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New Zealand Tours for Solo Travellers

  • 430 itineraries
  • 2 to 21 days
  • from NZ$830 per person
  • 5 travel styles

New Zealand is one of the easiest countries in the world to travel alone. Single occupancy pricing is shown on every itinerary here, not buried.

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Showing 1 to 24 of 430 tours

Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch, with Glaciers and TranzAlpine Train

Queenstown to Christchurch3 days

3 days across the South Island, from Queenstown through to Christchurch, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on family touring.

Independent coach, self guided Motels
fromNZ$1,170pp

Mt Hutt Break Escape

Starts and ends in Christchurch3 days

3 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, lift passes, lessons and lodging in one booking.

Ski package Motels
fromNZ$1,225pp

Treasures of the North

Starts and ends in Auckland5 days

5 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on classic driving tours.

Self drive Motels
fromNZ$1,475pp

Queenstown Ski Escape

Starts and ends in Queenstown5 days

5 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, built around the winter season. Strong on adventure.

Ski package Motels
fromNZ$1,820pp

Short & Sweet South Island

Christchurch to Queenstown5 days

5 days across the South Island, from Christchurch through to Queenstown, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on scenic cruises.

Independent coach, self guided Hotel 3 star
fromNZ$1,865pp

Southern Lakes and TranzAlpine Circuit

Starts and ends in Christchurch6 days

6 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on adventure.

Self drive Motels
fromNZ$2,010pp

Learn to Ski at The Remarkables

Starts and ends in Queenstown4 days

4 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, built around the winter season.

Ski package Motels
fromNZ$2,060pp

Top of the South Food and Wine Tour

Starts and ends in Christchurch7 days

7 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, at your own pace behind the wheel. Strong on classic driving tours.

Self drive Motels
fromNZ$2,085pp

Auckland to Rotorua Journey via Waitomo and Hobbiton

Starts and ends in Auckland3 days

3 days across the North Island, round trip out of Auckland, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own. Strong on family touring.

Independent coach, self guided Hotel 3 star
fromNZ$2,110pp

Dark Sky Detour

Christchurch to Queenstown6 days

6 days across the South Island, Christchurch away to Queenstown, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own.

Independent coach, self guided Motels
fromNZ$2,165pp

Glaciers and TranzAlpine Adventure

Queenstown to Christchurch3 days

3 days across the South Island, Queenstown to Christchurch, travelling independently on scheduled coach services, no guide. Strong on national parks.

Independent coach, self guided Motels
fromNZ$2,225pp

The Interisland Experience

Queenstown to Wellington7 days

7 days across both islands, Queenstown to Wellington, at your own pace behind the wheel. Strong on adventure.

Self drive Motels
fromNZ$2,300pp

Northern Beach Explorer

Starts and ends in Auckland7 days

7 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on walking and hiking.

Self drive Hotel 3 star
fromNZ$2,390pp

Lakes, Mountains and Glaciers Self Drive Tour

Starts and ends in Christchurch7 days

7 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on adventure.

Self drive Motels
fromNZ$2,400pp

Milford Sound Spectacular Tour

Starts and ends in Christchurch7 days

7 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on classic driving tours.

Self drive Hotel 3 star
fromNZ$2,400pp

South Island Gems Highlights

Starts and ends in Christchurch4 days

4 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, travelling independently on scheduled coach services, no guide. Strong on family touring.

Independent coach, self guided Motels
fromNZ$2,400pp

Explore Wanaka and Cardrona Alpine Resort

Starts and ends in Queenstown6 days

6 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Queenstown, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on adventure.

Self drive Motels
fromNZ$2,409pp

Northern Express Escape

Starts and ends in Auckland4 days

4 days across the North Island, starting and ending in Auckland, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on family touring.

Independent coach, self guided Motels
fromNZ$2,415pp

A Family Holiday at Cardrona

Starts and ends in Queenstown5 days

5 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, at your own pace behind the wheel. Strong on adventure.

Self drive Motels
fromNZ$2,487pp

A Taste of the South (Reversed)

Starts and ends in Christchurch8 days

8 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on adventure.

Self drive Motels
fromNZ$2,493pp

Queenstown Beginner Ski Holiday

Starts and ends in Queenstown5 days

5 days across the South Island, round trip out of Queenstown, a winter package with the mountain days sorted. Strong on family touring.

Ski package Motels
fromNZ$2,500pp

Mt Hutt Family Beginner Holiday

Starts and ends in Christchurch5 days

5 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, lift passes, lessons and lodging in one booking. Strong on adventure.

Ski package Motels
fromNZ$2,500pp

A Taste of the South

Starts and ends in Christchurch8 days

8 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on adventure.

Self drive Hotel 3 star
fromNZ$2,528pp

Southern East Coast

Christchurch to Queenstown6 days

6 days across the South Island, from Christchurch through to Queenstown, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on family touring.

Independent coach, self guided Hotel 4 star
fromNZ$2,530pp

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