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Sightseeing Tours New Zealand

Australian Pacific Touring Introduction

Join Australian Pacific Touring on a sightseeing tour in New Zealand and enrich your life with fascinating sights and sounds, cultures and cuisines, people and places.

Whether you want to explore a single destination in-depth, or discover the delights of a particular region, APT has escorted tours of New Zealand to suit your requirements.

APT provides luxury group travel through a diverse range of modes and is committed to delivering the ultimate holiday experience.

Our Sightseeing Tours of New Zealand

If your interest is in the rugged alps and splintering glaciers of the South Island, the unique geothermal pools and proud Maori culture of the North Island, or the sub-tropical marine wonderland of the Bay of Islands, we can promise you a holiday you will remember and cherish for years to come.

New Zealand Feature Experiences

Traditional Maori Cultural Performance – Experience Maori culture at a traditional Hangi (feast) and cultural performance. Food is cooked underground by thermally generated steam to slowly cook dishes of pork, kumara and potatoes, each with its own distinctive Hangi flavour.

Milford Sound Cruise – Milford Sound is one of New Zealand's most breathtaking waterways and the only way to appreciate its beauty is to sail its waters on an overnight cruise. During your cruise, absorb the majesty of the region while enjoying full commentary from our onboard Nature Guide.

TranzAlpine Train Included – The TranzAlpine is rated as one of the top train journeys in the world and is a feature inclusion in many APT itineraries.

Country Homestay Option – In Rotorua, we offer you the opportunity to experience the warmth and hospitality of the rural New Zealand lifestyle with an overnight stay in a family home.

Premier and Premier Plus Touring and Regional Experiences

In New Zealand we offer three superb styles of touring. Our Premier and Premier Plus Escorted tours are the most stylish and luxurious way to discover New Zealand.

You will enjoy experiences exclusive to APT, stay in amazing places and dine on sumptuous local cuisine.

Slow down and discover the hidden treasures of New Zealand with our Regional Experiences.

Take a short break or combine your escorted tour with a four or five day stay in New Zealand's most appealing areas.

Cruising and Touring Experiences

Pure Indulgence and Comfort at Sea – One of the most spacious ships at sea, Holland America Line's ms Statendam is also one of the most modern and luxurious. Your spacious, Ocean View Stateroom features a luxurious bed, finely woven bed linen, fluffy Egyptian cotton towels, 24-hour in-room dining and fresh fruit.

Visit the spa, aromatic sauna or hydrotherapy pools, or spoil yourself with a massage or spa treatment. Be entertained by Las Vegas-style shows or just visit the movie theatre. At sunset savour one of ms Statendam's signature cocktails on deck.

The Ultimate Personal Cruising Experience – Access hidden waterways and secluded bays in style aboard the luxurious Oceanic Princess. Accommodating just 76 guests, cruising New Zealand aboard the Oceanic Princess is a truly intimate experience.

Your stylish accommodation features individual air-conditioning and private en suites. Soak in the spa, lounge about the sundeck or enjoy a drink in one of the two cocktail bars. Excursion Zodiacs complete this very personal New Zealand World Heritage cruising experience.

For further information about our sightseeing and escorted tours of New Zealand, please contact us or visit our sightseeing tours of New Zealand Web site.

About New Zealand

New Zealand's South Island has some of the most impressive scenery in the world. Walk tracks carved by the ancient glaciers that formed magnificent Milford Sound and striking Franz Josef, and explore the towns of Christchurch and Dunedin.

The North Island is the result of thousands of years of volcanic activity that is still evident today. The harbourside city of Auckland and the sophisticated capital of Wellington are separated by volcanic mountains, steaming thermal geysers, and refreshing clear lakes. Listen to ancient Maori legends and discover bubbling geothermal springs.

The Bay of Islands is New Zealand's gateway to the South Pacific. This area is home to the country's most famous maritime national park—with its abundance of dolphins, whales, fishes and birdlife. Take the opportunity to go sailing these waters in search of marine life, or just relax and enjoy the spectacular ocean views.

We recognise that each traveller has specific interests and requirements. To cater for this we have designed two styles of touring—styles of touring that allow you to choose the hotels, activities and inclusions that best suit your lifestyle.

For further information about our sightseeing and escorted tours of New Zealand, please contact us or visit our sightseeing tours of New Zealand Web site.

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