New Zealand Tours & Trips 2020
180 trips to New Zealand tours from 120 tour companies. 7,450 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.
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Style
Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Lodging Level
Lodging Level
Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
Physical Level
Physical Level
Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
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Attractions & Cities Visited
Activities & Interests
Travel Style
Travel Style
Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Flight & Transport Inclusions
Solo Friendly
Solo Friendly
Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.
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Queenstown Southern Loop
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
6 days
$ 265 / day
$ 1,624
From :
$ 2,147
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
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Full on
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Soak up the silence of Milford Sound on a cruise across its waters – you’ll be left speechless by the hundreds of tumbling cascades and deeply forested mountains.
- Explore the Cathedral Caves of the Catlins, an untamed coastal wilderness home to rugged cliffs, dense forest, and spectacular hidden waterfalls.
- Cross the Foveaux Strait to unspoilt Stewart Island, a haven for hikers and birdwatches and the place to spot a wild kiwi.
- Enjoy two nights and one full day to explore the wilderness of Stewart Island, cruising the bays and inlets to spot penguins and seabirds and walking along its forested coastal tracks.
Queenstown, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
The Big Tiki (Auckland to Queenstown - From Oct 2 ...
19 days
$ 176 / day
$ 3,339
Travel Style :
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Full on
Physical Level :
Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
0- Wheelchair accessible
Lodging Level :
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Basic (2*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Cross Aucklands Harbour Bridge
- See the City of Sails harbour made famous by the Americas Cup
- Tuck into coffee and cake in one of Wellington's cafes, including a 'Heart parcels' brownie with proceeds going towards supporting the homeless
- Check out the cafe & restaurant scene in Wellington, voted the coolest little capital in the world
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington, New Zealand
Walk Abel Tasman National Park
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
5 days
$ 278 / day
$ 1,284
From :
$ 1,877
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Spend three full days exploring the picturesque Abel Tasman National Park, discovering golden-sand beaches and secluded bays only accessible by boat or on foot.
- Experience Abel Tasman’s most classic hike without lugging all your stuff, thanks to daily water taxis from your accommodations to the trail start points.
- Kick up your weary walking feet at the end of each day with stays in cosy cabins and lodges right inside the park grounds.
- Cross the challenging Awaroa Inlet and navigate the fast-changing tide under the expert guidance of a local leader.
Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman National Park, Nelson, New Zealand
The Big Tiki (Christchurch to Auckland - From Oct ...
21 days
$ 182 / day
$ 3,681
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
0- Wheelchair accessible
Lodging Level :
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Basic (2*)
Visits:
Alps, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington, New Zealand
Highlights of New Zealand
11 days
$ 279 / day
$ 2,789
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington, New Zealand
Naturally New Zealand with Sydney, Melbourne & Fiji
22 days
$ 238 / day
$ 5,229
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit stunning Bondi Beach, considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Sydney
- Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films
- Visits to Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, and the Agrodome
- Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, where interactive displays tell the story of the country’s great heritage and natural wonders
- Visit a local winery, or tour some of the sights used to film The Lord of the Rings trilogy
Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Sydney, Wellington, Australia, Fiji
Highlights of New Zealand
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
16 days
$ 5,274
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Visits:
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, New Zealand
Best of New Zealand
14 days
$ 368 / day
$ 5,249
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Auckland : Sightseeing
- Bay of islands: Visit the Waitangi Treaty House; scenic cruise
- Rotorua : Traditional Hangi dinner and Maori cultural performance; visit Rainbow Springs and Te Puia; dinner at a local family’s home
- Marton : Visit a local farm and enjoy a barbecue lunch
- Wellington : Sightseeing including cable car ride; visit the botanic gardens and Te Papa
- Interislander ferry : Scenic cruising across Cook Strait
- Christchurch : Orientation
- Tranzalpine train: Scenic train journey
- Franz josef : Glacier Valley walk
- Queenstown : Winery visit and tasting; visit Fiordland National Park; cruise on Milford Sound; farewell dinner
- Experience the best of New Zealand on this unforgettable vacation filled with dramatic scenery, cultural exchanges, and the country’s top attractions
- Your tour starts in Auckland, ends in Queenstown, and overnights along the way in the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, and Franz Josef
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington, New Zealand
Cultural New Zealand self-drive
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
23 days
$ 7,055
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Visits:
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington, New Zealand
Premium New Zealand Encompassed
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
17 days
$ 466 / day
$ 6,902
From :
$ 10,685
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Uncover the geothermal wonders of Rotorua during a guided visit to Te Puia, home to hot springs, geysers, mud pools, a Maori art gallery and a kiwi conservation centre.
- Sip your way around Waiheke Island off the shores of Auckland during an Exclusive Experience, visiting three cellar doors to learn about their production methods and sample some seriously excellent wine.
- Be amazed by Tongariro National Park as you spend the day exploring its volcanic landscapes, then retire to your chateau-style Feature Stay where you can sit back and soak in views of Tongariro’s dazzling peaks.
- Experience some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery during your second Feature Stay on Milford Sound aboard a purpose-built vessel.
