Getting Around New Zealand

There are plenty of options for seeing New Zealand whether it’s a tailor-made self drive, motorhome rental, an escorted tour or helicopter transfers.

Car Hire and Motor-cycle hire

New Zealand is perfect for a self drive experience and you can pick up and drop off at a large range of locations.  Driving is on the left hand-side and roads are empty with views around every corner.  See details of Hertz car-hire options.

Motorhomes

Motorhomes offer the perfect holiday for those looking to explore New Zealand on a flexible basis.  There are plenty of well located campsites with plenty of facilities.  Kea Motorhomes are superbly equipped and spacious - your own suite on wheels.

Rail

New Zealand is home is some famous rail journeys; The Tranz Coastal, The Tranz Alpine and The Overlander.  The carriages are designed to give you the best views of the passing vistas.  You can add these into a self-drive, join an escorted tour with a focus on rail travel or as a day tour.

Private Transfers and Touring

Bridge and Wickers can arrange private transfers by car, minibus, helicopter or aircraft. We can also arrange for private touring, please ask your consultant for more details.

Escorted Tours

If you prefer to explore New Zealand in company, enjoying the companionship of travelling as a group as well as the benefit of having an experienced tour director and driver, Bridge & Wickers can offer you a choice of escorted tours available through the best local companies.

Grand Pacific Tours: Best for Luxury Coaches

Grand Pacific Tours have a choice of tours for groups up to 48 passengers, but also have a unique offering called the 'Ultimate' range utilising one of the most luxurious coaches on the market, each fitted with just 20 fully-reclining leather seats similar to a traditional size airline business class seat. The coaches also have their own galley and state of the art entertainment system.  Order a brochure.

APT: Best for - variety of group size and standard (30 up to 48)

An extensive range of  tours with premier plus options for those who prefer to travel in a smaller group (up to 30, Price – 18 days from £4520 including all meals) in addition to their regular premier level of touring with up to 48 passengers (Price – 17 days from £3325 per person including all meals) . Let one of our consultants know if you would like to receive a copy of their brochure.

The Great New Zealand Travel Company: Best for - small groups

This company uses mini coaches with never more than 16 passengers (18 days from £2975 per person including breakfast and 2 dinners) - again we have copies of their brochures which we would be happy to send.

Domestic Flights

Air New Zealand has internal flights to more towns and cites in New Zealand.  We can tailor-make an itinerary that will fly you between destinations if you prefer not to drive.