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Explore our New Zealand escorted tours

 

We plan unhurried, comfortable tours to off beat destinations using paths less travelled.  The itineraries are personally checked and refined and we have over 30 years experience to call on.
 

 

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A Chateau Weekend Celebration - With the re-introduction of the Northern Explorer

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Join us for this celebration to a weekend at the Chateau Tongariro on our escorted rail tour.

departure by rail Depart: Sat 31 Oct 2020 return by rail Return: Sun 01 Nov 2020 Find out more Book Now

Mary Poppins Show - Matinee Performance

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LAST TICKETS LEFT! Return coach transfer from Pukekohe (departs 11 am / return approx. 5.30 pm) A Reserve tickets to Mary Poppins matinee performance (1 pm)

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Gibbston Valley Luxury Escape - With Milford Sound Overnight Cruise

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This week is planned for you to experience some of the best food, wine and accommodation in the Queenstown area.

departure by plane Depart: Mon 02 Nov 2020 return by plane Return: Sun 08 Nov 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Taranaki Garden Festival - in its 33rd year

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The Taranaki Garden Festival is in its 33rd year and now provides gardens plus plus plus.

departure by plane Depart: Fri 06 Nov 2020 return by coach Return: Tue 10 Nov 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Luxury Escape Gibbston Valley - With Milford Sound Overnight Cruise

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This week is planned for you to experience some of the best food, wine and accommodation in the Queenstown area.

departure by plane Depart: Mon 09 Nov 2020 return by plane Return: Sun 15 Nov 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Cruise Fiordland - a venture into nature

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Fiordland, a special wilderness corner of New Zealand offers nature at its best.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 26 Nov 2020 return by plane Return: Fri 04 Dec 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Lower North Island Rail Tour - Including Hawkes Bay

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Our fifth Lower North Island Rail Tour continues to be a popular addition to our New Zealand Rail tours programme.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 26 Nov 2020 return by rail Return: Wed 02 Dec 2020 Find out more
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Galapagos of the Southern Ocean

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This renowned expedition includes four of the Subantarctic Islands, The Snares, Auckland, Macquarie and Campbell. Each one is different, and each one is unique – just like this expedition.

departure by plane Depart: Mon 30 Nov 2020 return by plane Return: Sun 13 Dec 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Farewell Spit and High Country

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This tour allows for further exploration of ‘Off the Beaten Track’ gems of New Zealand.

departure by plane Depart: Fri 04 Dec 2020 return by plane Return: Fri 11 Dec 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Christmas Rail - Tour to the Chateau Tongariro

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Our escorted Christmas Rail weekend from Auckland to the chateau continues to be a popular addition to our New Zealand rail tours programme.

departure by rail Depart: Sat 05 Dec 2020 return by rail Return: Sun 06 Dec 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Kapiti Island Excursion

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This special experience is for a limited number of visitors who are allowed to visit the island each day. Permitted access is only by licensed launch.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 10 Dec 2020 return by plane Return: Sun 13 Dec 2020 Find out more Book Now
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High Country & Farewell Spit - February Departure

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This tour allows for further exploration of ‘Off the Beaten Track’ gems of New Zealand.

departure by plane Depart: Mon 01 Feb 2021 return by plane Return: Mon 08 Feb 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Inland Canterbury, Mountains Lakes & Valleys - Suitable for the moderately active

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This 8-day tour takes you into seldom visited glacial valleys and landscapes, some hidden gems that are off the beaten track

departure by plane Depart: Wed 10 Feb 2021 return by plane Return: Wed 17 Feb 2021 Find out more Book Now
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A 4 Day Coromandel Escape

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On a fine day, there is no better scenic drive than along the Coromandel Coast from Thames.

departure by coach Depart: Sat 13 Feb 2021 return by coach Return: Tue 16 Feb 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Valentines Special - Rail Weekend at Chateau Tongariro

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Our special night is at the Chateau Tongariro, set amongst the tussock of the National Park with an impressive backdrop of the three mountains.

departure by rail Depart: Sat 13 Feb 2021 return by rail Return: Sun 14 Feb 2021 Find out more Book Now
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South Island Summer Grand Rail Tour - Featuring Franz Josef, Milford Sound, The Catlins and Stewart Island

