Multi-day & Extended Tours in New Zealand

Coromandel Peninsula offers too much to see and do in one day. Don't miss a thing with this comprehensive five-day self driving adventure departing from and returning to Auckland. With an itinerary that lets you set your own pace, guests spend four nights exploring this scenic and historic region, famed for an industrious history of lumber work and gold mining alongside its beautiful golden sand beaches.

Combine three of Auckland's most popular day trip destinations on this tour and enjoy a personalized experience, with a private guide, 5-star accommodation, and luxury transport. Admire the underground wonders of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves; tour the Hobbiton Movie Set, where the LOTR and The Hobbit movies were filmed; and visit Rotorua attractions including the Agrodome Farm, the Te Puia Maori Village, and Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland.

Embark on a 3-day guided trek on the Hollyford Track, one of New Zealand's most renowned hiking trails, located in the UNESCO-listed Fiordland National Park. An experienced guide leads you past the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps through native rainforest to the rugged west coast. You'll backpack through the Hollyford Valley, ride a jet boat and take a helicopter flight into magnificent Milford Sound. Enjoy personalized service, world-class cuisine and comfortable lodge accommodation during this small-group tour, limited to 16 participants.

Spend three nights in Queenstown on this 4-day semi-independent tour of the scenic South Island. You'll travel round-trip from Christchurch by narrated coach via Lake Tekapo and Aoraki/Mount Cook, with a full day of free time to spend at your leisure in New Zealand's 'adventure capital.' Experience all the highlights along the way, including a Milford Sound cruise on the majestic fiord.

See the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on this 3-day semi-independent tour, round-trip from Christchurch. Traveling by coach and train, you'll stop in UNESCO-listed Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and Queenstown, travel up the west coast to Franz Josef Glacier, and visit the Gold Rush town of Greymouth, then board the homeward-bound TranzAlpine train across the Southern Alps and past the Canterbury Plains. Listen to informative onboard commentary and enjoy two nights' accommodation as you explore the sights independently.

Arrive at Auckland Airport on Day 1, transfer to your accommodation and settle in. Visit the Waitomo Caves on Day 2 to marvel at shimmering glow worms. Set foot on the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movie sets on Day 3. Visit Taupo on Day 4 and Napier on Days 5-6 for a fun-filled wine-tasting afternoon. Continue your trip to Wellington on Days 7-8 with free time to explore the city. Arrive to Nelson on Days 9-10 for a relaxing sailing trip on the pristine waters of the Abel Tasman followed by a nature walk to Marahau along sandy beaches. Travel to Franz Josef on Days 11-12 and embark on a Glacier Valley Walk along the mighty Waiho River with spectacular views of the glacier (you will not walk directly on the ice). Reach Queenstown on Days 13-15 for a peaceful cruise through the dramatic and breathtaking Milford Sound and free time. Reach Christchurch on Day 16 for your last night. Your trip will come to an end on Day 17 with an airport drop-off.

Starting from Christchurch, we will take you on an adrenalin-fueled South Island experience that is bursting with optional activities to get your blood pumping. We include two days in Queenstown to maximise the rush. It all starts at 8am at our Haka accommodation in Christchurch and ends around 9am on day 12 in Wellington. As with all our tours, we do include a few 'must-do' events, ranging from a pounamu pendant carving experience, and the chance to paddle a waka (Māori canoe) with your group. We have a massive range of optional activities available to add, from bungy jumping and dolphin swimming to jet boating and scenic flights. None of these are compulsory; just add the ones you want. Simply let your tour guide know.  As the tour starts early in the morning, you can opt to stay at our Haka accommodation in Christchurch the night before the tour - only having to walk downstairs on the day the tour starts makes for a stress free morning.

This 12 Day South Island private vacation will have you fall in love with the South Island of New Zealand and show you what this beautiful island has to offer.  We'll explore the rebuilt city of Christchurch, kayak in a National park, whale watch and cruise on the oldest steam ship in New Zealand. And that is not all! This itinerary is full of experiences that you will remember for a lifetime, all while riding in the comfort of your own vehicle with a very knowledgeable, experienced Driver/Guide.

See the top sights of the spectacular South Island on a 5-day guided coach tour, round-trip from Christchurch. Stop at Mt Cook, New Zealand's tallest mountain; enjoy free time to explore the adventure capital of Queenstown; take a boat cruise on Milford Sound, surrounded by steep rock walls; view Fox and Franz Josef glaciers; and travel by rail through the Southern Alps aboard the scenic TranzAlpine Express. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and four nights' accommodation in Queenstown and Franz Josef.

Spend two full weeks exploring New Zealand's magnificent South Island witht his guided tour. You and your fellow travelers will get to experience the best of the island, including the thermal baths of Hanmer Springs, the seaside town of Picton, the glorious Abel Tasman National Park, and the stunning Franz Josef Glacier, as well as Queenstown, Lake Matheson, and Lake Tekapo. You'll even have some free time to go bungee jumping, if the mood strikes!

