Tours and Trips in New Zealand

Coromandel Peninsula offers too much to see and do in one day. Don't miss a thing with this comprehensive five-day self driving adventure departing from and returning to Auckland. With an itinerary that lets you set your own pace, guests spend four nights exploring this scenic and historic region, famed for an industrious history of lumber work and gold mining alongside its beautiful golden sand beaches.

Discover the North Island on a 3-day guided coach tour, traveling round-trip from Auckland. Experience the magical luminescence of thousands of glowworms during an underground boat ride at Waitomo Glowworm Caves. In Rotorua, visit the Agrodome and experience geothermal wonders like Pohutu Geyser at Te Puia, then learn about Maori traditions with a cultural performance. Enjoy sightseeing at the picturesque lakeside setting of Taupo including its top attraction: Huka Falls. Two nights' accommodation with hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

See the stunning landscapes of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park during a 45-minute scenic flight by ski plane. View the Southern Alps, Hochstetter Icefall, and land on the snowfield of the Tasman Glacier. Choose from three departure times on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take in the highlights of the Northland on this 3-day tour from Auckland, including accommodation. Explore the Bay of Islands, including the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and the seafront towns of Paihia and Russell; enjoy a dolphin-watching cruise around the bay; and journey to the northernmost point of New Zealand on a day tour to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach. 3- or 4-star accommodation is included.

Embark on a 3-day guided trek on the Hollyford Track, one of New Zealand's most renowned hiking trails, located in the UNESCO-listed Fiordland National Park. An experienced guide leads you past the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps through native rainforest to the rugged west coast. You'll backpack through the Hollyford Valley, ride a jet boat and take a helicopter flight into magnificent Milford Sound. Enjoy personalized service, world-class cuisine and comfortable lodge accommodation during this small-group tour, limited to 16 participants.

A scenic helicopter flight is the ultimate way to see New Zealand's Southern Alps. Soar through the sky on a 55-minute aerial tour of Aoraki/Mount Cook and Westland national parks. Top it off with a snow landing on Franz Josef, Fox, or Tasman glacier. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Combine three of Auckland's most popular day trip destinations on this tour and enjoy a personalized experience, with a private guide, 5-star accommodation, and luxury transport. Admire the underground wonders of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves; tour the Hobbiton Movie Set, where the LOTR and The Hobbit movies were filmed; and visit Rotorua attractions including the Agrodome Farm, the Te Puia Maori Village, and Wai-o-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland.

Experience New Zealand's South Island from the air on a 3-hour sky diving tour from Wanaka. The plane ride to jump altitude offers views of the Southern Alps, Mt. Cook, Mt. Aspiring, the Clutha River, and several lakes. Then, securely strapped to your guide, you'll jump from 12,000 feet (3,658 meters), and experience both the thrill of the free fall and the peace of drifting down to earth when the parachute opens. Your tour includes guide, air tour, and hotel pickup and drop-off from central Wanaka.

Step off the tourist trail and discover hidden corners of New Zealand's largest city on this 3-hour Auckland express bus tour. Travel with your guide to One Tree Hill, Mt Eden Volcano, the Wintergardens, Parnell Village and the historic Holt Trinity Church. Visit Bastion Point for panoramic views over Waitemata Harbour, and admire beautiful houses along Paratai Drive. Delve into Auckland's rich maritime history, see a working farm in action and gain insight into the native Maori heritage for which New Zealand is famous.

The Mount Cook National Park is home to New Zealand's longest glacier and highest mountain, and the stunning scenery is even more impressive from above. This 45-minute tour includes a thrilling aerial tour by both ski plane and helicopter, soaring over the Tasman Glacier and Hochstetter icefall, and touching down on a snow-covered mountaintop. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

This extensive 3-hour small group helicopter tour takes in the highlights of Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. You will visit remote mountain ranges with deep valleys carved by ice, experiencing the diversity of the Southern Alps with their extensive ice plateaus, the temperate rainforests of Fiordland and Milford Sound and the wild and rugged West Coast. See the pinnacle of the National Park, Mt Aspiring before returning to the Matukituki Valley. 

Experience the mighty heights of Mount Cook from a different perspective as you fly around New Zealand's highest mountain. This 45-minute helicopter ride takes in the highlights of the Mount Cook National Park, soaring over the Tasman Terminal Lake, swooping past the Hochstetter Icefall, and touching down on the Tasman Glacier. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Spend three nights in Queenstown on this 4-day semi-independent tour of the scenic South Island. You'll travel round-trip from Christchurch by narrated coach via Lake Tekapo and Aoraki/Mount Cook, with a full day of free time to spend at your leisure in New Zealand's 'adventure capital.' Experience all the highlights along the way, including a Milford Sound cruise on the majestic fiord.

When your ship docks in Waitangi Wharf, explore the beautiful Bay of Islands and see the best of New Zealand's spectacular North Island. Travel through the Bay of Islands with your guide and take in top attractions including Kawakawa and the Kawiti glowworm caves. Explore the Puketi Forest's rich ecological diversity, sample New Zealand sweet treats at the Makana Chocolate Factory, and gaze out over the Haruru Falls and the Waitangi River.

See the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on this 3-day semi-independent tour, round-trip from Christchurch. Traveling by coach and train, you'll stop in UNESCO-listed Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and Queenstown, travel up the west coast to Franz Josef Glacier, and visit the Gold Rush town of Greymouth, then board the homeward-bound TranzAlpine train across the Southern Alps and past the Canterbury Plains. Listen to informative onboard commentary and enjoy two nights' accommodation as you explore the sights independently.

Explore the Bay of Islands' rocky islets and pristine beaches on a 3-day tour from Auckland. This comprehensive tour through the Northland includes: a visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to discover Maori history; a drive along Ninety Mile Beach to Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand; a boat cruise through the Cape Brett Hole in the Rock; and a sightseeing tour of historic Russell. Enjoy two nights' overnight accommodation before returning by coach to Auckland.

Take your Queenstown visit to new 'heights' of adventure thanks to this 50-minute helicopter flight complete with a glacier landing. Soar above the spectacular scenery of Mt. Aspiring National Park, gliding above turquoise ice formations, hidden alpine lakes and towering mountains before landing on top of a glacier for photos.

Enjoy an authentic fishing adventure on Lake Wakatipu with this 3-hour Queenstown fishing charter. Head onto the calm waters of Lake Wakatipu and enjoy panoramic views over the spectacular mountain scenery. Pick up helpful tips from your guide and gain insight into the many different fish species thriving in the lake. Master a range of fishing techniques including jigging, spinning and trolling, and watch your line for a nibble from the trout and salmon swimming below. Haul in your catches, then either release them back or keep them for dinner!

Discover the natural wonders of Lake Mapourika on this 4-hour kayaking adventure. Paddle around the lake against a backdrop of the Franz Josef Glacier, head ashore for a hike around the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary, and learn more about New Zealand's famous Kiwi birds.

Soak up all the North Island highlights on this 5-day journey from Auckland by coach, including a Bay of Islands cruise to see the Hole in the Rock. Your itinerary includes a drive along Ninety Mile Beach at Cape Reinga; enjoy an overnight stay near the bubbling hot springs of Rotorua; a visit to Waitomo Caves for a boat ride through Glowworm Grotto; and a Hobbiton Movie Set tour to see filming locations for 'The Lord of the Rings.' Listen to informative commentary on board.