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New Zealand is a country like no other. With its other-worldly geothermal landscapes, snow-capped mountains, lush forests and pristine beaches, paired with its fascinating Maori culture, charming towns and vibrant cities – you’re guaranteed a trip of a lifetime.
Milford Sound – Milford Sound, a true natural wonder of New Zealand, captivates with its breathtaking beauty. Sheer mountains soar above serene waters, while spectacular waterfalls tumble through verdant temperate rainforests. This enchanting landscape is alive with abundant
wildlife, making it one of the most remarkable places on Earth to experience.
Natural New Zealand –New Zealand boasts some of the world’s most breathtaking and diverse landscapes, ranging from the subtropical bays and coves of Northland to the towering peaks and pristine glaciers of Fiordland. The North Island captivates with its ancient volcanoes, stunning coastal scenery, and unspoiled beaches, while the South Island offers dramatic mountain ranges, deep fiords, lush rainforests, and majestic glaciers. You can explore this natural wonderland by cruising the tranquil Bay of Islands, traversing the scenic Southern Alps, and walking iconic trails like the Milford and Kepler Tracks. Along the way, there’s the chance to experience Rotorua’s bubbling geothermal geysers and encounter an array of wildlife, including whales, dolphins, seals, and diverse bird species.
From start to finish, our New Zealand escorted tours are meticulously planned and offer exceptional value. We include return international flights from the UK, a choice of outbound stopovers, overseas transfers and transport in modern air-conditioned coaches, deluxe hotels in great locations, many meals including daily breakfast, and entrance fees to the many incredible places and monuments you will visit, all with an experienced Coach Captain.
“This was a truly memorable trip. A well planned and comprehensive itinerary, well-paced with free time to explore on our own. Good hotels, all of which were very well located. Our guide/coach captain was excellent. Well informed, friendly and highly professional.”
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At Distant Journeys we are true escorted touring experts. From our knowledgeable Directors and Reservations consultants at Head Office to our Tour Managers on the ground, each person plays a unique role in ensuring you have the holiday of a lifetime.
We have extensive experience in the travel industry and in creating the best escorted tours of Australasia from the UK. You can be confident that our escorted tours New Zealand are of the highest standard.
Our success is evident having now become 23-time winners at the prestigious British Travel Awards, and we have been awarded Feefo’s highest Platinum Trusted rating.
Your money is 100% safe when you book with Distant Journeys. All our Australasian touring packages are fully-bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL no. 10913).
We have won numerous awards at the British Travel Awards, most recently ‘Best Small Holiday Company to Australasia’, ‘Best Small Holiday to Sub-Saharan Africa’ and ‘Best Small Escorted Tours Holiday Company’.
Our customers are at the heart of what we do, and this is reflected across our company. We have received an incredible 4.8/5 customer experience rating with independent reviews provider Feefo, and were awarded its highest ‘Platinum Trusted’ rating, for consistently delivering an excellent level of customer service.
To really make the most of their journey to the other side of the world, we find that many people who visit New Zealand want to visit Australia too. Our fabulous 31-day Highlights of Australia & New Zealand Tour provides the perfect holiday for you to compare and contrast these fascinating destinations. Or if you prefer we have a number of departures that combine one of our New Zealand tours with one of our tours of Australia to make the perfect touring holiday. See our Australia and New Zealand combination tours for more details.
Our tours to New Zealand have so many highlights. You can enjoy some of these and more…
All of our escorted holidays offer exceptional value, but this doesn’t mean we compromise on the quality of your experience. Instead, we only take bookings directly from our customers, avoiding expensive travel agency commissions and allowing us to pass those savings on to you.
Our Directors know the hotels in New Zealand inside out and have personally chosen all the accommodation throughout your New Zealand tour to ensure they meet their high standards and are in great locations.
What makes our guided tours to New Zealand different from the rest is that not only will you see all the spectacular sights you’d expect, but depending on your choice of tour, you’ll get to enjoy some truly amazing experiences you might not expect to find on such a reasonably priced holiday. For example, you would not expect to enjoy a spectacular morning cruise as you explore the beauty of Milford Sound – yet with us, it’s included!
