The Great Journeys of New Zealand

New Zealand is home to massive assortment of tour operators, ranging from private local companies to larger entities with a national reach. If you’re trying to find the best option for your trip, here are 10 of the country’s most renowned options.

The Great Journeys of New Zealand is the tourism division of state-owned KiwiRail. It’s famous for scenic train journeys like the iconic TranzAlpine in Christchurch and the Northern Explorer from Auckland to Wellington. The tour company is also in charge of the Interisland passenger ferry services from Wellington to the South Island town of Picton.

Along with being the key provider for bus travel between cities, Intercity also offers guided day tours of some of the country’s most popular destinations such as Auckland, Hobbiton, the Waitomo Caves and Milford Sound. The coach line also offers different travel passes for those yearning for a more flexible or self-guided options.