Explore North & South Islands

The ultimate New Zealand 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 with a fantastic range of boutique hotels and lodges. Includes a wide range of different experiences designed to immerse you into the scenery of this incredible country.

Enjoy some of New Zealand's unique flora, fauna and scenery on this 25 day itinerary. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of a successful kiwi nursery and hatchery and further south, two amazing wilderness retreats await you. Doubtful Sound delivers an outstanding overnight cruise in one of the most beautiful corners of the world.

Traveling south to north from Christchurch to Auckland, experience New Zealand's highlights on this 22 day classic driving itinerary. Circumnavigate the Southern Alps and travel the Pacific coastline before crossing the Cook Strait to the capital city of Wellington and then exploring the gems of the North Island in detail before finishing in Auckland.

Looking for something special for your “Trip of a Lifetime”? The Kakapo is the most comprehensive three-week itinerary with all our favourite Kiwi holiday spots rolled into one unique tour. You’ll cover our country from north to south and see famous sights and treasures off the beaten track.

New Zealand is home to 14 national parks and countless more conservation and forest parks. On this itinerary explore a selection of these spectacular locations showcasing the natural wonders of New Zealand. The diversity of landscapes will astound, with stark mountainous terrain, white sand beaches, lush tropical rainforests and glaciers - you will see it all!

Experience the romance of rail travel, the majesty of cruising and the luxury of coach on this all inclusive small group holiday. Includes an overnight cruise in Doubtful Sound & 2 nights in Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Queenstown, Dunedin & Christchurch.

Experience a blend of culture and cosmopolitan living in the North Island before being overwhelmed by the beauty of the South. Including the famous TranzAlpine Scenic train and a cruise on Milford Sound this tour also visits lesser-known regions such as the Art Deco city of Napier.

This Inspiring Journey provides the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure, from the hot pools of Franz Josef to the brave depths of Queenstown, the adventure capital. Explore extraordinary landscapes and the age-old legends of the Māori as you come face to face with exhilarating New Zealand as few have seen it before.

Get to know Maori culture and Kiwi hospitality relaxing over private lunches with the locals. Stroll gentle trails through our National Parks and get close up to our scenic wonders from the volcanoes of the north to the breath-taking high country, lakes, fiords and coastline of the south. You’ll be amazed it’s all the same country.

The Far North is a land of ancient kauri forests, pristine coastlines and the beauty of the Hokianga and Bay of Islands. As the birthplace of the nation, the links to early Maori and European culture are clearly visible and you will hear many fascinating stories from our local guides. Discover geothermal Rotorua and explore Tongariro and Abel Tasman National Parks before reaching the magnificent alpine scenery of Aoraki/Mount Cook, Queenstown and Fiordland.

Visit the North and South islands in just over 2 weeks. You can see much of New Zealand on this 16-day tour. Start in the south and once you have visited places such as Queenstown, Mt Cook and the West Coast journey up through the North Island until you reach Cape Reinga.  

This 14 day itinerary ensures you get to experience the 'essence' of each island. See Auckland, City of Sails, be amazed at the golden sand beaches of the Coromandel and experience the adventure and culture of Rotorua. Then fly South to experience the magnificent Southern Alps, alpine lakes, fiords and unrivaled Southern hospitality.