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New Zealand Tours in December 2026
10 best New Zealand trips in December 2026
The Moa Tour
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)- Duration
- 17 days
- Destinations
- Auckland, Coromandel, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington,Abel Tasman National Park,Westport,Hokitika,Franz Josef,Wanaka,Queenstown,Milford Sound,Lake Tekapo,Christchurch+9 more
- Age Range
- Ages 18+
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Kiwi Experience
- From
- US$1,638per person
Price based on Shared Room3 Dec, 202610 spaces left6 Dec, 202610 spaces left
New Zealand Southern Pioneer
2.3 (4 traveler reviews)- Duration
- 10 days
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Lake Ohau, Twizel,Kawarau Gorge,Queenstown,Arrowtown,Wanaka,Lake Hawea,Lake Wanaka,Franz Josef,Greymouth,Arthur's Pass National Park+9 more
- Age Range
- Ages 15+
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Intrepid Travel
10% Off- From $3,920
- US$3,528per person
Price based on Private Double Room4 Dec, 202610+ spaces left7 Dec, 202610+ spaces left
New Zealand South Island Express
4.3 (9 traveler reviews)"Great tour! We got to see so many places in such a short amount of time, and I had a great time."
- Duration
- 9 days
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Kawarau Gorge,Milford Sound,Arrowtown,Wanaka,Lake Wanaka,Franz Josef,Lake Hawea,Haast+7 more
- Age Range
- Ages 18+
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Intrepid Travel
10% Off- From
- US$1,510per person
Price based on Shared Room1 Dec, 202610+ spaces left8 Dec, 202610+ spaces left
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
10% Off- From
- US$1,152per person
Price based on Shared Room14 Dec, 202610 spaces left29 Dec, 202610 spaces left
19-Day Ruru Select: The Premier New Zealand North & South Island Journey (Auckland Start)
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
20% Off- From $4,364
- US$3,491per person
Price based on Private Double Room2 Dec, 202610 spaces left
New Zealand: South Island Encompassed
4.6 (26 traveler reviews)"Breathtaking sights, great people and a well put together tour. I felt like I saw the best of what the South has to offer."
- Duration
- 16 days
- Destinations
- Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Foulwind,Westport,Punakaiki,Franz Josef,Queenstown,Fiordland National Park,Milford Sound,Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park,Lake Tekapo,Christchurch,Kaikoura,Picton+11 more
- Age Range
- Ages 18-39
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- G Adventures
25% Off- From $2,699
- US$2,024per person
Price based on Shared Room3 Dec, 202610+ spaces left10 Dec, 202610+ spaces left
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
10% Off- From $5,390
- US$4,851per person
Price based on Private Double Room3 Dec, 20268 spaces left10 Dec, 20269 spaces left
Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic
4.7 (9 traveler reviews)"The hotels were all of a good standard. Our overall tour guide worked hard to make sure everyone had a good time."
- Duration
- 12 days
- Destinations
- Auckland, Waiheke Island, Waitomo, Rotorua, Christchurch,Arthur's Pass National Park,Lake Tekapo,Mount Cook,Wanaka,Arrowtown,Queenstown,Fiordland National Park+7 more
- Age Range
- Ages 12+
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
25% Off- From $6,419
- US$4,814per person
Price based on Private Double Room6 Dec, 202610+ spaces left13 Dec, 20269 spaces left
9-Day Pukeko Select: The Essential North Island New Zealand Journey (Auckland to Wellington)
- 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
20% Off- From $2,279
- US$1,823per person
Price based on Private Double Room2 Dec, 202610 spaces left
Premium - South Island Escape
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)"Everything is set safe in mind before my trip starts. This was my best experience with Tour Radar!"
- 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
20% Off- From
- US$2,391per person+$359 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double Room5 Dec, 202610 spaces left19 Dec, 202610 spaces left
New Zealand's North to South Island Adventure
4.5 (75 traveler reviews)"100% Recommend this tour to anyone who is thinking of doing it. My partner and I had a fantastic time."
- Duration
- 11 days
- Destinations
- Auckland, Coromandel, Rotorua, Murupara, Taupo, Wellington,Marlborough,Kaikoura,Christchurch+3 more
- Age Range
- Ages 18+
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Intrepid Travel
20% Off- From
- US$2,190per person
Price based on Shared Room5 Dec, 202610+ spaces left19 Dec, 202610+ spaces left
11-Day Takahe Select: The Ultimate South Island New Zealand Loop (Christchurch Start)
5.0 (4 traveler reviews)"The tour was well-organized, with comfortable hotels, and a great group of like-minded tourists."
- Duration
- 11 days
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Marahau, Hokitika, Franz Josef,Milford Sound,Te Anau,Mount Cook+3 more
- Age Range
- Ages 18+
- Regions
- New Zealand South IslandSouthern Alps+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Stray Travel
20% Off- From $2,747
- US$2,198per person
Price based on Private Single Room10 Dec, 202610 spaces left
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
20% Off- From
- US$1,498per person
Price based on Private Double Room1 Dec, 202610+ spaces left2 Dec, 202610+ spaces left- Booking needs min. 2 travelers
Southern Voyager
4.7 (111 traveler reviews)"Overall excellent tour, fantastic tour guide, great recommendations and overall great care provided."
- 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
10% Off- From $1,144
- US$1,030per person+$171 upfront costs
Price based on Shared Room5 Dec, 202610+ spaces left12 Dec, 202610+ spaces left
Highlights of New Zealand
4.6 (47 traveler reviews)"This trip has so many stops, activities, and beautiful places to see. The people are kind and the food is delicious!"
- 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
10% Off- From
- US$4,599per person
Price based on Private Double Room3 Dec, 20261 space left10 Dec, 202610 spaces left
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