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Want to experience as much as possible on your New Zealand trip? You're in the right place to start your planning. Browse through our tried and tested North & South Island New Zealand self-drive and coach touring holiday suggestions. Find an itinerary you like get an instant quote or contact our experienced tour planners to customise it to suit you perfectly.
For many a trip to New Zealand is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure it takes a while to get here so when you have it is a great idea to make the most of it. We are based in Wanaka on New Zealand's South Island and have over 70 years of New Zealand travel planning experience between us. For this reason, we consider ourselves experts there is little we don't know about New Zealand and during your holiday we will be on the end of the phone for any questions that may crop up. We are right here with you, every step of the way!

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14 days Map
  • 14 days/13 night Journey from Auckland to Queenstown
  • Prices start from NZD$4,811pp (low season, specific configuration)
  • Motels
  • NZ Nationwide Self Drive

Travel north to south for two weeks exploring and experiencing Middle Earth's rugged beauty and magnificent vistas as captured in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies.

You’ll enjoy visiting some of the filming locations for the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies including Hobbiton Village near Matamata, and the Canterbury high country around Mt. Potts and Mt. Sunday which were transformed into Edoras. Driving through the Mackenzie country, near Mt Cook National Park, you’ll recognise many of the scenes and backdrops from the movies and in Queenstown you’ll experience a half day Nomad Safari of the Scenes tour, visiting remarkable locations such as Forest of Lothlorien and the Ithilien Camp.

 
28 days Map
  • 28 days/27 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
  • Prices start from NZD$14,364pp (low season, specific configuration)
  • Boutique Lodges & Hotels
  • NZ Nationwide Self Drive

The ultimate 28 day essential tour. Visit and experience the very best of New Zealand. From the top of the North Island to the deep south enjoy superb hospitality while staying in a fantastic range of hotels, luxury lodges and boutique accommodations.

 
11 days Map
  • 11 days/10 night Journey from Queenstown to Auckland
  • Prices start from NZD$2,630pp (low season, specific configuration)
  • Hotel 3 star
  • NZ Nationwide Self Drive

A highlights tour exploring the iconic attractions of New Zealand. You begin in the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown and finish in Auckland the 'City of Sails’.  Along the way you’ll visit Mt Cook National Park, Kaikoura and the wine region of Marlborough before crossing the Cook Strait to the North Island.  Highlights of the north include the Maori culture and thermal wonders in Rotorua and the harbour cities of Auckland and Wellington.

 
14 days Map
  • 14 days/13 night Journey from Auckland to Queenstown
  • Prices start from NZD$3,625pp (low season, specific configuration)
  • Hotel 3 star
  • NZ Nationwide Self Drive

From the vibrant city of Auckland you’ll travel south to the spectacular mountains and thrilling adventures of Queenstown. Along the way you’ll travel through heartland New Zealand, including the cultural mecca of Rotorua and quirky Wellington City in the North Island. While in the South Island you have opportunities for wildlife encounters in Kaikoura and plenty of time to explore the inspiring city of Christchurch.

 
21 days Map
  • 21 days/20 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
  • Prices start from NZD$5,885pp (low season, specific configuration)
  • Motels
  • NZ Nationwide Self Drive

On the North Island travel through the cultural centre of Rotorua, a volcanic heritage site and visit NZ's two largest cities. Discover bubbling mud pools & incredible Geothermal activity! Move South on the breathtaking Interislander Ferry before seeing wildlife such as Dolphins in Kaikoura, the dramatic glaciers in Franz Josef, Milford Sounds staggering waterfalls & much more. Contact us for a custom made plan!

 
7 days Map
  • 7 days/6 night Journey from Queenstown to Wellington
  • Prices start from NZD$1,603pp (low season, specific configuration)
  • Motels
  • NZ Nationwide Self Drive

You begin in the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown and finish in the quirky capital city of Wellington in the North Island.  Along the way you’ll visit Christchurch, Mt Cook National Park and the wildlife mecca of Kaikoura before crossing the Cook Strait to the North Island. 

 
17 days Map
  • 17 days/16 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
  • Prices start from NZD$5,067pp (low season, specific configuration)
  • Hotel 4 star
  • NZ Nationwide Self Drive

Travelling through the heart of the North Island this tour allows you to see the incredible diversity that New Zealand offers. The South Island's mountains, lakes and glaciers and the North Islands rich Maori culture and its modern cosmopolitan cities.

 
14 days Map
  • 14 days/13 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
  • Prices start from NZD$7,071pp (low season, specific configuration)
  • Boutique Lodges & Hotels
  • NZ Nationwide Self Drive

This 14 day itinerary ensures you get to experience the 'essence' of each island, from the City of Sails, to the golden sand beaches of the Coromandel and the adventure and culture of Rotorua. Then fly South to experience the Southern Alps, its mountains, lakes, fiords and unrivalled hospitality.

 
23 days Map
  • 23 days/22 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
  • Prices start from NZD$8,814pp (low season, specific configuration)
  • Boutique Lodges & Hotels
  • NZ Nationwide Self Drive

Explore the length of New Zealand on this comprehensive tour of both the North and South Islands. In the north you’ll explore the tropical Bay of Islands and the boutique wine region of Matakana as well as the cultural hotspot of Rotorua. After cruising across the Cook Strait to the South Island discover the wildlife mecca of Kaikoura, before continuing south to the snow-capped mountains, alpine lakes and glaciers of the lower South Island. Highlights of the south include the world renowned TranzAlpine scenic train journey and a voyage of discovery in Milford Sound.

 
25 days Map
  • 25 days/24 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch
  • Prices start from NZD$6,445pp (low season, specific configuration)
  • Motels
  • NZ Nationwide Self Drive

Explore the length of New Zealand on this comprehensive tour of both the North and South Islands. In the north you’ll explore the tropical Bay of Islands and the Kauri Coast as well as the cultural hotspot of Rotorua. After cruising across the Cook Strait to the South Island discover the wildlife mecca of Kaikoura, before continuing south to the snow-capped mountains, alpine lakes and glaciers of the lower South Island. Highlights of the south include the world renowned TranzAlpine scenic train journey and a voyage of discovery in Milford Sound.

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