New Zealand

Bus out from Dunedin in the afternoon. Travel along the beautiful Otago Peninsula Roads to Wellers Rock Wharf. From here we cruise out of the Otago Harbour, to Taiaroa Head. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the world’s only mainline nesting place of royal albatross. Watch as these huge birds glide in from the ocean and soar high above their hillside nest sites. On our short cruise out to sea you will..

Regularly named as one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys, the TranzAlpine train passes through some of New Zealand’s most awe-inspiring landscapes as it winds its way across South Island. You’ll board the TranzAlpine in Christchurch. Settle into your comfortable seat and make sure your camera is at the ready to capture the vistas through the panoramic windows. At one end of the train is..

Highlights:  Up close encounter with whales Tour Description: This whale watching tour offers an exciting up-close encounter with Whales. A whale, as defined by the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992, means all species commonly known as whales; and includes baleen whales, sperm whales, beaked whales, killer whales and pilot whales. This tour focuses on locating and spotting the Giant Sperm..

In 1998, whilst searching for a location for ‘Hobbiton’, Sir Peter Jackson and his team of location scouts, came across Alexander farm in the heart of the Waikato region on the North Island of New Zealand – the rest is history! Today, the movie set made famous in the Hobbit Trilogies and Lord of the Rings movies is open for you to visit and experience your very own piece of Hobbiton and the deligh..

The grandeur of Skippers Canyon is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets. Located in Queenstown’s backcountry, this spectacular canyon, carved out by the mighty Shotover River, winds sinuously alongside this breath-taking gorge. View the dramatic landscapes and learn about the region’s history and famous gold rush on this exciting ½ day tour. Once known as ‘the richest river in the world’ due to..

After a leisurely lunch and wine tasting in the Waipara Valley, enjoy a heritage train ride through the scenic Weka Pass.  The volunteer-run Weka Pass Railway operates excursion trains, hauled by both vintage steam and diesel-electric locomotives, over 12.8 km of scenic railway lines through the unique limestone beauty of the Weka Pass. Our coach will take us the short distance from the winery to..

An easy drive from Christchurch, on the Banks Peninsula, the charming township of Akaroa has the unique distinction of being the only French settlement in New Zealand.  In 1838 a French whaler, Captain Langlois, decided that Akaroa was an ideal location for a town to service the whaling ships, and it was subsequently settled by French and German families. Akaroa's French street names, restaurants..

If you’re after some adventure on your New Zealand tour, visiting Te Anau and embarking on an exhilarating jet boat ride will definitely fit the bill. It’s one of the best ways to discover the Fiordland National Park, especially for those seeking an adrenaline rush, taking in Lake Te Anau, the Waiau River and Lake Manapouri. The Fiordland Jet Boat has been operating for over 15 years, having shown..

Te Anau is one of the best places to see glow worms in New Zealand, with hundreds of thousands of colourful glow worms lighting up the shadowy caves in an amazing spectacle of light. This is a sight that really needs to be seen with your own eyes, in order to fully appreciate the incredible light show on display, and there’s no better way to see the glowing caves than with a Te Anau Glowworm Caves..

Discover the heritage of the truly unique New Zealand city of Napier on the Art Deco Guided Walk, which takes you through this city’s splendid architecture and how it came to be an Art Deco city. An optional excursion as part of our tours of New Zealand departing from the UK, this walking tour offers a glimpse into the history of Art Deco Napier and goes inside some of the city’s most architectura..