Explore North & South Islands

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.

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.

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.

A hand picked variety of luxury, adventure, excitement and relaxation awaits on this luxury countrywide suggested itinerary. From volcanoes to wine, luxury coastal lodges to the finest city hotels. Enjoy New Zealand’s iconic landscapes and friendly locals as you tour the length of the country. Includes some fantastic food, wine and sightseeing experiences.

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!

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.

This 7 day touring itinerary travels through the heart of the North Island and onto the capital city of Wellington. From here cross the Cook Strait on the famous Interislander Ferry landing in Marlborough wine country. Head south along the spectacular South Pacific coastline through Kaikoura and eventually arriving into the garden city of Christchurch.

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.  

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 the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Queenstown, Dunedin & Christchurch.

Discover the ‘’must-see attractions’’ of New Zealand’s North and South Islands on this small group holiday. You will experience a blend of culture and cosmopolitan living in the North Island and then be in awe of the majestic beauty of the South Island. This tour will also visit some lesser-known regions such as the Art Deco city of Napier and the wine-producing region of the Wairarapa. Enjoy sumptuous meals including a range of speciality evenings, 18 nights of premium accommodation including four 2 night stays and a range of pre-paid attractions. All the iconic experiences are included – the Milford Sound Cruise, TranzAlpine Rail Journey and a Maori Hangi and Concert.

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 tour starts in New Zealand's quirky little capital. Home of New Zealand's parliament, "The Beehive" this harbour capital is compact and full of little treasures. After bringing in the new year, journey down through the South Island for the rest of your tour. Experience a wine and cheese tasting in Blenheim, possibly spot a seal or whale in Kaikoura, unearth the mysteries of Larnach Castle, and enjoy a multitude of adventure in Queenstown before winding your way back up to Christchurch via the wild west coast. Along the way, you will be spoilt with activities, scrumptious dinners and spectacular scenery. This is one of Grand Pacific Tours Ultimate Tours and they really are fabulous, business class on wheels.  Only one departure date so reserve your spot today - New Years sorted!