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Southern Spectacular (10 Days)
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic. Best vacation.”
Michael, traveled in January 2023
A premium coach with panoramic windows showcases South Island scenery. The TranzAlpine train cuts through Southern Alps, featuring viaducts and beech forests. Stops include Monteith's Brewery and Mrs Jones' fruit stall.
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Twizel, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Punakaiki Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator AAT Kings From $5,410
15% Off- US$4,599You save $811
A luxury coach rolls from Wellington through Manawatu's pastoral landscapes to Hawke's Bay wineries. The route includes Whakarewarewa Forest's Redwoods, Waitomo's Footwhistle Cave, and views of Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Duration 8 days Destinations Wellington, Napier, Rotorua, Waitomo, Auckland Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Luxury Gold From
15% Off- US$4,865
Travel New Zealand in comfort aboard a Wi-Fi equipped luxury coach. Journey from Auckland through Rotorua's thermal valleys, across Cook Strait to Kaikoura's wildlife havens, and into the Southern Alps. Experience scenic drives through Haast Pass and along the TranzAlpine railway route.
Duration 17 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Twizel, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown, Franz JosefSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Trafalgar From $7,221
10% Off- US$6,499You save $722
Luxury coaches and the TranzAlpine train connect Auckland's harbors to Christchurch's rebuilt center. The route passes through Fiordland National Park and along the West Coast, stopping at Thunder Creek Falls.
Duration 17 days Destinations Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, Waitomo, Taupo, Wellington, Blenheim, Christchurch, Twizel, OamaruSee all destinations Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator AAT Kings From $8,245
15% Off- US$7,008You save $1,237
5 Day Alpine Explorer
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The motor coach was comfortable and had the right amount of rest stops and points of interest.”
Stuart, traveled in June 2019
Contemporary coaches with charging facilities cruise South Island. The route from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook features Real Journeys' glass-roofed coach to Milford Sound, ending with the TranzAlpine train through Arthur's Pass National Park.
Duration 5 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Fox Glacier, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operator Thrifty Tours From
15% Off- US$2,030
6 Day Northern Best Bits
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent attention!!!”
AnaMaraLlugany, traveled in March 2024
InterCity coaches and tourist buses connect North Island destinations. The route links Auckland to Paihia, Russell by mini-coach, Hobbiton Movie Set, and Waitomo's Ruakuri Cave.
Duration 6 days Destinations Auckland, Paihia, Waitangi, Russell, Waitomo, Rotorua Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operator Thrifty Tours From
15% Off- US$1,656
8 Day Discover Middle Earth
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“all of the activities and sights were first rare!”
Sherie, traveled in December 2019
Luxury coaches carry passengers from Auckland to Christchurch in comfort. The itinerary features scenic drives through Waikato countryside, 9-hour InterCity connection to Wellington, glass-roofed coach to Milford Sound, and final stretch through Mount Cook National Park.
Duration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Wellington, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operator Thrifty Tours From
15% Off- US$3,118
11 Day New Zealand's Finest
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Arrangements for hotels, bus/van pickups were flawless. Hotels for the most part very good.”
Christine, traveled in August 2023
Premium coaches transport visitors from Auckland through Waitomo to Rotorua. The scenic TranzAlpine train crosses Arthur's Pass, while glass-roofed coaches cruise Milford Sound.
Duration 11 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operator Thrifty Tours From
15% Off- US$4,528
3 Day Experience Northland Tour
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was well organized and on time. The highlight of the trip was driving on the beach and seeing the tip of the North where the Tasmanian Sea meets with the Pacific Ocean.”
Tomasz, traveled in March 2023
InterCity coaches roll through Orewa and Whangarei, with beach vehicles on Ninety Mile Beach. Highlights include Cape Reinga lighthouse, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and Bay of Islands cruise.
Duration 3 days Destinations Auckland, Paihia, Cape Reinga Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operator Thrifty Tours From
15% Off- US$621
Trains, Fiords and Glaciers
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Every pickup and hotel stay went flawlessly. And the drivers who drove the vans were wonderful.”
James, traveled in February 2023
Luxury coaches take you past Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, and Haast Pass. The TranzAlpine train runs from Greymouth to Christchurch, showcasing Southern Alps' landscapes.
Duration 6 days Destinations Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operator Thrifty Tours From
15% Off- US$2,004
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Southern Spectacular (10 Days)
- 5 Day Alpine Explorer
Our Alpine Explorer tour was great except for getting diverted from seeing the J. Franz glacier and going on the Tranzalpine train due to weather and road conditions. Queenstown was wonderful, particularly the Milford Sound cruise. The only meal that was included in the tour was the one on the cruise and it (meal) was an excellent buffet! Riding on the Skyline gondola was a wonderful adventure and, of course, the views were spectacular! We were rerouted to Dunedin and we had an enjoyable time there, visiting the Botanic garden, the Otago museum, the splendid train station, and the Founder's museum. The trip back to Christchurch was long but necessary. It was a strange tour since we weren't touring with anyone else but the instructions were clear as to where to meet the bus everyday.
- 6 Day Northern Best Bits
Met expectations. We stayed a few extra days and we were delighted that they still gave us a ride to the airport at the later date.
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