Discover the beating heart of the North Island on this perfectly planned Central Circuit, connecting the famous glowworm caves and geothermal culture with New Zealand's unique Art Deco capital. This holiday offers the ultimate in relaxed, scenic travel, concluding with the remarkable Northern Explorer Scenic Train journey.

Experience the very best of Aotearoa on an unforgettable journey from the sub-tropical north to the majestic south. This ultimate New Zealand explorer tour promises a diverse and captivating adventure.

Explore the North Islands' major cities including Martinborough with the spectacular Northern Explorer Scenic Train from Wellington back to Auckland.

From Wellington take the stunning journey on the Interislander ferry across the Cook Strait to Picton where you’ll follow the Pacific Ocean coast south through the marine wildlife mecca of Kaikoura to Christchurch. After 2 nights in Christchurch, you’ll cross the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps and Mt. Cook National Park. The final leg of your travels takes you to the alpine resort of Queenstown.

A relaxed exploration of New Zealand's North Island as you meander your way South. Then return to Auckland on board the famous Northern Explorer scenic Train. This itinerary can be reversed.

This comprehensive tour carves a figure eight through spectacular South Island scenery.  From Christchurch travel through the Mackenzie Country to Mt Cook, then on to Otago and Dunedin. An exploration of the remote Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park follows, before heading north to Queenstown and then to the West Coast Glaciers. Crossing the Southern Alps enjoy a night in Arthur's Pass National Park before heading to the east coast and Kaikoura. Enjoy the Marlborough wine region and the golden sands of Abel Tasman National Park before turning south along the wild west coast. You return to Christchurch on board the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.

The 18 day Ultimate Explorer visits Bay of Islands, Waitomo Caves, Tamaki Maori Village, Hobbiton Movie Set, explore glacier lakes, Milford Sound, Dart River Safari jet boat tour, TSS Earnslaw cruise and dinner, a boutique wine tour and the TranzAlpine Scenic Train plus much more.

Our longest tour allows you time to explore every region of New Zealand including those iconic destinations you’ve heard so much about.

21 Day self-drive tour will ensure you have found all of the North Islands' hidden gems and immerse yourself in the country's culture, all while be blown away by the beautiful scenery.

Beginning and ending in Auckland, the City of Sails, this circuit tour brings you some of the best food, wine, art, and cultural and natural features of the North Island. Visit Middle Earth at Hobbiton, the glittering Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, geothermal Rotorua, art-deco Napier, and the windy Capital City of Wellington, and experience the renowned Northern Explorer Train on this 7-day tour.