- Discover the best of the Otago region during your Exclusive Experiences – a chef-led food and foraging tour, and an adrenaline-pumping jetboat ride down the Shotover River.
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, New Zealand
Premium New Zealand North Island
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
8 days
$ 558 / day
$ 3,698
From :
$ 6,021
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Sip your way around Waiheke Island off the shores of Auckland during an Exclusive Experience, visiting three cellar doors to learn about their production methods and sample some seriously excellent wine.
- Discover a magical underground world during a tour of the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, then experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, from bubbling hot springs to geysers and mud pools.
- Enjoy a fascinating Exclusive Experience as you take a trip to Middle-earth and tour Hobbiton, where the iconic Lord of the Rings movies were shot.
- Be amazed by Tongariro National Park as you spend the day exploring its volcanic landscapes, then retire to your chateau-style Feature Stay where you can sit back and soak in views of Tongariro’s dazzling peaks.
- Get a special look at New Zealand’s trendy capital city, Wellington, during an Exclusive Experience on board a private catamaran, cruising around its delightful harbour.
Auckland, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, New Zealand
Naturally New Zealand with Sydney & Melbourne
19 days
$ 247 / day
$ 4,689
Travel Style :
Array
Relaxed
Physical Level :
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Visit stunning Bondi Beach, considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Sydney
- Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films
- Visits to Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, and the Agrodome
- Visit Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand, where interactive displays tell the story of the country’s great heritage and natural wonders
- Visit a local winery, or tour some of the sights used to film The Lord of the Rings trilogy
Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Sydney, Wellington, Australia, New Zealand
New Zealand South Island Adventure
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
12 days
$ 319 / day
$ 3,243
From :
$ 5,171
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Take in the magic of the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier regions during dips in hot pools weaving through rainforests and a walk around the shimmering Lake Matheson.
- Witness the stunning, millions of years old scenery at the dramatic Pancake Rocks and the Hokitika Gorge, and spot fur seals at Cape Foulwind.
- Soak up the silence of Milford Sound on a cruise across its waters – you’ll be left speechless by the hundreds of tumbling cascades and deeply forested mountains.
- Explore the Cathedral Caves of the Catlins, an untamed coastal wilderness home to rugged cliffs, dense forest, and spectacular hidden waterfalls.
- Cross the Foveaux Strait to unspoilt Stewart Island and spend two days cruising the bays and inlets to spot penguins and seabirds and walking along its forested coastal tracks in search of kiwis.
Alps, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
Cycle New Zealand: Otago Rail Trail
Premier
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
4 days
$ 207 / day
$ 914
From :
$ 1,119
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style :
Array
Full on
Physical Level :
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Cycle the spectacular Otago Central Rail Trail, the oldest rail trail in the country and voted 'New Zealand's Favourite Ride' for the past two years.
- Ring along flat, traffic-free paths alongside some of the South Island's most stunning scenery.
- Begin your journey in Queenstown, an outdoor paradise set among the stunning Southern Alps of New Zealand.
- Experience firsthand the famous hospitality of New Zealanders on a trail built specifically to cater to cyclists.
- Cycle in the company of an experienced guide as they share their unique perspective of this fascinating region.
Queenstown, New Zealand
Best of New Zealand with Sydney
17 days
$ 352 / day
$ 6,239
Travel Style :
Array
Mixed
Physical Level :
Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
1- Very easy
Lodging Level :
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Value (3*)
Highlights
Visits:
- Auckland : Sightseeing
- Bay of islands: Visit the Waitangi Treaty House; scenic cruise
- Rotorua : Traditional Hangi dinner and Maori cultural performance; visit Rainbow Springs and Te Puia; dinner at a local family’s home
- Marton : Visit a local farm and enjoy a barbecue lunch
- Wellington : Sightseeing including cable car ride; visit the botanic gardens and Te Papa
- Interislander ferry : Scenic cruising across Cook Strait
- Christchurch : Orientation
- Tranzalpine train: Scenic train journey
- Franz josef : Glacier Valley walk
- Queenstown : Winery visit and tasting; visit Fiordland National Park; cruise on Milford Sound; farewell dinner
- Sydney : City sightseeing; Host service
- Experience the best of New Zealand and Sydney on this unforgettable vacation filled with dramatic scenery, cultural exchanges, and top attractions
- Your New Zealand and Sydney tour starts in Auckland, ends in Sydney, and overnights along the way in Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Franz Josef, and Queenstown
Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Sydney, Wellington, Australia, New Zealand
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Exploring the quaint shores, coffee shops, and restaurants as well as an adventure activity or two in beautiful Queenstown.
Hiking one or more of New Zealand’s world-famous “tracks” -- Milford, Routeburn or others -- to challenge yourself on mountain terrain while enjoying panoramic views.
Going on a thrilling white water rafting adventure tour down Buller Gorge.
Making your way through a dark glow-worm cave on New Zealand’s South Island, with the worms glowing like stars on a cave-roof “sky.”
Sailing Milford Sound in New Zealand’s southern Fjordland, one of the world’s most spectacular boat trips.
Walking through the Whirinaki rainforest on New Zealand’s North Island in the company of a Maori guide while learning about the flora and fauna and tribal history.
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