New Zealand Holidays

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From the twin coasts of Northland to the mountains and fiords of the Southern Lakes, New Zealand is a land of inspiring landscapes and welcoming people where adventure comes naturally and activities abound. We offer a complete tailor-made travel service for your holiday to New Zealand. Whether you wish to travel independently or as part of a group we can create the perfect itinerary for you including booking all your travel from flights and stopovers to every type of ground arrangement.

New Zealand Holidays

Browse our wide range of New Zealand holidays including self drives by car, motorhome or 4x4, escorted coach tours, hiking holidays, active small group touring and relaxing cruising. You may find our tips for planning your holiday useful.

'Travel Less, See More'
Our series of touring experiences encourages travellers to go-slow and savour New Zealand region by region. 5-night core itineraries can be bolted together, or combined with 3-night extensions. Each modular itinerary has been designed to showcase the best visitor experiences available and offers a choice of three types of accommodation. find our more »

Holidays to New Zealand: Quick Links
Active | Cruises | Escorted | Self Drive
Travel Less, See More | Walking & Hiking
Wildlife & Nature

Choose from the wide range of accommodation and excursions available.

Why Choose Discover the World?

• we are passionate about travel and New Zealand 
• our accredited Tourism New Zealand Kiwi Specialists can help you plan your itinerary 
• we can give advice and personal recommendations 
• we will make all the arrangements including flights, hotels, vehicle hire and stopovers 
• we are on hand throughout the booking process – in person, by telephone or email 
• we provide 24 hr support from before you travel to when you return 
• as a fully bonded tour operator your money is protected

About New Zealand

The South Pacific island nation of New Zealand is often described as a world in itself. Its two main islands span over 1000 miles and take in all climates from the sub-tropical temperate north to the sub-Antarctic alpine south.

Holidays by region: Quick Links

NORTH ISLAND 
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Auckland | Northland |Pacific Coast
Thermal Explorer | Western North Island
Wellington & Wairarapa

SOUTH ISLAND
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Nelson & Marlborough | Christchurch & Canterbury
West Coast | Southern Lakes | Dunedin Southland
 

		Things to do Well-known for adventurous pursuits such as hiking, cycling, kayaking, bungy-jumping, white-water rafting, heli-skiing and jet boating, this wonderful country is also a great place to kick-back and relax offering fine wines, gourmet cuisine and first class luxury lodge accommodation. In short, the possibilities within New Zealand are boundless and all within one of the most diverse and accessible landscapes on earth. see excursions in New Zealand »
		Spectacular scenery Among its incredibly varied landscapes you will find lofty snow-capped mountains, picturesque lakes, fast flowing rivers, rolling farmlands, steaming geothermal fields and lunar-like volcanic deserts. Mile upon mile of unspoiled coast comprises rugged cliffs, rocky headlands, soft sand beaches, sheltered bays and idyllic coves.
		Friendly locals Just about everywhere you go in New Zealand, you will be surprised and delighted by what you find – and it’s not just about nature. The cities are modern and are brimming with culture and excitement; the people are friendly and welcoming and the country is easy and safe to travel around, even for the single traveller.
		Maori culture When the Maori first set eyes on the islands, about 1000 years ago, they called them Aotearoa – “the land of the long white cloud”. Maori culture and legends are still revered and visitors can join in traditional events, listen to song and dance and learn about the history through innovative attractions such as Te Papa, the national museum. The arrival in the nineteenth century of European whalers, gold miners, farmers and fortune seekers led to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, between the British and the Maori chiefs, and a modern multi-racial nation was founded.

Winter Travel in New Zealand

Why not challenge your perceptions about when to travel to New Zealand and discover the benefits of seasonal travel? winter travel in New Zealand»

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