / Tour Type Independent Coach Tours Self Drive Tours Escorted Coach Tours Small Group Tours
Crew Tour Driver Tour Guide & Driver Tour Guide & Driver
Tour Departures Daily Daily Fixed Fixed
Transport Luxury Bus Car Rental Luxury Bus Minibus
Accommodation Standard / Superior / First Class Standard / Superior / First Class Superior Superior
Pre / Post Accommodation Available Available Available Available
Included Meals Breakfast Breakfast Half Board / All Inclusive Half Board / All Inclusive
Sightseeing Included Included Included Included
Optional Activities Available Available Fixed Fixed
Airport Transfers Included N/A Included Included

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TAILOR MADE TOURS

We offer you the flexibility to either choose from our existing itineraries or create your own itinerary based on your preferences, requirements, and travel dates. To begin, just get in touch with us and receive your personalized itinerary within 48 hours.

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CUSTOM PRIVATE TOURS NZ

You can upgrade your itinerary by taking a private car and an English-speaking driver/guide for the entire itinerary.

TOURS FOR LARGE GROUPS

Looking for a personalized New Zealand tour for a group of 10 or more people? Contact us for a competitive price quote. We specialize in creating unique itineraries that inspire groups.

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