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 including Kelly Tarlton's & Devonport Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $109.00 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 Kelly Tarlton's & Harbour Cruise Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $134.00 per adult Escape the city and cruise the sparkling waters of Auckland's beautiful harbour. Take in the harbour sites including the historic township of Devonport, the harbour bridge and the New Zealand Naval base, travelling on a luxury Great Sights bus. More...

Auckland Must Do Three - Afternoon Tour Sightseeing - Auckland - Starting from NZ $175.00 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 $102.00 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...

Auckland to the Bay of Islands including Waitangi Treaty Grounds & Cape Brett (one way tour) Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $231.00 per adult This 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. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds before enjoying a Fullers Bay of Islands Cape Brett cruise, travelling through the famous 'Hole in the Rock' (weather permitting). More...

Auckland's Great Day Out Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $215.00 per adult See first hand why Auckland is known as the "City of Sails" on this full day bus tour combining the "Discover Auckland" and "Auckland's Must Do Four" sightseeing tours. Discover the magnificent harbours, trendy shops, panoramic views and meet some locals on a unique encounter at the Auckland Zoo. Also included is the Pride of Auckland Coffee Cruise. More...

Bay of Islands to Auckland (one way tour) Day Tour - Paihia - Starting from NZ $102.00 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...

Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Experience Day Tour - Paihia - Starting from NZ $109.00 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...

Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Tours Day Tour - Paihia - Starting from NZ $118.00 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...

Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook (one way tour) Day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from NZ $235.00 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...

City and Sails including Kelly Tarlton's Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $168.00 per adult A day discovering New Zealand's largest city with an Auckland coach tour. See all the sights before visiting Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. Finally, enjoy a luncheon cruise on a Pride of Auckland yacht. More...

City, Harbour and Wine Experience Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $184.00 per adult This full day experience takes you on a morning tour of Auckland City Sights then whisks you across the Waitemata Harbour to the charming Waiheke Island for the afternoon. Your tour guide will drive you to three premier and well known wineries. From the vineyards take in the breathtaking views of the city landscape and across to the Hauraki Gulf. More...

Discover Auckland City Morning Tour Half-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $69.00 per adult See first hand why Auckland is known as the City of Sails with this half day bus tour. Your morning tour takes in Queen Street, Auckland's 'Golden Mile', stunning views of the harbour and yacht marina from the Auckland Harbor Bridge and to the summit of Mount Eden, the city's most prominent volcanic cone with its 360 views of the city. More...

Discover Auckland including Kelly Tarlton's Morning Tour Half-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $99.00 per adult Learn about the city's fascinating history and discover spectacular scenery before plunging under Auckland's waterfront for a scuba diver's view at Kelly Tarlton's on this half day bus tour. Travel to Mount Eden for 360 views of the city, and pass over the Harbour Bridge for stunning views of the harbour and marina. More...

Discover Christchurch Morning Tour Half-day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from NZ $55.00 per adult See first hand why Christchurch is known as the 'Garden City' and discover its rich history on this 3-hour morning bus tour. Sightseeing highlights include the Anglican Cathedral, Victoria Square, Law Courts, Provincial Chambers, Bridge of Remembrance, Museum, Arts Center, Mona Vale, Sumner Beachfront, Cave Rock, Port Hills and Lyttelton. This tour takes you around the city's highlights and historic sites. More...

Discover Milford Sound (Coach-Cruise-Coach) 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 (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 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 Christchurch) Day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from NZ $199.00 per adult Plains and mountains, this tour is a journey of contrasts. Travel across the pancake-flat farmland of the Canterbury Plains before climbing over a mountain pass and onto the alpine Mount Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest peak. More...

Discover Mount Cook (return from Queenstown) Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from NZ $159.00 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 Rotorua Morning Sights Half-day Tour - Rotorua - Starting from NZ $125.00 per adult A morning bus tour of Rotorua's leading attractions. The first stop is Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. Enjoy a guided tour to view mighty geysers, boiling mud pools, and the traditional arts and culture of the Maori People including carving and weaving demonstrations More...

