Choosing a coach tour
Understand the different ways to travel, what each tour includes, group sizes, family options and how coach and train journeys work.
- What are the different types of New Zealand coach tours?
- What is a self-guided coach tour in New Zealand?
- What is included in a New Zealand coach tour?
- How many people are on a New Zealand coach tour?
- Can children travel on New Zealand coach tours?
- Do some coach tours incorporate the TranzAlpine train journey?
On board your coach
Find out what to expect while travelling, including coach facilities, seating, luggage allowances, departure times and day-to-day comfort.
Booking your tour
Learn how to book and confirm your tour, what information you’ll need to provide, when deposits are due and whether you can book through a travel agent.
- How do you book a New Zealand coach tour?
- What information do I need to provide when booking a tour?
- How much deposit is required to reserve a New Zealand tour?
- How do you pay for a New Zealand tour?
- When is the final payment for your New Zealand tour due?
- Can you book your New Zealand tour through a travel agent?
Paying for your tour
Understand your payment options, including credit cards, bank transfers, different currencies, part payments, payment fees and secure transactions.
- How do you pay for a New Zealand tour?
- Are payments for your New Zealand tour safe and secure?
- Can you pay for your New Zealand tour in another currency?
- Are there any fees for paying for your tour by credit card?
- Can you pay for your New Zealand tour without a credit card?
- Can you make split or part payments towards your tour?
- Can you pay for your tour using more than one credit card?
Cancellations and insurance
Learn what happens if your plans change, why travel insurance is important and what consumer protections may apply to your booking.
Preparing for your trip
Get ready for your New Zealand holiday with practical information about weather, packing, visas, power plugs, smoking regulations and domestic flight luggage.
- What is the weather like in New Zealand?
- What should you pack for a New Zealand tour?
- Do I need a visa to visit New Zealand?
- What voltage and power plugs are used in New Zealand?
- What are the smoking regulations in New Zealand?
- Do you need to tip in New Zealand?
- What is the luggage allowance on New Zealand domestic flights?
Money in New Zealand
Find out about New Zealand currency, exchanging money, using credit cards and whether visitors can claim tax back on purchases.
Food and dining
Understand what to budget for food and dining, including restaurant costs, tipping customs, dietary requirements and halal food availability.
Accessibility and special requirements
Learn how accessibility needs, mobility requirements and other special requests may be accommodated during your New Zealand tour.
Airports and transport connections
Plan your arrival and onward travel with information about New Zealand’s main airports and connections to services such as the TranzAlpine train.