New Zealand Holiday - Independent Coach Tours

Auckland * Waitomo Caves * Rotorua * Wellington * Marlborough Sounds * Christchurch * West Coast Glaciers * Queenstown * Milford Sound * Te Anau * Invercargill * Dunedin * Christchurch.There's nowhere quite like New Zealand. A group of small Pacific islands where you can sit o­n a palm fringed beach, perhaps watching dolphins play. Then jump o­n a coach for a few hours, walk o­n a glacier and wonder at the stunning alpine scenery before your eyes. Attractive? Then this holiday should also appeal, exploring a collection of New Zealand's highlights, North and South Islands, in little more than two weeks. And we'll be happy to extend your holiday if you wish!18 days from £3134 in scheduled flights

Auckland * Christchurch * Mt Cook * Queenstown * Milford Sound * Queenstown * West Coast Glaciers * Greymouth * ChristchurchPerhaps you've seen the thermal wonders of New Zealand's North Island at the start of your holiday? Here's a great opportunity for a relaxing, 8-day independent coach tour of magnificent alpine scenery in the South. Your experienced driver provides informative o­n-board commentary throughout. Perhaps take a flight over Mt Cook, its snowfields, ice falls and glaciers. Included in the tour is an excursion to Milford Sound and a cruise o­n the fiord itself close up to Bowen Falls and Mitre Peak. Spend time in Queenstown, New Zealand's "adventure capital" where the bungy jump originated. O­n the west coast a guided walk to the foot of a glacier is included. At Greymouth try panning for gold before returning o­n the Tranz Alpine Express over the magnificent Southern Alps to Christchurch. 11 days from £2293 including scheduled flights

Auckland * Christchurch * Tranz Alpine Express * Greymouth * Punakaiki * West Coast Glaciers * Queenstown * Milford Sound * Te Anau * Invercargill * Dunedin * Christchurch.Sit back, relax and enjoy the iconic scenery of New Zealand’s South Island o­n an independent 10-day scheduled coach tour. Board the famous Tranz Alpine Express and admire the majesty of the Southern Alps. See the strange "Pancake Rocks" o­n a short tour from Greymouth to Punakaiki. Take an included guided walk to the face of a west coast glacier, a cruise o­n World Heritage-listed Milford Sound, and enjoy (or watch!) some of the many optional excursions from Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital.14 days from £2425 including scheduled flights

Auckland * Rotorua * Napier * Wellington * Marlborough Sounds * Picton * BlenheimKaikoura * Christchurch * Mount Cook * Queenstown * Dunedin * ChristchurchAfter arrival in Auckland you'll enjoy New Zealand's highlights both north and south. Relax o­n comfortable, scheduled coach services with o­n-board commentary as your drivers take you to many of those Kiwi icons. See the thermal wonders of North Island, enjoy a Maori "hangi" (feast) and perhaps some Hawkes Bay wines. Explore Wellington, New Zealand's capital before crossing the Cook Strait. Cruise through magical Marlborough Sounds as you cross to South Island and Blenheim at the centre of the Marlborough wine region. Take the TranzCoastal train to Christchurch as the dramatic Pacific coast and Kaikoura Mountains roll past your window. Majestic Mt Cook gives you the option of a scenic flight over the Tasman Glacier and if you are still looking for excitement your next stop is Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital! Dunedin, the "Edinburgh of the South" is your final call before returning to Christchurch for your flights home.17 days from £2818 including scheduled flights

Auckland * Bay of Islands * Coromandel * Rotorua * Lake Taupo * Napier * Wellington * Marlborough Sounds * Christchurch * TranzAlpine Train * West Coast Glaciers * Wanaka * Queenstown * Milford Sound * Te Anau * DunedinEnjoy this spectacular collection of New Zealand's highlights using relaxing, scheduled coach transportation with experienced drivers and o­n board Kruse commentary. From the beautiful Bay of Islands o­n Northland's Pacific Coast to glaciers and fiords of the alpine South your tour takes in thermal wonders, stunning beaches, magical mountain scenery, exciting excursions and even the opportunity to walk o­n a glacier. The very flexibility of this tour is a major benefit. 25 days from £3742 including scheduled flights