New Zealand Coach Tours

Join one of our escorted sightseeing Coach Tours in New Zealand and be enthralled with the memorable sights that New Zealand has to offer. Experience the maori culture, people, food, wine, cities and towns.

Whether you want to explore one island in-depth, or travel the length and breadth of New Zealand, we have the escorted tour of New Zealand to suit your needs.

Our New Zealand coach tours allow you to relax with a group and experience the best possible New Zealand holiday experience.

We understand that everyone has different interests and needs; that people are all wanting something different to make their holiday the most memorable. To allow for this we have included three coach touring options that allow you to choose the accommodation, activities and inclusions that best suit your holiday requirements.

Our professional travel team know that terrific service means more than just organising your travel arrangements. It's the warm smile that greets you every day, the professionalism of your coach captain, and the genuine warmth, care and consideration you receive throughout your holiday.

Premier Touring

Hotels and Resorts

We realise that your accommodation is as important as where you go, if you are to enyoy your New Zealand vacation to the utmost. We have used our long standing knowledge of New Zealand to select superior hotels and resorts in geat locations to ensure that at day's end your accommodation needs are well taken care of.

Freedom Concept

Everyone has different interests and requirements, so our Freedom Concept on our Premier Plus and Premier Tours allows you to choose the finer details of your vacation to suit both your interests and tastebuds. You can choose different tours, attractions and dining experiences - all at no extra charge.

Tour Directors and Drivers

We are justly proud of our Tour Directors and Drivers, who specially chosen for their commitment and enthusiasm, driving skills and knowledge of New Zealand to make sure your holiday is memorable. As complete professionals with long standing experience and safety records, they will bring your tour alive with commentary on natural attractions, Maori culture, local heritage and the best places to eat and shop.

Solo Traveller Savings

On selected departures dates, single travellers on our 18 Day Royal Tourer New Zealand tours can save up to 50% off the single supplement fare. Enquire for further details.

Premier Plus Touring

When you choose a Premier Plus tour you will see the best of New Zealand in the finest style possible. Usuing some of the best accommodation available in New Zealand, you will be fully escorted by a professional Tour Director, and dine in some of the most superb restaurants in New Zealand.

Outstanding Accommodation

On Premier Plus tours, you have the best first-class accommodation, which has been carefully chosen for their luxurious amenities, great service, comfort and sheer indulgent luxury. Accommodation is in either central city locations or with spectacular natural locations. Yo will enjoy staying in accommodation such as the five-star Wellington InterContinental Hotel; Edgewater Resort, beside Lake Wanaka; the Mt Cook view rooms at the Hermitage in Mt Cook National Park. At Lake Taupo you will also be given the option to upgrade to opulent Huka Lodge. As well as that, you will be taken to special places such as Wanaka, Nelson and Taupo, not normally included by other tour operators.

The Finest Dining Experiences

New Zealand has a great reputation for its culinary skills, and magnificent wine. On our Premier Plus tours, you will enjoy à la carte dining in some of New Zealand's finest restaurants, with the flexibility to dine at leisure on our Freedom of Choice Dining.

Smaller Groups - More Intimate Experiences

All Premier Plus tours are limited to a maximum of only 30 guests, so you'll enjoy more space while on tour, movement is faster, transfers are hassle free and friendships with travelling companions are more easily established. Additionally, it allows our Tour Directors the opportunity to devote more of their attention to you, the commentary is more personalised and your questions will always be answered. Ultimately, it means that your holiday is more memorable and a personal connection with each region you visit is assured.

Solo Travellers Save

For Premier Plus travellers who desire a single room on tour, we offer selected departure dates on our most popular tour, the 21 Day Great New Zealand Experience, on which you can save up to 50% off the single supplement. There are limited seats on set departures, so be quick, book your New Zealand holiday  now.

Freedom of Choice Dining Experiences

On Premier and Premier Plus escorted tours, our Freedom Concept means that your holiday is just that - your very own.

Dine Around Dinners^TM
Dine Around Dinners^TM offer you a choice of restaurants in Nelson, Christchurch, Queenstown and Mt Cook and are included in your tour price.

Freedom of Choice Dining^TM
With Freedom of Choice Dining^TM you choose to dine early or late, with friends or alone and, on Premier Plus tours, you also choose what you would like to eat from á la carte menus. It's all included in the price.

What's Included

A variety of on-tour experiences take in all the classic sights and attractions - from iconic destinations to those quaint places that draw minimal attention yet embody the diversity and beauty of this fascinating country.

What follows is a small sample of the experiences that may await when you travel with into the heart of New Zealand, and they are all included in the price.

Authentic Maori Feast and Performance, Rotorua
At Mitai Village, experience an evening of authentic Maori culture. On arrival at the village you'll be treated to a traditional hangi feast followed by a performance of Maori song and dance. Your feast is cooked using a centuries-old Maori technique of baking fresh pork, chicken, lamb, potatoes and sweet potato in the earth using the heat from Rotorua's abundant underground thermal vents.

Milford Sound Day Cruise, Fiordland
Absorb the majesty of Milford Sound during a cruise of New Zealand's most breathtaking waterway. See lush rainforest clinging to the sheer rock faces, cascading waterfalls, mile-high Mitre Peak and watch for the seals, penguins and dolphins that frequent the waters. Cruising Milford Sound offers a special perspective on this popular natural attraction.

TranzAlpine Train Journey
Experience the romance of rail travel aboard the TranzAlpine train. Slicing between the South Island's east and west coasts, you'll see the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, the spectacular gorges and valleys of the Waimakariri River and cross the famous Southern Alps.

Bay of Islands Cruise
New in 2009, our Premier Plus and Premier Tours are proud to offer an exclusive Bay of Islands cruise from October. Step aboard the small ship for a overnight experience. The cruise features commentary on the bay's history, marine life and environment. Perhaps spot dolphins, penguins, seals and whales. Enjoy excursions to nearby islands for activities such as snorkelling and kayaking.

Take an Exhilarating Safari on Haast River
On Premier tours, board a river boat for the ride of your life! Skim over the blue waters of Haast River while taking in the breathtaking scenery.

Popular Coach Touring

Popular Coach Touring business partner own and operates large fleets of modern touring coaches that are maintained and presented to the highest possible standard. Each enjoys an enviable reputation and considerable respect within their industry in this regard. All our touring coaches are ultra modern, superbly appointed and fully air-conditioned to ensure comfortable travel during the warmer summer months and heated to provide extra warmth during cooler periods. Large vista windows, armchair style seating, ample leg room, the latest in stereo and public address systems and air bag suspension all combine to ensure your travelling comfort. In addition, our vehicles are fastidiously maintained in our partner companies own workshop to ensure you have a safe and troublefree journey. Coach Captains are all allocated their own vehicles so take great pride in ensuring they are always superbly presented.

"Hotels with hospitality" is the phrase uppermost in our mind when selecting the hotels featured in every Popular Coach Touring itinerary. Each has been chosen to complement your itinerary and ensure a consistently superior level of service and comfort is maintained throughout each tour. Rooms all have a private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities and almost without exception, appointments such as television, direct dial telephones, radio and in some, a mini-bar. Other important features such as a congenial cocktail bar, laundry facilities and swimming pool or spa have all been considered when selecting each hotel. Hotel location is important and Popular Coach Touring locations are selected for their proximity to city or town centres, shopping, attractions or natural features.

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