Travel Your Way with Thrifty Tours Independent NZ Coach Touring
Looking to see the best of New Zealand at any time of year for the time you have available? Choose an independent coach tour with Thrifty Tours New Zealand. Departing daily these fine-tuned tours, developed over years of New Zealand holiday planning experience, might just be the perfect way to see New Zealand!
Why See New Zealand with Thrifty Tours?
It's all about enjoying the flexibility of travelling where you want when you want with all arrangements and the driving taken care of by experts.
Thrifty Tours grew out of a demand for something a little different from escorted coach tours.
- The problem: escorted tours have set dates and itineraries designed to appeal to the broad range of travel interests of a group... You need to compromise on what you see based on tours available when you can travel.
- The solution: tours created using New Zealand's excellent coach services and best accommodation options for every budget with the flexibility of daily departures... Why compromise?
Drawing on many years experience of planning and booking New Zealand holidays, our team have created unforgettable New Zealand itineraries to suit just about any travel preference and make the most of the time you have. Two days? Twenty five days? A week or two weeks? Six days? We can help you make the most of the time you have to spend in New Zealand.
Our New Zealand Touring Holidays
Our itineraries include: accommodation to suit you; coach, train and ferry travel; and carefully selected activities and attractions. They offer the security of knowing you are making the most of your time in New Zealand and everything is arranged. All you need to do is enjoy the experience!
This is truly stress-free travel with full support available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from our New Zealand based team.
Contact Us To Find The Touring Experience You Are Looking For
- You'll enjoy a range of touring experience choice you won't find anywhere else.
- Our friendly team have been helping travellers enjoy New Zealand via coach for 25 years.
- We have first-hand experience of the tours we sell and the destinations and attractions they include.
- We can customise any tour or create a fully customised — unique to you — independent coach tour.
- All payments are secured with the latest security technology
Booking couldn't be easier: simply find a tour that suits your needs and travel preferences and book it. Questions? Contact one of our expert consultants today to discuss your options or customise a touring experience.
Meet your New Zealand coach touring experts
Louise Barrett
I’m originally from Australia, but after visiting New Zealand I loved it so much that I settled here and now call Wanaka my home. Wanaka is a place everyone should see, so if I get to help you plan your New Zealand Coach Tour don't be surprised if it includes a stop here.
Email: louise@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 443 0895
Skype: louise_nzft
Shelley Ryder
Planning and arranging tours for visitors to New Zealand is great fun, and so it should be! I love working with guests making the best recommendation and helping them create a wonderful New Zealand experience. I also enjoy travelling around New Zealand and so sharing this with visitors gives me great satisfaction.
Email: shelley@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 443 0846
Skype: shelley_nzft
Jane Zwerrenz
I emigrated to NZ some years ago, now from my homeland of Germany. In short I loved this place and everything I could enjoy in it. So, sharing and planning New Zealand tours and holidays is extremely enjoyable and making sure it’s the same for you is number 1 for me.
Email: janez@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 443 0896
Skype: janez_nzft
Christina Brockie
Originally from Dunedin but moved to Wanaka as I love exploring the outdoors and our base here is the ideal location for that. I have been in the tourism industry for a few years now and enjoy sending visitors all around the country, seeing beautiful sights, doing amazing activities and visiting our iconic attractions.
Email: christina@nzft.co.nz
Telephone: + 64 3 443 0892
Skype: christina_nzft
Chelsea Lodge
I grew up in Christchurch and spent most of my summers in Central Otago. I took off overseas as soon as I finished university and explored the world for a few years, returning to New Zealand with a new appreciation of the country for it's beautiful scenery and our special culture. With my extensive knowledge of New Zealand and all it has to offer I look forward to making all your New Zealand holiday dreams come true.
Email: chelsea@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 222 8021
Servanne Herant
I came to New Zealand from the UK but was actually born in Greece. I have been lucky enough to travel all over the world (32 countries to be exact) but my passion for skiing, hiking and the outdoors drew me to New Zealand and I never left. I live in the beautiful South Island town of Wanaka but have explored all four corners of New Zealand and cant wait to share it with you.
