New Zealand Tours in 2026

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New Zealand North Island Highlights

New Zealand Self-drive Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy the glowworm cave at Waitomo
• Visit Te Puia Geothermal
• See skillful Māori crafts
• Learn Māori customs and traditions
• See native birds in wildlife

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Auckland / Wellington

Activities

Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking

Activity Level

Moderate

Join this 7-day self-drive tour of New Zealand’s North Island. Discover iconic trails, cultural landmarks, and geothermal wonders in Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park, and Wellington. Ideal for nature and adventure lovers seeking an unforgettable journey

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from $7,673

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Best of New Zealand: North to South

New Zealand Self-drive Tour - 18 Day Itinerary

• Hike through Auckland's west coast
• Enjoy the glowworm cave at Waitomo
• Visit Te Puia Geothermal
• See skillful Māori crafts
• Learn Māori customs and traditions
• Tour Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary
• Take part in a stargazing tour
• Enjoy a Dart River jet boat tour

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Auckland / Queenstown

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience the best of New Zealand on this 18-day epic self-drive tour. Explore geothermal wonders, cultural heritage, and adventure across both islands, from Auckland to the South. Enjoy Māori cultural performances, visit Waitomo Caves, and Discover Tongariro National Park. Then head to the South to experience the stunning vistas and rugged landscapes.

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from $8,769

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New Zealand Grand Hikes: North & South Islands

New Zealand Small Group Tour - 15 Day Itinerary

• See the Waitomo glow worm caves
• Learn about Māori culture
• Hike Tongariro National Park
• Experience the Abel Tasman Coast
• See coastal limestone canyons
• Hike Aoraki /Mt. Cook
• See stunning view of Fiordland NP

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Auckland / Queenstown

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience a 15-day New Zealand hiking trip from the North to South Island. Visit the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, walk the Abel Tasman Coast Track, and trek through Mt Cook National Park—taking in geothermal wonders, coastal beauty, and alpine scenery along the way.

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from $5,797

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Complete South Island Explorer

New Zealand Self-drive Tour - 14 Day Itinerary

• Discover Christchurch's history
• Enjoy Hanmer Springs hot pools
• See marine mammals in Kaikoura
• Visit Abel Tasman National Park
• Hike the Franz Josef Glacier
• Enjoy Dart River jet boat tour
• Explore Queenstown and Milford Soun
• See glacier in Mt Cook National Par

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Christchurch / Christchurch

Activities

Whitewater Rafting

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the South Island of New Zealand on an unforgettable 14-day adventure. Discover stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and unique wildlife. From glaciers to beaches, this journey offers thrilling outdoor activities, cultural experiences, and breathtaking natural beauty at every turn

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from $2,653

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New Zealand North Island Grand Hikes

New Zealand Small Group Tour - 5 Day Itinerary

• See the Waitomo glowworm caves
• Learn about Māori culture
• Hike the Tongariro National Park
• Learn about New Zealand history

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Auckland / Wellington

Activity Level

Moderate

On this 5-day New Zealand North Island trip from Rotorua to Wellington, visit the Te Papa Museum, be amazed by the Waitomo glowworm caves, walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Park and admire the views of the Red Crater, Emerald Lakes and Taranaki falls.

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from $13,263

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Active New Zealand Adventure

New Zealand Self-drive Tour - 18 Day Itinerary

• Hike through Auckland's west coast
• Take a cruise on Lake Taupo.
• Hike in Tongariro National Park
• Cross the stunning Banks Peninsula
• Take part in a stargazing tour
• Enjoy outdoor activities in Wanaka
• Enjoy Dart River jet boat tour
• Sail overnight in Doubtful Sound

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Auckland / Queenstown

Activities

Kayaking, Fishing

Activity Level

Moderate

Set out on an 18-day driving holiday in New Zealand from Auckland to Queenstown. Experience Lake Tekapo, Taupo, and the Tongariro alpine crossing. Sail Doubtful Sound overnight, enjoy a Wanaka AWD safari, hike the Routeburn Track, and elevate your journey with a Kepler Track heli-hike adventure.

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from $5,764

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South Island Grand Hikes

New Zealand Small Group Tour - 10 Day Itinerary

• Experience the Abel Tasman Coast
• Explore limestone canyons
• Hike the Aoraki/Mount Cook
• Float in a terminal glacier lake
• See stunning views of Fiordland NP

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Nelson / Queenstown

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Moderate

Experience this 10-day hiking odyssey from Nelson to Queenstown, unveiling the pristine beauty and rugged charm of New Zealand's South Island. Traverse breathtaking landscapes, encounter diverse wildlife, and immerse yourself in unforgettable adventures along this iconic route.

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from $5,985

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New Zealand Coastal Odyssey: The Ultimate Expedition Cruise of the New Zealand Coast

Queenstown to Auckland - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Explore Queenstown’s beauty
• Discover Fiordland’s wildlife
• Stroll Akaroa’s coastline
• Enjoy Wellington’s culture

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Queenstown / Auckland

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 12-day cruise through New Zealand's stunning scenery and heritage, starting in Queenstown and sailing on the Heritage Adventurer. Explore Fiordland's fjords, discover unique wildlife, and enjoy cultural highlights before ending in Auckland.