Discover the Bay including Cape Brett Cruise (return from Auckland) Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $199.00 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 Excitor Cruise (return from Auckland) Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $239.00 per adult This 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. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds before enjoying an adrenaline-filled Excitor speed cruise. More...

Discover the Bay including Swim with the Dolphins (return from Auckland) Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $239.00 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 $199.00 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 $165.00 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 Cape Brett Hole In The Rock Sightseeing - Paihia - Starting from NZ $89.00 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...

Dolphin Eco Encounter (Swim with the Dolphins available) Day Tour - Paihia - Starting from NZ $89.00 per adult With some of the warmest waters in New Zealand, the Bay of Islands is rich in marine life year all year round. This half day eco cruise seeks out the many playful dolphin pods which are resident within the sheltered islands of the region and includes an insight into the historically significant region, from the earliest Maori explores to the bustling lawless harbour of late 1800's. More...

Excitor High Speed Adventure Sightseeing - Bay of Islands - Starting from NZ $89.00 per adult It's accelerated adventure all the way on board the Excitor!... adrenalin kicks in... you hit a wave at high speed... flying through the air, you feel free... grip tightens, sweaty palms, then splash... laughter... a short breath... another wave coming... flying, splash... wicked! Incredible views, spectacular scenery... photos and video footage purchased as evidence of adventure to show your family back home. 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...

Kerikeri Eco Experience Sightseeing - Kerikeri - Starting from NZ $52.00 per adult This fully guided tour of Kerikeri showcases the finest local arts and sustainable produce. Try wine or organic coffee at Ake Ake vineyard, see plants from all over the world at the picturesque Wharepuke Gardens, visit Rainbow Falls, and then the popular Living Nature which specialises in natural cosmetics and skin care products. More...

Overnight Cruise - Bay of Islands Overnight Tour - Bay of Islands - Starting from NZ $299 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 $185.00 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 Icons Tour Day Tour - Rotorua - Starting from NZ $209.00 per adult Visit Rotorua's leading attractions and experience the scenic beauty, history and culture of Rotorua. This full day bus tour includes visit to the boiling mud pools and mighty geysers at Te Puia, the Rainbow Springs Nature Park, the New Zealand Farm Show, a guided tour of The Buried Village of Te Wairoa and a visit to the Rotorua Museum. More...

Rotorua to Auckland via Ruakuri Cave (one way tour) Day Tour - Rotorua - Starting from NZ $245.00 per adult On your journey to Auckland see the many sights of the Waikato including Lake Karipiro and the Waikato River. Stop in at the newly opened Ruakuri Cave, New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour and enjoy a guided tour through the narrow winding corridors, hidden waterfalls and amazing cave formations, before continuing on your luxury sightseeing bus through to Rotorua. More...

Rotorua to Auckland via Waitomo Glowworm Caves (one way tour) Day Tour - Rotorua - Starting from NZ $195.00 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...

Ruakuri Cave Experience (return from Auckland) Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $240.00 per adult A bus tour from Auckland including a guided tour of Ruakuri Cave. Laced with myth and legend, Ruakuri "den of dogs" was first discovered by Maori some 400-500 years ago. Ruakuri cave has around 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) of underground limestone passages and amazing cave formations. More...

Ruakuri Cave Experience (return from Rotorua) Day Tour - Rotorua - Starting from NZ $210.00 per adult Travel west from Rotorua to Waitomo talking in the beautiful Lake Karipiro and the stunning Fitzgerald Glade. Once in Waitomo you will stop for lunch and then visit Ruakuri Cave (or "den of dogs"), New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour and a Waitomo sightseeing experience that must be seen to be believed. More...

Waitomo Caves and Rotorua Day Trip Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from NZ $299.00 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...