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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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5 day Southern Alps Circuit Christchurch to Christchurch

5 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

Landscape of Arthurs Pass
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 4 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 35 times in the last 7 days
 

Circumnavigate the Southern Alps on this 5 day tour.  Begin with the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train journey from Christchurch to the West Coast.  Continue your journey south to the West Coast Glacier region and onto the alpine ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown where you’ll spend 3 nights.  You have a free day to explore before your day trip to the pristine wilderness of Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park.  Return to Christchurch via Mt Cook National Park, where you’ll stop for lunch at the Hermitage.

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3 day West Coast Glaciers and Tranz Alpine to Christchurch

3 days from Queenstown to Christchurch

Franz Josef glacier, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 2 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 44 times in the last 7 days
 

From Queenstown you’ll travel the Kawarau Gorge and spectacular Haast Pass to the pristine wilderness of the West Coast.  With 2 nights in Franz Josef you have time for a glacier adventure of your choosing.  From there continue north on the rugged West Coast road to Greymouth where you’ll catch the world renowned Tranz Alpine Scenic Train to Christchurch. 

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7 day Auckland to Christchurch Highlights Tour

7 days from Auckland to Christchurch

Auckland city, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 6 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 36 times in the last 7 days
 

Journey from the Auckland via Rotorua, Napier and the capital city of Wellington.  Fly to Christchurch, the garden city, and explore the gateway to the South.

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3 day Tranz Alpine and West Coast Glaciers to Queenstown

3 days from Christchurch to Queenstown

Tranzalpine train, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 2 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 32 times in the last 7 days
 

From Christchurch you’ll cross the Southern Alps on board the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train.  On reaching the ruggedly beautiful West Coast you’ll follow the coastline south to Franz Josef where you’ll spend the next 2 nights.  From your base in Franz Josef you’ll have time to explore the pristine wilderness of Westland Tai Poutini National Park and the fabulous glaciers.  Leaving the glacier region you’ll continue south through the stunning Haast Pass to the Southern Lakes region and the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown.

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Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 3 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 36 times in the last 7 days
 

Travel from Wellington to Queenstown over 4 days on this independent coach tour. Take a whale watching tour, visit Franz Josef Glacier, ride the TranzAlpine scenic train, plus much more!

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5 day Southern highlights

5 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

TSS Earnslaw Cruising Lake Wakatipu
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 4 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 35 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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Essential New Zealand

10 days from Auckland to Christchurch

Milford Sound, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 3 star - 9 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 25 times in the last 7 days
 

From the north to the south, this journey will see you experience all the essential New Zealand destinations. Get up close and personal with the Maori culture, be amazed by the scenery onboard the TranzCoastal Train and cruise on the world renowned Milford Sound.

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8 day South Island Encounter

8 days from Queenstown to Queenstown

TSS Earnslaw, Queenstown, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 7 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 41 times in the last 7 days
 

An introduction to the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, Christchurch, Milford Sound and the West Coast Glaciers.  Highlights are the renowned Tranz Alpine Scenic Train journey and the Ko Tane Maori Experience.

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5 day Waitomo, Rotorua and Hobbiton

5 days from Auckland to Auckland

Hobbiton, Matamata
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 3 star - 4 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 26 times in the last 7 days
 

Visit Waitomo Caves, the Rotorua Agrodome, Te Puia, Mitai Maori Village, Hobbiton Movie Set and Wai-O-Tapu thermal area on this action packed 5 day itinerary.

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Outstanding New Zealand

13 days from Auckland to Christchurch

Wellington, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 12 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 30 times in the last 7 days
 

Immerse yourself in everything that is New Zealand. From inspirational culture, breath taking scenery and array of activities on offer, there is something on this exceptional tour that will appeal to all tastes. Sit back and relax as you are about to be introduced to Outstanding New Zealand.

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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
I had wonderful experience working with NZ coach tours and the trip itself. NZ coach tours is more than just “booked a tour” for me but available to help and assist me with anything at anytime. They are available 24/7. One time, on my...
Elizabeth, Shirl, Benjamin, Alison & Katherine Larsen, A Customised Southern Highlights Including Milford Sound, Travelled on 1st December 2018
Our tour organized by New Zealand Coach Tours was excellent. Everything was planned and carried out extremely well. Christina was great to work with and was able to make our South Island Tour a part of a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend this...

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