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NEW ZEALAND TRIPS
Travel to New Zealand with Contiki
New Zealand trips are all about mind-blowing natural beauty, from the glaciers of Franz Josef to the volcanic wonders of Rotorua. Small but mighty, drastic in beauty but humble in charm, you could get lost forever in the land of the long white cloud and not care one bit. Our New Zealand travel packages could see you skydiving in Queenstown one moment, to staying in a traditional Maori Marae the next - and that's before spotting dolphins in the beautiful bay of islands. Want to see it all, do it all? Our New Zealand trips are designed for adventurers everywhere.
Top New Zealand trips
4.6
Kiwiana Panorama
18 Days
21 Places
1 Country
The one that packs 18 days full to the brim with NZ bucket list musts
$4,115 pp
From
$3,292
pp
4.8
The Big Tiki
21 Days
23 Places
1 Country
The one that unearths the best of NZ, covering both islands in 21 unforgettable days
$4,779 pp
From
$3,823
pp
4.9
Ski & Snowboard
Ultimate NZ Ski
7 Days
1 Place
1 Country
The one that hits the slopes for a high-octane week framed by spectacular south island scenery
$1,795 pp
From
$1,616
pp
4.6
Northern Choice
12 Days
11 Places
1 Country
The one that sees you delve into the likes of Wellington, Auckland and Rotorua
$2,919 pp
From
$2,481
pp
4.6
Sun and Steam
6 Days
4 Places
1 Country
The one that gives you endless ‘sweet as’ moments on this ultimate NZ mini-break
$1,495 pp
From
$1,271
pp
4.8
Short Trips & Festivals
Rhythm and Alps
4 Days
2 Places
1 Country
The one that gives you a New Year mini break in Queenstown, with VIP festival access and Alpine scenery
From
$939
pp
Active New Zealand
9 Days
15 Places
1 Country
The one that gets your adrenaline pumping at the South Island’s epic adventure spots
$2,555 pp
From
$2,427
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Bungy Jump in Auckland
This city that meets the sea has some pretty awesome sights, so what better way to see everything than on a bungee jump from Auckland Harbour Bridge? The experience made for thrill seekers is pretty much a right of passage when travelling New Zealand, so buckle up and get your brave face on.
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Freefall on either New Zealand’s oldest or tallest bungy
And if you’re not all adrenaline filled out, a free fall is the ultimate tummy churning experience. Especially if you’re doing it from New Zealand’s tallest bungy, Nevis. The highest bungee jump in New Zealand consists of a 134m bungy that will have you free falling for the longest 8.5 seconds of your life.
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Climb the Auckland Harbour Bridge
If you don’t fancy the jump, you can always opt to climb the Auckland Harbour Bridge instead. The only authorized bridge climb in New Zealand will have you experiencing panoramic city and sea views all the way over.
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Visit the vintage markets, galleries and shops of Wellington
Wellington is renowned for its artsy feels. The capital of New Zealand is full of museums, theatres, galleries and all types of arts organisations, plus some killer vintage markets. Get thrifty in the unlimited amount of vintage markets and flea shops dotted all along this cool little capital.
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Get the adrenaline pumping with white water rafting in Rotorua
Another destination, another adrenaline filled activity. This time Rotorua in the North Island will have you rafting through the Kaituna River waterfalls, native scenery and Maori History.
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Explore wine country in Marlborough
Let’s not forget this New Zealand bucket list must. A tour to New Zealand is not complete without testing the local fine wines, and Marlborough is a region with some of the finest wines around. Marlborough is the place that put New Zealand on the international wine map with its tasty Sauvignon Blanc being introduced back in the 1980’s. So grab a wine glass and head to the endless vineyards.
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Take in the incredible Franz Josef Glacier form a kayak, helicopter or quad bike
The small town in the West Coast region of the South Island of New Zealand is home to one of the most incredible glacier experiences around. Dependent on seasons, you can kayak, helicopter or quad bike your way around this New Zealand gem. Walking trails, hot pools, and adventure sports are all up for grabs to ensure your adrenaline just keeps on pulsing.
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Enjoy the Ice Bar experience in Queenstown
After all these adventure experiences it’s likely you’ll be needing a drink or two. So, why not enjoy an afternoon in the Antarctic (a.k.a Queenstown), wearing Eskimo clothing of course. This unique experience will have you enjoying iced glass cocktail drinks whilst chilling in ice furniture, all at sub zero temperatures.
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Explore the forest canopy with a Ziptrek Zipline tour in Queenstown
Yet another must from the adventure capital of Queensland is ziplining through the forests whilst getting a birds eye view of all the jaw-droppingly beautiful surrounding lakes and mountains, all amongst the Queenstown treetops.
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Visit Bilbo and Frodo on the Hobbiton Movie set tour
No trip to New Zealand would be complete without a visit to the Shire. Situated in the heart of New Zealand, you can quite literally step into the Shire, say hi to Frodo and his mates and re-live a life on Middle Earth. With some added instagram opportunities of course.
Things to do in New Zealand
New Zealand is one place we can guarantee you’ll never be short of activities. Adrenaline filled adventures, foodie experiences and gawking at the incredible nature is just for starters. We could go on forever, but we’ll resist so here’s 10 musts to get your imagination going into overload.
Why Contiki?
They’re about immersing yourself in every place you visit, thanks to insights from our local guides. They’re about experiencing other cultures and ways of living, thanks to our hand-picked experiences. And, above all, they’re about having fun and making connections that last long after the trip ends: connections with new places and connections with people as hungry for adventure as you.
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