New Zealand Small Group Holidays & Guided Tours

This tour has been designed specifically for rail enthusiasts to enjoy the best of New Zealand at a relaxed pace. An exceptional itinerary including a selection of breathtaking journeys, visits to many exciting attractions and a wide range of activities. Journey across the Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine train, and enjoy the beautifully restored Glenbrook Railway vintage train. One highlight is an overnight experience aboard the Fiordland Navigator as you cruise across the majestic Doubtful Sound.

Escape and enjoy New Zealand’s majestic South Island on this deluxe 10 day small group holiday. Begin your journey in the Garden City of Christchurch; marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges of Mount Cook; enjoy the Scottish heritage of Dunedin; cruise the magnificent fiord, Milford Sound; enjoy a relaxing two night stay in the year round resort town of Queenstown and witness the rugged Southern Alps of the mighty West Coast. Whether it’s your first time to New Zealand’s South Island or a repeat visit, the landscape continues to change and this comprehensive tour will allow you to sit back, relax and discover!

**For those travelling on 19 March 2024: Day 2 – The TranzAlpine Rail Journey is WAITLISTED. If the waitlist does not clear, a refund will be provided.

Discover the "must-see attractions" of New Zealand’s North and South Islands on this small group holiday. Experience a blend of culture and cosmopolitan living in the North, then be in awe of the majestic beauty of the South. Visit some lesser-known regions such as the Art Deco city of Napier and the wine-producing region of the Wairarapa as well as the popular TranzAlpine, Milford Sound and other locations of interest.

** Note for those travelling on September 3rd & 11th 2023: As the TranzAlpine Train is not operating on the noted tour departure dates, a reduction for the missed inclusion will be applied at the time of final payment, in case scheduling changes.

Travel in small group luxury as you explore the top destinations and attractions of the North and South Island's. Starting in Christchurch journey across the South Island before crossing the Cook Strait to the capital city of Wellington to tour the northern regions.

Enjoy an unforgettable ultimate experience in the rich culture of the North Island on this small group holiday. This tour visits some lesser-known regions such as the Art Deco city of Napier. Scrumptious dinners including a speciality Maori Hangi & Concert in Rotorua all included. Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set and embrace the beauty of the thermal mud pools and geysers in Rotorua.

Taking you from Christchurch to Queenstown via glaciers, wineries, lakes, and an overnight cruise on Milford Sound, this 10-day tour showcases the natural beauty and thriving food and wine scene in the South Island of New Zealand. Forage for fresh ingredients with a local chef in Otago, set your pulse racing during a jetboat ride in Queenstown and come face to face with endangered species at a wildlife centre on the West Coast, including New Zealand’s rarest kiwi. With a friendly leader to guide the way, you’ll experience a landscape that has been shaped by the elements over thousands of years.

Celebrate Christmas with a difference with Grand Pacific's 11-day Ultimate South Island Christmas tour. Travel in an intimate group of just 20, with a special Christmas-themed New Zealand adventure. Christmas will be celebrated in Queenstown after returning from a wonderful Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise. Also included is a comprehensive range of prepaid attractions.  So go ahead, spoil yourself and let Santa come early this year.

This tour takes you for 11 days of adventure around the South Island. Travelling with like-minded people, you will leave with new friends. The transport for this trip is second to none.

This is natural beauty on the biggest scale – soaring volcanoes, vast lakes and never-ending caves. Spend eight incredible days exploring the best of New Zealand’s North Island with the guidance of a passionate local leader.

Spend an unforgettable 9 days touring the North Island with Grand Pacific's Ultimate North Island Escape and visit a range of outstanding destinations like the Art Deco town of Napier and the stunning wine region of the Wairarapa, plus loads of great activities to enjoy as you travel.