Christmas & New Year Tours in New Zealand
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10 best Christmas & New Year New Zealand tour packages
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- New Zealand South Island Express
- New Zealand: Sweet As South (Westbound, 9 Days)
- New Zealand Southern Pioneer (8 destinations)
- Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys
- New Zealand Vista (Base, 2025/2026, Best Buys, 14 Days)
- New Zealand Marvel (Base, 2025/2026, Best Buys, 14 Days)
- Best of New Zealand: Mountain Biking & Black-Sand Beaches
- Northern Spotlight (Base, 2026/2027, Best Buys, 8 Days)
- New Zealand Magic (Base, 2025/2026, Best Buys, 17 Days)
- Southern Wonders (Base, 2025/2026, Best Buys, 9 Days)
New Zealand South Island Express
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great tour! We got to see so many places in such a short amount of time, and I had a great time.”
Annette, traveled in March 2023
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Greymouth Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $1,680
15% Off- US$1,428You save $252
New Zealand: Sweet As South (Westbound, 9 Days)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Get more money for activities you will not regret.”
Jinyoung, traveled in January 2024
Toast the holidays with a Skyline Restaurant Christmas dinner overlooking Queenstown. Marvel at seasonal magic at Milford Sound's waterfalls, take Franz Josef Glacier walks, and join festive gatherings at Lake Ōhau Lodge with views of snow-capped Mt. Cook.
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Haast, Wanaka, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, ManapouriSee all destinations Age Range up to 35 year olds Operator Contiki From $1,635
20% Off- US$1,308You save $327
Visit Christchurch's festive Botanic Gardens and Queenstown's holiday attractions this season. Marvel at summer views from Lake Tekapo's Church of the Good Shepherd, plus seasonal activities at Franz Josef Glacier. Includes 9 breakfasts and 2 special holiday dinners.
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Ohau, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $3,910
10% Off- US$3,519You save $391
Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Tour was a nice mix of beautiful landscape and fun physical activities, accommodations were clean and comfortable.”
Alina, traveled in September 2019
Ring in the season with a festive wilderness cruise in Fiordland National Park and holiday dinner at Queenstown's Skyline Restaurant. The TranzAlpine train through snowy Southern Alps offers magical winter vistas, with special Christmas activities in Franz Josef and Rotorua.
Duration 12 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Fiordland National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures From $5,399
10% Off- US$4,859You save $539
Duration 14 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch, Omarama, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown, Franz Josef Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator AAT Kings From $5,785
15% Off- US$4,917You save $868
Duration 14 days Destinations Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Dunedin, Omarama, Oamaru, Picton, Wellington, RotoruaSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator AAT Kings From $5,785
10% Off- US$5,207You save $578
Best of New Zealand: Mountain Biking & Black-Sand Beaches
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Has a great mix of included and optional activities.”
Charlotte, traveled in September 2018
Welcome the season at Te Puia Village, observe geothermal wonders, and share holiday meals together. Toast the New Year in adventure capital Queenstown, with options for skiing in winter or summer hiking. Join Maori cultural performances and holiday markets.
Duration 21 days Destinations Auckland, Raglan, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Westport, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te AnauSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operator G Adventures From $3,899
15% Off- US$3,314You save $584
Duration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator AAT Kings From
15% Off- US$3,475
Duration 17 days Destinations Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Dunedin, Omarama, Picton, Wellington, Rotorua, AucklandSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator AAT Kings From $6,795
10% Off- US$6,116You save $679
Ring in the New Year in Queenstown after festive dining at Walter Peak Farm. Snow-capped peaks frame Christmas celebrations, while Milford Sound cruises and holiday shopping in Arrowtown's boutiques round out the seasonal festivities.
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Dunedin, Omarama Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator AAT Kings From $3,845
10% Off- US$3,461You save $384
What people love about Christmas & New Year Tours in New Zealand
Callum was a fantastic tour guide he made our trip memorable beside the hickups he had to fix.
New Zealand South Island Express
- New Zealand: Sweet As South (Westbound, 9 Days)
Get more money for activities you will not regret
- Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys
Tour was a nice mix of beautiful landscape and fun physical activities, accommodations were clean and comfortable, overall great experience. Would recommend to friends!
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