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.
We are members of the Tourism Association of New Zealand and Qualmark accredited
We are recognised as offering environmentally responsible through our Enviro-gold status
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

Annelise Radford

I grew up in Queenstown and have been lucky enough to live in almost every region of the South Island. I know the beauty of this country first-hand and honestly believe one of the best ways to experience its magic is by coach. I would love to share my passion for New Zealand with you by helping plan and arrange your perfect coach tour.

Email: annelise@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 443 0890

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

Laura Davidson

Although born and bred in Scotland I am now lucky enough to call New Zealand home. Travel has always been a passion of mine so what better place to live than in Wanaka, surrounded by beautiful outdoor activities and so much natural beauty. Making sure your coach tour experience is all this, and more, is what I can do for you.

Email: laura@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 443 0894
Skype: laura_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

Alarna Dwyer

Born in Australia and bred in New Zealand, I love living and traveling here! Having been away for 2 years travelling, I am back and loving life. Swimming, skiing, hiking, reading, exploring, this is how I spend my kiwi days. Let's make sure you enjoy New Zealand as much as I do!

Email: alarna@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 222 8013

Erynn Bell

Originally from Maine in the USA and with ever itchy feet and an increasing curiosity about the world beyond, I decided to pack up my life and travel for 2 years around Australia and New Zealand. I have lived by the beautiful ocean in Raglan on the North Island and eventually settled in Wanaka which I now call home. I look forward to planning your trip of a life time to wonderful New Zealand.

Email: erynn@nzft.co.nz
Direct Phone: +64 443 0842

Natalie DeCaro

I am originally from Canada but moved to New Zealand some years ago, now. It’s a great country to tour by coach with so much to see, great touring routes and some world class operators providing award winning itineraries. I look forward to helping you choose and plan your trip of a lifetime.

Email: natalie@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: + 64 3 4430 845
Skype: natalie_nzft

Salli Smith

Born and raised in the big smoke of Auckland, moving to the small town of Wanaka was a breath of fresh air. Travelling by coach is a great way to relax and take in all the surroundings. I have a keen eye for detail and would take great pleasure in arranging a trip to our beautiful country.

Email: salli@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 222 8012

Lauren Nevill

I was born and raised in Central Otago so I come from the privileged position of calling this beautiful area my home. I love New Zealand, and I love helping others experience the delights of this dynamic country by coach. I look forward to sharing my passion with you as we work together to plan your perfect coach journey.

Email: lauren@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 222 8002

Kelly Ah Kiau

With five years of globe-trotting under my belt, I am now back living in my home town of Auckland, hiking nearby mountain summits, exploring untouched hideaways and writing about all my adventures on my travel blog. Let’s chat about your New Zealand travel dreams and make them a reality. You’re in experienced hands, give me a call and we’ll get started today!

Email: kelly@nzft.co.nz
Direct Phone: +64 222 8018

Sara Jones

Brought up in Wales and chased my passion for the mountains and outdoors to New Zealand which I am now lucky enough to call Wanaka my home. I enjoy the extensive walking and hiking both the North and South Island have to offer and would love to help you plan a trip of a lifetime.

Email: sjones@nzft.co.nz
Direct Phone: +64 222 8016

Joanna Bulluss

I was lucky enough to travel New Zealand 8 years ago on my way around the world and always wanted to return. My dreams came true and I came for my honeymoon - but New Zealand wasn't finished with me, and now Wanaka is home I am loving my kiwi life! Let's get you started on your New Zealand journey and make your trip one to remember!

Email: joanna@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 222 8021

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

Laura Havill

After 10 years living and working around the world, I am back in Auckland and spending my time exploring my home country. With so many exciting things to see and do it's pretty hard to get bored in New Zealand! I can't wait to combine my love of travel with my passion for New Zealand by helping you to explore this incredible country.

Email: lhavill@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 443 0847

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

Narissa Phipps

Although born and bred in England, New Zealand has captured my heart, and I am now incredibly fortunate to call Wanaka my home. I have travelled around New Zealand and am passionate about passing on my experience and knowledge so you too can explore this beautiful country via coach for yourselves.

Email: narissa@nzft.co.nz
Direct phone: +64 3 443 0844