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- A Self-Drive Odyssey Across New Zealand - Private
- Independent Naturally New Zealand with Sydney
- 14 Days Best of New Zealand, Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown
- Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
- Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour
- Southern Icons - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
- 10 Day Southern Best Bits
- 10 Day Contrasts of New Zealand
- 5 Day North Island Highlights Self Drive Tour
- Auckland to Queenstown Highlights - 11 Day Self Drive Tour
- Explore Auckland's vibrant city center
- Tour Auckland's iconic landmarks and parks
- Relax in cedar hot tubs at Secret Spot
Duration 14 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Queenstown Age Range up to 70 year olds Operated in English Operator Vio Travel From
- US$2,780
- Explore Sydney's iconic Opera House
- Relax on the sands of Bondi Beach
- Tour the Hobbiton movie set
Duration 16 days Destinations Sydney, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, Akaroa, Queenstown, Milford Sound Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Globus From
- US$5,319
- Explore Auckland's iconic Sky Tower
- Walk through Auckland's historic streets
- Discover Christchurch by gondola and tram
Duration 14 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, Queenstown, Milford Sound Age Range 5 to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Australia and New Zealand Travel Company From
- US$3,835
Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was worth the extra money. The recommended itinerary helped so much and the tour operators couldn't have been more helpful if they tried.”
Jola, traveled in September 2023
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the iconic TranzAlpine
- Take the extraordinary drive along West Coast Road
Duration 6 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,317
Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The concept is a great stress free way to see all the sites and scenery with minimal planning. Fabulous!!”
Garry, traveled in November 2019
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Experience a Real Journeys Milford Sound nature cruise
- Drive over the Lindis Pass through the Kawarau Gorge
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Moeraki Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,332
Southern Icons - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Accommodation was great and staff were really friendly. Suggestions were helpful.”
Pushpa, traveled in November 2019
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the TranzAlpine
- Visit Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,799
- Explore the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center
- Wander through the grounds of Larnach Castle
- Enjoy the sights and sounds of cultural Christchurch
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours From
- US$3,836
- Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
- Cruise on the TSS Earnslaw with dinner at Walter Peak
- Gaze in awe at clear lakes and towering mountains
Duration 10 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Christchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours From
- US$4,728
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Visit New Zealand's main geothermal area of Rotorua
- Experience the Hawkes Bay wonderful food and wine
Duration 5 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Napier, Masterton, Wellington Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,166
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Fall in love with the fantastic North Island scenery
- Cruise the Cook Strait to Picton on the Interislander
Duration 11 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Picton, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$2,624
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