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Exploring on a New Zealand Coach Tour is a great option. We have a huge range of very flexible and highly customisable independent tours. These NZ coach tours can be modified in many ways to suit you perfectly and they all depart every single day. So if you want your own, perfectly planned, independent New Zealand coach tour then these are for you.
Explore the length of the country from Cape Reinga and Bay of Islands to Hobbiton movie set and Waitomo to Rotorua, Kaikoura, Mt. Cook, Tekapo, Queenstown and the Fiordland National Park.
You can even make the most of the many stunning rail journeys we have spread across New Zealand. Try the TranzAlpine Scenic Train from Arthurs pass to Greymouth, the Coastal Pacific Picton to Christchurch or the Northern Explorer Auckland to Wellington. These tours cover it all and much more.
Too much to choose from, don't worry, trust the experts and get in touch for a bespoke itinerary built to your budget and specifications.

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Middle Earth Discovered
 
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Middle Earth Discovered
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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 8 days/7 night Journey from Auckland to Christchurch

  • An unparalleled adventure awaits as you immerse yourself in the enchantment of Middle-earth, explori...

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    An unparalleled adventure awaits as you immerse yourself in the enchantment of Middle-earth, exploring iconic Lord of the Rings and Hobbit filming locations while marvelling at New Zealand’s stunning natural wonders.

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NZD$5,690

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Train, Fiord and Glacier Tour
 
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Train, Fiord and Glacier Tour
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  • Hotel 3 star
  • 6 days/5 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Spoil yourself with a New Zealand tour to a beautiful fiord, and stunning glacier and finish with on...

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    Spoil yourself with a New Zealand tour to a beautiful fiord, and stunning glacier and finish with one of the best scenic rail routes of New Zealand's South Island. This tour is fantastic if you want to see some unique highlights in a short time frame. 

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NZD$3,585

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Bay of Islands Short Break
 
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Bay of Islands Short Break
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  • Motels
  • 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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Highlights of the Deep South
 
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Highlights of the Deep South
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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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Southern Highlights with Milford Sound
 
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Southern Highlights with Milford Sound
Thrifty Tours - NZ daily departures
  • Motels
  • 5 days/4 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Experience the highlights of New Zealand's South Island with this whirlwind week seeing Aoraki-Mt Co...

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    Experience the highlights of New Zealand's South Island with this whirlwind week seeing Aoraki-Mt Cook, Milford Sound and more!

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NZD$2,560

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South Island Encounter Tour
 
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South Island Encounter Tour
Thrifty Tours - NZ daily departures
  • Hotel 4 star
  • 6 days/5 night Journey from Queenstown to Queenstown

  • Discover the beauty of New Zealand’s South Island on this 6-day adventure, exploring Mt Cook N...

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    Discover the beauty of New Zealand’s South Island on this 6-day adventure, exploring Mt Cook National Park, Christchurch, Milford Sound, and the stunning West Coast Glaciers. Highlights include the world-renowned TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey and a memorable Milford Sound Nature Cruise.

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NZD$4,570

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Land of the Rings
 
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Land of the Rings
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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 9 days/8 night Journey from Auckland to Queenstown

  • Explore New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes and official filming locations from The Lord of the Ri...

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    Explore New Zealand's breathtaking landscapes and official filming locations from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, immersing yourself in the magic of Middle-earth with behind-the-scenes stories and stunning scenery.

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NZD$6,010

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Southern Icons Adventure
 
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Southern Icons Adventure
Thrifty Tours - NZ daily departures
  • Hotel 3 star
  • 10 days/9 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Discover South Island wonders from Christchurch to Milford Sound, Queenstown, and the TranzAlpine tr...

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    Discover South Island wonders from Christchurch to Milford Sound, Queenstown, and the TranzAlpine train.

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NZD$5,285

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West Coast Getaway with TranzAlpine
 
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West Coast Getaway with TranzAlpine
Thrifty Tours - NZ daily departures
  • Motels
  • 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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Waitomo, Rotorua & Hobbiton Weekender
 
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Waitomo, Rotorua & Hobbiton Weekender
Thrifty Tours - NZ daily departures
  • 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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Can't find what you are looking for?

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.

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