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Explore the stunning coastline and rolling hills of the North Island, the majestic landscapes and towering fjords of the South, or satiate your need for adrenaline. New Zealand has it all waiting for you on 136 guided coach tours and small group tours. Cruise the Bay of Islands, experience Maori culture and the geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua, or take a Queenstown skiing adventure.

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Northern Spotlight

8 Days Auckland to Wellington

Operator: AAT Kings

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The Southern Drift

10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch

Operator: Inspiring Journeys

From 5,488
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Southern Spirit

13 Days Christchurch to Wellington

Operator: AAT Kings

From 4,281
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Southern Wonders

9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch

Operator: AAT Kings

From 3,115
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Travelmarvel
Travelmarvel
 (370) Reviews
Holiday memories are not just shaped by the incredible places you visit, but also by the wonderful people you meet along the way. At Travelmarvel, we know...more that great service is about going above and beyond, and that’s why our staff are regarded as a holiday highlight in their own right. Travelmarvel holidays offer the perfect combination of all the highlights of the destination with outstanding quality and value for money - you won’t go wrong choosing Travelmavel for your next holiday adventure.
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Budget:Affordable & Premium
Accommodation:4 Star
Intrepid
Intrepid
 (142) Reviews
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places for 30 years. Every trip is designed to truly...more experience local culture - to meet local people, try local food, take local transport and stay in local accommodation. Led by a local leader, our small group tours offer a sustainable way to travel off the beaten track, while giving back to the places and people that travellers visit.
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Budget:Affordable & Premium
Accommodation:Mixed
Contiki
Contiki
 (80) Reviews
Contiki are the world leaders in travel experiences for 18-35’s. We exist to connect young travellers to the time of their lives. We believe in real experiences...more and we care about making sure these experiences contribute positively to the people and places we visit. We are focused on discovery, once-in-a-lifetime moments, human connections, and making every second of being young count. For over 55 years we’ve been perfecting the secret formula to the perfect trip - we know you’re after unique experiences, local insight and accommodation that’s more than a place to sleep. We run over 350 trips across 6 continents, each one designed to get to the beating heart of a destination, understanding the local way of life, unearthing unforgettable experiences and creating lifelong memories. Real experiences, unique accommodation, local food, the best team and awesome people all deliver Contiki’s no regrets experience.
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Budget:Affordable
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Cruise Lake Wakatipu

Cruise Lake Wakatipu

Blessed with stunning scenery, there is no better way to enjoy Queenstown’s beauty than to cruise Lake Wakatipu on the vintage steamship, TSS Earnshaw.

The TranzAlpine Railway

The TranzAlpine Railway

This iconic train journey crosses the Canterbury Plains and majestic snow-capped Southern Alps, with breathtaking gorges, high viaducts, twisting rivers and forests at every turn.

Rotorua’s Geothermal Wonderland

Rotorua’s Geothermal Wonderland

Belching grey mud pools, geysers shooting to the sky, lakes bubbling like champagne, and natural hot springs. Walk among these amazing natural wonders in Rotorua.

Maori Culture

Maori Culture

Be enthralled by the thundering power of the Haka, the carved meeting houses, greenstone adornments, flax weaving and the smokey flavours of a traditional hangi.

The Sounds of Fiordland

The Sounds of Fiordland

The iconic Milford Sound features on most South Island itineraries but have you also thought about the lesser known Doubtful Sound? Equally beautiful, see them both!

Latest Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys to New Zealand

Everything Taken Care Of     , NSW, Australia, Feb 2025
Our trip to New Zealand was truly amazing. The Grand Pacific Coach tour was certainly a “business class” experience. Right from the outset everything went smoothly. Our coach captain Paul, was fantastic, full of local knowledge even down to advice on how some of those tricky shower controls work! There were lots of surprises along the way, from spectacular ...read more scenery to fun rides on the luge in Rotorua. Hotels were all up to our expectations and the coach was kept spotless and comfortable for the whole trip. Would highly recommend the 19 Ultimate Showcase tour of New Zealand. Georgie, from Global Journeys handled all bookings with a high standard of service.
Beautiful country and lovely people …   , WA, Australia, Feb 2025
The rugged country of the South Island is spectacular and sailing on Milford Sound was truly wonderful. Fiordland was a highlight and the TransAlpine Train journey was magnificent. The North Island offered a different experience, and was more focussed on the culture of the Māori people. We really enjoyed learning about that. We were able to tick ...read more off three of our bucket list items: the Southern Alps, Waitomo Caves and a sensational geyser at Te Puia. But no Kiwi 😔 anywhere. Be prepared for long days in the coach but you’ll find the scenery makes it worthwhile. Booking with Hannah at Global Journeys is always a hassle-free and enjoyable experience, she never lets us down.
10-Day Ultimate South Island Tour Far Exceeded Our Expectations     , VA, United States, Feb 2025
This tour was even better than we had hoped. The coach was spectacular, only one seat on each side and 20 person limit. Our guide was amazing - funny, great commentary, considerate about comfort stops, excellent suggestions and recommendations. The hotels were superb as were the destinations. Great time of year to go. Dinners were amazing in each ...read more hotel - really excellent. The whole trip blew us away. Sam at Global Journeys was very responsive to all my questions before we departed - thank you!
Grand Pacific NZ South Isand     , NSW, Australia, Feb 2025
The itinerary, organisation and execution of the tour were exceptional. The luxury “business class” coach was a revelation and the Coach Captain, Craig, was the most professional I have had. To top it off we had good weather!!! Great value. Photo is the view of Mt Cook at dawn from our hotel room.

