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New Zealand Tours in December 2026

10 best New Zealand trips in December 2026

  • Premium New Zealand North Island Tour
     Premium New Zealand North Island - 7 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, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park,Ohakune,Wellington+2 more
    Age Range
    Ages 15+
    Country Region
    New Zealand North Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Intrepid Premium
    From
    US$5,040per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    3 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
    7 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • New Zealand Amplified (Southbound) Tour
     New Zealand Amplified (Southbound) - 14 destinations
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    New Zealand Amplified (Southbound)

    3.5 (2 traveler reviews)

    "You get a good impression of the country and the culture. This tour shows you all the main destinations in New Zealand."

    Duration
    19 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Coromandel, Rotorua, Murupara, Taupo, Wellington,Kaikoura,Christchurch,Lake Tekapo,Queenstown,Arrowtown,Wanaka,Franz Josef+7 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    From
    US$3,590per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    5 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    19 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • Queenstown Southern Loop Tour
     Queenstown Southern Loop - 6 destinations
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    Queenstown Southern Loop

    2.5 (2 traveler reviews)

    "The van had a broken seat belt attachment with a sharp edge which ruined a down jacket I had bought for the trip."

    Duration
    6 days
    Destinations
    Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Stewart Island
    Age Range
    Ages 15+
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    15% Off
    From $2,770
    US$2,355per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    12 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    19 Dec, 2026
    9 spaces left
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  • New Zealand Highlights Tour
     New Zealand Highlights - 15 destinations
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    New Zealand Highlights

    5.0 (3 traveler reviews)

    "The South Island was full of adventure, with highlights like skydiving, paddleboarding, and trekking through stunning scenery."

    Duration
    14 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Mount Maunganui, Rotorua, Taupo, Waitomo,Cambridge,Raglan,Christchurch,Lake Tekapo,Te Anau,Milford Sound,Queenstown,Franz Josef+8 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Wild Kiwi
    15% Off
    From
    US$5,301per person
    +$795 upfront costs
    Price based on Shared Room
    5 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
    12 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • New Zealand Explorer Tour
     New Zealand Explorer - 14 destinations
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    Active

    New Zealand Explorer

    4.7 (24 traveler reviews)

    "The itinerary was great, the activities were plentiful and both the guides at the North and the South Island had so much to offer to the trip."

    Duration
    14 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Hahei, Rotorua, Taupo, Waitomo, Raglan,Christchurch,Lake Tekapo,Queenstown,Milford Sound,Franz Josef+5 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18-39
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Wild Kiwi
    15% Off
    From
    US$2,281per person
    +$342 upfront costs
    Price based on Shared Room
    5 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    12 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • 9 Day \'Pukeko\' North Island Select Tour Tour
     9 Day \'Pukeko\' North Island Select Tour - 6 destinations
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    9 Day 'Pukeko' North Island Select Tour

    Duration
    9 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Rotorua, Lake Aniwhenua, Taupo,Tongariro National Park,Wellington+2 more
    Age Range
    Ages 12+
    Country Region
    New Zealand North Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Stray Travel
    10% Off
    From $2,252
    US$2,027per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    2 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys Tour
     Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys - 7 destinations
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    In-depth Cultural

    Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys

    4.7 (9 traveler reviews)

    "The beauty of the the country and the tour organization made it fantastic."

    Duration
    12 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown,Fiordland National Park+1 more
    Age Range
    Ages 12+
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures
    10% Off
    From
    US$5,649per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    6 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    13 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • New Zealand North Island: Haka & Hot Springs Tour
     New Zealand North Island: Haka & Hot Springs - 11 destinations
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    New Zealand North Island: Haka & Hot Springs

    4.5 (8 traveler reviews)

    "Whole trip was amazing! Would definitely do it again."

    Duration
    10 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Whangarei, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Waitomo,Rotorua,Taupo,Tongariro National Park,Wellington+4 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18-32
    Country Region
    New Zealand North Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Topdeck
    10% Off
    From
    US$1,999per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    1 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)

    "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
    10% Off
    From
    US$2,692per person
    +$404 upfront costs
    Price based on Shared Room
    5 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
    19 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • New Zealand: South Island Encompassed Tour
     New Zealand: South Island Encompassed - 12 destinations
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    New Zealand: South Island Encompassed

    4.6 (26 traveler reviews)

    "Everything was amazing!"

    Duration
    16 days
    Destinations
    Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Westport,Paparoa National Park,Franz Josef,Queenstown,Milford Sound,Te Anau,Christchurch,Kaikoura,Picton+8 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18-39
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    G Adventures
    25% Off
    From $2,999
    US$2,249per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    3 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    10 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • New Zealand\'s North to South Island Adventure Tour
     New Zealand\'s North to South Island Adventure - 9 destinations
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    New Zealand's North to South Island Adventure

    4.4 (73 traveler reviews)

    "The small group size and mostly solo travellers means that a group of strangers leave as close friends after the trip."

    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 $2,525
    US$2,020per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    5 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    19 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • New Zealand South Island Express Tour
     New Zealand South Island Express - 12 destinations
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    New Zealand South Island Express

    4.4 (8 traveler reviews)

    "The trip was memorable. Callum had to fix some hickups, but overall it was a fantastic experience."

    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
    30% Off
    From $1,860
    US$1,302per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    1 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    8 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 (1 traveler review)

    "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
    30% Off
    From
    US$1,408per 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 - 9 destinations
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    Hiking & Trekking

    11 Day 'Takahe' South Island Select Tour

    5.0 (2 traveler reviews)

    "Well planned. Very interesting tour."

    Duration
    11 days
    Destinations
    Picton, Marahau, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown,Milford Sound,Mount Cook,Christchurch+3 more
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Stray Travel
    10% Off
    From $2,679
    US$2,412per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    10 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • Southern Voyager Tour
     Southern Voyager - 7 destinations
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    Active

    Southern Voyager

    4.7 (109 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
    10% Off
    From
    US$1,131per person
    +$169 upfront costs
    Price based on Shared Room
    5 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    12 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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