New Zealand Escorted Tours & Tailor Made Holidays
New Zealand Holidays & Tours – Escorted Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Discover the spectacular scenery, fascinating culture and unforgettable experiences of New Zealand with Hessle Travel. From the beautiful Bay of Islands and geothermal landscapes of the North Island to the dramatic mountains, glaciers and fjords of the South Island, New Zealand is a wonderful destination for the holiday of a lifetime.
Whether you want to join an escorted tour of New Zealand, explore at your own pace on a self-drive holiday, experience iconic rail journeys or create a tailor-made itinerary combining the places you most want to visit, we can help you find the right holiday.
We can help you explore holidays from leading touring operators including Titan Travel, Newmarket Holidays, Travelsphere and Riviera Travel, alongside tailor-made New Zealand holidays through First Class Holidays.
From a two or three week touring adventure to a longer journey combining both islands, we can help you explore the options and request a quotation for your preferred dates and itinerary.
Escorted Tours of New Zealand
An escorted tour is an excellent way to discover New Zealand's highlights without having to organise every detail yourself. Travel with an experienced tour director or guide, enjoy planned sightseeing and explore the country's most famous landscapes as part of a carefully arranged itinerary.
Depending on your chosen tour, you could visit Auckland and Wellington, experience Māori culture and geothermal activity in Rotorua, travel across the Southern Alps on the famous TranzAlpine train, cruise through Milford Sound and discover Queenstown, Christchurch and the beautiful lakes of the South Island.
Some tours concentrate on New Zealand, while others offer the opportunity to combine the country with Australia or the South Pacific islands. We can help you explore suitable itineraries from our touring operators.
Our New Zealand Escorted Tour Operators
We can help you explore New Zealand escorted tours from a selection of established touring specialists. Itineraries, inclusions and travel styles vary, so contact us and we can help you investigate the options for your preferred dates and destinations.
Titan Travel – New Zealand Tours
Discover New Zealand's spectacular scenery, Māori culture, geothermal landscapes, mountain ranges and fjords on an organised touring holiday.
Explore Titan Travel – New Zealand Tours
Newmarket Holidays – New Zealand Tours
Explore escorted tours featuring the country's cities, coastal regions, cultural attractions and natural wonders, with opportunities to visit highlights across both islands.
Explore Newmarket – New Zealand Tours
Travelsphere – New Zealand Escorted Tours
Travelsphere offers guided touring holidays that explore both the North and South Islands, with highlights including Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, the TranzAlpine train, Queenstown and Milford Sound.
Explore Travelsphere – New Zealand Tours
Riviera Travel – Escorted Tours
Browse Riviera Travel's current touring programme and ask us to check whether a suitable New Zealand itinerary is available for your preferred dates.
Explore Riviera Travel – New Zealand Tours
Tailor-Made New Zealand Holidays with First Class Holidays
If you would prefer to explore New Zealand at your own pace, we can help you arrange a tailor-made New Zealand holiday through First Class Holidays.
First Class Holidays offers a wide range of holiday styles, including self-drive touring, motorhome holidays, independent touring, rail journeys, escorted tours, cruises, walking holidays, wildlife experiences and luxury accommodation. Suggested itineraries can provide inspiration and can be tailored to your interests and requirements.
You might want to spend more time exploring the North Island's geothermal landscapes and Māori culture, take a scenic road trip around the South Island, combine Queenstown and Milford Sound with a rail journey, or visit both islands on a longer holiday.
A tailor-made itinerary can also help you choose the right balance of hotels, driving distances, sightseeing, free time and special experiences. If you would like to add a South Pacific island stay, we can help you explore the possibilities.
Explore the First Class Holidays New Zealand website for ideas and inspiration, then contact Hessle Travel for a quotation. We can help you investigate the options and arrange a holiday suited to your plans.
First Class Tailor Made Holidays
Not sure which operator or itinerary is right for you? Contact Hessle Travel and tell us the places you would most like to visit. We can help you explore suitable escorted tours or discuss a tailor-made holiday through First Class Holidays.
Auckland – The City of Sails
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and a popular starting point for holidays around the country. Built around two harbours, it offers a wonderful mixture of waterfront scenery, restaurants, shopping, culture and outdoor activities.
