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New Zealand Vacation Ideas

Your far-flung New Zealand vacation can embody thrilling adventures, an array of mesmerizing ecosystems, and unexpected city comforts. Discover magical New Zealand vacation ideas in the inspirational itineraries below made possible by one of Zicasso’s exceptional destination specialists. Fjords, glaciers, and endless fields of green await.

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Hang glider over Queenstown South Island, New Zealand

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $11,400

Best of New Zealand Nature Vacation: Mountains & Coastline

Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Franz Josef Glacier, Westhaven Inlet +1 more
Explore the wildlife on a boat trip outside Christchurch in New Zealand

16 Day Trip IdeaFrom $18,300

Luxury New Zealand Family Vacation

Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Christchurch, Queenstown
Queenstown under the rays of the setting sun

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $13,700

12 Day Best of New Zealand Tour

Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Martinborough, Wellington +6 more
Savor great taste while wine tasting in Otago, Wanaka region.

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,700

Best New Zealand South Island Vacation in 9 Days

Christchurch, Aoraki Mt. Cook, Wanaka, Te Anau, Milford Sound +1 more
Relax in the southernmost wine-growing region of the world, Lake Wanaka

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $19,200

Off the Beaten Track New Zealand Adventure

Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, Taupo, Hawkes Bay, Westhaven Inlet +1 more
Maori carving and meeting house in Rotorua, New Zealand

15 Day Trip IdeaFrom $6,200

“The Real Thing” New Zealand Tour: Auckland, Rotorua & Much More

Auckland, Rotorua, Nelson, Karamea, Franz Josef +1 more

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Lake and volcanic landscape in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $5,700

Vineyards to Volcanoes Best of New Zealand’s North Island Luxury Tour

Auckland, Waipoua, Omapere, Paihia, Hobbiton +4 more
Misty morning on the Southern Island New Zealand

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,800

Adventures of New Zealand's South Island

Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth
Milford Sound at sunset in New Zealand

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $5,700

Amazing North & South Islands Tour of New Zealand

Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Martinborough, Wellington +6 more
Resort Town and Famous Visitor Center Queenstown, New Zealand

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $4,100

Best of New Zealand Vacation in 10-Days

Auckland, Waiheke Island, Rotorua, Queenstown, Milford Sound +2 more
Moeraki boulders at Koekohe Beach on the Otago coast in New Zealand

13 Day Trip IdeaFrom $11,200

Classic Coast to Coast New Zealand Itinerary

Christchurch, Dunedin, Te Anau, Doubtful Sound, Queenstown +3 more
Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, New Zealand

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $4,500

Amazing Family Friendly Tour of New Zealand: Queenstown, Rotorua, Pauanui, Tairua, and More

Christchurch, Akaroa, Mount Cook Village, Queenstown, Rotorua

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Based on 1736 verified traveler reviews.

Australia, New Zealand Vacation Review: Waiheke Island, Hobbiton, Tongariro, Milford Sound, Dart River, Penguin Parade, Wine Tasting, Hiking, 3 Weeks

It was amazing. Zicasso’s travel specialist planned the whole thing for us. It was absolutely seamless. All the accommodations, rental car, transfers, tours, and flights were perfect. It was a trip of a lifetime for us and it was magical. I even called the travel specialist a couple of times to ask a question and he was right there for us. His job wasn’t over until we returned home.

I can never thank him enough for such a fabulous experience! I would highly recommend this travel specialist. He is such a professional. We toasted him often while we were there! Here’s to you, our travel specialist!

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New Zealand Trip Review: Rotorua, Waiotapu, Abel Tasman, Picton, Christchurch, Mount Cook, Fox Glacier, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Helicopter Ride, 12 Nights

Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team helped craft an outstanding trip for us in New Zealand.

We originally entertained three proposals from different travel companies. The one from this travel company was one of the more interesting and unique proposals.

Once selected as our preferred travel company, they were most helpful and accommodating in adjusting plans and offering alternative options to allow us to have a great New Zealand experience.

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Fiji, Australia, New Zealand Honeymoon Vacation Review: Great Barrier Reef, Rotorua, Snorkeling, 3-Week Trip

We had the most amazing honeymoon! We had a jam-packed schedule for our three-week trip and everything went incredibly smoothly. We loved all of the activities and tours that were planned by Zicasso's travel specialist. All the accommodations were great and met our expectations. We had the best trip and appreciate all of our travel specialist’s hard work planning it!

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New Zealand Solo Vacation Review: Kayaking, 9-Day Trip

It was wonderful. Everything was excellent. The hotels were all very conveniently located close to bus stops and exciting areas to explore. It was seamless from the very first pickup at the airport.

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New Zealand, Australia Travel Review: Queenstown, Sydney, Uluru, Port Douglas, Milford Sound, 17 Days

The trip was perfectly planned by Zicasso's travel company and gave us a beautiful introduction to New Zealand and Australia. The hotels were lovely. Tours and pickups were right on time.

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New Zealand Travel Review: North and South Islands, Waiheke Island, Rotorua, Hobbiton, Mount Cook, Franz Josef, 3 Weeks

What a fabulous vacation we had in New Zealand, thanks to Zicasso and our tour operator.

For 21 days, we toured the beautiful North and South Islands, and at every stop, the accommodations were exceptional, the food superb, and the sights amazing. We were picked up at the exact time specified for every one of our tours and transportation rides by knowledgeable and helpful tour guides and drivers.

All of our travel needs, ferry rides, inter-island plane rides, and train trips went off without a hitch.

The itinerary set up for us by our travel specialists was excellent, as we were able to see, visit, and tour everything we had wanted to when we were planning our trip.

The sights we saw were second only to the kind and generous people of New Zealand who made us feel welcome at every stop. Kia ora.

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