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10 best New Zealand trips in December 2026

  • Southern Crossing - Small Group Tour Tour
     Southern Crossing - Small Group Tour - 12 destinations
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    Southern Crossing - Small Group Tour

    5.0 (1 traveler review)

    "Excellent south islamf tour going to the main spots!"

    Duration
    8 days
    Destinations
    Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park,Castle Hill Peak,Franz Josef,Lake Hawea,Wanaka,Queenstown,Te Anau,Milford Sound,Lake Tekapo+8 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18-49
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Kiwi Experience
    15% Off
    From $1,149
    US$977per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    14 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
    29 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys Tour
     Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys - 18 destinations
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    In-depth Cultural

    Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys

    4.7 (9 traveler reviews)

    "The tour bus was very clean and our driver/guide kept us entertained during the entire trip."

    Duration
    12 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Waitemata Harbour, Waiheke Island, Waitomo,Rotorua,Christchurch,Arthur's Pass National Park,Lake Tekapo,Mount Cook,Wanaka,Arrowtown,Queenstown,Fiordland National Park+9 more
    Age Range
    Ages 12+
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
    25% Off
    From $6,419
    US$4,814per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    6 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    13 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • 19 Day \'Ruru\' National Select Tour Tour
     19 Day \'Ruru\' National Select Tour - 29 destinations
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    19 Day 'Ruru' National Select Tour

    5.0 (3 traveler reviews)

    "A range of accommodation from basic to very good and an amazing amount of extra activities."

    Duration
    19 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Hot Water Beach,Lake Aniwhenua,Taupo,Whanganui National Park,Tongariro National Park,Wellington,Picton,Marahau,Abel Tasman National Park,Punakaiki,Hokitika,Franz Josef,Wanaka,Queenstown,Te Anau,Milford Sound,Lake Pukaki,Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park,Mount Cook,Lake Tekapo,Christchurch+20 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Stray Travel
    25% Off
    From
    US$4,365per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    2 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • Premium New Zealand North Island Tour
     Premium New Zealand North Island - 9 destinations
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    Premium New Zealand North Island

    5.0 (3 traveler reviews)

    "We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New Zealand. We are grateful to Runty for his leadership skills, friendliness and professional guiding."

    Duration
    8 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Waiheke Island, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo,Tongariro National Park,Ohakune,Wellington+3 more
    Age Range
    Ages 15+
    Country Region
    New Zealand North Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Intrepid Premium
    25% Off
    From
    US$5,390per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    3 Dec, 2026
    8 spaces left
    10 Dec, 2026
    9 spaces left
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  • Southern Secrets - Small Group Tour Tour
     Southern Secrets - Small Group Tour - 5 destinations
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    Southern Secrets - Small Group Tour

    5.0 (1 traveler review)

    "amazing it was! cool acitivities, good advices what to do/where to go and of course, many amazing people to meet!"

    Duration
    8 days
    Destinations
    Christchurch, Kaikoura, Abel Tasman National Park,Hanmer Springs+1 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18-49
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Kiwi Experience
    15% Off
    From $1,021
    US$867per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    7 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
    22 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • 9 Day \'Pukeko\' North Island Select Tour Tour
     9 Day \'Pukeko\' North Island Select Tour - 8 destinations
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    9 Day 'Pukeko' North Island Select Tour

    Duration
    9 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Lake Aniwhenua, Taupo,Whanganui National Park,Tongariro National Park,Wellington+3 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Country Region
    New Zealand North Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Stray Travel
    15% Off
    From
    US$2,279per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    2 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • Southern Wonders of New Zealand – 10 Day Journey Tour
     Southern Wonders of New Zealand – 10 Day Journey - 6 destinations
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    Southern Wonders of New Zealand – 10 Day Journey

    Duration
    10 days
    Destinations
    Christchurch, Lake Ohau, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Country Region
    New Zealand South IslandTe Araroa Trail+1 more
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Wonderful Holidays UK
    10% Off
    From $6,053
    US$5,448per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    4 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
    7 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • 6 Days in Christchurch: Explore Kaikoura, Arthur\'s Pass & Mt Cook with Guided Day Tours Tour
     6 Days in Christchurch: Explore Kaikoura, Arthur\'s Pass & Mt Cook with Guided Day Tours - 7 destinations
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    6 Days in Christchurch: Explore Kaikoura, Arthur's Pass & Mt Cook with Guided Day Tours

    Duration
    6 days
    Destinations
    Christchurch, Kaikoura, Arthur's Pass National Park,Lake Tekapo+1 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    East Gate Tours LTD
    27% Off
    From $1,818
    US$1,327per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    1 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
    2 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • Epic South Island Hiking & Walking Small Group Tour Tour
     Epic South Island Hiking & Walking Small Group Tour - 13 destinations
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    Epic South Island Hiking & Walking Small Group Tour

    5.0 (1 traveler review)

    "We really packed it in and enjoyed great hikes and incredible scenery."