Explore the waterfront and Viaduct Harbour, enjoy views from the Sky Tower, visit museums and galleries or take a ferry across the harbour to Waiheke Island, known for its vineyards, beaches and relaxed atmosphere.
Auckland is also a convenient base for beginning a wider North Island itinerary, with access to the Bay of Islands, the Coromandel Peninsula and the geothermal region further south.
Bay of Islands & Northland
The Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand's most beautiful coastal regions, with sheltered bays, sandy beaches, islands and opportunities for boat trips and wildlife watching.
Stay in or around Paihia and explore the historic town of Russell, take a cruise among the islands or look out for dolphins and other marine wildlife. The region is also home to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, an important site in New Zealand's history and Māori heritage.
Further north, the region's beaches, coastal scenery and distinctive landscapes make it a rewarding addition to a longer holiday. The Bay of Islands is particularly appealing for travellers who want to combine sightseeing with time beside the sea.
Rotorua – Geothermal Wonders & Māori Culture
Rotorua is one of New Zealand's most distinctive destinations, famous for its geothermal landscapes, steaming vents, bubbling mud pools and spectacular geysers.
Visit geothermal reserves such as Te Puia, explore the region's lakes and forests, or learn more about Māori culture through local heritage experiences, performances and traditional hangi feasts.
The surrounding area also offers forest walks, cycling, hot springs and outdoor activities. Rotorua is a highlight of many escorted tours and a popular stop on independent North Island itineraries.
Waitomo Caves & Lake Taupō
The Waitomo region is famous for its glowworm caves, where boat trips through underground caverns reveal thousands of tiny lights illuminating the darkness.
Further south, Lake Taupō offers beautiful lake and mountain scenery, walking trails, fishing and outdoor activities. Nearby, the Huka Falls provide an impressive display of rushing water, while the surrounding volcanic plateau offers some of the North Island's most dramatic landscapes.
These destinations are ideal for travellers who want to combine natural wonders, scenic touring and outdoor experiences.
Wellington – New Zealand's Capital
Wellington is a compact, characterful capital city set around a beautiful harbour. It is known for its cafés, restaurants, creative atmosphere, museums and attractive waterfront.
Visit Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum, take the historic cable car for views across the city, explore the Botanic Garden or enjoy the city's shops and food scene.
Wellington is also the gateway between the North and South Islands, with ferry services crossing Cook Strait to Picton. It is an important stop on many touring itineraries that visit both islands.
Christchurch & Canterbury
Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island and an excellent starting point for exploring its spectacular landscapes. The city combines historic architecture, gardens, riverside attractions and a lively food and cultural scene.
The wider Canterbury region offers beautiful countryside, mountain scenery and access to the Southern Alps. Nearby Lake Tekapo is famous for its striking turquoise water and mountain backdrop, while the Aoraki/Mount Cook region offers dramatic peaks, walking trails and exceptional scenery.
Christchurch is also a key starting or finishing point for the famous TranzAlpine railway journey across the Southern Alps.
Queenstown – Adventure & Mountain Scenery
Surrounded by mountains and set beside Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is one of New Zealand's best-known holiday destinations. Its spectacular setting makes it an excellent base for sightseeing, outdoor adventures and exploring the surrounding region.
Take a scenic cruise on Lake Wakatipu, ride the gondola for panoramic views, visit nearby wineries or explore the historic gold-mining village of Arrowtown. For adventure lovers, activities can include jet boating, cycling, hiking and other outdoor experiences.
Queenstown is also a popular base for trips to Milford Sound, Glenorchy and the beautiful landscapes of the Southern Lakes region.
Milford Sound & Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound is one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural attractions. Towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls and dramatic fjord scenery create an unforgettable setting, particularly when explored by boat.
A scenic cruise is a highlight of many New Zealand holidays, offering views of the fjord's steep mountainsides, waterfalls and wildlife. The journey to Milford Sound is also an attraction in its own right, with beautiful lakes, mountain scenery and opportunities to stop for photographs along the way.
Nearby Te Anau is a useful base for exploring Fiordland National Park, enjoying lake cruises and discovering walking trails. For a special experience, some itineraries include an overnight cruise on the fjord.
Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers
The West Coast of the South Island is known for its lush rainforest, rugged coastline and impressive glacier landscapes. Franz Josef and Fox Glacier are among the region's best-known natural attractions.
