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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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Outstanding New Zealand

13 days from Auckland to Christchurch

Wellington, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 12 nights
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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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2 day Tranz Alpine and West Coast Glaciers to Queenstown

2 days from Christchurch to Queenstown

View from the top, Fox Glacier
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 1 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 25 times in the last 7 days
 

Highlights include: The world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train • The wild West Coast • Visit Franz Josef Glacier •  Lakes Wanaka and Hawea • the Gibbston Valley • Queenstown

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Glaciers overnight

2 days from Queenstown to Christchurch

Fox Glacier
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 1 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 41 times in the last 7 days
 

Highlights include: Queenstown • the Gibbston Valley • Lakes Wanaka and Hawea •  Visit Franz Josef Glacier • the wild West Coast • The world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train

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Northbound 4 day Napier, Rotorua & Waitomo Experience

4 days from Wellington to Auckland

Coach tours New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 3 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 29 times in the last 7 days
 

Head from Wellington to Auckland on this 4 day North Island adventure! Visit a Maori village, travel to the art deco town of Napier, explore the Waitomo glowworm caves and walk through Rotorua's geothermal wonderland.

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7 day Southern Alps to the Southern Lakes

7 days from Christchurch to Queenstown

Queenstown, South Island
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 6 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 26 times in the last 7 days
 

This 7 day tour is great for people who wish to experience as much as they can as they journey from Christchurch to Queenstown. Begin with the renowned TranzAlpine scenic train, then there is time to explore the west coast glacier regions, the alpine-adventure town of Queenstown and the breath taking Milford Sound.

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14 Day New Zealand Vista

14 days from Auckland to Christchurch

Interislander Ferry, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 3 star - 13 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 34 times in the last 7 days
 

The 14 Day New Zealand Vista Tour takes you on a journey of discovery.  From Auckland you’ll travel south all the way to Milford Sound.  Along the way you’ll marvel at the glow worm caves of Waitomo, experience rural life at Agrodome and explore our unique Maori culture at Te Puia and Tamaki Village.  After crossing the Interislander ferry to Picton you’ll head south to Christchurch, then on to Mt Cook National Park where you’ll spend a night at the Hermitage Hotel.  Dunedin is next before you continue south to Te Anau and Milford Sound for your spectacular nature cruise.  Heading north you spend 2 nights in Queenstown with a special dinner at Walter Peak before crossing to the West Coast glaciers.  The final leg of your journey takes you back to Christchurch on board the Tranz Alpine scenic train.

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Waitomo, Rotorua and Hobbiton 2 day experience

2 days from Auckland to Auckland

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Hobbiton, Matamata
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 1 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 38 times in the last 7 days
 

Visit Waitomo Caves, the Rotorua Agrodome, Te Puia, Mitai Maori Village and Hobbiton Movie Set on this 2 day fun filled tour.

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5 day Southern Alps to the Southern Lakes

5 days from Christchurch to Queenstown

Tasman Glacier Lake, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 4 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 39 times in the last 7 days
 

This 5 day tour is great for people who wish to experience as much as they can as they journey from Christchurch to Queenstown. Along the way you will explore Mt Cook National Park, before continuing on to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, for a few days of relaxation or exhileration - you decide!

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3 day Glaciers and TranzAlpine Queenstown to Christchurch

3 days from Queenstown to Christchurch

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Tranzalpine train, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 2 nights
  Customisable? YES Enquire Enquire
 Viewed 34 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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5 day Dunedin, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Mt. Cook

5 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

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

This 5 day highlights tour includes Dunedin, the Taieri Gorge train journey, Milford Sound including a cruise plus time in wonderful Queenstown before returning to Christchurch via Mt Cook National Park.

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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!
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