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Tours Featuring Queenstown
Queenstown is such a popular destination it is included in over half our tours. Queenstown has it all. It's the adventure capital of the world combined with amazing scenery, shopping and nightlife. So whether you are looking for a quick day tour from Queenstown or a much longer tour starting in Christchurch, Wellington or Auckland, then you'll find it here. Our Independent tours are especially flexible, so if you find your ideal Independent (identified by the 
symbol) tour and would like to spend more time in Queenstown, just ask and we will insert the extra days into the tour.
If you see an itinerary in the Group tours (identified by the 
symbol) which you would like as an Independent Tour, please note we are able to customise Independent Tours for you.
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Duration (Days): 14
A 14 day scenic coach tour covering both the North & South islands of New Zealand. Starting in Auckland and ending in Christchurch this tour is at a relaxed pace giving you a number of days at leisure for optional sightseeing. Highlights include a visit to the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, sightseeing in Rotorua including a traditional Maori Hangi and concert and the Interislander Ferry crossing the Cook Strait. Once on the South Island, enjoy beautiful views from the windows of the Coastal Pacific Train into Christchurch, visit Mount Cook village and take in the mountain scenery, explore Dunedin's Wildlife on the Otago Peninsula via coach and a cruise, visit Queenstown and all it has to offer, cruise the length of Milford Sound, see a glacier at Franz Josef and the relax on board the TranzAlpine Train.
Priced from: NZ$3,585 per person -
Duration (Days): 14
A fourteen day tour by InterCity Coachlines covering most of the scenic attractions of the South Island. Features include: six national parks, Mt Cook - NZ's highest mountain, Queenstown - NZ's premier resort, Skyline gondola ride, historic Taieri Gorge railway, Dunedin heritage tour, Royal Albatross and penguin tour, Fiordland World Heritage Park, cruise Milford Sound, guided walk onto a glacier, Punakaiki pancake rocks & blowholes, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaikoura Whalewatch cruise and the Coastal Pacific scenic railway.
Priced from: NZ$3,130 per person -
Duration (Days): 12
Tiki-Tour: New Zealand slang. (A sight seeing journey with no particular destination in mind; taking the scenic route everywhere). This 12 day tour is jam packed full of exciting activities, beautiful scenery and enough free days for you to relax and enjoy the incredible places you'll visit.
Priced from: NZ$3,255 per person -
Duration (Days): 9
A nine day comprehensive tour covering a circular route of the northern part of the South Island and the tourist attractions of Mt Cook, Queenstown and Milford Sound. Features include: TranzAlpine scenic railway, Punakaiki pancake rocks & blowholes, Nelson, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaikoura Whalewatch, Coastal Pacific scenic railway, Mt Cook and Fiordland National Parks, Cruise of Milford Sound, Queenstown Skyline Gondola and a Dunedin Heritage city tour.
Priced from: NZ$2,245 per person -
Duration (Days): Nine Days (Extra days and activities can be requested when booking)
A spectacular tour of the entire South Island. Features include: Coastal Pacific train, Kaikoura Whalewatch cruise, Marlborough wine district, Nelson lakes, West Coast rainforests, guided walk onto a glacier, Queenstown - NZ's premier resort, Fiordland World Heritage Park, Milford Sound cruise and Dunedin heritage city tour.
Priced from: NZ$1,960 per person -
Duration (Days): 9
This tour showcases both the North & South Islands. You get to enjoy the Rotorua Thermal region, travelling past volcanoes on the way to our Capital City, Wellington, before reaching the South Island on the Interislander ferry. Marvel at the stunning coastal scenery on the Coastal Pacific train between Picton & Christchurch; Kaikoura Mountain ranges on one side at the rugged Pacific Ocean on the other…keep your eyes spotted for NZ Fur Seals lazing on the rocks! Travelling to Mt Cook, Milford Sound, Queenstown and the Glaciers on the West Coast – you will be amazed by the diverse scenery around each corner!
Priced from: NZ$2,775 per person -
Duration (Days): 9
A nine day tour covering the tourist highlights of both the north & south island. To begin you take the famous TranzAlpine train from the East to the West Coast before your chance to view Franz Josef Glacier. With a free day in Queenstown there is ample time to take in any number of activities. Cruise the length of Milford Sound, be amazed at majestic Mount Cook and sit back and relax on board the InterIslander ferry to NZ's capital city, Wellington. Enjoy cultural Rotorua where you'll experience a traditional Maori Hangi and concert all before ending your journey in Auckland.
