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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 West Coast Adventure Tour
     New Zealand West Coast Adventure - 10 destinations
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    New Zealand West Coast Adventure

    5.0 (2 traveler reviews)

    "Had a great time during first visit to South Island, fantastic choice of places to see and experience."

    Duration
    7 days
    Destinations
    Christchurch, Westport, Punakaiki, Kumara, Hokitika,Okarito,Fox Glacier,Franz Josef,Wanaka,Queenstown+5 more
    Age Range
    Ages 15+
    Regions
    New Zealand South IslandSouthern Alps+1 more
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Intrepid Travel
    From
    US$2,590per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    6 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    13 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
    10 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)

    "I went on a wild kiwi tour of New Zealand and had the time of my life. It is a trip I will never forget."

    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$5,257per person
    +$788 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 group setting was fun and a nice bonding expensive of people from around the world."

    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$2,262per person
    +$339 upfront costs
    Price based on Shared Room
    5 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
    12 Dec, 2026
    10+ spaces left
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  • The Jandal Tour Tour
     The Jandal Tour - 7 destinations
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    The Jandal Tour

    Duration
    8 days
    Destinations
    Auckland, Coromandel, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington
    Age Range
    Ages 18+
    Country Region
    New Zealand North Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Kiwi Experience
    15% Off
    From
    US$659per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    3 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
    6 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)

    "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, 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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  • 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 $2,233
    US$2,010per 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 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, 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\'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)

    "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
    25% Off
    From $2,540
    US$1,905per 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 amazing. Everything about the whole experience from Day 1 to the end is perfect."

    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 $1,880
    US$1,692per 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
    10% Off
    From
    US$1,406per 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)

    "The tour was well-organized, with comfortable hotels, and a great group of like-minded tourists."

    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 $2,657
    US$2,392per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    10 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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  • 9 Day \'Kaka\' South Island Select Tour Tour
     9 Day \'Kaka\' South Island Select Tour - 8 destinations
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    9 Day 'Kaka' South Island Select Tour

    5.0 (2 traveler reviews)

    "Amazing scenery with a warm and friendly environment in the knowledgeable hands of Jacob."

    Duration
    9 days
    Destinations
    Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau,Milford Sound,Mount Cook+2 more
    Age Range
    Ages 12+
    Country Region
    New Zealand South Island
    Operated in
    English
    Operator
    Stray Travel
    10% Off
    From $2,405
    US$2,164per person
    Price based on Shared Room
    12 Dec, 2026
    10 spaces left
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