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At Discover, we cater to all budgets, time frames, and demographics. These New Zealand trips can be combined to form a much longer tour or be enjoyed as a short break to make the most of the weekend's weather!
In these journeys, you'll find a taste of Middle Earth, the winterless north, Rotorua and the vibrant Queenstown. Perfect for overseas travellers that have a few days to fill or New Zealanders that want to do something different. The team can help you customise all these tours just get in touch and let us know what you need.

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  • 3 days/2 night Journey from Auckland to Auckland
  • Explore the magic of the "Winterless North" on this 3-day getaway to visit the Bay of Islands highli...

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    Explore the magic of the "Winterless North" on this 3-day getaway to visit the Bay of Islands highlights!

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NZD$1,150

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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 4 days/3 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch
  • Enjoy a 4 day adventure which starts and finishes in Christchurch. Staying in 4 star accommodation y...

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    Enjoy a 4 day adventure which starts and finishes in Christchurch. Staying in 4 star accommodation you can be assured after your days of sight seeing you can come back and relax in luxury! Highlights include: The world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train, The wild West Coast, Visit Franz Josef Glacier, Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, the Gibbston Valley, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Mt Cook National Park.

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NZD$3,840

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  • 2 days/1 night Journey from Christchurch to Queenstown
  • This short 2-day tour showcases the iconic TranzAlpine Train, the vibrant charm of Queenstown, and t...

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    This short 2-day tour showcases the iconic TranzAlpine Train, the vibrant charm of Queenstown, and the breathtaking beauty of Franz Josef Glacier.

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NZD$1,975

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  • Hotel 3 star
  • 2 days/1 night Journey from Auckland to Auckland
  • Enjoy a captivating 2-day journey from Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo, featuring the magical glowwo...

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    Enjoy a captivating 2-day journey from Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo, featuring the magical glowworm caves, an immersive Māori cultural evening, and a guided tour of the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set, returning through Matamata.

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NZD$1,620

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  • Hotel 3 star
  • 3 days/2 night Journey from Auckland to Auckland
  • Experience the magic of New Zealand on this 3-day tour from Auckland, featuring The Lord of the Ring...

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    Experience the magic of New Zealand on this 3-day tour from Auckland, featuring The Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton filming locations, Waitomo Caves, Te Puia, Te Pa Tu, and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.

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NZD$1,890

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2 days Map
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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 2 days/1 night Journey from Christchurch to Queenstown
  • Experience the spectacular transition from Christchurch to Queenstown via the iconic TranzAlpine rai...

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    Experience the spectacular transition from Christchurch to Queenstown via the iconic TranzAlpine rail and private transfers.

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NZD$2,150

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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 3 days/2 night Journey from Christchurch to Queenstown
  • Take in the stunning West Coast landscapes, the dramatic Southern Lakes, and the iconic TranzAlpine ...

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    Take in the stunning West Coast landscapes, the dramatic Southern Lakes, and the iconic TranzAlpine Scenic Train ride on this 3-day getaway.

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NZD$2,355

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  • Motels
  • 3 days/2 night Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch
  • Spend two nights in Franz Josef on this tour, giving you plenty of time to fully experience the glac...

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    Spend two nights in Franz Josef on this tour, giving you plenty of time to fully experience the glacier’s wonders. Consider joining a heli-hike or an Eco Tour for an unforgettable, immersive adventure on the glacier!

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NZD$2,130

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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 2 days/1 night Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch
  • Discover the stunning West Coast of the South Island on this perfect overnight escape, travelling fr...

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    Discover the stunning West Coast of the South Island on this perfect overnight escape, travelling from Queenstown to Christchurch. Spend a night amidst the rainforest at Franz Josef, home to the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier, before soaking up the dramatic scenery on the renowned TranzAlpine train journey across the Southern Alps to the Garden City.

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NZD$2,025

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  • 2 days/1 night Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch
  • This compact yet unforgettable tour to the glaciers is a must-do New Zealand bucket list experience.

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NZD$1,975

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Nearly all our guests customise our tour ideas. That's what we do! Our expert team of New Zealand specialists can design a holiday itinerary to suit you perfectly. A tailor made package can be created for you in no time and doesn't cost you any more than one of our 'off the shelf' ideas. So get in touch with the team today to start your plans.