GreatSights Scenic Tours

GreatSights have a range of sightseeing day tours where you travel in state-of-the art luxury coaches in groups of around 30 people. As you travel, your expert driver guide delivers informative and entertaining commentary.

All ages are catered for, with most tours providing discounted child pricing. A GPS operated multi-lingual commentary system is offered on most of its tours. Languages featured include Japanese (North Island only), Mandarin, and Spanish.

Auckland City Sights Half-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $74.00 per person Learn about the city's history and discover the spectacular scenery on this introductory half day tour of Auckland. You'll visit Auckland City's oldest park, the Auckland Domain and explore Parnell, a historical village transformed into boutiques, cafes and antique shops. Take in the panoramic views over Auckland from Mt Eden. Then travel over Auckland's Harbour Bridge, past the Viaduct Harbour and along Tamaki Drive for stunning waterfront views. More...

Auckland City Sights including Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $108.00 per adult A half day bus tour discovering New Zealand's largest city with the Discover Auckland coach tour. At Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World, plunge under Auckland's waterfront for a scuba diver's view of the incredible ocean that surrounds us. Come face to face with sharks, massive stingrays and other incredible deep sea creatures and watch King and Gentoo Penguins play in a simulated Antarctic environment. More...

Auckland City Sights including Pride of Auckland Cruise Sightseeing - Auckland - Starting from NZ $151.00 per adult Take in the city sites, including the harbour bridge, travelling on a luxury Great Sights bus, before discovering the magic of Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World and its Antarctic Encounter. Finally, Escape the city and cruise the sparkling waters of Auckland's beautiful harbour. More...

Auckland Must See Three - Afternoon Tour Sightseeing - Auckland - Starting from NZ $188.00 per adult This afternoon day tour visits three of Auckland's leading attractions. Visit the Auckland Zoo - New Zealand's largest collection of animals. Sit back and relax, or try sailing onboard the Pride of Auckland yacht on the Waitemata Harbour (complimentary tea/coffee, homemade muffins onboard). To finish your Auckland day experience, take in the breathtaking views of Auckland from the 328 metre high SkyTower where your tour concludes. More...

Auckland to the Bay of Islands (one way tour) Sightseeing - Auckland - Starting from NZ $103.00 per adult This half day bus tour to the Bay of Islands takes you through spectacular scenery of native forests and sub-tropical bush to the foreshores of the National Maritime Park, arriving at your destination seaside town of Paihia (where you will be transferred to your hotel). The rest of your day is at leisure. More...

Awesome Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Experience Day Tour - Paihia - Starting from NZ $115.00 per adult Hear the legends and view the natural wonders that eclipse this untouched landscape of the Far North. Journey to the far north of New Zealand, explore the history and uncover the legends of this diverse and dramatic landscape. More...

Bay of Islands to Auckland (one way tour) Day Tour - Paihia - Starting from NZ $103.00 per adult This luxury bus tour is a great transport option to get back to Auckland if you have spent time in the Bay of Islands. Make the most of your last day in the Bay area and depart late afternoon (4.30pm) with this daily, 4-hour coach service from Paihia to Auckland. More...

Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook (one way tour) Day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from NZ $256.00 per adult Travel from Christchurch to Queenstown by luxury coach. Admire the majestic beauty along the way including Canterbury Plains, Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd, Aoraki/Mt Cook and Lindis Pass. Stop in Mount Cook Village and experience an optional scenic helicopter or ski plane flight (weather permitting). This trip is perfect for those who need to travel one way from Christchurch to Queenstown. More...

Discover Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Day Tour - Paihia - Starting from NZ $129 per adult Discover the Far North of New Zealand - rich in Maori culture and tradition. Journey along the magnificent 90 Mile beach in one of our purpose built coaches and stand on the wind swept tip of New Zealand and see where the Tasman Sea collides with the Pacific Ocean. More...

Discover Milford Sound (Coach-Cruise-Fly) Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from NZ $586.00 per adult Leave Queenstown and visit Milford Sound for the day. Traveling by coach, boat and plane, highlights of the tour include, Te Anau, Eglinton Valley - ancient alpine beech forest, Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise and a Milford Sound Scenic Flight. More...

Discover Milford Sound (from Queenstown) Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from NZ $226.00 per adult Milford Sound is today frequently referred to as the Eighth Natural Wonder of the World. Discover ancient forest, stunning waterfalls and towering mountain peaks on your full day tour from Queenstown to the World Heritage listed Fiordland National Park. Take an unforgettable cruise aboard a Milford Sound Red Boat to experience the heart-stopping, pristine scenery, towering peaks, waterfalls and marine and bird life! More...