The surrounding area offers scenic viewpoints, guided walks and opportunities to explore the remarkable contrast between glaciers, forest and mountains. Access and activities can vary with weather and local conditions.
This region is often included in longer touring holidays travelling between Christchurch and Queenstown, and makes a memorable stop on a South Island self-drive itinerary.
Aoraki / Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo
The Aoraki/Mount Cook region is home to New Zealand's highest mountain and some of the country's most impressive alpine scenery. Snow-capped peaks, glacial lakes and wide-open landscapes make this a favourite for photographers and nature lovers.
Enjoy scenic drives, walking trails and views across the Southern Alps, or stay overnight to experience the region at a more relaxed pace.
Nearby Lake Tekapo is famous for its brilliant blue water and mountain views. The area is also recognised for its dark skies, making it a wonderful place for stargazing when conditions are suitable.
Dunedin, Otago Peninsula & Wildlife
Dunedin has a distinctive Scottish heritage, attractive historic buildings and a lively university atmosphere. It offers a different character from New Zealand's larger cities and is a rewarding stop on a South Island touring holiday.
The nearby Otago Peninsula is particularly appealing for wildlife enthusiasts, with opportunities to look for albatrosses, penguins, seals and sea lions in their natural environment.
The wider Otago region also offers scenic coastal drives, heritage attractions, vineyards and beautiful countryside.
Marlborough & The Marlborough Sounds
At the northern end of the South Island, Marlborough is famous for its vineyards and Sauvignon Blanc wines. It is an excellent destination for wine tasting, food experiences and exploring attractive countryside.
The nearby Marlborough Sounds offer sheltered waterways, wooded hills and beautiful coastal scenery. Boat trips, walking routes and wildlife experiences make the region an appealing addition to a touring holiday.
The area is also conveniently located for travellers arriving by ferry from Wellington to Picton, making it a natural stop when travelling between the two main islands.
New Zealand Rail Journeys
Rail travel is a wonderful way to appreciate New Zealand's scenery. One of the best-known journeys is the TranzAlpine train, which crosses the South Island from Christchurch towards Greymouth, travelling through the Canterbury Plains, mountain scenery and Arthur's Pass.
Other itineraries may include the Coastal Pacific railway or combinations of rail travel, coach touring and scenic cruises. These journeys are particularly appealing to travellers who want to enjoy the landscapes without driving themselves.
We can help you explore holidays that include scenic rail journeys as part of a wider itinerary, whether through an escorted tour or a tailor-made trip.
Popular New Zealand Holiday Ideas
- Escorted tours of New Zealand
- Tailor-made New Zealand holidays
- North and South Island touring holidays
- Auckland and Bay of Islands holidays
- Rotorua and Māori cultural experiences
- Wellington and Cook Strait ferry journeys
- Queenstown and Milford Sound holidays
- Franz Josef and Fox Glacier touring
- Aoraki/Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo
- Christchurch and the TranzAlpine train
- New Zealand self-drive holidays
- New Zealand motorhome holidays
- New Zealand rail journeys and scenic cruises
- Wildlife and nature holidays
- Luxury New Zealand holidays
- New Zealand and Australia combined tours
- New Zealand and South Pacific island combinations
Why Book Your New Zealand Holiday with Hessle Travel?
- Personal service from a local travel agent
- Access to escorted touring options from established operators
- Help exploring tailor-made itineraries through First Class Holidays
- Advice on combining the North and South Islands
- Help comparing escorted tours, self-drive holidays and rail journeys
- Options for wildlife, culture, scenic cruising and outdoor experiences
- Support with planning a longer New Zealand or Australia and New Zealand holiday
- A quotation based on your preferred dates and requirements
Don't Book Direct Until You've Checked Our Price
A holiday to New Zealand is a major trip, and choosing the right itinerary can make all the difference. Whether you are considering an escorted tour or a tailor-made adventure, let Hessle Travel help you explore the available options.
Tell us when you would like to travel, how long you have available, which places you want to visit and whether you prefer an organised tour or an independent holiday. We can then help you investigate suitable options and request a quotation.
Before booking directly with a tour operator, give Hessle Travel a call on 01482 641064 or contact us online. We would love to help you plan your New Zealand adventure.
New Zealand Holidays & Tours – Let Hessle Travel help you plan the journey of a lifetime.