Priced from: NZ$2,775 per person -
Duration (Days): 8
An eight day tour from Wellington covering the entire West Coast through to Fiordland and returning back through the central South Island to Christchurch travelling with InterCity Coachlines. Features include: tour of the Abel Tasman National Park with walking options, Punakaiki pancake rocks & blowholes, visit to a glacier, West Coast rainforest, lakeside resort of Wanaka, Queenstown - NZ's premier resort, Fiordland World Heritage Park, cruise of Milford Sound, Mt Cook - NZ's highest mountain and the Canterbury Plains.
Priced from: NZ$1,780 per person -
Duration (Days): 8 days
8 Day Tour starting in Queenstown and travelling north to Auckland. Highlights include the stunning West Coast with a half day glacier walk, Kaikoura Whalewatch, Wellington & Rotorua sightseeing including Maori Hangi & Concert.
Priced from: NZ$2,360 per person -
Duration (Days): 8
An eight day South Island tour with Great Sights, Newmans and InterCity covering the East and West Coasts. Features include: world renowned TranzAlpine scenic railway, West Coast rainforests, guided walk onto a glacier, Queenstown - NZ's premier alpine resort town, Fiordland World Heritage Park, Milford Sound cruise, royal albatross & penguin tour and the Dunedin heritage tour.
Priced from: NZ$1,835 per person -
Duration (Days): 8
A comprehensive eight day South Island tour, travelling with Great Sights, Newmans & InterCity Coachlines. Features include: national parks including the Fiordland World Heritage Park, Queenstown - NZ's premier resort town, tour of the yellow-eyed penguins and royal albatross colonies, cruise of Milford Sound, Franz Ice Explorer Tour, West Coast rainforests and the world renowned TranzAlpine scenic railway.
Priced from: NZ$2,125 per person -
Duration (Days): 7
A very popular tour. You'll visit the "must see" spots during this 7 day bottom of the south tour. Enjoy the TranzAlpine train through Arthurs Pass National Park, views of the glaciers, beautiful Queenstown with its many additional activities, cruise Milford Sound and relax on a double decker bus tour of Dunedin.
Priced from: NZ$1,575 per person -
Duration (Days): 7
This 7 day tour starting and finishing in Queenstown, includes a day tour to the awe-inspiring Milford Sound. Spend free time in Queenstown for optional activities, with entry to the Skyline Gondola included. Travel by coach along the west coast before spending time at Franz Josef Glacier and enjoying a guided walk on the ever changing glacier. Travel by coach back to Queenstown.
Priced from: NZ$1,550 per person -
Duration (Days): 6
Fantastic 6 day tour covering the West Coast. View Punakaiki's pancake rocks and blowholes, then down to Franz & Fox Glacier as well as picturesque Lake Matheson. Milford Sound, home to famous Mitre Peak, Queenstown & Mount Cook.
Priced from: NZ$1,765 per person -
Duration (Days): 6
A six day tour with InterCity Coachlines covering the east and west coasts and the Fiordland region of the South Island. Points of interest include: Canterbury Plains, Dunedin heritage city tour, Fiordland and Westland National Parks, cruise of Milford Sound, Haast Pass, West Coast glaciers and rainforest and TranzAlpine scenic railway.
Priced from: NZ$1,545 per person -
Duration (Days): 5
Visit Dunedin - gateway to Otago Peninsula which is home to New Zealand Fur Seals, rare Hooker’s Sea Lions, Yellow-Eyed Penguins, and the only mainland Royal Albatross colony. Cruise the length of Milford Sound and visit Queenstown - NZ's premier resort type town. Travel back to Christchurch via spectacular Mt Cook.
Priced from: NZ$1,245 per person -
Duration (Days): 5
This 5 day tour encompasses the stunning central Otago goldfields by Taieri Gorge train to Dunedin. Travel the world famous TranzAlpine train from Christchurch across to the West Coast of the South Island, with plenty of free time at the glaciers before completing your journey back in Queenstown.
Priced from: NZ$1,165 per person -
Duration (Days): 4
One of our popular South Island Tours – this tour ticks all the ‘must see’ places while visiting the South. Enjoy free time in Mt Cook village en-route to Queenstown. If the weather is fine on the day you may like to splash out on a scenic flight over Mt Cook & Southern Alps. Enjoy a return coach trip to Milford Sound whilst sitting back and enjoying the view! Marvel at the sheer vertical mountains protruding from the waters of Milford Sound on board your scenic cruise. From Queenstown continue to the West Coast with views of the Glaciers, the following day you will travel from the West Coast to the East Coast on board the TranzAlpine train.
