New Zealand Coach Tours Blog

State of Play

Over the last decade or so New Zealand coach tours have improved beyond recognition, they seem to have finally come of age. The industry faced fierce competition from others in the sector and to survive, touring companies have evolved to stay relevant in a very competitive industry. They have listened to customers and now ‘Flexibility and Service’ is the new mantra – the result is a higher standard of service and guest experience, this now seems to be the new norm with many operators moving into the luxury end of the market.

I love to travel independently and New Zealand is certainly a wonderful place to explore by yourself, but I also like to socialize with like-minded people and have someone else do the driving once in a while. After a week on the road with Grand Pacific Tours, I can certainly see the appeal of the coach touring lifestyle.

For most, travelling ‘down-under’ is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – and that is why it is so important to get it right the first time. On a small group tour is one of our most popular holiday options; a Kiwi expert will do all the hard yards for you. Visit world-famous destinations as well as New Zealand’s best-kept secrets and share stories of the country’s compelling past while you only have one job… to enjoy our beautiful country! We’ve put together some of the Best Small group tours of North Island New Zealand – see what you think.