Bus & Coach tours starting in Wellington

Enjoy 3 days of spectacular South Island travel as you travel New Zealand's southern regions with Thrifty Tours. Staying in comfortable motel accommodation, you will visit the majestic Franz Josef Glacier, travel the wild west coast, visit Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, and ride the stunning TranzAlpine scenic train, finishing up in the beautiful resort town of Queenstown.

From Wellington to Auckland, travel across the North Island and enjoy a range of uniquely Kiwi activities. Visit a Maori village and experience the local Maori culture, discover the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua and venture underground to see the sparkling caverns of the Waitomo glowworm caves.

Depart Wellington and cruise across the Cook Strait on board the Interislander Ferry and make your way down the South Island, stopping in Dunedin, Milford Sound and Queenstown, before making your way back up to finish your New Zealand adventure in Christchurch.

There's so much to see in New Zealand's South Island! Get a taster of our beautiful country on this 3 day tour and see some spectacular scenery as you journey up the West Coast, ride the TranzAlpine scenic train, and visit some of our beautiful alpine resort towns including Wanaka, Hawea and Queenstown.

Spend 4 days touring across the South Island on an outstanding independent coach tour and stay in 4 star hotel accommodation. Ride from coast to coast on the TranzAlpine train, discover Gibbston Valley and Queenstown, visit the beautiful lakes of Wanaka and Hawea, enjoy a magical whale watching tour, plus more!

From Wellington to Christchurch, travel south on this 6 day independent coach tour and enjoy the spectacular scenery that the South Island has to offer. Stay in excellent 4 star accommodation as you journey between Wellington, Dunedin, Queenstown, and Christchurch as you stop off at some of the South Island's must see destinations.

Staying in comfortable motel accommodation, this 4 day tour takes you across New Zealand's stunning South Island. See whales off the coast of Kaikoura, journey up through the rugged mountains of Otago, along the wild west coast region, and travel across the spectacular centre of the south on board the famous TranzAlpine scenic train.

The perfect 2 day tour of the South Island - begin in Wellington before travelling across the Cook Strait to journey down the east coast. Stop in Kaikoura and head out for a magical whale-watching tour before continuing south. Finish up your exciting 2 days in the beautiful garden city of Christchurch.

Journey through the heart of the North Island on this 4 day tour from New Zealand's capital city of Wellington to the country's largest city, Auckland. Highlights along the way include the art deco city of Napier, a taste of New Zealand's unique Maori culture, the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, and a visit to the magical Waitomo glowworm caves.

Take a quick trip across the Cook Strait from Wellington and head south with Thrifty Tours, stopping in Kaikoura for a magnificent whale-watching tour, before arriving in the garden city of Christchurch.