What is a Travel Package?

All of the Discover New Zealand Holidays are flexible, daily departing tours, which offer you independence and the opportunity for free time along the way. Discover New Zealand Holidays are designed for independent travellers, all tours are unescorted but all travel arrangements are pre-booked for your convenience and ease of travel. This is especially important during the busy summer season.

We are proud to work with two of New Zealand's premier and Qualmark-endorsed tourism operators Maui Rentals and Great Sights.  Self-Drive or Seat-in-Coach its your choice!!

Self-Drive with Maui Rentals
Experience the freedom of discovering New Zealand at your own pace in a well maintained rental car from Maui Rentals. All packages featured here include an Intermediate car, however you may wish to consider a larger car for added comfort.  Please note that some tours include Avis Rent-a-Car.

Seat-in-Coach travel with Great Sights
Travel in comfort on their state-of-the-art luxury coaches and enjoy the beautiful landscape that New Zealand is famous for as your expert driver guide delivers informative and entertaining commentary. Great Sights tours include entry and guided tours through some of New Zealand?s most renowned attractions, from a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, to a cruise on spectacular Milford Sound.

Most Great Sights coaches are fully equipped with air-conditioning, reclining seats, washroom facilities, onboard video and multi-lingual commentary (up to five languages), allowing you to discover the best of our country in comfort.

Please note that in some areas where Great Sights does not operate, an alternative coach, shuttle or train service is used.

We offer the flexibility and choice of three levels of accommodation for all our tours*. The hotels we offer are carefully selected for quality and service. Choose from Standard (3 star), Quality (3.5-4 star) and Superior (4+ star) hotels for the duration of your stay, and if you want to, spend extra time at any destination along the way. It?s totally flexible!

*Coromandel Discovery package features motel-style accommodation

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If you have a special occasion to celebrate while you're on holiday, please discuss with your travel consultant your options to upgrade at any stage throughout the tour. You can also spend extra time at any point in these itineraries.

If you require transfers or a meet and greet on your arrival into New Zealand, we are happy to arrange these for you.

Your documentation will be available from the hotel reception the day prior to your tour commencing, or may be collected from the Discover New Zealand Centre on Quay Street, Auckland. Simply advise us which option suits you at the time of booking.