    Duration
    13 days
    Destinations
    Christchurch, Punakaiki,Westland Tai Poutini National Park,Franz Josef,Wanaka,Mount Aspiring National Park,Te Anau,Milford Sound,Fiordland National Park,Queenstown,Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park,Lake Tekapo+10 more
    Age Range
    Ages 15+
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Fresh Adventures
    27% Off
    From
    US$4,908per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    6 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • Premium - South Island Escape Tour
     Premium - South Island Escape - 7 destinations
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    Premium - South Island Escape

    5.0 (2 traveler reviews)

    "We really enjoyed our tour of South Island. It was very well organised and we all had the best time."

    Duration
    7 days
    Destinations
    Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Te Anau, Milford Sound,Queenstown,Franz Josef+2 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Wild Kiwi
    27% Off
    From
    US$2,391per person
    +$359 upfront costs
    Price based on Private Double Room
    5 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
    19 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • Auckland Explorer New Zealand City Stay Tour
     Auckland Explorer New Zealand City Stay - 3 destinations
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    Auckland Explorer New Zealand City Stay

    5.0 (2 traveler reviews)

    "Four tours with time to ourselves. great vacation."

    Duration
    6 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Rotorua
    Age Range
    Ages 6+
    Country Region
    New Zealand North IslandBay Of Plenty+1 more
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Travel Made Easy Pty Ltd
    27% Off
    From
    US$1,482per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    1 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    2 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    • Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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  • 11 Day \'Takahe\' South Island Select Tour Tour
     11 Day \'Takahe\' South Island Select Tour - 10 destinations
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    Hiking & Trekking

    11 Day 'Takahe' South Island Select Tour

    5.0 (3 traveler reviews)

    "Well planned. Very interesting tour."

    Duration
    11 days
    Destinations
    Picton, Marahau, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau,Milford Sound,Mount Cook,Christchurch+3 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Stray Travel
    27% Off
    From
    US$2,712per person
    Price based on Private Single Room
    10 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • Highlights of New Zealand Tour
     Highlights of New Zealand - 10 destinations
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    In-depth Cultural

    Highlights of New Zealand

    4.6 (47 traveler reviews)

    "The trip exceeded our expectations, providing excellent value for money for a diverse group."

    Duration
    15 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Hahei, Rotorua, Wellington, Kaikoura,Christchurch,Franz Josef,Queenstown,Milford Sound+4 more
    Age Range
    Ages 12+
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    G Adventures
    25% Off
    From $5,299
    US$3,974per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    3 Dec, 2026
    1 space left
    10 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • Southern Voyager Tour
     Southern Voyager - 7 destinations
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    Our most booked and loved tours
    Best Seller
    Active

    Southern Voyager

    4.7 (111 traveler reviews)

    "It was a great way to experience the South Island! I would always do it again!"

    Duration
    7 days
    Destinations
    Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound,Franz Josef+1 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18-39
    Physical Rating
    Active
    Regions
    New Zealand South IslandMilford Sound+1 more
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Wild Kiwi
    25% Off
    From
    US$1,145per person
    +$171 upfront costs
    Price based on Shared Room
    5 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    12 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • 14 Days Best of New Zealand, Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown Tour
     14 Days Best of New Zealand, Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown - 20 destinations
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    14 Days Best of New Zealand, Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown

    3.5 (4 traveler reviews)

    "A huge variety of activities including city tours, boat rides, wine tasting and adventure."

    Duration
    14 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Hobbiton Movie Set, Rotorua, Te Puia,Christchurch,Springfield,Arthur's Pass National Park,Queenstown,Arrowtown,Kawarau Gorge,Glenorchy,Mount Aspiring National Park,Te Anau,Fiordland National Park,Milford Sound+11 more
    Age Range
    All Ages Welcome
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Travel Made Easy Pty Ltd
    25% Off
    From
    US$4,448per person
    Price based on Private Double Room
    1 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    2 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    • Booking needs min. 2 travelers
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