Priced from: NZ$1,340 per person -
Duration (Days): 4
The perfect 4 day tour encompassing the mighty Southern Alps. Begin your journey in Queenstown and travel via the spectacular west coast overnight at the glaciers. Continue north to Greymouth boarding the world famous TranzAlpine train across to Christchurch. Marvel at the spectacular Mt Cook – NZ’s highest mountain, over night in Mt Cook village before finishing your journey back in Queenstown.
Priced from: NZ$1,195 per person -
Duration (Days): 4
From Queenstown traverse the Southern Alps though the Haast Pass to the West Coast of the South Island. Enjoy a guided walk on Fox Glacier and a visit to the Glacier Hot Pools in Franz Josef. Punakaiki Pancake Rocks & Blowholes, Sub-tropical rainforest of Paparoa National Park. Optional tour to Shanytown (historic gold mining village) and complete your journey aboard the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch.
Priced from: NZ$1,070 per person -
Duration (Days): 3
A three day tour from Queenstown to Christchurch travelling with Alpine Track & Trail through to Dunedin and InterCity Coachlines onto Christchurch. Features include: historic Taieri Gorge railway, Dunedin heritage tour, Wildlife cruise of Otago Harbour, view royal albatross, penguins and the Canterbury Plains.
Priced from: NZ$625 per person -
Duration (Days): 3
A three day tour from Queenstown to Christchurch with a day at the West Coast glaciers. Features include: Westland & Arthur's Pass National Parks, Haast Pass, Guided walk on a glacier, West Coast rainforests and the world renowned TranzAlpine scenic railway.
Priced from: NZ$820 per person -
Duration (Days): 3
Travel from Christchurch to Queenstown via the West Coast. Travel on the world famous TranzAlpine train across the Canterbury Plains to the Arthurs Pass National Park and on to the West Coast to stay at Fox Glacier. Enjoy a guided tour of the Fox Glacier and optional scenic flight or short walks in the native rainforest. Complete your journey to Queenstown across the spectacular Haast Pass .
Priced from: NZ$820 per person -
Duration (Days): 3
Christchurch to Queenstown return. A chance to enjoy the excitement and charm of our most famous resort town. Options include: jetboating, rafting, wine tours, bungy jumping, lake cruises, Milford, Wanaka & Te Anau.
Priced from: NZ$480 per person -
Duration (Days): 3
Travel from Christchurch to New Zealand's highest mountain, Mount Cook, then on to Queenstown. Day two is a full day excursion to the world famous Fiordland National Park and enjoy a 1.5 hour cruise of Milford Sound.
Priced from: NZ$865 per person -
Duration (Days): 2
Pushed for time? This 2 day tour is a great way to travel from Queenstown to Christchurch. Travel over the Hasst Pass to the South Island’s West Coast. Home to temperate rainforest, wild coastline and the breathtaking Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers. Your tour includes a transfer to the glacier carpark where you can view the glacier from a great vantage point. Your travels end with a traverse through the southern alps on the famous TranzAlpine Train arriving in Christchurch approx 6:05pm
Priced from: NZ$600 per person -
Duration (Days): 1
Travel by Great Sights to Mount Cook Village, Australasia's highest peak at 3754 metres, surrounded by 200sq. km of alpine beauty featuring 12 glaciers. On a clear day stunning photographic opportunities abound.
Priced from: NZ$255.00 per person -
Duration (Days): 14
Fourteen day scenic coach tour covering both the north & south islands of New Zealand. Starting in Christchurch and ending in Auckland this tour is at a relaxed pace giving you a number of days at leisure in citys for optional sightseeing. Highlights include the TranzAlpine Train, Franz Josef Glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound Cruise, Dunedin Wilflife (penguins & seals) Mount Cook, Coastal Pacific Train, Interislander Ferry, sigtseeing in Rotorua including a traditional Maori Hangi, and the Waitomo Glow-worm caves.
Priced from: NZ$3,585 per person -
Duration (Days): 2
Pushed for time? This two day tour departing from Christchurch takes you through the South Island's main divide on the TranzAlpine train from the East Coast to the West Coast. Here you will take a short walk (unguided) to view Franz Josef Glacier from a great vantage point. Heading south, take in the beautiful Haast Pass before arriving in Queenstown.
