New Zealand Coach Tours
Choose from guided coach, small group, train and coach, or tailor-made self-guided coach tours, with local advice from our Wānaka-based team and our Best Price Guarantee.
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Choose from guided tours or create a self-guided itinerary
Explore scheduled tour options
Choose from guided coach tours, small group tours and train and coach tours from established New Zealand operators.
Create a tailor-made self-guided itinerary
Our Wānaka-based specialists can build an itinerary around your dates, interests and budget, using scheduled coaches, trains, ferries and transfers.
Understand what’s included
We’ll help you compare routes, group sizes, departure dates, accommodation and inclusions, so you can choose the option that suits your pace, preferences and budget.
Plan and book with local support
We can arrange your chosen tour or create your self-guided itinerary, including accommodation and activities, backed by local knowledge and our Best Price Guarantee.
How would you like to travel?
Popular tours for 2026 & 2027
Need extra nights before or after your tour?
Guided tours have fixed routes and departure dates, but we can help arrange the travel around them. Add accommodation before or after your tour, airport transfers and extra activities.
For more flexibility, choose a tailor-made self-guided coach itinerary. These tours can be customised around your dates, route, pace, accommodation, activities and accessibility needs.
Who would you like to travel with?
Top picks from our coach specialists
Why book with New Zealand Coach Tours?
Operating since 2004
We’ve helped over 180,000 travellers plan and book New Zealand holidays for more than 20 years.
Best Price Guarantee
Find the same tour elsewhere for less and we’ll beat the price before you book.
Local advice
Our Wānaka-based team specialises in New Zealand coach touring, with first-hand knowledge of the places, routes and operators we recommend.
Established tour operators
We work with a wide range of established New Zealand operators, giving you more choice and the confidence to book through one local team.
“My booking with New Zealand Coach Tours was well worth it. The customer service was awesome , they answered any questions I had promptly. The Bus tour was amazing, John one of the bus drivers, was very informative, and alot of fun.”
Sheryl
“Our agent Louise has been superb working with us on four tours now. Great at organizing and excellent communication.”
Robert & Jillian
“I enjoyed everything, but especially the app and the tech support via texting…THAT made all the difference in the world. It made us feel safe and protected.”
Scott & Renee
“The entire trip exceeded our expectations in all regards. Mark our driver/guide was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and knew all the best view points. Overall a fantastic way to see New Zealand in a relaxed way.”
Neil & Susan
“We have great memories of a great experience which was expertly arranged by Sabina who communicated and assisted us well at booking stage. Highly recommended!”
Mike & Carolyn
“Abbey was easy to communicate with and supportive in all aspects of the planning and booking of all activities for our holiday. She demonstrated genuine interest in everything we were doing, as if she would be on holiday with us. The app provided helped us with keeping us on track throughout the holiday, including reference numbers for the activities on arrival. I will certainly be using New Zealand Coach Tours again for my next NZ holiday.”
David & Chevon
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