Email: servanne@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 222 8015
Kasmira Banks
After spending time in Canada and living all around New Zealand I'm now here in the beautiful Wanaka! I cant wait to share all i love about New Zealand with you to create the best possible holiday! I’m a real foodie and enjoy getting outdoors and much prefer being off the grid in the country rather than the city. Talk to me today about what you are looking for in your New Zealand adventure and how an independent coach tour is the perfect solution for you.
Email: kasmira@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 443 0845
Nichole White
I was born in Cape Town and moved to the hustle and bustle of London when I was 10 years old. I craved fresh air, mountains and an outdoors lifestyle so made the move to Wanaka and am loving every minute!! My weekends consist of trying to cram in as much hiking, skiing, and kayaking as possible. I absolutely love to explore and find hidden gems. I have the best job.. sharing these hidden gems with you!
Email: nicholewhite@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 443 0847
Nicole Andrews
I am a born and bred kiwi and have lived in Wanaka since I was just 9 years old. Living in paradise has given me the opportunity to experience so many awesome things and I wouldn’t have it any other way. My biggest passion is skiing, and this has taken me all over the world. From my travelling experiences I have learned what makes a holiday an experience to never forget. Let me help you create some amazing experiences of your own and discover what New Zealand truly has to offer.
Email: nicole@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 222 8022
Rommy Fisher
I live in Wanaka with my partner after living in Canada and Nepal (Kathmandu) for the last few years but I’m originally from Melbourne. My love of the outdoors, skiing, hiking, cycling and swimming led my to New Zealand and ultimately Wanaka and i have to say I absolutely love it. I’m a massive foodie, gin lover and coffee snob so I cant wait to help design your perfect New Zealand holiday with some or all of those things in it!
Email: rommy@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 443 0890
Katie Looker
I recently moved to the little slice of heaven that is Wanaka having previously spent two years on the other side of the hill working in Queenstown. I absolutely adore it here and love to be active whether its hiking, biking, skiing or anything that's outdoors. I cant wait to help you enjoy everything New Zealand has to offer and show you how cool independent coach touring can be. Lets talk today.
Email: katie@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 443 0842
Victoria Parrack
I have been living in the Southern Hemisphere for over 5 years now and I am passionate about New Zealand's extraordinary outdoors whether its hiking in the countryside, exploring the cities or seeking out the wonderful NZ bird life (a passion of mine). I have just loved exploring and experiencing everything New Zealand has to offer which is why I decided to call it home and i now live in the beautiful Wanaka near the lakes, mountains and of course birds. I cant wait to use my energy and passion to share the country I love with you.
Email: victoria@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 222 8018
Lisa Riddington
I grew up barefoot and fancy free on the sands of Mt Maunganui in the north island of New Zealand and after having traveled and lived around the world, I now call Wanaka home. Which is the perfect place to indulge in my love of the outdoors by snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, camping and eating lots of amazing food and drinking fab wines! My passion for New Zealand is extremely infectious and I’m excited to plan the ultimate holiday for you!
Email: lisa@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 222 8017
Louise Cowan
I have been lucky enough to travel the world and NZ is not only one of the most beautiful places I have ever been, it also has an amazing culture hence why I have decided to call it home. I am the Team Leader here at Thrifty Tours and I'm just so passionate about working with this brilliant bunch of people and introducing the concept of independent coach touring to customers - call us today to find out why it's a great way to tour New Zealand!
Email: louisecowan@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 222 8012
Luke Ashall - Our Sales Manager
I am from the UK originally but came on holiday to NZ in 2001 and I've never looked back. Although I go by Luke, my name is actually John and I officially have two birthdays due to a mishap with my birth certificate! New Zealand is a very special place to live and a dream holiday destination. I love it here and I love my job! I am the Sales Manager here at Thrifty Tours and have the absolute pleasure of leading this extraordinary team of New Zealand specialists. If there's anything I can help you with please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Email: luke@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 21 641 426