Kia Ora and Welcome to Vacations New Zealand

New Zealand’s luxury guided tour specialists.

Are you in need of the ultimate vacation?
Our New Zealand vacations are designed for those who are looking for some ‘time out’ in our beautiful country.  From the North Island’s cultural and geothermal wonderland to the South Island’s incredible mountains and lakes, we invite you to wander amongst our breathtaking landscapes and rest within our eco luxury lodges. Our guided tours range from 4 days of wine tasting to 14 days of New Zealands best scenic and adventure destinations.

Discover New Zealand with a professional local guide

Our guided tours take you beyond the well worn road.
Choose from a selection of our specially designed tours or custom design your own New Zealand vacation to suit your time frame.  Your experienced ‘kiwi’ guide, will share with you the local culture and show you the sights without the worry of how to get there.  It’s all about the fun factor and optimising your time.  Want to stop for photos?  No problem, our policy is to leave the schedule and the crowds to the tour coaches.  And while you are out savouring Sauvignon Blanc or flying over our famous glaciers, we already have your bags checked in at your accommodation and your dinner reservations made.

Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or here for a relaxing holiday, and you would like a little luxury along with your adventure, Vacations New Zealand will tailor the guided tour to suit your individual travel requirements.  Big or small we can create your dream vacation.

Kia Ora mate… come on in.

North Island Highlights 5 Days/5 Nights Auckland city, Matakana, Rotorua & Lake Taupo City sights, gourmet tour, geothermal mud bath, scenic helicopter flight, cultural experience, and Huka Falls jet boat ride.	4 Day Wine Tour S. Island 11 Day NZ Wine Tour Waiheke, Hawke’s Bay, Queenstown, Central Otago, Waipara & Marlborough Experience the finest in New Zealand wines and regions.  Taste and explore our beautiful country, luxury lodges and fine cuisine.	South Island Highlights 6 Days/5 Nights Akaroa, Mt Cook, Queenstown, Franz Josef Harbour cruise, hot springs, scenic flight over glaciers, floating icebergs boat tour, kiwi haka performance, wilderness safari and glacier Heli hike.
South Island Southern Encounter 5 Nights/ 6 Days Dunedin, Stewart Island, Te Anau, Doubtful Sound Otago Peninsula wildlife tour, Catlins coast, Stewart Island Birding & Forest guided walks, Doubtful Sound cruise.	Encounter NZ 11 Day or Experience NZ 14 Day North Island & South Island tours Combine our guided tours of the North and South Island to create a truly memorable New Zealand vacation.	South Island Ski Vacation 6 Nights/ 7 Days Ski Wanaka & Heli-ski Queenstown. 3 days skiing, 4 days discovering the south, Ski Treble Cone, Cardrona and a Heli-ski day from Queenstown.

“What a brilliant trip!  Our Kiwi guide made our New Zealand experience truly memorable, and the scenery… just spectacular!” Barb & Jon Campbell, WA