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from $28,790

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New Zealand Delights

Dunedin - Auckland - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse II

• Explore Kaikoura
• Experience Akaroa
• Discover Dusky Sound
• Explore Milford Sound

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Dunedin / Auckland

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Scenic Eclipse II. Immerse yourself in New Zealand's stunning scenery and explore its captivating cities. Enjoy exceptional local cuisine and connect with the welcoming locals, making these experiences the highlights of your voyage.

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from $5,835

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New Zealand Sounds and Steward Island

Bluff Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Coral Adventurer

• Visit Ulva Island forests
• See Dusky Sound waterfalls
• Experience Deas Cove hike
• Rare seabird sightings

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Port of Bluff / Port of Bluff

Activity Level

Variable

Explore New Zealand’s southern coast on a 9-day voyage aboard Coral Adventurer. Journey through Stewart Island, Dusky, Doubtful, and Milford Sounds. Hike forest tracks, kayak quiet inlets, spot rare wildlife, and enjoy expert-led shore excursions across remote Fiordland landscapes.

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from $6,285

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New Zealand Coastal Odyssey: The Ultimate Expedition Cruise of the New Zealand Coast

Auckland to Queenstown - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• See Rotorua geothermal and culture
• Sail through Fiorland's waterfalls
• Dunedin wildlife viewing
• Visit the historic town of Akaroa

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Auckland / Queenstown

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Helicopter Tours, Whale Watching, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise New Zealand on a 13-day voyage aboard Heritage Adventurer. Visit Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Abel Tasman, Akaroa, Dunedin, Stewart Island, and Fiordland. Explore nature reserves, observe rare wildlife, and and cultural experiences before disembarking in Bluff with transfers to Invercargill or Queenstown.

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from $15,295

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Subantarctic Discovery

Roundtrip Dunedin - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore Dunedin’s lively harbor
• Discover Stewart Island’s forests
• Encounter Fiordland’s cliffs
• Experience Macquarie’s landscapes

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Dunedin / Dunedin

Activities

Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 15-day Subantarctic Discovery Expedition Cruise roundtrip from Dunedin, New Zealand aboard the Douglas Mawson. Explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed Subantarctic Islands, Stewart and Ulva Islands, Fiordland, Campbell Island and Auckland Islands. Discover rugged beauty and wildlife, including brown kiwi and flightless weka.

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from $9,975

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Beyond Fiordland - New Zealand's Wildest Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Explore Campbell Island
• Visit Carnley Harbor
• Zodiac cruise along Adams Island
• Admire Stewart Island's beauty

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Invercargill / Invercargill

Activity Level

Variable

On this 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Adventurer starting and ending in the beautiful city of Invercargill, admire some of New Zealand's best pelagic birding including Wandering Albatross, Royal Albatross, Light-mantled Sooty Albatross, Campbell Island Albatross and Little Shearwater.

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from $15,995

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Birding Down Under: Subantarctic and Chatham Islands

17 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer

• Visit the best islands for birding
• See the Albatross Latitudes
• Marvel at diverse seabird colonies
• Learn about nature and history

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Queenstown / Queenstown

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on the Heritage Adventurer for a 17-day New Zealand birding cruise. Visit remote islands that are home to some of the world's most diverse and distinctive bird species. To get a closer look at these islands and their fauna, take Zodiac excursions and hike the islands in search of exotic wildlife. 

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Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound

Picton roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• Learn the history of Tory Channel
• Experience Queen Charlotte Walkway
• Discover Motuara and Blumine Island
• Trek to Arapawa Island's lookout

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Blenheim / Blenheim

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 5-day adventure exploring Queen Charlotte Sound and its islands aboard Heritage Explorer. Discover Tory Channel's whaling past, Ship Cove's history, and Arapawa Island's scenic lookout. Traverse the renowned Queen Charlotte Walkway, then explore Motuara and Blumine Islands' wildlife and WWII relics.

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Discover Marlborough Sounds: An In-Depth Exploration of the Marlborough Sounds

7 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• Explore Queen Charlotte Sound
• Visit Tory Channel
• Sail through d’Urville
• Discover Pelorus Sound

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Blenheim / Blenheim

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the calm waterways, abundant wildlife, and fascinating history of New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds on a memorable seven-day Kiwi tour that includes visits to Queen Charlotte and Pelorus Sounds, French Pass, and d'Urville Island.

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Unseen Stewart Island: Pristine Wilderness and Wildlife Adventure

8 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• Discover Halfmoon Bay
• Enjoy the historic views
• Visit Norwegian whaling station
• Explore Port Pegasus

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Invercargill / Invercargill

Activity Level

Variable

Board the luxurious 18-guest Heritage Explorer on an 8-day expedition cruise. Discover the unseen rawness of New Zealand's wildlife-rich Stewart Island/Rakiura and Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara. The magnificent Aurora Australis is awe-inspiring as it spectacularly adorns the southern skies.

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Undiscovered Dusky Sound: Cruising Remote Fiordland

Supper Cove Roundtrip - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer

• View scenic helicopter transfers
• See Cooper, Long, & Indian Islands
• Explore Fiordland's Dusky Sound
• Spot wildlife and more

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Te Anau / Te Anau

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 5-day exploration cruise of the Undiscovered Dusky Sound from Supper Cove and back aboard Heritage Explorer. Start and conclude your trip with a scenic helicopter flight between Te Anau and Supper Cove. Discover the primordial majesty of Fiordland on an unforgettable voyage cruising Acheron Passage, Breaksea, and Dusky Sounds.

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