Tours and Sightseeing in New Zealand
June 28, 2008
Independent Tours
On an independent tour, you’re in the driver’s seat. The tour company assembles a detailed travel agenda that’s exactly to your tastes, and then lets you enjoy the freedom of a self-guided holiday.
Bird Watching , Cycling/Mountain Biking , Golf , Motorcycling , Paragliding , Theme/Leisure Park , Urban and Scenic Attractions. More information
Group Tours
Multi-day group tours can be excellent value for money, and lots of fun too. Whether you want to see the entire country, or just one region, group tour companies utilise a variety of popular itineraries.
Boat Cruises , Cultural Attractions , Cycling/Mountain Biking , Fishing – Salt Water , Golf , Heritage Attractions , Kayaking – Salt Water , Miscellaneous Madness , Motorcycling , Off Road Driving Adventure , Other Wildlife , Skiing , Urban and Scenic Attractions , Volcanic/Geothermal , Walking/Trekking , Wineries. More information
Guided Tours
There are real benefits to having a knowledgeable local show you around.
Guided tours usually involve a small group following a customised, multi-day itinerary. Your guide does the driving, so you can relax.
Arts & Crafts , Bird Watching , Boat Cruises , Caving , Cultural Attractions , Cycling/Mountain Biking , Diving , Farms , Fishing – Fresh Water , Fishing – Salt Water , Gardens , Golf , Heliskiing , Heritage Attractions , Horse Treks , Hunting , Jet Boating , Kayaking – Salt Water , Miscellaneous Madness , Motorcycling , Museums , Off Road Driving Adventure , Other Wildlife , Penguins , Rafting , Sailing , Skiing , Snowboarding , Study/Education , Surfing , Urban and Scenic Attractions , Volcanic/Geothermal , Walking/Trekking , Whale Watching , Wineries . More information
Sightseeing
One day sightseeing tours are a great way to maximise your travel time.
As well as seeing key sights and attractions, you’ll have the advantage of an informative commentary to expand your knowledge of New Zealand.
Arts & Crafts , Bird Watching , Boat Cruises , Caving , Climbing , Cultural Attractions , Diving , Dolphins , Farms , Fishing – Fresh Water , Gardens , Heritage Attractions , Horse Treks , Jet Boating , Kayaking – Fresh Water , Kayaking – Salt Water , Off Road Driving Adventure , Other Wildlife , Scenic Flights , Seals , Spas/Health Resorts and Thermal Bathing Pools , Urban and Scenic Attractions , Volcanic/Geothermal , Walking/Trekking , Weddings , Wineries. More information
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Study in New Zealand
Nice summary of the benefits of day trips in New Zealand. I would also recommend visiting the Marlborough Sounds in the South Island. There are some great boat tours to explore these magnificent waterways.