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Our range of New Zealand independent tours has something for everyone. These New Zealand tours can depart daily and can be modified to suit and offer true New Zealand independent travel options. See what you want to see, when you want to see it on our range of independent coach tours.

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Northern Highlights

3 days from Auckland to Wellington

Waitomo, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 3 star - 2 nights
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 Viewed 12 times in the last 7 days
 

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of New Zealand's Maori heritage, including a traditional hangi and concert.

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2 Day Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Caves & Rotorua

2 days from Auckland to Auckland

Hobbit Hole
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 1 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 18 times in the last 7 days
 

This tour explores Hobbiton and the shire, the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua and offers a visit to world famous limestone formations of Waitomo.

 

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5 Day Top of the South Tour

5 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

Nelson South Island New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 4 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 11 times in the last 7 days
 

With 5 days to explore, this independent coach tour of the South Island has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Discover the Abel Tasman National Park, ride the TranzAlpine scenic train, and stop in Kaikoura for a magical whale-watching experience!

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8 day Queenstown and Glacier Explorer

8 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

Franz Josef glacier, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 7 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 11 times in the last 7 days
 

Explore the Southern Alps, its glaciers and mountains as well as time in Queenstown to enjoy the alpine adventure atmosphere. Includes a glacier explorers tour in Mt Cook, an exciting Shotover jet Boat ride and the Tranz Alpine train journey.

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Lakeland

5 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

Milford Sound, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 4 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 13 times in the last 7 days
 

This 5 day highlights tour includes a visit to the charming city of Dunedin, a cruise on the stunning Milford Sound, plus some time exploring the wonderful resort of Queenstown before returning to Christchurch via Mt Cook National Park.

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Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 2 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 13 times in the last 7 days
 

Travel across the South Island to Queenstown on this 3 day independent coach tour. Highlights include the TranzAlpine scenic train, Frans Josef Glacier, the Gibbston Valley and Lakes Wanaka and Hawea.

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4 day Southern Highlights

4 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

Mt Cook National Park, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 3 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 10 times in the last 7 days
 

A 4 day introduction to the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, 2 nights in Queenstown and a night in Franz Josef to explore the West Coast Glaciers.  Highlights include a cruise across Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw steamship for dinner at Walter Peak High Country farm and the renowned Tranz Alpine Scenic Train journey. This tour can easily be customised to your own schedule.

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Alpine Explorer

5 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 4 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 15 times in the last 7 days
 

A 5 day introduction to the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, Queenstown. Fiordland, Milford Sound and the West Coast Glaciers and the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train journey. An ideal tour to customise to your own schedule.

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Trains, Fiords and Glaciers

6 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

Dunedin, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 5 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 13 times in the last 7 days
 

Spoil yourself with a trip to beautiful fiords, stunning glaciers and the best scenic rail routes of New Zealand's South Island.

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8 day Glacier and Queenstown Explorer

8 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

Shotover Jet, Queenstown
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 7 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 11 times in the last 7 days
 

Arrive into Christchurch then cross the Southern Alps on board the Tranz Alpine train. Explore the West Coast Glaciers before heading south to Queenstown where you enjoy a Shotover Jet Boat ride and time to explore at leisure. Onto Mt Cook National Park to enjoy a Tasman Glacier tour and then return to Christchurch.

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Audrey and Reginald Smith, Kirra Tours 10 day Classic TranzAlpine Panorama - Early Bird, Travelled on 5th December 2018
It would be a pleasure to share my feedback on this terrific tour and impressive company. I could write a long list of details that pleased us about this trip as there was nothing to fault! Firstly, our welcome was warm and friendly and the hotel in...
Cinzia Iten, Independent Coach Northern Wonders, Travelled on 5th December 2018
Perfectly organized and a wonderful trip with beautiful places and funny tours. Thank you!
Monikin Tin-U, Customised North Island Tour for Monikin!, Travelled on 12th November 2018
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