New Zealand Tours in February 2026

I thoroughly enjoyed it. As my first Contiki tour, it far exceeded my expectations. I had the pleasure of experiencing a helicopter ride not once, but twice in the same week, and although I had visited Queenstown before, this trip offered a completely new and wonderful perspective. My three most memorable moments were the helicopter flight to Franz Josef Glacier (the 30-minute flight is well worth it), a delightful evening at the small bar by Lake Ohau where I achieved a bullseye on my second ever dart throw, and the unforgettable Milford Sound cruise. My Trip Manager and Coach Captain were exceptional and contributed greatly to making it a truly wonderful experience, as did the opportunity to meet such a diverse and interesting group of people from all over the world. I will certainly not forget this trip and am already considering my next adventure.

Travelling to NZ for my first Contiki trip/solo travel is one of the best things I could have done. The trip is so well organised all you have to do is sit back, relax and literally enjoy the ride. Both trip manager and bus driver were so much fun and always willing to help and answer any question, make recommendations and make sure you are having fun. This 12 day trip and plenty of sightseeing, inclusions and free time, along with getting to see some of the best of NZ with an incredible group of travel buddies.

Everything about this trip was amazing, the planning, accommodations, the svenery, the activities including free time are ons and the trip manager and drivers. Everyone on the trip made sure that everyone on the tour was included and was having a good time. I wish I chose a longer tour because 6 days was no where near enough I just wanted more from the moment it ended

Get social New Zealand was absolutely incredible. Our tour guide, Runty, made the experience amazing, despite some long driving days in the south island. I would recommend this trip to everyone and anyone, particularly if you want a mix of some adrenalin and adventure, scenic views and landscapes and social connections with others in your group.

This was the best holiday I have ever been on. The group were very considerate of one another with all travellers being solo over Christmas/New Year, our trip manager and driver were terrific and made this such a memorable trip. Every optional extra was worth doing. I did so many extras that often I had too much to pick and not enough time in the day. The sky driving in Franz Josef was breathtaking. Tasman Sea views one side and Glacier views the other side. Make sure you do the helicopter ride as well. Both quad bikes activities were incredible, swimming with dolphins, bungy, canyon swing, canyoning, funyanks etc the list goes on. Just do it all. The views were amazing. I wish we stayed in Wanaka and less in Christchurch and Wellington as they were dead cities over Christmas/New Year

I highly recommend this trip if you are an avid hiker. This country was one of the most beautiful I’ve been to. The guides both on the north and south Island were amazing. The group dynamic was top-notch. I was unsure about this trip, but I’m so glad that I committed and went on it. I would highly recommend this trip to anybody considering it.