8-14 Day Group Tour Itineraries

Embark on an unexpected journey, a magical tour of Middle Earth New Zealand... but even better you do not have to self drive! This tour includes the scenes and battlegrounds filmed for the retelling of J.R.R. Tolkiens masterpieces. Travel in comfort by way of road and rail. We have scheduled this tour perfectly - the best mix of the highlights of New Zealand for a postcard perfect adventure.

This is your personalised showcase of New Zealand's most iconic attractions, all from the luxury of a 20 seat Business Class coach. Cruise on Lake Wakatipu and Milford Sound. Take the TranzAlpine rail journey and see the city sights of both the North and South Islands. Enjoy sumptuous dinners with remarkable surroundings in Queenstown and Rotorua.

This tour squeezes more jaw-dropping scenery into two weeks than any other! The South Island has an unparalleled variety of landscapes from the majestic Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, to the stunning views across Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, to the Remarkable Mountains.

This is your personalised showcase of New Zealand's most iconic attractions, all from the luxury of a 20 seat Business Class coach. Cruise on Lake Wakatipu and Milford Sound. Take the TranzAlpine rail journey and see the city sights of both the North and South Islands. Enjoy sumptuous dinners with remarkable surroundings in Queenstown and Rotorua.

This trip gets you off the beaten track in New Zealand's remote National Parks. You’ll hike, bike and kayak your way around the South Island, exploring places other visitors just don’t get to see. Hike on the best trails in New Zealand including Ben Lomond, Mueller Ridge and the Routeburn Track and enjoy unforgettable experiences like swimming with Dusky Dolphins in Kaikoura and cruising Milford Sound.

This flexible tour encompasses the very best of New Zealand's bucket list destinations, activities and experiences. Day walk in our most famous National Parks, marvel at New Zealand’s highest peaks, hike our Great Walks, get up close with unique wildlife, cruise Milford Sound, and enjoy a taste of real Kiwi life with the locals.  If this is going to be your one and only trip to New Zealand, this is the trip for you. 

The Grand Explorer trip is at the very pinnacle when it comes to adventurous yet indulgent travel. Your days will be spent extensively exploring our magnificent National Parks and hiking the very best, and most exclusive parts of our Great Walks, all with your talented, knowledgeable, and local New Zealand guide at the helm. You’ll be out IN nature, experiencing the real New Zealand, rather than watching it rush by.