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The Scenic South Island. Summer time provides a stunning panorama of magnificent southern mountain scenery, meandering rivers and coastal plains.

departure by rail Depart: Mon 15 Feb 2021 return by plane Return: Sun 28 Feb 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Escorted Otago Rail Trail Cycling Tour

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Step back in time into New Zealand’s rural past and join our cycling adventure on the picturesque Central Otago Rail Trail.

departure by plane Depart: Wed 17 Feb 2021 return by plane Return: Wed 24 Feb 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Tongariro Crossing

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Experience the dramatic alpine and volcanic landscapes of World Heritage Area Tongariro National Park, with a small group and experienced local guide

departure by rail Depart: Thu 18 Feb 2021 return by rail Return: Sun 21 Feb 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Art Deco Festival - Exclusive Tour back by Demand

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This exclusive five-day tour will travel to the Art Deco Festival in Napier by rail and coach – a wonderful way to arrive in sunny Hawkes Bay. Become absorbed in the Napier story from the devastating earthquake of 1931 and how the city rebuilt itself to become the Art Deco capital of New Zealand.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 18 Feb 2021 return by plane Return: Mon 22 Feb 2021 Find out more Book Now
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North Canterbury & The West Coast - By Rail and Coach

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A tour of diversity in a region not offered on any regular itinerary.

departure by plane Depart: Wed 24 Feb 2021 return by plane Return: Tue 02 Mar 2021 Find out more Book Now
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The Great Forgotten Taranaki Rail Tour

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Taranaki is one of our popular New Zealand tour destinations and our ninth venture to the region gives you the opportunity to enjoy this new experience.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 25 Feb 2021 return by rail Return: Wed 03 Mar 2021 Find out more
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Summer in the South Island Grand Rail Tour - Featuring Franz Josef, Milford Sound, The Catlins and Stewart Island

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The Scenic South Island. Summer time provides a stunning panorama of magnificent southern mountain scenery, meandering rivers and coastal plains.

departure by rail Depart: Mon 01 Mar 2021 return by plane Return: Sun 14 Mar 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Rail - Cart 20 Tunnel Journey - Along the Forgotten Highway

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Adventure at a relaxed pace; explore the hidden valleys of New Zealand’s hinterland by specially-designed self-drive rail carts.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 04 Mar 2021 return by rail Return: Sun 07 Mar 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Hokitika Wildfood Festival - Come and get #ATasteOfTheWild

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A celebration of all things wild from the West Coast, the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival has something for everyone.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 11 Mar 2021 return by plane Return: Mon 15 Mar 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Excursion to Kapiti Island

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Kapiti Island Nature Reserve rings with bird song as you step ashore.

departure by rail Depart: Thu 11 Mar 2021 return by plane Return: Sun 14 Mar 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Bay of Islands Weekend - Flying By DC-3 Charter - Ex Tauranga

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We are excited to bring you this opportunity to fly to Keri Keri from Tauranga, on board the meticulously well maintained warbird – a Douglas DC3.

departure by plane Depart: Fri 12 Mar 2021 return by plane Return: Sun 14 Mar 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Rail Tour - Top of the South

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Our New Zealand Rail Tours give you an armchair ride through some of the world’s most stunning scenery – Aotearoa

departure by rail Depart: Mon 15 Mar 2021 return by plane Return: Mon 22 Mar 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Mountain Lakes Inland Canterbury and Valleys - Suitable For The Moderately Active

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This 8-day tour takes you into seldom visited glacial valleys and landscapes, some hidden gems that are off the beaten track

departure by plane Depart: Wed 17 Mar 2021 return by plane Return: Wed 24 Mar 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Bay of Islands Coach Tour - Plus Cape Reinga

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Our Bay of Islands weekend Escape gives you the best of the Far North with the highlight being the coach to Cape Reinga.

departure by coach Depart: Thu 25 Mar 2021 return by coach Return: Sun 28 Mar 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Omaka Air Show - 20th Anniversary - Including a one way flight on the DC-3