Explore More Explore more Your guide to traveling to New Zealand

Explore NZ's South Island in 10 Days.

06 December, 2024

Explore NZ's South Island in 10 Days.

The stunning natural diversity of New Zealand’s South Island, paired with the warmth and generosity of its people, makes it an irresistible draw for travelers. Across this remarkable region, you’ll find spectacular scenery and authentic experiences that seem to shift at every turn. One moment...

Explore the Best of the South Island with Grand Pacific

27 November, 2024

Explore the Best of the South Island with Grand Pacific

Discover New Zealand’s South Island with Grand Pacific Experience the enchantment of New Zealand’s South Island on Grand Pacific Tours new itinerary, the 14 Day Ultimate Best of the South Island and the 14 Day Signature Best of the South Island. Begin your adventure with New Zealand’s Coach...

Experience New Zealand By Rail, Cruise & Coach

25 September, 2024

Experience New Zealand By Rail, Cruise & Coach

Experience the romance of rail travel, the relaxation of cruising and the comfort of coach travel. New Zealand is ‘a world in miniature’, packed full of unique experiences. From the moment you arrive you will be embraced as Wh?nau (family) as you discover the must-do attractions and experience...

Discover Top of the South Island

20 March, 2024

Discover Top of the South Island

Have you travelled with Grand Pacific before and are now looking for a tour that’s a little bit different? Look no further than Grand Pacific's Top of the South Island itinerary. Offered as both small group and mid-size coach holiday options, this itinerary promises unforgettable experiences...

Common Questions Common questions about touring through New Zealand

What are the best months to visit New Zealand?
It begins to get warmer in NZ around October and cooler by the end of April. January to March is the height of summer and also the busiest, with locals taking every opportunity enjoy the long nights and sunny days along with travellers from around the world. You can still get rainy days (there's a reason why the...read more countryside is so green) throughout the year, but during the summer period they don't tend to hang around for very long.

The shoulder months of September, October and April are also popular times to visit, with less travellers around and prices of tours generally lower as a result. It rains a lot less in the South Island (year round) and of course the winter months are very popular due to NZ's popularity as a ski destination.
How many days should I put aside to travel through New Zealand?
If you're looking at exploring all of New Zealand in one go then you'll need to allow yourself at least ...read moretwo weeks to avoid being too rushed. If your plan is to visit one island at a time (they are so different) then a good week to ten days should be fine for each one.
Which is more beautiful, the North or South Island?
That's a tough call that will entirely depend on what you're hoping to experience in paradise. The ...read moreNorth Island is covered in native and ancient forests (we call it bush in NZ), pastoral farms, geothermal landscapes, glorious beaches and the largest and most populous cities (Auckland and Wellington). 

The South Island is more "Middle Earth", meaning spectacular mountain ranges, gorges and fiords and home to the adventure capital of the world - Queenstown. And it's a lot less populated with only 20% of the 5m Kiwi's located down south.
What is the name of the most scenic train ride in New Zealand?
You're probably thinking of the ...read moreTranzAlpine train journey. The TranzAlpine is one of the world's great train journeys covering 223 km's (139 miles) one-way, taking just under 5 hours. You’ll traverse the majestic Canterbury Plains, to the backdrop of the mighty Southern Alps - the journey of a lifetime.  Along this journey you’ll see epic vistas, travel the edges of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Southern Alps, and see miles of native beech forest.

Another train journey to consider is the Coastal Pacific which runs daily throughout the summer season from Christchurch to Picton. With the sea stretching to the horizon in the east and the Kaikoura mountains stretching to the sky in the west, the Coastal Pacific is one of the most astonishingly beautiful journeys in New Zealand. 
Why is New Zealand the adventure capital of the world?
The best thing about touring around New Zealand is the depth of "things to do" in such a geographically small destination. If ...read moreadventure is your thing, both islands of the country have you covered. World renowned as the home of the bungy jump you can also experience off-road driving, canyoning, ziplining, mountain biking, zorbing, caving, rafting and jet boating - all while surrounded by NZ's natural beauty.

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