New Zealand : Simply the Best

Departures: All year round Duration: 14 nights Price: from £1,443

Ideal for those with limited time, this concise two-week itinerary features well-known scenic and cultural highlights. With some of New Zealand’s foremost attractions included in the price, such as Milford Sound and TranzAlpine train journey, this holiday is also great value for money.

 

Optional Excursions

In addition to the activities included in your itinerary see below a selection of recommended optional excursions available around the country. Contact our expert team to find out how these can be added to your holiday itinerary.

Prices are shown as a guideline only and are subject to change depending on exchange rates.

The following excursions are available :

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AUCKLAND CITY HIGHLIGHTS & SKY TOWER TOUR

AUCKLAND CITY HIGHLIGHTS & SKY TOWER TOUR
Region: Auckland
Duration: 3 hours
Price: £45 per person
Departures: 09.15 (hotel pick up from 08:10)

Join a morning tour of the city featuring Mt Eden viewpoint, Auckland War Memorial Museum, urban beaches, the Harbour Bridge and popular dining and shopping villages. After the tour you will be transferred to Auckland's most prominent landmark, the Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, where you will access the main viewing platform, enjoying breathtaking city views 186 metres above sea level.

DART RIVER WILDERNESS SAFARI, QUEENSTOWN

DART RIVER WILDERNESS SAFARI, QUEENSTOWN
Region: Southern Lakes
Duration: 6 hours
Price: £97 per person
Departures: 08.00 & 12.00 daily
The Wilderness Safari allows you to discover and explore every aspect of this magnificent area through a combination of exciting jet boating, informative guided walk and picturesque back road drive. Experience the excitement of a thrilling jet boat journey through the Dart’s ever-changing braided river system where you’ll be amazed by our jet boat’s capabilities and awed by your surroundings of breathtaking snow-capped mountains, ancient native forest, waterfalls, and glacial valleys frozen in time. You‘ll also journey by 4WD safari vehicle along a back-road route, while hearing stories about the surrounding countryside and viewing spectacular scenery that has formed the epic backdrop for many international movies, including ‘The Lord of the Rings’.

DISCOVER CATLINS COAST, INVERCARGILL

DISCOVER CATLINS COAST, INVERCARGILL
Region: Dunedin Southland
Duration: 9 hours
Price: £138 per person
Departures: 08.30 daily

Enjoy a small personal tour of the spectacular scenic Catlins Coast. Highlights include the Petrified Forest, Tautuku Peninsula, a native bush walk, Owaka Museum and Nugget Point.  Morning and afternoon tea and lunch included.

DOUBTFUL SOUND OVERNIGHT CRUISE, TE ANAU

DOUBTFUL SOUND OVERNIGHT CRUISE, TE ANAU
Region: Southern Lakes
Duration: 1 night / 2 days
Price: £250 per person (private cabin)
Departures: 11.30 daily (return 12.45 next day)

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Travel by coach to Lake Manapouri, then cruise across the crystal waters of the lake. Continue by coach over Wilmot Pass through dense rainforest. At Deep Cove board the Fiordland Navigator for a leisurely exploration of Doubtful Sound.  The vessel has spacious deck areas offering stunning views of waterfalls, abundant wildlife, rainforest and mountains and in late afternoon it anchors in a secluded spot where a 3-course buffet evening meal is served. Optional excursions by kayak or tender vessels are available at no extra cost.  The following morning enjoy breakfast and further cruising before returning to Te Anau.

GUIDED GLACIER WALK, FRANZ JOSEF

GUIDED GLACIER WALK, FRANZ JOSEF
Region: West Coast
Duration: 4.5 hours
Price: £51 per person
Departures: 08.45, 10.30, 12.30 & 3.00

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This is a fantastic introduction to an enthralling world of ice, traversing spectacular tracks of only moderate difficulty, and suitable for most agile people. A 3km walk to the glacier is followed by a 1.5 hour hike over pre-formed tracks on the lower reaches of the glacier (steep terrain).

MAORI HANGI & CONCERT, ROTORUA

MAORI HANGI & CONCERT, ROTORUA
Region: Thermal Explorer
Duration: 3 hours
Price: £51 per person
Departures: 18.15

An evening at Mitai will give you an authentic introduction to Maori culture leaving you amazed and in awe.  Be enthralled by the natural bush setting, see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and don’t miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat.

MILFORD SOUND NATURE CRUISE, QUEENSTOWN

MILFORD SOUND NATURE CRUISE, QUEENSTOWN
Region: Southern Lakes
Duration: 13 hours
Price: £110 per person
Departures: 07.30 daily

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Travel by luxury coach on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown into Milford Sound – a region comprising dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks. Travel through the Southern Alps via the Homer Tunnel and upon arrival at Milford Sound, board your vessel for a spectacular Nature Cruise the full length of the fiord.  Nature cruises have a relaxed and flexible itinerary that allows plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife and have a special appeal for the independent traveller. An on board nature guide with specialist knowledge of the region's history and flora and fauna. Lunch options and complimentary tea and coffee are available on all vessels. Following the cruise return to Queenstown by luxury coach. Suitable for all ages.  

This tour is also available as a Coach-Nature Cruise-Fly option - please contact our team for further details.

PENINSULA ENCOUNTERS TOUR, DUNEDIN

PENINSULA ENCOUNTERS TOUR, DUNEDIN
Region: Dunedin Southland
Duration: 6 hours
Price: £40 per person
Departures: variable, daily

The ultimate Otago Peninsula tour - a memorable half day wildlife experience with a unique insight into some of the world's rarest wildlife.  This is one of the world's few untouched areas with amazing wildlife and spectacular scenery. Pickup times vary throughout the year to coincide with changing daylight hours and animal behaviours.  Participants require average fitness as some walking through amazing scenery is required to reach the isolated homes of some of the animals. This is a wildlife trek enabling close, secluded viewing of the unique wildlife living on the Otago Peninsula. In addition to the 15-20 species of marine and wading birds, the main 'stars' are the Royal Albatross, Hookers Sealions, Blue Penguins, New Zealand Fur Seals and Yellow Eyed Penguins. 

PICNIC ON A PEAK, QUEENSTOWN

PICNIC ON A PEAK, QUEENSTOWN
Region: Southern Lakes
Duration: at leisure
Price: £232 per person (3 pax travelling)
Departures: on request (weather dependent)

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For that something special take a helicopter flight to a secluded and remote area, enjoy a leisurely champagne lunch and dramatic wilderness scenery. You’ll be left with a radio to contact the helicopter when you’re ready to return to civilization.

PUNAKAIKI WILD COAST TOUR, GREYMOUTH

PUNAKAIKI WILD COAST TOUR, GREYMOUTH
Region: West Coast
Duration: 3.5 hours
Price: £44 per person
Departures: 14.15 daily

Take the famous coast road from Greymouth to Punakaiki and the Paparoa National Park. See coastal cliffs, gorges and small coves while stopping and exploring wild deserted beaches. Visit the famous Punakaiki Rocks that have been thrust up from the sea and carved into their distinctive shapes by the elements. Also explore the Punakaiki area before returning back to Greymouth.

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