Discover Milford Sound (from Te Anau) Day Tour - Te Anau - Starting from NZ $153.00 per adult Beech rainforests, towering mountains and stunning waterfalls - this is the spectacular Milford Sound. Discover the wonders of this World Heritage listed area. Journey through the Upper Hollyford Valley and Homer Tunnel, pass through the Cleddau Valley before taking a cruise on the deep waters of Milford Sound. More...

Discover Mount Cook (return from Queenstown) Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from NZ $174.00 per adult Discover the scenic wonderland that is Mount Cook Village, home of Australasia's highest mountain. Depart Queenstown to navigate the Lindis Pass, before traveling through the rugged high country landscape of the Mackenzie Basin to arrive at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. More...

Discover the Bay including Cape Brett Cruise (from Auckland) Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $219 per adult Make the most of this popular day tour from Auckland with return coach travel to Paihia, including a spectacular dolphin watching cruise in the sheltered waters of the Bay of Islands. Our experienced local skippers will guide you through the beautifully clear waters in search of dolphins and whales, past many secluded islands to the Cape Brett Lighthouse and through the famous "Hole in the Rock" (weather permitting). More...

Discover the Bay including Swim with the Dolphins (from Auckland) Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $258.00 per adult Some say that swimming with dolphins is a life-changing experience. This full day tour gives you the chance to get into the water with these amazing creatures and swim alongside as they play in their natural environment. More...

Discover Waitomo Glowworm Caves (return from Auckland) Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $222 per adult A day of stalactites and stalagmites, glowworms and grottos. Head south by bus from Auckland and pass through the rich farming region of the Waikato, before arriving at the famous Waitomo Caves. Enjoy lunch before heading underground to marvel at these amazing caves. Take an underground boat trip and wonder at the thousands of tiny glowworms. More...

Discover Waitomo Glowworm Caves (return from Rotorua) Day Tour - Rotorua - Starting from NZ $185.00 per adult Enjoy a day trip from Rotorua through across lush rolling farm landscape to the mystical Waitomo Glowworm Caves. After lunch enjoy a guided tour through the galleries and lofty chambers of the Caves. Your tour culminates with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - lit up by thousands of tiny living lights. Return to Rotorua that afternoon through Fitzgerald Glade - a section of highway where the native bush and trees form a canopy overhead. More...

Dolphin Cruise to the Hole In The Rock Sightseeing - Paihia - Starting from NZ $95 per adult Designed for nature lovers, this half day adventure begins when you step onboard our luxury "Dolphin Seeker" catamaran. Visit beautiful Motukokako Island and the famous Hole in the Rock. Look out for playful dolphins, orca whales and penguins and hold your breath as we skillfully navigate our way through the hole and past the spectacular Grand Cathedral Cave. More...

InterCity Buses Bus - South Island Travel anywhere in the South Island with InterCity Coachlines. Their fares offer great value, every day, everywhere throughout their extensive network. More...

InterCity Buses Bus - North Island Travel anywhere in the North Island with InterCity Coachlines. Their fares offer great value, every day, everywhere throughout their extensive network. More...

Overnight Cruise in the Bay of Islands Overnight Tour - Bay of Islands - Starting from NZ $357.00 per adult This overnight cruise through the historic Bay of Islands is a unique journey into the youngest country on earth. The Bay of Islands is the nexus of New Zealand for Maori and Pakeha alike. This two day cruise will showcase the past and the present of New Zealand's finest sub tropical and maritime destination. More...

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mount Cook (one way tour) Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from NZ $202 per adult Travel from Queenstown to the city of Christchurch by luxury coach. Admire the majestic beauty along the way including Canterbury Plains, Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd, Aoraki/Mt Cook and Lindis Pass. Stop in Mount Cook Village and experience an optional scenic helicopter or ski plane flight (weather permitting). This trip is perfect for those who need to travel one way to Christchurch. More...

Rotorua CitySights Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Rotorua - Starting from NZ $30 per adult The Rotorua CitySights bus is a convenient, easy and fun way to get you to the city's most well known destinations and leading attractions. Hop on and off anywhere along the extensive route for 48 hours, and take your kids for FREE! So jump aboard, the best of Rotorua awaits you... More...

Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo Glowworm Caves (one way tour) Day Tour - Rotorua - Starting from NZ $217 per adult Bus from Rotorua to Auckland via the enchanting Waitomo Caves. As you leave Rotorua, the coach will travel through the Fitzgerald Glade and past Lake Karapiro, stopping for a guided tour and boat ride through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Travel the pastoral region of Waikato to arrive in Auckland late in the afternoon. More...

Waitomo Caves and Rotorua Experience (return from Auckland) Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $315 per adult This bus tour enables you to visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and a number of leading attractions in Rotorua. A Farm Show including a dog trial at Agrodome Farm, guided tour of Te Puia, view mighty geysers & boiling mud pools and a Maori cultural performance. More...