New Zealand things to do

New Zealand is a microcosm of just about every landscape in the world, lie back on white sandy beaches, bathe in hot thermal pools, hike along dramatic mountain passes, or cruise through cavernous fiords. You won’t be able to resist the spirit of adventure that seeps from every pore of this gorgeous country.

These are our biggest and best guided adventures. They generally encompass a huge part of the country and take in oodles of sensational highlights. If you want a wide-ranging overview of everything the country has to offer, then look no further. You’ll travel in style with a group of fellow adventurers and each jam-packed day will usually have a big range of guided trips and experiences. Prepare to make life long friends as you go and discover somewhere completely new.

Monster trips

Experience Description Price from  
Grand Kiwi (15 days) 

Auckland to Christchurch

Experience North and South Islands over 15 unforgettable days. North Island includes the beautiful beaches of the Bay of Islands, the hot and steamy mud pools of Rotorua and the vibrant nightlife of Wellington. The South Island shows off the outrageous natural beauty of Abel Tasman National Park, the sweeping splendor of the Canterbury Plains, the icy wonder of Fox Glacier, the adrenaline-fueled fun of Queenstown, and the grandiose beauty of Milford Sound.

  • Explore the Bay of Islands
  • Walk through Parry's Kauri Park
  • Overnight in a traditional Maori Marae
  • Explore cultural Rotorua
  • Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi
  • Explore Abel Tasman National Park
  • Overnight on a Kiwi Sheep station
  • Stay at Fox Glacier
  • Overnight Milford Sound cruise
  • Adrenaline-pumped action in Queenstown
$1766  Book today! Call 800.497.0236 or visit your local STA. 
Kiwi Explorer (10 days) 

Auckland to Queensland

For those short on time, this is a fantastic trip. See some of the best sights in a fun-packed 10 days and enjoy plenty of free time to do some exploring on your own terms. You’ll come to understand just how varied this gorgeous land is as you check out both islands.

  • Overnight in a traditional Maori Marae
  • Visit Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
  • Wine tasting in the Marlborough region
  • Spend 2 nights in Nelson
  • Visit Kaikora Peninsula
  • Spend a night at a Kiwi sheep station
  • Stay at remote Fox Glacier
  • Explore action-packed Queenstown
$1069  Book today! Call 800.497.0236 or visit your local STA. 
Kiwi Experience: Northern Roundup (13 days) 

Auckland to Christchurch

Sample the varied delights of both the North and South Island as you happily hop from Auckland through to Christchurch over 13 awesome days. The ecological wonders of New Zealand will leave you gasping for more, while the rich and diverse culture will leave you nothing short of utterly fascinated. Highlights abound at every corner as you enjoy one of best ever New Zealand adventures.

  • Overnight in a traditional Maori Marae
  • Explore cultural Rotorua
  • Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi
  • Explore Abel Tasman National Park
  • Overnight on a Kiwi Sheep station
  • Stay at Fox Glacier
  • Adrenaline-pumped action in Queenstown 
  • Overnight Milford Sound cruise 
$305 
Kiwi Experience: Kitchen Sink (20 days) 

Start & Finish: Auckland

There is so much to see and do in New Zealand that it can get quite confusing just deciding exactly where to go. Dazed travelers often find themselves trying to cram far too much in – so their experiences aren’t as fulfilling as they should be. This 20-day adventure saunters around both islands at a steady pace in an air-conditioned mini-coach. You’ll check out the country’s undoubted highlights, as well as a splattering of its hidden gems. Traveling with a small group of awe-stricken cohorts you’ll make some lifelong friends during this undoubted adventure of a lifetime.

  • Cathedral Cove walk
  • Coromandel Coast
  • Maori cultural experience
  • Bubbling mud of Rotorua
  • Waitamo caves
  • Walk the Tongariro Crossing
  • Canoe the Wanganui River
  • Explore Abel Tasman National Park
  • Bathe in the hot pools at Hamner Springs
  • Dolphin and whale spotting at Kaikoura 
  • One full day at Franz Josef glacier
  • Two free days in Queenstown
  • Exclusive overnight cruise in Doubtful Sound
  • All-level mountain biking in Central Otago
$667 

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