Imagine enjoying all the benefits of travelling with a group of like-minded people; the laughs, the camaraderie, the security and peace of mind. And on top of this, also having an almost limitless number of ways in which you can tailor your tour so that it’s perfect for you. It’s what a guided tour with Distant Journeys is all about.
To make travelling as enjoyable and easy as possible, you can choose from a selection of UK airports for your scheduled international flights, at no extra cost.
On our 24-day Magnificent New Zealand tour, 24-day Natural Wonders of New Zealand, our 27-day New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea tour and our 28-day Very Best of New Zealand tour, you may choose to travel with the Qantas & Emirates partnership from London Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow. Alternatively, you may choose to fly with Singapore Airlines from London Heathrow. Flights with Singapore Airlines from Manchester may be available on certain days of the week. All at no extra cost.
There aren’t many places on the planet further away than New Zealand. So to help make your travel more manageable, and give you the opportunity to experience a fantastic city too, a two night stopover has been included on your journey to New Zealand, on all our New Zealand escorted tours. Your options, dependent on your choice of airline, include Singapore, Bangkok or Dubai.
We understand that not everyone will enjoy the same activities, which is why we’ve created Freedom Days – days which offer a range of experiences for you to choose from. Simply pick which one that suits you best.
From adventurous activities like sailing an America’s Cup yacht in Auckland, to sampling wines in New Zealand’s Central Otago region, what you do is down to you. And you don’t have to decide now – you can make the vast majority of your choices whilst on your escorted New Zealand tour. That way you can go as the mood takes you.
If you’d like to stay a little longer, visit friends and family perhaps, we’ll be happy to arrange alternative flights for you. All you need to do is ask!
Book now and SAVE up to £592 per couple!
If you book any of our New Zealand tours departing after September 2025 by the 28th February 2025 you will be able to take advantage of our Special Offer, which will save you up to £592 per couple.
Our most popular Special Offer – a two night homebound stopover is available for only £49 per person – on all of our Australia and/or New Zealand tours. There are several options for your £49 stopover including Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai .
These stopovers normally cost as much as £690 per couple for two nights accommodation in a deluxe four star hotel, with full daily breakfast and airport transfers. So it really does pay to book early with Distant Journeys.
You also have the option to choose a relaxing three-night beach stay on the wonderful Indonesian island of Bali, from only £129 per person. Alternatively, you may wish to spend 2 nights on Sentosa Island at the only beachfront resort in Singapore, from only £149 per person.
Special Offer: Terms and Conditions
Special Offer is £49pp in twin / double room, £98 for single occupancy and is subject to the availability of flights and accommodation. The Bali stopover is £149 per person (£258 for single occupancy). The Sentosa Island stopover is £179 per person (£298 for single occupancy). The saving of up to £592 per couple is based on the price of the homebound stopover. Available only on departures after September 2025.
Want to learn more about our fantastic award-winning itineraries to Australia and New Zealand?
24-day Magnificent New Zealand tour
24-day Natural Wonders of New Zealand tour
27-day New Zealand by Rail, Road and Sea tour
28-day Very Best of New Zealand tour
30-day Highlights of Australia & New Zealand tour
19-day Essential Australia tour
22-day Wonders of Australia tour
29-day Treasures of Australia tour
29-day Very Best of Australia tour
27-day Christmas & New Year in Australia tour
Or for any of our combined tours of Australia & New Zealand, please click here.
See what makes an escorted tour to New Zealand with Distant Journeys so unique.
Please note, since producing this video the itinerary has been amended slightly and inclusions may vary.
Distant Journeys has won 23 awards over the last seven years, at the British Travel Awards, and we have been awarded Feefo’s highest Platinum Trusted Rating for customer satisfaction.
Know you are paying the best price for your holiday with our Price Promise. We never offer last minute discounts and we guarantee the earlier you book the better the offer you’ll receive.
Book in the confidence your money is 100% safe. All Distant Journeys holidays are fully bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 10913) or ABTOT (number 5427).
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