Take in the highlights of the Northland on this 3-day tour from Auckland, including accommodation. Explore the Bay of Islands, including the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and the seafront towns of Paihia and Russell; enjoy a dolphin-watching cruise around the bay; and journey to the northernmost point of New Zealand on a day tour to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach. 3- or 4-star accommodation is included.

Clear your schedule and take in all that New Zealand has to offer on this 21-day, guided, small-group tour that includes accommodations. Explore like a local Kiwi from Auckland to Wellington to Christchurch and beyond crossing the Cook Strait, eating a traditional Maori diner, and traversing the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train. See the Haka performed live by the Iwi tribe, visit the Frans Josef Glacier and more.

This 17-day small group adventure tour is guaranteed to take you further off the beaten track around New Zealand. Departing from Auckland you will visit Hahei on the Coromandel Peninsula, Raglan and its famous black sand beaches. Stop at the spectacular Waitomo Caves and don't miss world-famous Hobbiton. Get adventurous in Rotorua before heading to Blue Duck Station, a farm with an inspiring conservation mission. You'll visit Lake Aniwhenua to learn more about Maori culture. You'll get the chance to hike the Tongariro National Park before paying a visit to the capital city of Wellington. Then onto the South Island to see Abel Tasman's golden beaches, hike glaciers in Franz Josef and enjoy an overnight cruise through Doubtful Sound. Marvel at the landscapes in Mt Cook and release your inner adrenaline junkie in Queenstown.

Explore the Bay of Islands' rocky islets and pristine beaches on a 3-day tour from Auckland. This comprehensive tour through the Northland includes: a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to discover Maori history; a drive along Ninety Mile Beach to Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand; a boat cruise through the Cape Brett Hole in the Rock; and a sightseeing tour of historic Russell. Enjoy two nights' overnight accommodation before returning by coach to Auckland.

Journey by coach, ferry and railway from the North Island to the South Island of New Zealand during this 5-day trip from Auckland to Christchurch, or vice versa. Ride a boat into the Waitomo Glowworm Caves; see the geothermal wonderland at Te Pua and the Agrodome Sheep Show in Rotorua; take the Interislander ferry across Cook Strait from Wellington; and hop on a Coastal Pacific train from Picton to Kaikoura, where you'll watch giant sperm whales at play. Enjoy overnight accommodation in Rotorua, Wellington and Kaikoura.

Experience a 6-day semi-independent tour by coach and train around the scenic South Island, traveling round-trip from Christchurch. Stop at Mount Cook, take a Milford Sound cruise and spend a free day in Queenstown, then journey to Pukerangi and cross into Dunedin aboard the Taieri Gorge Railway. Enjoy a guided tour of the Otago Peninsula and royal albatross colony before returning to Christchurch. Transportation, sightseeing tours and hotel accommodation are all included.

This 24 day, private and fully guided vacation takes in all New Zealand has to offer.  We'll explore golden sand beaches, geothermal activity, geysers and learn about the local Maori and their customs in the North, before crossing over the Cook Strait and into the South Island. Once in the South Island we will be covering everything from glacier hikes to whale watching and from wine tasting to visiting what some call the Eighth Wonder of the World, Milford Sound.  This jam-packed itinerary will have you taking part in iconic activities and indulging in local produce and specialities.  This all while riding in the comfort of your own vehicle with a very knowledgeable, experienced Driver/Guide.

Discover the North Island on a 3-day guided coach tour, traveling round-trip from Auckland. Experience the magical luminescence of thousands of glowworms during an underground boat ride at Waitomo Glowworm Caves. In Rotorua, visit the Agrodome and experience geothermal wonders like Pohutu Geyser at Te Puia, then learn about Maori traditions with a cultural performance. Enjoy sightseeing at the picturesque lakeside setting of Taupo including its top attraction: Huka Falls. Two nights' accommodation with hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the otherworldly beauty of New Zealand's North Island, from Rotorua's geothermal pools and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves to the Shire at the Hobbiton Movie Set. On this 2-day coach tour from Auckland, you'll experience ancient Maori traditions with a 'hangi' dinner, the filmmaking history of 'The Lord of the Rings,' a duck tour and a visit to the Agrodome. Enjoy standard (3 star hotel) or superior (4 star hotel) overnight accommodation in Rotorua.

Soak up all the North Island highlights on this 5-day journey from Auckland by coach, including a Bay of Islands cruise to see the Hole in the Rock. Your itinerary includes a drive along Ninety Mile Beach at Cape Reinga; enjoy an overnight stay near the bubbling hot springs of Rotorua; a visit to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride through Glowworm Grotto; and a Hobbiton Movie Set tour to see filming locations for 'The Lord of the Rings.' Listen to informative commentary on board.