4 Itinerary Highlights You Can Experience On Tour In New Zealand

Joining a guided tour of New Zealand means you have access to intimate experiences and special highlights that you may not have thought of, or may not have access to, travelling on your own. All our tour itineraries are hand crafted based on insider knowledge and traveller feedback, so you know you are in for some real treats along the way! Here are just some of them...

Stargaze with Kirra Tours

Look to the skies during your stay in the Mount Cook National Park, as your astronomy guides share their outdoor stargazing site with you. Light pollution is strictly controlled, making this unique stargazing area one of the best sites on earth. Discover the twinkling treasures of the southern sky and enjoy a guided tour of the Digital Dome Planetarium. Try it on the 10 Day Southern Encounter.

Cycle the Otago Rail Trail with G Adventures

Leave the traffic behind and cycle 35kms of the Otago Rail Trail. All off-road and originally built for a steam train, the path is well-maintained and the gradient subtle. Although a reasonable level of fitness is required, this makes for a leisurely ride to take in stunning landscapes of the region. Pass through historic gold-mining villages and stop along the way to sample local cuisine. Go on, get on your bike and take a look at the 21 Day Best of New Zealand itinerary.

Meet Wine Makers with Scenic Tours

Enjoy a special Scenic Enrich experience during your time in the award-winning Hawke’s Bay wine region. Visit New Zealand’s oldest winery, Mission Estate, which was established in 1851 by French Missionaries who sailed to New Zealand with some treasured vines and skilled palates. Meet the present-day wine makers and be treated to dinner and a wine tasting. Whet your appetite with the 19 Day Scenic Splendour.

Share A Traditional Experience with Grand Pacific

Visit Te Puia, a cultural and geothermal hub. Discover spurting geysers and bubbling mud pools and see how the geothermal heat is harnessed to cook fresh ingredients wrapped in woven baskets – either submerged in the boiling water or buried amidst the underground warmth. Enjoy an evening rich with Maori cultural performance and traditionally cooked cuisine, before visiting the Pohutu Geyser. Marvel at the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere illuminated under the night sky. Explore Te Puia on most Grand Pacific itineraries. For an immersion in the North Island take a look at the 9 Day Ultimate Northern Escape.

These are just some experiences you can look forward to while touring New Zealand. Explore all New Zealand itineraries to choose the one for you.