Tours of New Zealand

Festive New Zealand

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Swap snow and sleigh bells for summer and natural splendour as you enjoy an unforgettable Christmas and New Year holiday ‘down under’. Experience myriad highlights of New Zealand and Australia along with specially designed festive additions. Dine atop Bob’s Peak, with spectacular lake and mountain views, on Christmas Eve. Relax aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw on a Christmas Day cruise of Lake Wakatipu. Savour an exclusive stay in the captivating Fiordland National Park on Boxing Day. And marvel at the world famous skyline of Sydney, lit with a blaze of New Year fireworks, from the comfort of your cruise vessel, the prestigious MV Sydney 2000, which will be perfectly located on the harbour water.

Great New Zealand Discovery

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Effortlessly brimming with natural wonders, staggering Tolkienesque mountain ranges, unique wildlife and attractive cities, New Zealand has so much to witness and experience and this new holiday is an all-encompassing collection of visits, allowing you to tick off a vast number of the highlights in one itinerary. Beginning in Christchurch, enjoy this lovely English-inspired city, before continuing to the Scottish heritage of Dunedin - the gateway to the Otago Peninsula, an undoubted highlight. Another highlight is next, as you cruise Doubtful Sound during a unique overnight stay. Two full days at leisure in alpine Queenstown follow, before taking in Westland National Park home to the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Enjoy the stunning scenery aboard the TranzAlpine train, before whale watching in Kaikoura and wine tasting in Marlborough. In the North Island, visit Wellington, the Art Deco town of Napier and the geothermal town of Rotorua, before enjoying the Coromandel Peninsula and Auckland ‘The City of Sails’, before concluding in the birthplace of New Zealand - the Bay of Islands.

Land of the Long White Cloud

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The natural majesty of New Zealand is romantically evoked in the country’s Maori name, Aotearoa, translating as the ‘land of the long white cloud’. This extraordinarily comprehensive tour focuses on New Zealand’s natural wonders, including the stunning Banks and Coromandel peninsulas, the world famous Franz Josef glacier, the spectacular volcanic sideshows of Rotorua, the great Southern Alps, unspoilt Stewart Island and the exceptional beauty of Fiordland National Park, where we are pleased to offer a unique overnight cruise. Other highlights include stays in New Zealand’s most appealing towns and cities, a winelands visit and whale watching cruise.

Grand Antipodean Odyssey

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Travelling as far as Australia and New Zealand, for most, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the world ‘down under’. This itinerary has been perfectly designed to cover both fascinating countries, including all the important icons, the culture and some of the most scenic places in the world. Spend three nights each in Perth and Sydney, and four in Cairns to appreciate the cities and their beautiful locations. Take a lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef from a unique sand cay, as well as spending time in the Red Centre to watch the sun set over Uluru. All this, before travelling to New Zealand for eleven nights, where in addition to free time in its great cities, learn Maori traditions and enjoy the country’s incredible national parklands, including majestic mountains, crystal clear lakes, immense glaciers and the magnificent Milford Sound.

All the adventure you want, with a softer landing. Handpicked, character-rich accommodations with upgraded amenities services. Upgraded and private transport, including flights to maximize time. More included meals, activities and transfers.

Explore Australia & New Zealand

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There’s no reason to have to choose between Australia and New Zealand. Experience both over 22 life-changing days. Discover iconic Sydney, fashionable Melbourne, and welcoming Auckland; stand in the presence of sacred Uluru; explore ancient rainforests; and take in all the city life, mountainscapes, glaciers, cultural moments, deserts, hot springs, and flat whites you can.

The Best of New Zealand and the Bay of Islands

Tour Map of The Best of New Zealand and the Bay of Islands

An intoxicating fusion of natural beauty, colonial charm and Polynesian culture, New Zealand is well worth the long journey. This unrivalled highlights tour introduces the snow-capped mountains, intricate fjords, bubbling thermal springs and lush valleys popularised in the cinematic Lord of the Rings trilogy, along with acclaimed vineyards, dramatic glaciers and the breathtaking Bay of Islands. It takes in historical Christchurch and Wellington, the engagingly cosmopolitan harbour city of Auckland and Queenstown,  with its charming après-ski atmosphere. And it includes myriad other amazing holiday experiences, from glow worm caves to Maori feasts, unique to this friendly far-flung gem.

