Big adventures in New Zealand

New Zealand is a microcosm of just about every landscape in the world, lie back on white sandy beaches, bathe in hot thermal pools, hike along dramatic mountain passes, or cruise through cavernous fiords. You won’t be able to resist the spirit of adventure that seeps from every pore of this gorgeous country.

These are our biggest and best guided adventures. They generally encompass a huge part of the country and take in oodles of sensational highlights. If you want a wide-ranging overview of everything the country has to offer, then look no further. You’ll travel in style with a group of fellow adventurers and each jam-packed day will usually have a big range of guided trips and experiences. Prepare to make life long friends as you go and discover somewhere completely new.

 

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Monster trips

 Experience Description  Price from 

All of New Zealand

23 Days

Start & Finish: Auckland

There is so much to see and do in New Zealand that it can get quite confusing just deciding exactly where to go while you’re out there. Dazed travellers often find themselves trying to cram far too much in – so their experiences aren’t as fulfilling as they should be. This 23 day adventure saunters around both islands at a steady pace in an air-conditioned mini-coach. You’ll check out the country’s undoubted highlights, as well as a splattering of its hidden gems. Travelling with a small group of awe-stricken cohorts you’ll make some lifelong friends during this undoubted adventure of a lifetime.

  • Boat around the beautiful Bay of Islands
  • Cathedral Cove walk
  • Explore the Coromandel Coast
  • Maori cultural experience
  • Check out the bubbling mud of Rotorua
  • Explore the Waitamo caves
  • Walk the Tongariro Crossing
  • Canoe the Wanganui River
  • Explore Abel Tasman National Park
  • Bathe in the hot pools at Hamner Springs
  • Dolphin and Whale spotting at Kaikoura 
  • One full day at Franz Josef glacier
  • Two free days in Queenstown
  • Exclusive overnight cruise in Doubtful Sound
  • All-level mountain biking in Central Otago

£1648

Grand Kiwi

15 Days

Auckland to Christchurch

Prepare yourself for the ultimate ‘best of’ compilation as you travel both islands in 15 unforgettable days. This monster trip dedicates a perfect amount of time to both the North and South Island. Your time on the North Island includes the beautiful beaches of the Bay of Islands, the hot and steamy mud pools of Rotorua and the vibrant nightlife of the nation’s capital, Wellington. Down onto the South Island and prepare for the outrageous natural beauty of Abel Tasman National Park, the sweeping splendour of the Canterbury Plains, the icy wonder of Fox Glacier, the adrenalin fuelled fun of Queenstown and the grandiose beauty of Milford Sound.

  • Explore the Bay of Islands
  • Walk through Parry's Kauri Park
  • Overnight in a traditional Maori Marae
  • Explore cultural Rotorua
  • Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi
  • Explore Abel Tasman National Park
  • Overnight on a Kiwi Sheep station
  • Stay at Fox Glacier
  • Overnight Milford Sound cruise
  • Adrenalin pumped action in Queenstown
£989

Kiwi Explorer

10 Days

Auckland to Queensland

If you don’t have as long as you would like in New Zealand, but you want to see lots of the country, make sure you don’t waste your precious time deciding where to go and how to get there. This fantastic trip will whiz you to some of the best sights in a fun-packed 10 days. You’ll see and do loads, but you’ll still have plenty of free time to do some exploring on your own terms. You’ll come to understand just how varied this gorgeous land is as you check out both islands.

  • Overnight in a traditional Maori Marae
  • Visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
  • Wine tasting in the Marlborough region
  • Spend 2 nights in Nelson
  • Visit Kaikora Peninsula
  • Spend a night at a Kiwi sheep station
  • Stay at remote Fox Glacier
  • Explore action packed Queenstown
£595

Kiwi Encounter

13 Days

Auckland to Christchurch

Sample the varied delights of both the North and South Island as you happily hop from Auckland through to Christchurch over 13 awesome days. The ecological wonders of New Zealand will leave you gasping for more, while the rich and diverse culture will leave you nothing short of utterly fascinated. Highlights abound at every corner as you enjoy one of best ever New Zealand adventures.

  • Overnight in a traditional Maori Marae
  • Explore cultural Rotorua
  • Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi
  • Explore Abel Tasman National Park
  • Overnight on a Kiwi Sheep station
  • Stay at Fox Glacier
  • Adrenalin pumped action in Queenstown 
  • Overnight Milford Sound cruise
£893

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