NEW ZEALAND TOURS - North and South Islands

OVERVIEW: Depart Christchurch for a High Country Station experience. Stop at Lake Tekapo, pass through Central Otago, cruise Milford Sound. Spend time in Queenstown before heading up the West Coast to Fox Glacier, Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks) and onto Abel Tasman National Park. Cross back over the Cook Straight to explore Wellington before driving north on The Forgotten Highway to Whangamomona. The lush farming region of  Waikato is next with a tour of the Waitomo Caves before we drive back to Auckland  where this fabulous journey will end.  

HIGHLIGHTS:Christchurch, Nelson, Kaiteriteri, Abel Tasman National Park, West Coast, Punakaiki, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound Cruise, Central Otago, Canterbury High Country, Wellington, Forgotten Highway,  Whangamomona, Waitomo, Auckland

OVERVIEW: On this New Zealand tour, you depart Auckland to Karangahake Gorge and Rotorua. Spend time at Lake Waikaremoana and the Hawkes Bay Wine region. Travel via the Wairarapa and Cape Palliser to New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. Cross the Cook Strait, travel through historic Molesworth Station and visiting Kaikoura to Whale Watch and Hanmer Springs to wallow in the Hot Pools. After Christchurch visit a High Country Station, stop at Lake Tekapo, pass through Central Otago and reach Milford Sound. Queenstown is where this amazing journey will end. 

HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland, Karangahake Gorge, Lake Waikeromoana, Rotorua, Napier Wine Tour,  Greytown, Cape Palliser, Wellington, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Molesworth Station, Nelson, Queenstown, Milford Sound Cruise, Central Otago, Canterbury High Country, Queenstown

OVERVIEW: This 19 day New Zealand adventure tour departs Wellington. Board the Cook Straight Ferry and cross the Queen Charlotte Sound. We drive through Molesworth Station before visiting Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura. Travel to Christchurch and  spend time at a High Country Station before stopping at Lake Tekapo. Drive to Milford Sound where we take a cruise. Visit Queenstown before heading up the West Coast to Fox Glacier, Punakaiki (Pancake Rocks) and onto Abel Tasman National Park. Cross back over the Cook Straight, explore Wellington and drive north on The Forgotten Highway to Whangamomona. Waitomo next and finally back to Auckland where this fabulous journey will end.

HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Molesworth Station, Nelson, Kaiteriteri, Abel Tasman National Park, West Coast, Punakaiki, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound Cruise, Central Otago, Canterbury High Country, Forgotten Highway,  Whangamomona, Waitomo, Auckland

OVERVIEW: Classic round trip across New Zealand starting in Auckland. This exciting adventure takes you across both islands to experience the beaches, culture and volcanoes of the North and the fjords, glaciers and wildlife of the South.

HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel Peninsula, Hahei, Rotorua, Whanganui NP, Tongariro NP, Wellington, Cook Strait, Queen Charlotte Sound, Abel Tasman NP, Hanmer Springs, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Arthur's Pass, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Doubtful Sound, Central Otago, Christchurch

OVERVIEW: Classic adventure tour starting in Christchurch. This exciting adventure takes you across both islands to experience the beaches, culture and volcanoes of the North and the fjords, glaciers and wildlife of the South.

HIGHLIGHTS: Christchurch, Cook Strait Ferry, Wellington, Auckland, Hahei, Coromandel Peninsula, Rotorua, National Park, Tongariro, Wellington, Cook Strait, Abel Tasman NP, Hanmer Springs, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Arthur's Pass, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Doubtful Sound, Central Otgao, Christchurch

OVERVIEW: This incredible 21 day New Zealand Overland Tour covers some of the best of the North and the South Islands. Depart Auckland you travel north to the Bay of Islands and Cape Reinga / 90 Mile Beach before then south to the picturesque Hokianga Harbour. Returning via Auckland, travel to Karangahake Gorge and Rotorua. Spend time at Lake Waikaremoana and the Hawkes Bay Wine region. Travel via the Wairarapa and Cape Palliser to New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. Crossing the Cook Strait, travel through Molesworth Station and visit Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs. Enjoy a High Country Station stay before stopping at Lake Tekapo. Passing through Central Otago we reach Milford Sound where we take a cruise on the Sounds. Final stop Queenstown.

HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, West Coast, Hokianga Harbour, Karangahake Gorge, Lake Waikeromoana, Rotorua, Napier Wine Tour,  Greytown, Cape Palliser, Wellington, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Molesworth Station, Nelson, Milford Sound Cruise, Central Otago, Canterbury High Country, Queenstown

OVERVIEW: This exciting New Zealand adventure takes you across both islands to experience the beaches, culture and volcanoes of the North and the fjords, glaciers and wildlife of the South. Start in Auckland and end in Christchurch.

HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Urupukapuka Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Rotorua, National Park, Wellington, Cook Strait Ferry, Abel Tasman NP, Hanmer Springs, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Arthur's Pass, Franz Josef, Makarora, Queenstown, Doubtful Sound, Central Otago, Christchurch

OVERVIEW: This classic New Zealand tour departs Auckland, stops at Karangahake Gorge and Rotorua. Spend time at beautiful Lake Waikaremoana and the Hawkes Bay Wine region. Travel via the Wairarapa and Cape Palliser to New Zealand’s vibrant capital, Wellington, our last stop in the North Island. Board the ferry for the South Island and travel through Molesworth Station before visiting Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs. Spend time in a High Country Station before stopping at Lake Tekapo and pass through Central Otago. The scenery changes dramatically as we head into the Southern Lakes and Fiordland regions to visit Milford Sound. Then it’s time for adrenalin junkies to jump out of planes, off bridges, and raft down rushing rivers as we arrive in Queenstown. Drive up the West Coast past Pukekura, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers and Punakaiki  to Abel Tasman National Park. Via Nelson, we ferry back into the North Island where your tour ends in Wellington.

HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland, Karangahake Gorge, Lake Waikeromoana, Rotorua, Napier Wine Tour,  Greytown, Cape Palliser, Wellington, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Molesworth Station, Nelson, Kaiteriteri, Abel Tasman National Park, West Coast, Punakaiki, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound Cruise, Central Otago, Canterbury High Country, Wellington

OVERVIEW: One of the biggest adventure tours in New Zealand. This exciting adventure takes you across both islands to experience the beaches, culture and volcanoes of the North and the fjords, glaciers and wildlife of the South.

Highlights: Auckland, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Urupukapuka Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Rotorua, National Park, Wellington, Cook Strait Ferry, Abel Tasman NP, Hanmer Springs, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Arthur's Pass, Franz Josef, Makarora, Queenstown, Doubtful Sound, Central Otago, Christchurch, Cook Strait Ferry, Wellington, Auckland 

OVERVIEW: This tour departing Auckland and travels north to the Bay of Islands and Cape Reinga / 90 Mile Beach before continuing south via Kaitaia to the picturesque Hokianga Harbour. Via Auckland to Karangahake Gorge and Rotorua. Travel on one of the last true back country highways and spend time at Lake Waikaremoana followed by the Hawkes Bay Wine region. Travel via Rangitikei, Wairarapa and Cape Palliser to New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. Cross the Cook Strait and drive through Molesworth Station before visiting Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs. You spend unforgettable time in a High Country Station before stopping at Lake Tekapo and passing through Central Otago - the middle of the South Island -  to reach Queenstown. Cruise Milford Sound, journey up the wild West Coast to Fox Glacier and Punakaiki.  Explore Abel Tasman National Park and cross back to Wellington on the ferry.

HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, West Coast, Hokianga Harbour, Karangahake Gorge, Lake Waikeromoana, Rotorua, Napier Wine Tour,  Greytown, Cape Palliser, Wellington, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Molesworth Station, Nelson, Kaiteriteri, Abel Tasman National Park, West Coast, Punakaiki, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound Cruise, Central Otago, Canterbury High Country, Wellington

OVERVIEW: This Overland Tour is the Absolute NZ tour without the time spent in the Bay of Islands. A mixture of camping, hostels and lodges, secluded beaches and resort towns. Spend time in the middle of massive High Country Stations, back country lodges, metropolitan cities and small townships. We make time for adventure, relaxation, amazing sightseeing and a bit of indulging in great food and wine. We take you away from the maddening crowds and show you parts of New Zealand you may never had otherwise had access to. None of this trip will disappoint - you will see golden beaches, ancient forests, crystal clear lakes, majestic volcanoes, thermal areas and glaciers that will capture your hearts. We will travel to some of the most incredibly remote spots in New Zealand and to some of the 'must see's'. It is a spectacular journey..

HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland, Karangahake Gorge, Lake Waikeromoana, Rotorua, Napier Wine Tour,  Greytown, Cape Palliser, Wellington, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Molesworth Station, Nelson, Kaiteriteri, Abel Tasman National Park, West Coast, Punakaiki, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound Cruise, Central Otago, Canterbury High Country, Forgotten Highway,  Whangamomona, Waitomo, Auckland

OVERVIEW: An ultimate New Zealand adventure tour. This is an in depth, all-points covered action and adventure wilderness experience. This trip guarantees to show you the best of the North and South Island, visit spectacular National Parks and enjoy the finest activities, hikes and bike rides New Zealand has to offer.

HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland, Bay of Islands, Coromandel Peninsula, Hahei, Rotorua, Lake Taupo, Tongariro NP, Wellington, Cook Strait, Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough wine region, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Mount Cook, the Canterbury Plains, Lake Pukaki, Southern Alps, Dunedin,  The Catlins, Te Anau, Fiordland NP, Milford Sound, Queenstown, the West Coast, Fox / Franz Josef Glaciers, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman NP, Waiotmo Caves, Auckland.