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Discover New Zealand in January 2027 on one of these 14 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during January 2027 as you enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, and Wine Tasting. Prices for trips in January 2027 range from $2,851 to $81,940 for a vacation of 5 to 22 days. Choose any of the below 14 itineraries in January 2027 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert New Zealand trip planners.
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Te Puia Geothermal
from $2,851
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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, Wildlife Viewing, 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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Wellington Cable Car
from $8,163
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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
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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Mt. Cook
from $10,119
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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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Mount Aspiring - Lake Wanaka
from $6,481
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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
Helicopter Tours, Whale Watching, 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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Mt. Tongariro, Mt. Ngauruhoe, and Mt. Ruapehu
from $3,000
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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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Queenstown South Island New Zealand
from $15,918
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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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Mt. Aspiring National Park
from $6,623
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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 $3,940
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Unseen Fiordland and Stewart Island

Invercargill to Port Bluff - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Adventurer
  • Explore Stewart Island
  • See different bird species
  • Discover Ulva Island.
  • Tour the stunning fiords
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Queenstown / Invercargill
Activity Level
Variable
Explore New Zealand's southernmost regions on a six-day journey aboard the Heritage Adventurer. Indulge in a rare opportunity to visit both the wildlife-rich Stewart and Ulva Islands and the glacier-cut summits only accessible by expedition ship on one voyage. This is an experience you won't want to miss out on.
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Tunnel beach in South Island of New Zealand, Dunedin
from $14,000
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Auckland to Sydney

14 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Moon
  • Explore Auckland harbor bridge
  • Hike Mount Maunganui summit
  • Cruise Doubtful Sound waters
  • Ride Wellington red cable car
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Auckland / Sydney
Activities
Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Board Silver Moon for a 14-day cruise from Auckland to Sydney. Explore New Zealand volcanic wonders in Tauranga and Napier art deco streets. Cruise the silent Doubtful Sound and majestic Milford Sound. Visit Hobart and Eden to see wildlife and coastal beauty. This unique route combines city culture with remote and beautiful natural fjords.
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Stewart Island
from $4,930
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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
Starts / Ends
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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from $3,460
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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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Te Anau, New Zealand
from $5,835
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All of the Fiords: The Ultimate Fiordland Experience

Preservation Inlet to Milford - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Explorer
  • Discover New Zealand
  • Sail through Fiordland's waters
  • Explore North and South Port harbor
  • Visit the majestic fiord
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Te Anau / Te Anau
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Variable
Join this ultimate 10-day exploration of New Zealand's remote ice-carved mountains, verdant forests, and winding fiords of Fiordland. This treasured natural wonderland, its wildlife, conservation, and history inspired expedition. Visit Preservation Inlet and Chalky inlet, Doubtful and Dusky Sound, and more!
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