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- Silver Operator
- Thrifty Tours
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 50
- Age range 1 to 100
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Take a dip in the geothermal mud pools at Rotorua
- Enjoy a traditional Maori dinner and performance
- Cruise through the majestic Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
- Witness crystal clear lakes and towering mountains
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Auckland City
- Day 2 Auckland to Waitomo to Rotorua
- Day 3 Hobbiton day tour from Rotorua
- Day 4 Fly Rotorua to Christchurch today
- Day 5 Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park
- Day 6 Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
- Day 7 Free day to explore Queenstown
- Day 8 Milford Sound day tour with Real Journeys
- Day 9 Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier by Newmans coach
- Day 10 Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
- Day 11 Depart Christchurch today
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 50 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
Thrifty Tours
Number of tours
28
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
It's all about enjoying the flexibility of travelling where you want when you...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodExcellent
- CCChristine· August 14th, 2023Arrangements for hotels, bus/van pickups were flawless. Every tour was on time and drivers/tour commentators were excellent. Good selection of tours and down time to enjoy New Zealand culture and scenery. Hotels for the most part very good. Some of the smaller vans were cramped with full set of passengers, but coaches comfortable and vans fine with fewer passengers. Overall highly recommended.Show more
Thrifty Tours commented on this reviewHi Christine! Thank you for sharing your feedback - we really appreciate it! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your New Zealand holiday with Thrifty Tours NZ :)Trip date: August 2023 - RBRukhsana· September 6th, 2019All tours and transfers were meticulously...Show moreTrip date: August 2019
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- From Wednesday18 Jun, 2025To Saturday28 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,009
- From Thursday19 Jun, 2025To Sunday29 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,009
- From Friday20 Jun, 2025To Monday30 Jun, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,009
- From Saturday21 Jun, 2025To Tuesday1 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,009
- From Sunday22 Jun, 2025To Wednesday2 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,009
- From Monday23 Jun, 2025To Thursday3 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,009
- From Tuesday24 Jun, 2025To Friday4 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,009
- From Wednesday25 Jun, 2025To Saturday5 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,009
- From Thursday26 Jun, 2025To Sunday6 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,009
- From Friday27 Jun, 2025To Monday7 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$8,009
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Joe
Asked on April 9th, 2025Does transport leave from hotel each day or do we need to get to buses etc we have the sense this is not guided by yourselves but co ordinated Is this correct. How do we communicate with you re questions etc during tour
Thrifty ToursOperator•Written April 2025This tour is made up of what we call independent coach legs. You will be traveling with different tour operators and guides to make your way around the country. Many of these coaches will depart from your hotel but this is not guaranteed.
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Sara
Asked on March 26th, 2025Can I customize the tour with specific dates and additional nights?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written March 2025
Yes, you can customize your tour dates and add extra nights based on availability.
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Saskia
Asked on February 26th, 2025Is a private tour available?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written February 2025
The tour is not fully private; you will travel with different groups each day, but some transfers can be private.
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Alon
Asked on February 12th, 2025How does luggage management work during the tour?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written February 2025
For luggage, our team takes care of it, ensuring you only need to follow your itinerary for pick-up and drop-off at various locations.
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Anthony
Asked on January 30th, 2025What happens if I need to change my flight details?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written February 2025
You can update your flight details with us, and we will arrange the necessary adjustments for your transfers.
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Josep
Asked on December 19th, 2024How can I change my booking to a different tour?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written December 2024
You can confirm and I will amend your booking to the other tour you prefer.
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Gerlof
Asked on October 10th, 2024What should I do if I arrive early and cannot check in at the hotel?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written October 2024
You can store your luggage and explore the area until your room is ready for check-in, which usually starts at 3 PM.
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Amanda
Asked on September 11th, 2024would like to arrange ground handling tour and sightseeing for a group of 10. visiting Auckland New Zealand. Group consist of 5 :1 Family (2 Adults,2 Teenage & 1 Child). Group of 5: 3 Single ,2 Twin sharing. 1 Group Lunch in Auckland (Halal). City Tour Auckland and Shopping. Visit to Christchurch Mosque & Muslim Community Area. 1 Sedan Or 1 Coach to prepare for Airport Transfer/Hotel Transfer/City Tour/Sightseeing.
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written September 2024
We offer self-drive itineraries & also independent coach tours through the companies Discover New Zealand & our sister company Thrifty Tours. Before I start building an itinerary for you, I just have a few questions: 1. Have you got your flights booked? 2. The dates you have listed for travel have already passed, can you clarify what dates you looking to travel? 3. What are the names/ages of the travellers and who will be sharing rooms?
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Isaac
Asked on July 22nd, 2024Do I need to provide dietary restrictions?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written July 2024
Yes, please let us know if you have any dietary requirements so we can accommodate you during the tour.
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Marie
Asked on June 11th, 2024How do I split payments if multiple travelers are booking?
- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written June 2024
During booking, you will have the option to split payments using different cards.
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