Wildlife Tours in New Zealand
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10 best New Zealand wildlife tour packages
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- Top of the South Island Loop - 10 Day Self Drive Tour
- Best of New Zealand
- The Long White Cloud (Small Groups, 19 Days)
- Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
- Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour
- Auckland to Queenstown Highlights - 11 Day Self Drive Tour
- Taste of the South - 8 Day Self Drive Tour
- Northern Spotlight (8 Days)
- Southern Wonders (9 Days)
- Natural Paradises and the 'Galapagos of the South'
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Take the Abel Tasman Seals and Beach walk
- Experience a half day Marlborough wine tour
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Kaikoura, Blenheim, Queen Charlotte Sound, Abel Tasman National Park, Paparoa National Park, Arthur's Pass National Park Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,830
- Explore Auckland, the 'City of Sails'
- Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty House
- Cruise through the Bay of Islands
Duration 14 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Marton, Wellington, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Globus From $6,039
8% Off- US$5,539+$233 upfront costsYou save $500
- Ride the TranzAlpine train through the Alps
- Walk Franz Josef Glacier with a local expert
- Cruise Haast River in a jet boat
Duration 19 days Destinations Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Kaikoura, Picton, WellingtonSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Luxury Gold From
8% Off- US$13,610
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
8% Off- 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
8% Off- US$1,332
- 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
8% Off- US$2,624
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the iconic TranzAlpine
- Drive through the fertile plains of Southland
Duration 8 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Dunedin, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
8% Off- US$1,953
Northern Spotlight (8 Days)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Good balance to tour and guides/ drivers were excellent.”
William, traveled in March 2019
- Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi dinner and performance
- Cruise through the majestic Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- Journey past crystal clear lakes and towering mountains
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator AAT Kings Southern Wonders (9 Days)
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Overall from booking the tour to actually doing the tour was very good. Very good tour which ticked off some of my bucket list.”
Christine, traveled in September 2023
- Relax on a cruise on the waters of mystical Milford Sound
- Fall in love with the fascinating icy Franz Josef Glacier
- Explore the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
No departure dates availableDuration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Dunedin, Omarama Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator AAT Kings 
- Explore Queenstown on your first day
- Cruise past The Snares' protected bays
- Land on Enderby Island, rich in wildlife
Duration 12 days Destinations Queenstown, Bluff, Snares Islands, Auckland Islands, Macquarie Island, Campbell Island Age Range up to 85 year olds Operated in English Operator DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen From
8% Off- US$10,116
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