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Get straight into the spirit of this aviation extravaganza by flying into Wanaka on Air Chathams’ own DC3 aircraft for New Zealand’s premium biennial aviation spectacle.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 01 Apr 2021 return by plane Return: Mon 05 Apr 2021 Find out more Book Now
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The Catlins & Stewart Island

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By popular request we return to the far south. Explore the remote and rugged coastline of the Catlins and the spectacular scenery of Stewart Island on our small group escorted tour.

departure by plane Depart: Tue 06 Apr 2021 return by plane Return: Mon 12 Apr 2021 Find out more Book Now
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East Cape - in the Autumn

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We have planned this tour to ensure we soak up all this little travelled area has to offer.

departure by coach Depart: Wed 07 Apr 2021 return by coach Return: Wed 14 Apr 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Autumn In the Central South Island

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We invite you to experience an area that has captured the imagination of many New Zealanders.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 29 Apr 2021 return by plane Return: Thu 06 May 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Bluff Oyster and Food Festival

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Experience the salty seaside township of Bluff with its unique flavor.

departure by plane Depart: Fri 21 May 2021 return by plane Return: Mon 24 May 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Cruise Fiordland - A venture into nature

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Fiordland, a special wilderness corner of New Zealand offers nature at its best.

departure by plane Depart: Fri 18 Jun 2021 return by plane Return: Sat 26 Jun 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Cruise Stewart Island - Onboard a luxury catamaran

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Its densely forested hills, untouched coastline and golden sand beaches make Stewart Island a haven for native marine and bird life.

departure by plane Depart: Fri 29 Oct 2021 return by plane Return: Sat 06 Nov 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Lord Howe Island - Another in our series of unusual Pacific destinations

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Lord Howe Island - a truly unspoilt jewel of the Pacific with a fascinating ecological ethos is a World Heritage Island with 168 bird species

departure by plane Depart: Mon 15 Nov 2021 return by plane Return: Mon 22 Nov 2021 Find out more Book Now
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High Country and Farewell Spit

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Limited to 14 persons - This tour allows for further exploration of ‘Off the Beaten Track’ gems of New Zealand.

departure by plane Depart: Fri 13 Nov 2020 return by plane Return: Fri 20 Nov 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Top of the South Island - Rail Tour

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Our New Zealand Rail Tours give you an armchair ride through some of the world’s most stunning scenery – Aotearoa

departure by rail Depart: Sat 28 Nov 2020 return by plane Return: Sat 05 Dec 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Valleys, Mountain Lakes - Inland Canterbury - Suitable For The Moderately Active

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This 8-day tour takes you into seldom visited glacial valleys and landscapes, some hidden gems that are off the beaten track

departure by plane Depart: Tue 01 Dec 2020 return by plane Return: Tue 08 Dec 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Akaroa & High Country Gardens - Ideal for the Single Traveller

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This planned escape is specifically for people who wish to travel in single accommodation to two of the outstanding areas of the South Island.

departure by plane Depart: Mon 07 Dec 2020 return by plane Return: Mon 14 Dec 2020 Find out more Book Now
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Wellington Escape

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What is there to not like about an escape to Wellington? We have a five day escorted tour for you with loads of variety and free time to follow your own interests

departure by plane Depart: Thu 04 Feb 2021 return by plane Return: Mon 08 Feb 2021 Find out more Book Now
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20 Tunnel Rail-Cart Journey - Along the Forgotten World Highway

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Adventure at a relaxed pace; explore the hidden valleys of New Zealand’s hinterland by specially-designed self-drive rail carts. Glide along decommissioned heritage railway lines

departure by rail Depart: Thu 18 Feb 2021 return by rail Return: Sun 21 Feb 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Stewart Island - and the Catlins

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Explore the remote and rugged coastline of the Catlins and the spectacular scenery of Stewart Island on our small group escorted tour.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 11 Mar 2021 return by plane Return: Wed 17 Mar 2021 Find out more Book Now
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Stewart Island Cruise - Onboard a luxury catamaran

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Its densely forested hills, untouched coastline and golden sand beaches make Stewart Island a haven for native marine and bird life.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 18 Mar 2021 return by plane Return: Fri 26 Mar 2021 Find out more Book Now
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