Priced from: NZ$600 per person -
Duration (Days): 2
Visit Mount Cook (NZ's highest mountain), Queenstown and the world famous Milford Sound in the Fiordland World Heritage Park. Enjoy a spectacular cruise of Milford Sound including a picnic lunch.
Priced from: NZ$770 per person -
Duration (Days): 3
A three day tour from Christchurch, ending in Queenstown. Features include: Punakaiki pancake rocks & blowholes, visit both Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers, Lake Matheson, West Coast rainforest before ending in Queenstown, NZ's premier resort.
Priced from: NZ$1,030 per person -
Duration (Days): 4
Travel from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook. Visit the world famous Fiordland National Park and enjoy a one and a half hour cruise of Milford Sound. Enjoy a full day at leisure in Queenstown, with a visit to Skyline Gondola where you have stunning views over Queenstown.
Priced from: NZ$980 per person -
Duration (Days): 5
A tour down to Queenstown & on to Fiordland National Park. Get the best of both worlds with a visit to both Milford & Doubtful Sound. Other highlights include Te Anau Glow-worm caves & Mount Cook.
Priced from: NZ$1,495 per person -
Duration (Days): 1
Departing daily, this service travels through Ashburton, Tekapo, Omarama & Cromwell. Great scenery during the journey.
Priced from: NZ$85.00 per person -
Duration (Days): Full Day
A day excursion with GrayLine to one of the world's greatest natural wonders. A vaste remote wilderness of white snow- capped mountains, glacial lakes and valleys, fiords, waterfalls and dense rainforests. Enjoy a spectacular day in the Fiordland World Heritage Park culminating with a cruise of famous Milford Sound.
Priced from: NZ$179.00 per person -
Duration (Days): 1
Visit the Mount Cook National Park and experience the beauty of this alpine area dominated by Australasia's highest peak. Spend 2 hours at Mount Cook village, so enough time to get some lunch and look around the village, or visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Centre (additional cost).
Priced from: NZ$179.00 per person -
Duration (Days): 1
Sumptuous Taste of New Zealand buffet in an Award winning Restaurant and spectacular views of Queenstown!
Priced from: NZ$76 per person -
Duration (Days): 1
Departing daily, this service travels through the ski townships of Tekapo & Ashburton. Great scenery during the journey
Priced from: NZ$85.00 per person -
Duration (Days): 1
Visit the Mount Cook National Park and experience the beauty of this alpine area dominated by Australasia's highest peak before continuing to Christchurch, the Garden City of New Zealand.
Priced from: NZ$205 per person -
Duration (Days): 1
World famous as the ultimate jet boat experience, Shotover Jet has thrilled over 2.5 million people since 1970, and now it's your turn!
Priced from: NZ$129.00 per person -
Duration (Days): Twenty Days
For the traveller that wants to see it all. The Ultimate New Zealand Tour offers a comprehensive New Zealand experience. From Auckland to Christchurch, you can see the highlights of New Zealand, with optional activites available. Some of the best of both the North and South Island, this tour promises to impress.
Priced from: NZ$6420 per person -
Duration (Days): 18 Days
Travel the length of New Zealand on one of our most popular coach tour itineraries. In the North Island experience sightseeing tours of Auckland and Wellington and enjoy the Bay of Islands Hole in the Rock cruise. Down in the South Island enhance your holiday enjoyment by choosing an optional excursion helicopter flight over Fox Glacier.
Priced from: NZ$4855 per personHOT SEAT SPECIAL - selected dates below: Tour A10 (20 Aug) NZ$4,612 per person ($243 per person saving!) Tour A14 (17 Sep) NZ$4,612 per person ($243 per person saving!) Tour A20 (19 Oct) NZ$5,287 per person ($278 per person saving!) Only 6 'hot seat specials' per departure so be quick, deal changes weekly!! -
Duration (Days): 17 Days
Explore New Zealand on this 17 Day New Zealand Explorer Coach Tour incorporating two of New Zealand's premier rail experiences in the South Island - the spectacular TranzAlpine and TranzCoastal journeys. Enjoy a fantastic holiday, experiencing 'must see' destinations and enjoy unique activities over 17 days. Special highlights include Christchurch, the Mt Cook region, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Queenstown, the Marlborough Wine region, Wellington, Rotorua, Waitomo Glowworm Caves and the Bay of Islands.
