Top New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours

Q: What are the best options for New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours are: Auckland City Halfday Tour Totally Local Wildscene Private Shore Excursion With 8 travelers Private Tour Waiotapu Geothermal Shore Excursion up to 8 passengers Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour Small Group Tour To Karangahake Gorge & Waihi Gold Exploration

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours are: Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Zealand?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in New Zealand are: New Zealand Luxury & Special Occasions New Zealand Luxury Tours New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing New Zealand Outdoor Activities New Zealand Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in New Zealand →

With our experience of living in New Zealand for anywhere between 13 to 30 years, we promise to provide our guests with a joyful and …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (6)

Auckland City Halfday Tour

With our experience of living in New Zealand for anywhere between 13 to 30 years, we promise to provide our guests with a joyful and...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (6)

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$104

Totally Local Wildscene Private Shore Excursion With 8 travelers

If you want easy access to Dunedin's most popular attractions or some various unknown locals only attractions. I own this business and take great pleasure …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

5.0 (8)

Totally Local Wildscene Private Shore Excursion With 8 travelers

If you want easy access to Dunedin's most popular attractions or some various unknown locals only attractions. I own this business and take great pleasure...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

from
$99

Private Tour Waiotapu Geothermal Shore Excursion up to 8 passengers

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

4.8 (6)

Private Tour Waiotapu Geothermal Shore Excursion up to 8 passengers

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people....

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (6)

from
$788

Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour

This is a private small group tour for up to 11 people. The route around Christchurch and Lyttelton takes you over the old volcanoes of …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

5.0 (5)

Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour

This is a private small group tour for up to 11 people. The route around Christchurch and Lyttelton takes you over the old volcanoes of...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$900

Small Group Tour To Karangahake Gorge & Waihi Gold Exploration

Step into the past and uncover hidden gems on this small group day tour from Auckland to the stunning Coromandel region. Begin with a scenic …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

Small Group Tour To Karangahake Gorge & Waihi Gold Exploration

Step into the past and uncover hidden gems on this small group day tour from Auckland to the stunning Coromandel region. Begin with a scenic...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$226

Private Tour From Auckland To Rotorua incl. Te Puia Valley & Haka

On this private day tour from Auckland, explore the geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua in one day. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture, and …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

Private Tour From Auckland To Rotorua incl. Te Puia Valley & Haka

On this private day tour from Auckland, explore the geothermal wonderlands of Rotorua in one day. Experience a personal encounter with our people, culture, and...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

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$685

Matakana Art & Horse Riding Experience Private Tour From Auckland

Experience a private guided tour of the beautiful Matakana region in our comfortable luxury vehicle. Spend a day marvelling at unspoilt countryside, indulging in wonderful …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

Matakana Art & Horse Riding Experience Private Tour From Auckland

Experience a private guided tour of the beautiful Matakana region in our comfortable luxury vehicle. Spend a day marvelling at unspoilt countryside, indulging in wonderful...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

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$628

Private Hobbiton Movie Set, Te Puia, Rotorua Tour from Auckland

Spend a full day exploring North Island's icon at your leisure with your private group. This private tour collects you from your Auckland hotel and …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

Private Hobbiton Movie Set, Te Puia, Rotorua Tour from Auckland

Spend a full day exploring North Island's icon at your leisure with your private group. This private tour collects you from your Auckland hotel and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$171

This tour seamlessly balances natural and urban experiences, allowing visitors to witness the harmonious blend of Auckland’s city life and green spaces. With a relaxed …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (5)

Auckland City Halfday Private Tour

This tour seamlessly balances natural and urban experiences, allowing visitors to witness the harmonious blend of Auckland’s city life and green spaces. With a relaxed...

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$121

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour

A unique shore excursion from Akaroa which combines a tour of the Banks Peninsula and Christchurch with a guided tour of the famous Giant's House. …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

3.7 (13)

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour

A unique shore excursion from Akaroa which combines a tour of the Banks Peninsula and Christchurch with a guided tour of the famous Giant's House....

6 hours Free Cancellation

3.7 (13)

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$118

Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from Christchurch

Join Pete for a fully guided day out, travelling through beautiful Canterbury countryside to the magnificent Rakaia Gorge. Here, prepare for an exhilarating 45-minute Discovery …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from Christchurch

Join Pete for a fully guided day out, travelling through beautiful Canterbury countryside to the magnificent Rakaia Gorge. Here, prepare for an exhilarating 45-minute Discovery...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$229

Luxury Private Auckland Wine & Beach Tour with Lunch

Indulge in a premium private journey through Auckland’s renowned wine country, where rolling vineyards meet the rugged beauty of the west coast. Escape the city …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

Luxury Private Auckland Wine & Beach Tour with Lunch

Indulge in a premium private journey through Auckland’s renowned wine country, where rolling vineyards meet the rugged beauty of the west coast. Escape the city...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (3)

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$570

A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily offering the best the North Island. The tour includes the Bay of Islands with Hole in the …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

5Day/4Nights Northern Cultural Wonders

A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily offering the best the North Island. The tour includes the Bay of Islands with Hole in the...

5 days

5.0 (1)

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$1,204

Auckland City Top Sights Half Day Tour - Small Group

Discover the quiet charm of Auckland in this carefully curated half-day experience. Stroll along peaceful waterfronts, admire the view from Mount Eden, and explore the …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.3 (6)

Auckland City Top Sights Half Day Tour - Small Group

Discover the quiet charm of Auckland in this carefully curated half-day experience. Stroll along peaceful waterfronts, admire the view from Mount Eden, and explore the...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (6)

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$92

Castle Hill & Arthur Pass Day Trip From Christchurch

Discover one of New Zealand’s most dramatic alpine landscapes on this unforgettable full-day adventure to Arthur’s Pass National Park. Journey from the Canterbury plains into …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

4.9 (7)

Castle Hill & Arthur Pass Day Trip From Christchurch

Discover one of New Zealand’s most dramatic alpine landscapes on this unforgettable full-day adventure to Arthur’s Pass National Park. Journey from the Canterbury plains into...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (7)

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$173

3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk - Nelson

Walk, kayak and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our …More

Motueka, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk - Nelson

Walk, kayak and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our...

3 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (2)

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$1,129

A journey of discovery across the Auckland region. From the maunga (mountains) to the spectacular harbours of the Auckland region and the stunning west and …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

Private Auckland Tour

A journey of discovery across the Auckland region. From the maunga (mountains) to the spectacular harbours of the Auckland region and the stunning west and...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (1)

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$573

Hamilton : Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Explorer Small Group Tour

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of …More

Hamilton, New Zealand

4.5 (4)

Hamilton : Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Explorer Small Group Tour

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (4)

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$169

Step into the heart of Te Matau-a-Māui (Hawke's Bay) on an authentic cultural journey through the stories, landscapes, and living traditions of Ngāti Kahungunu. As …More

Napier, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

Hawke's Bay Māori History Tour

Step into the heart of Te Matau-a-Māui (Hawke's Bay) on an authentic cultural journey through the stories, landscapes, and living traditions of Ngāti Kahungunu. As...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$148

PRIVATE Full Day Lord of the Rings and Weta plus keepsake

One tour to rule them all...... You'll get to check out the filming locations of the magical Lord of the Rings trilogy & you also …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (1)

PRIVATE Full Day Lord of the Rings and Weta plus keepsake

One tour to rule them all...... You'll get to check out the filming locations of the magical Lord of the Rings trilogy & you also...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$226

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours Tours?

Which New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours have Free Cancellation?

New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New Zealand Bus & Minivan Tours include Hotel Pickup:

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Got any more New Zealand trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Zealand?