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See our great selection of multi-day bus and coach tours we offer beyond the North Island of    New Zealand for our "young at heart" seniors

For full details of any tour just click on the tour name, image or price info text.

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Warbirds over Wanaka will now be run in 2024 after 2021 and 2022 events were cancelled, this is a must see event for any aviation enthusiast…  

This new shorter 6 day tour focuses solely on aviation, with a Gold Pass ticket included, you will be in the best location to see all the action at the show. The flying displays and events on the ground will be the highlight of the tour, but we have also included visits to the NZ Air Force Museum at Wigram and the Ashburton Aviation museum. We will travel through the amazing landscape of the Mackenzie Country to Omarama, our base for 4 days to enjoy all 3 days of the show.

With return flights direct from Tauranga to Christchurch, we make the most of our time.

Oban, Stewart Island

Invercargill, Bluff, Stewart Island, Ulva Island,  The Catlins, Dunedin & Otago Peninsula, Larnach Castle, and much more…

 

Enjoy some southern hospitality as we venture to the very bottom of the South Island. Flying first to Dunedin, we head south along SH1 to Invercargill, where we explore our southern most city before heading to Stewart Island the next day by plane. Our island visit is the highlight of our trip as we immerse ourselves in the scenery, fresh food and local culture. After 3 nights in Oban we fly back to Invercargill to join our tour coach for a day exploring the Catlins on the way to Dunedin, our stay for the final 2 nights. 

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Join our new tour of the South Island with a route that showcases some of the best scenery and amazing sights of New Zealand...

Departing Tauranga mid-morning we fly direct to Christchurch for 2 nights with plenty of time to explore this amazing rebuilt city. Then we take the Tranz Alpine train to Greymouth to begin our West Coast journey South and on to  Queenstown. Here we cruise to Walter Peak Station on the historic Earnslaw before 3 nights in Te Anau, to visit Milford Sound as well as the Doubtful Sound experience. With 2 nights in Dunedin to see all the sights before heading north to Oamaru and Mount Cook for a night at The Hermitage.  Departing Mt Cook we head back to Christchurch and our flight home. 

Milford Sound Cruise

Queenstown, Arrowtown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Gore, Dunedin, Moeraki Boulders, Oamaru, Mt Cook, Mackenzie Country, and more…

Our new shorter "Best of the Lower South Island" tour showcases the ultimate sights of the southern part of New Zealand. This 9 day - 8 night itinerary includes Queenstown (2 nights), Milford Sound, Te Anau (2 nights), Gore, Dunedin (2 nights), Oamaru, Mt Cook (1 night) and Christchurch (1 night). We cruise on the famous TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station, take the world renowned Milford Sound cruise. See the Catlins Coastline at Nugget Point, visit Larnach Castle in Dunedin and much more. 

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Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, Akaroa, Arthurs Pass, Punakaiki, Westport, Murchison, Nelson, Kaiteriteri, Marlborough, Kaikoura & more…

Our new Top of the South Island 7 day tour starts with 2 nights in Christchurch, we explore the city, Banks Peninsula and Akaroa. Then over Arthurs Pass to the West Coast, exploring the dramatic coastline and rich history of the area. From Westport we head north along the Buller River to Nelson for 2 nights.  Enjoy a cruise along the coast of the Abel Tasman National Park followed by lunch at Mapua. Now heading east we travel through the wine region of Marlborough, visiting the Omaka Aviation museum and then down the coast to Kaikoura. On the last day enjoying lunch and wine tasting in Waipara before flying home. 

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Visit the stunning Chatham Islands where we will enjoy it's history, culture, arts and crafts, wildlife, amazing scenery and of course great food and hospitality…

 

Fly with us from Auckland direct to the Chatham Islands, situated 800km east of New Zealand. This tiny archipelago consists of 10 islands, with the 600 inhabitants living on just 2 of them.  Optional fishing trip and also a chance to visit Pitt Island (additional costs apply).Our local hosts and guides will show us all the highlights of the main island during our 7 day stay on the island - you may end up wanting to stay.

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Our new tour features 2 of the great sights of New Zealand - Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound, plus much more.... Flying into Queenstown we have 2 nights to enjoy it's more leisurely activities. A cruise on the TSS-Earnslaw across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station and lunch at this stunning location. Ride the Skyline Gondola to see views over Queenstown, this is about as adventurous as we get. Next to Te Anau for for 3 nights. A drive to Milford Sound to join our cruise through jaw dropping scenery will leave you speechless. Next day we try and top that with a cruise across Lake Manapouri, a drive over the saddle for a cruise along the magnificent Doubtful Sound. Plenty still to see on our way to our final destination of Invercargill and its transport museums . 

For full details of any tour just click on the tour name, image or price info text.

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