Auckland City Tours
Known as the 'City of Sails', Auckland is the gateway to exploring New Zealand. Nestled between two harbours and 48 volcanic cones, this cosmopolitan city hosts an array of activities, eateries and stunning landscapes.

From the spectacular golden sand beaches of the east coast to the black sand of the west, to the lush farmland that surrounds the outer edges, you will enjoy exploring this vast playground.

Take a half or a full day tour to experience the culture, understand the history and enjoy the scenery of this fascinating city.

 

Auckland - Bay of Islands Tours
Travelling north from Auckland your journey into Northland will take you through rolling countryside, rural towns and past sandy beaches to Paihia, situated in the beautiful Bay of Islands.

Regarded as the birthplace of New Zealand, Northland is rich in both culture and early Maori and European history - from Kupe, believed to be the very first Maori voyager to arrive in New Zealand over 1,000 years ago, to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between Maori and the Crown.

The Bay of Islands is a stunning region consisting of 144 islands abundant in natural beauty and marine life. You can experience it to the full by swimming with dolphins or visiting the famous Cape Brett Hole in the Rock.
 

Hobbiton Movie Set Tours
New Zealand has become synonymous with the Middle-earth of JRR Tolkien's famous books since the release of the blockbuster Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Scattered around New Zealand are spots that were transformed into sets for the three movies and the subsequent Hobbit sequels. One of the most famous was that of The Shire, home to the hobbits and while filming has finished, today you can still visit The Shire and see where the movie magic was created, with guided tours of the famous Hobbit holes, along with the Mill and The Green Dragon and other sights.

Hobbiton Movie Set Tours depart daily from Auckland and Rotorua

Prices from NZ$110.00 per person
 

Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua Tours
Leave Auckland in the morning as you travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions. Your experienced local driver guide will provide a commentary as you travel to Waitomo and point out sites of interest inclduing Rangiriri, the location of an historic Maori Land Wars site between forces loyal the Maori King and the Colonial Government advance in 1863.

On arrival in the small town of Waitomo enjoy a guided tour through the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with their amazing stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone formations. You finish the tour with a silent boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - a subterranean cavern lit up by the lights of thousands of tiny glowworms. From Waitomo, your tour passes through the beautiful Fitzgerald Glades where the roadside trees arch overhead to form a tunnel of natural greenery of the Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua.

Travel from Rotorua to Waitomo caves is also available.
 

Rotorua City Tours
Discover Rotorua - an area steeped in Maori culture, history, geothermal activity and stunning lakes.

Built on a geothermal field, Rotorua is the perfect backdrop for some of New Zealand's most accessible cultural experiences. You can watch a geyser erupt, pick your way around a bubbling mud pool, and gain an understanding of traditional Maori history and culture.

Here you can also take in the landscape surrounding Rotorua, from the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption that covered the country side in ash to the lush fields that support a thriving agricultural industry.
 

Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown Tours
You'll be swept away by the landscape of the flat Canterbury Plains, from the massive hydro dams, to the blue waters of Lake Tekapo and the awe-inspiring backdrop of Mt Cook.

Declared a World Heritage park in 1986, Mt Cook National Park boasts over thirty 3,000 metre high peaks, and five of NZ's largest glaciers including the Tasman Glacier at 21km in length. At 3,751 metres, Mt Cook (Aoraki - in Maori means "cloud piercer") is the highest mountain peak in New Zealand.

As you travel south from Mt Cook, you will meander through the tawny tussock land of the Mackenzie Country. Sit back and take in the natural wonders and ever changing environment of this spectacular region.

Queenstown is an internationally recognised four seasons alpine and lake resort. With a wide variety of things to see and do, it is perfect for adventurers and leisure seekers alike.
 

Queenstown Tours
The world-renowned tourist destination of Queenstown, a lake, ski and alpine resort and New Zealand's adventure capital. There are things to see and do in Queenstown in all seasons. From bungy jumping to wine tasting, Lord of the Rings film locations to historic gold mining towns and jet boating on the Shotover River, there are activities and attractions in Queenstown to whet every appetite. Sitting close to four excellent skifields, Queenstown is also home to boutique shops and a wide variety of bars and restaurants, making it a great spot to relax and spend time.

Prices from NZ$95.00 per person
 

Queenstown - Milford Sound Tours
Queenstown, nestled between towering snow-capped peaks and the picturesque Lake Wakatipu, is well known for its outstanding landscapes, popular ski fields and numerous outdoor activities.

Te Anau, positioned to the south west of Queenstown, is the gateway to uncovering the hidden secrets of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park and the breathtaking Milford Sound. It is a place of awe-inspiring landscape, dramatic rivers and cascading waterfalls...a place to become one with nature. Despite being one of the most assessible fiords, Milford Sound remains quiet and still, bounded by steep cliffs and dense rainforest.

As part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound is perhaps the most serene of all the fiords.

All Great Sights coaches into Milford Sound are equipped with glass roofs.