Adventures in New Zealand

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Enthralling scenery and breathtaking views are found at every turn in the 'youngest country on earth'. Discover steaming geysers, snowy mountains, bottomless fjords and lush forests on this New Zealand rail tour showcasing the beauties of the North and South Islands.

Our tours are packed with action and adventure, travelling through a country to experience its culture and to meet the local people. But they’re also about experiencing the awesome beauty of the natural world, the most inspiring landscapes on every continent. You could join one of our Inspiring Landscapes tours to see for yourself the soaring peaks of the Himalaya, experience the vast emptiness of the Sahara, walk in the immense Amazon Rainforest or witness the spectacular, wind- and water-eroded landscapes of the western United States. Closer to home you could wonder at the soft contours of Tuscany’s rolling hills or the dramatic, lava-strewn volcanoes of Iceland. When you discover these landscapes with Explore you won’t just be having a look, taking a photo and moving on. You’ll appreciate them all the more by staying longer and interacting with nature, usually on foot: getting in amongst the mountains, the trees and the sand-dunes – and really soaking up the atmosphere of the place.

New Zealand Explorer

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This tour combines the best of New Zealand's North and South islands. We explore the dramatic landscapes of glaciers, volcanoes and snow-capped mountains, discover the extraordinary wildlife and roam the colourful streets of Napier. Along the way there is plenty of time to enjoy delicious Maori tribal cuisine and home-grown wine.

Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences. Simple and clean hotels, guesthouses and hostels chosen for location and character. Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction. Plenty of optional activities tailored to your interests and budget.

Popular with 18-30-somethings. Yolo trips are built for those who want to take on the planet in a fun and affordable way with a small group of like-minded travellers. Skip the oversized tour bus and truly connect with your destination. Hit the highlights without giving up the freedom to mix it up according to your own tastes.

New Zealand Encompassed

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It dosen’t look so big on the map, but New Zealand is positively massive once you’re there in person. This comprehensive 24-day trip – our longest in this part of the world – delivers the most immersive NZ experience possible. Get close to the land by exploring volcanoes, national parks, sustainable farms, and meet the water up-close on expert-led kayak excursions and during surf lessons. Best of all, you’ll get to explore the magnificent Bay of Islands, home to some of the world’s top fishing. 24 days? You’ll wish it was longer.

All the adventure you want, with a softer landing. Handpicked, character-rich accommodations with upgraded amenities services. Upgraded and private transport, including flights to maximize time. More included meals, activities and transfers.

New Zealand Journey

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These 11 days exploring New Zealand’s North and South islands are the ideal introduction to this small country that feels huge. Utilizing a diverse range of transport – train, gondola, boat, plane – you’ll connect with locals in artsy beach towns, roam through an ancient rainforest, learn about local legend and cuisine from the Maori, and breathe in all the clean air you possibly can. Come to New Zealand a stranger. Return home an honorary Kiwi.

Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences. Simple and clean hotels, guesthouses and hostels chosen for location and character. Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction. Plenty of optional activities tailored to your interests and budget.

Popular with 18-30-somethings. Yolo trips are built for those who want to take on the planet in a fun and affordable way with a small group of like-minded travellers. Skip the oversized tour bus and truly connect with your destination. Hit the highlights without giving up the freedom to mix it up according to your own tastes.

Best of New Zealand

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Compared with their enormous neighbour to the left, the islands of New Zealand don’t look especially big on the map, but don’t let their small stature deceive you. There is much to do here, be it biking to old gold mining sites, kayaking remote coves or hiking some of the most breathtaking routes in the whole world. But if you’re short on travel dollars, fear not; this trip squeezes in the very best of both the North and South Islands into an affordable, action-packed 21-day itinerary that moves swiftly without ever seeming rushed.

Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences. Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character. Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience. All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own.

The trips we've build our reputation on. Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.

Highlights of New Zealand

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Two weeks is barely enough time to thoroughly explore your hometown, let alone a place as fascinating as New Zealand. For adventurers on a tight time-budget, this 15-day trip wraps up the must-sees of both islands with a nice little bow. Check out the Coromandel's gorgeous beaches, hang with the Maori in a traditional village, walk the beaches of Kaikoura and get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown. Consider this your New Zealand starter’s kit.