New Zealand is 1,600 km/994miles long with 15,000km/9316miles of
coastline and 450 km/280miles wide at its widest part. Visitors
can travel around the different regions of New Zealand appreciating
the diversity of the landscape, the attractions and activities.
Many destinations are only a few hours apart and there is an extensive
network of air, coach and train services. Alternatively self-drive
rental options include cars, campervans and motorhomes.
Flights
The main international flights arrive
into either Auckland on the North Island or Christchurch, midway
down the South Island. Journey times from the U.K typically last
at least 24 hours. It therefore makes sense to break your journey.
Scheduled flights allow stopovers
in North America and the Pacific, or Asia and Australia. We offer return, one-way, open jaw, multi-sector and round-the-world airfares.
Vehicle
Hire
Seeing New Zealand by car
or motorhome means enjoyable driving on uncongested & good
quality roads. There is good road access through rich farmland and
semi-arid country to forests, rivers, mountains and beaches. National
Parks comprise one-thirteenth of the total land area. For driving
times you can view our distance chart.
Sample
Self Drive Tours
Driving
times
Experience
New Zealand - 9 days
Spectacular
North Island - 10 days
Spectacular
South Island - 12 days
Coach
Coach tours
offer a relaxing way of seeing the country in comfort. A guide or
the driver often provides a commentary, pointing out significant
sights or relating stories from history or Maori legend. All touring,
accommodation and baggage are taken care of, leaving visitors with
plenty of time to enjoy the sights.
Combinable
Modular Coach Tours
Bay
of Islands - 3 days
Auckland
- 3 days
Rotorua
- 3 days
Christchurch
- 3 days
Queenstown
- 3 days
Rail
Rail travel is available throughout
many parts of New Zealand. Most services run both directions seven
days per week and facilities include panoramic windows, comfortable
seats and complimentary refreshments. The main rail transport and
sightseeing services are The Overlander, The Coastal Pacific &
The Tranzalpine.
View
details of our rail trips
Ferries
The span of water between the North and South Island is known as Cook Strait. Interislander runs passenger and vehicle ferries between Wellington and Picton, the gateway town to the South Island. Savour one of the World's most scenic ferry journeys. The crossing takes approximately 3 hours and the services are reliable and comfortable.