Priced from: NZ$4979 per personHOT SEAT SPECIAL - selected date below: Tour S19 (27 Oct) NZ$5,263 per person ($277 per person saving!) Only 8 'hot seat specials' per departure so be quick, deal changes weekly!! -
Duration (Days): 16 Days
Travel around New Zealand on our 16 Day Vista coach tour which incorporates the must see locations from Auckland heading South and finishing in Christchurch. Stunning scenery and plenty of sightseeing activities to choose from will make this a holiday to remember.
Priced from: NZ$4360 per personHOT SEAT SPECIAL - selected date below: Tour C20 (31 Oct) NZ$4,480 per person ($235 per person saving!) Only 8 'hot seat specials' per departure so be quick, deal changes weekly!! -
Duration (Days): 15 Days
A tour of the South Island beginning in Wellington and concluding in Christchurch. See some of the worlds most beautiful scenery, and experience the unique culture, only found in New Zealand's South Island. Available options include a 3 day Hollford Guided Walk, and 1 day at the world-renowned Abel Tasman National Park.
Priced from: NZ$4565 per person -
Duration (Days): 14 Days
This 14 day coach tour holiday gives you a taste of both the North and South Islands incorporating the TranzAlpine and TranzCoastal train journeys. Departing from Christchurch, and visiting all the key highlights en route to Auckland creates the perfect blend of scenery and culture New Zealand has to offer. During the course of the tour you will enjoy free time in Dunedin, Queenstown and Rotorua to include some of the unique and regional optional sightseeing activities available.
Priced from: NZ$3965 per personHOT SEAT SPECIAL - selected date below: Tour J19 (27 Oct) NZ$4,176 per person ($219 per person saving!) Only 8 'hot seat specials' per departure so be quick, deal changes weekly!! -
Duration (Days): Thirteen Days
A 13 day round trip of the South Island, beginning and ending in Christchurch. Tranzalpine Train, a traditional Scottish Haggis ceremony and the spectacular Mount Cook, make this tour an exceptional way to experience New Zealands wonderful South Island.
Priced from: NZ$4375 per person -
Duration (Days): 12 Days
This New Zealand Coach Tour is one of our most popular South Island tours beginning in New Zealand's capital city - Wellington before crossing Cook Strait into the South Island. Visit the Marlborough Wine Region with a tasting at Brancott Estate Winery before continuing throughout the South Island. Visit Christchurch, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Queenstown and the West Coast Glaciers before returning to Christchurch. This tour also includes an option to join the famous TranzAlpine train journey from Greymouth to Christchurch. During the course of the tour you will also have free time in Dunedin, Queenstown and Fox Glacier to experience some of the unique and regional optional sightseeing activities.
Priced from: NZ$3410 per personHOT SEAT SPECIAL - selected date below: Tour V20 (04 Nov) NZ$3,653 per person ($192 per person saving!) Only 8 'hot seat specials' per departure so be quick, deal changes weekly!! -
Duration (Days): 11 Days
A great tour to see the best of New Zealand's South Island from top to bottom. A chance to explore Dunedin, Queenstown and the amazing Milford Sound. This 11 Day Southern Highlights tour gives you more free time so you can explore more of the things you prefer.
Priced from: NZ$2455 per person -
Duration (Days): Ten Days
Discover the spectacular South Island of New Zealand taking in the southern loop from Christchurch down the central spine of the Southern Alps onto the East and West Coasts of the South Island. Choose an optional TranzAlpine train journey from Greymouth to Christchurch to strengthen your holiday experience.
Priced from: NZ$2740 per personHOT SEAT SPECIAL - selected dates below: Tour L10 (25 Sep) NZ$2603 per person ($137 per person saving!) Tour L20 (06 Nov) NZ$3035 per person ($160 per person saving!) Only 8 'hot seat specials' per departure so be quick, deal changes weekly!! -
Duration (Days): Nine Days
This 9 day coach tour includes the amazing sights of the South Island and the world renowned Tranz Alpine train journey, spectacular Mt Cook region, historic Dunedin, Milford Sound, vibrant Queenstown, the magnificent Fiordland and Glaciers and much more.
Priced from: NZ$2560 per personHOT SEAT SPECIAL - selected date below: Tour G19 (27 Oct) NZ$2,646 per person ($139 per person saving!) Only 8 'hot seat specials' per departure so be quick, deal changes weekly!!
