From soaring mountain peaks to picturesque coastlines, our tours to New Zealand capture the breathtaking landscapes that make “The Land of the Long White Cloud” a must-visit destination for travellers. From dynamic Auckland to discovering Maori culture at Rotorua to the adrenaline-capital of Queenstown, our itineraries reveal the best of what New Zealand has to offer.

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New Zealand

From soaring mountain peaks to picturesque coastlines, our tours to New Zealand capture the breathtaking landscapes that make “The Land of the Long White Cloud” a must-visit destination for travellers. From dynamic Auckland to discovering Maori culture at Rotorua to the adrenaline-capital of Queenstown, our itineraries reveal the best of what New Zealand has to offer.

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Tour Leaders for New Zealand Tours

Our small group New Zealand tours offer personalized attention at a leisurely pace. Enjoy touring New Zealand’s beautiful countryside with a maximum of 18 people. Some of our tour leaders who have led these tours.

Melissa Nevison With a background in history and museums I have worked with groups and given tours for years. I love to travel, to experience the thrill of discovering a new place and to witness its differences. For me, traveling is all about the people, those connections you make with locals and fellow travellers along the way. I prefer to truly immerse myself in the culture! My feeling is that travel is one of the few things in life you can buy that truly enriches you. Read More

Serra Hughes One of our senior tour leaders, Serra has been leading tours for Adventures Abroad since 2005. She is now based in The Netherlands where she is working on a PhD in literature while doing custom tour arrangements for Adventures Abroad and leading the occasional tour. Read More

Chris Tripodi Chris travels because it is the most interesting thing he can think of doing between meals. Anyone can buy a plane ticket, but helping a country come alive through its people, sights, culture, cuisine and customs is what Adventures Abroad is all about. Chris enjoys the inevitable challenges, the unforgettable moments, the warm people, the stories shared, the memories made, and every single morsel of each tour. Read More

Jonathan Hodgson Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography. Read More

jonathan hodgson

EDUCATION:
BA in Psychology at McGill University; MBA at the University of British Columbia; self-educated passion for history and culture.

LANGUAGE:
English; conversational French; improving Spanish and Russian. And a decent Scottish accent.

TOURS LED:
I have led tours in over 100 countries over the last 17 years of working for Adventures Abroad on all of the continents except for Antarctica.

FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Where to begin? Each place has something that makes it a special destination. A few that spring to mind: Kaieteur Falls in Guyana; the snow-covered mountains of Ladakh, India; sipping tea in a chaikhana of the old town of Bukhara, Uzbekistan; and watching the changing colours of Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset.

ABOUT:
Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography.

Martin Charlton For as long as I can remember I have always had a deep-rooted need to travel and discover new places. Today I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent almost three decades researching, organizing and leading tours worldwide. Read More

Victor Romagnoli I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey. Read More

victor romagnoli

EDUCATION:
HBA English BA History

LANGUAGE:
Being able to speak several languages has made travelling an enriching experience; the conversations one can so easily slip into with locals - who come from all walks of life - adds greatly to my feel for a place.

TOURS LED:
Over a span of almost 30 years, I have lead tours virtually all over the globe.

FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Some of my favourite tours just come into being suddenly as a result of a request; someone will ask me to put together an itinerary that will include the highlights of several countries and the next thing you know we have, for example, a tour to Uruguay, Paraguay & Bolivia, or Lesotho, Namibia & Botswana. Sometimes I will be asked to arrange a detailed itinerary to just one region within a country - like a close up look at Sicily or Crete or the Basque Country or Newfoundland. Without the keen curiosity that so many of you travellers have, none of these "spontaneous" tours would come into being. But they do.

ABOUT:
I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey.

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Tour Leaders New Zealand

Our small group New Zealand tours offer personalized attention at a leisurely pace. Enjoy touring New Zealand’s beautiful countryside with a maximum of 18 people. Some of our tour leaders who have led these tours.

Melissa Nevison With a background in history and museums I have worked with groups and given tours for years. I love to travel, to experience the thrill of discovering a new place and to witness its differences. For me, traveling is all about the people, those connections you make with locals and fellow travellers along the way. I prefer to truly immerse myself in the culture! My feeling is that travel is one of the few things in life you can buy that truly enriches you. Read More

Serra Hughes One of our senior tour leaders, Serra has been leading tours for Adventures Abroad since 2005. She is now based in The Netherlands where she is working on a PhD in literature while doing custom tour arrangements for Adventures Abroad and leading the occasional tour. Read More

Chris Tripodi Chris travels because it is the most interesting thing he can think of doing between meals. Anyone can buy a plane ticket, but helping a country come alive through its people, sights, culture, cuisine and customs is what Adventures Abroad is all about. Chris enjoys the inevitable challenges, the unforgettable moments, the warm people, the stories shared, the memories made, and every single morsel of each tour. Read More

Jonathan Hodgson Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography. Read More

Martin Charlton For as long as I can remember I have always had a deep-rooted need to travel and discover new places. Today I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent almost three decades researching, organizing and leading tours worldwide. Read More

Victor Romagnoli I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey. Read More

Where To Go on New Zealand Tours

Our New Zealand group tours lead you through multicultural cities and hidden harbours. Walk Auckland’s Polynesian streets then head to the geyser-strewn fields of Rotorua. Look down the steep walls of Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, and dip your toes into the balmy waters of Queenstown’s beaches. Visit glacier-cut forests in Te Anau, then cross the fjord to Milford Sound’s unbroken preserves.

Auckland Known as the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland lies wrapped by sapphire harbours, ashy volcanoes, and shallow mountains. Experience the fervor of Queen Street then stroll the serenity of Parnell Rose Garden. View Tours

Christchurch South of Blenheim lies the ‘Garden City’ of Christchurch. Stretched along the Pacific shores and Kaikoura Ranges, it feeds off a diversity of cultures, blending ancient with contemporary. View Tours

Rotorua Centered in the Taupo Volcanic Zone, Rotorua is a hub of geothermal activity. View steamy geysers and travel the Thermal Explorer Highway, where volcanic plateaus dare you for a closer look. View Tours

Blenheim Stroll the sun-kissed streets of Blenheim and tour the mountainside vineyards. Taste the crisp notes of winter and the warmth of summer in every sip from this Marlborough wine region. View Tours

Queenstown Pinched between Alpine mountains and Lake Wakatipu, this exclusive resort is blanketed in mountain scenery and crystalline waters. Take a cruise or walk the harbour-tucked streets of downtown. View Tours

Te Anau Te Anau is the passageway to the glacier-cut forests of Fiordland National Park, and the soul-stirring peaks of Milford Sound. Spy on rare takahē birds and take in views of Mitre Peak. View Tours

Frequently Asked Questions

ASK A QUESTION

01. Do you need a visa to travel to New Zealand?

Yes, most travellers entering New Zealand are required to have a tourist visa in addition to their passport. Countries with visa waivers will need an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa. Both are valid for up to 9 months from the date of entry. Australian and UK citizens with a valid passport are the only ones not required to have a visa.

02. Is New Zealand safe?

In general, New Zealand is a safe country to visit and travel around. Crime rates are lower than many more heavily populated countries, though tourists are a prime target for car break-ins. When parking your car, take the proper precautions by storing your valuables out of sight and locking the doors, just as you would at home.

03. When is the best time to visit New Zealand

New Zealand’s spring runs September through November and is a great time to see the foliage blossom. Winter sports end, and warm weather sports begin. Summer runs December through February and provides the best overall weather for travellers seeking sunny adventure. Tourism runs high during these months.

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