New Zealand Escorted Tours and Guided Coach Holidays
Everything organised, nothing to drive, and someone who knows the country travelling with you. Escorted coach touring remains the easiest way to see both islands properly, and these are the itineraries that do it best.
Matching tours
Short & Sweet South Island
5 days across the South Island, from Christchurch through to Queenstown, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on scenic cruises.
Auckland to Rotorua Journey via Waitomo and Hobbiton
3 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on family touring.
Dark Sky Detour
6 days across the South Island, Christchurch away to Queenstown, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled.
Glaciers and TranzAlpine Adventure
3 days across the South Island, Queenstown to Christchurch, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on national parks.
South Island Gems Highlights
4 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
Northern Express Escape
4 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on family touring.
Discover Bay of Islands Tour
5 days across the North Island, a loop from Auckland, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on maori culture.
Southern East Coast
6 days across the South Island, from Christchurch through to Queenstown, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on family touring.
3 Day Hobbiton, Rotorua and Geothermal Experience
3 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on adventure.
Geothermal Journey
6 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on adventure.
5 Days of Fun in Fiordland
5 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
Alps and Lakes of the South Island
7 days across the South Island, Christchurch to Queenstown, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on adventure.
North Island Circuit
4 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on family touring.
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Geothermal Gateway
3 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on adventure.
Bay of Islands and Rotorua Combo 5 Day Deluxe
5 days across the North Island, a loop from Auckland, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
The Canterbury Charm Tour
6 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on food & wine.
Southern Highlights with Milford Sound
5 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on adventure.
South Island Grand Adventure
6 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on family touring.
Highlights of the South Island Tour
5 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Queenstown, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on adventure.
Waitomo, Rotorua and Hobbiton Escape
5 days across the North Island, a loop from Auckland, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
Bay of Islands and Rotorua Combo 5 Day Tour
5 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on family touring.
Southeast Coastal Wildlife
8 days across the South Island, Christchurch away to Queenstown, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on family touring.
Dunedin, Milford Sound, Queenstown and Mt. Cook
6 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled. Strong on family touring.
Scenic Southern Explorer
5 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
Before you choose, worth a read: How many days do you actually need in New Zealand? · Three weeks in New Zealand: the itinerary that earns the airfare