New Zealand River Cruises
Find a River Cruise that explores New Zealand. There are 16 cruises to choose from, that range in length from 7 days up to 21 days. The most popular month for these cruises is September, which has the most tour departures. Considering other destinations? Check out all river cruise tours.
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10 best river cruises through New Zealand
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- Little Kiwi - Small Group Tour
- Splendours of New Zealand: Auckland to Christchurch
- Splendours of New Zealand with Auckland & Huka Lodge - Cruise & Land Journey
- Classic | Alpine Highlights Tour
- Classic | Southern Highlights Tour
- New Zealand Splendours, Mt. Cook & Christchurch - Cruise & Land Journey
- Classic | New Zealand Highlights Tour
- New Zealand Wonders & Mystic Fjords
- New Zealand, Norfolk, Fiji & Kokomo Island - Cruise & Land Journey
- Wonders of Hobart, Freycinet and New Zealand - Cruise & Land Journey
Duration 13 days Destinations Auckland, Rangitoto Island, Coromandel, Hahei, Hot Water Beach, Karangahake, Paeroa, Waihi, Waitomo, Hobbiton Movie SetSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Kiwi Experience From $1,866
20% Off- US$1,493You save $373
Duration 14 days Destinations Auckland, Waiheke Island, Napier, Picton, Kaiteriteri, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson, Kaikoura, Akaroa, Doubtful SoundSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $17,495
17% Off- US$14,503You save $2,992
Duration 19 days Destinations Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set, Taupo, Waiheke Island, Napier, Picton, Kaiteriteri, Nelson, Kaikoura, AkaroaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $22,625
16% Off- US$19,103You save $3,523
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Punakaiki, Franz Josef, Queenstown Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand From
16% Off- US$2,916
Duration 11 days Destinations Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Punakaiki, Greymouth, Arthur's Pass National Park, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Marlborough, Queen Charlotte SoundSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand From
16% Off- US$4,317
Duration 17 days Destinations Auckland, Waiheke Island, Napier, Picton, Kaiteriteri, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson, Kaikoura, Akaroa, Doubtful SoundSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $18,948
19% Off- US$15,425You save $3,523
Duration 15 days Destinations Auckland, Ohakune, Tongariro National Park, Mount Ruapehu, Wellington, Picton, Marlborough, Blenheim, Kaikoura, ChristchurchSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand From
19% Off- US$5,833
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