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＃Lake Taupo

Traveling is about finding joy and delight.

We're not fans of rushed,

hectic itineraries that leave travelers drained.

Just because everyone's headed somewhere

doesn't mean it's right for you;

That's why we break free from the norm,
embracing personalized interests,
taking our time, and soaking in every moment.

Same tour, different experience.

Same place, deeper memories.

OUR TOUR FEATURES

Our guides expertly manage the itinerary, adjusting as needed. We prioritize spending quality time at preferred attractions, ensuring a relaxed journey for all.

Flexible Itinerary
Follow the Beat

Choose from over a hundred activities on our tour to match your preferences and budget. Our guides efficiently organize different activities simultaneously, ensuring everyone enjoys the itinerary together while pursuing individual interests.

Unlimited Activity Choices

With a maximum group size of 16, our guides offer personalized service and detailed insights. Smaller groups foster new friendships, enhancing the journey's enjoyment.

Small Group Travel
Limit Number

Leave the planning to us, and enjoy your holiday worry-free. If activities are canceled due to weather, we'll reschedule or suggest alternatives, taking the stress off your shoulders.

Travel with
Peace of Mind

Our guide selection process is rigorous, ensuring only the best. With diverse backgrounds including tv hosts, journalists, pilots, and winemakers, each guide brings unique expertise to enhance your journey. As locals, we offer insights into everyday life in New Zealand, enriching your experience.

Local Expertise
Local Knowledge

Mini Tours utilizes small coaches, offering convenient boarding and access to hidden attractions inaccessible to large buses. Explore more and venture farther with us.

Small Coaches

Fast & Convenient

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Tailor your stay to your preferences and budget with options ranging from youth hostels to three or four-star luxury accommodations.

Different Lodging Options

We understand how precious your trip to New Zealand is. At Mini Tours, we prioritize your experience, ensuring warm hospitality and attentive service throughout your journey, so every moment is filled with joy and laughter.

Attentive Care

We offer flexible dining options, allowing travelers to choose from our selected group dining packages or dine at local restaurants based on their preferences and budget. Our guides can provide recommendations, and if desired, travelers can also explore local supermarkets for self-cooking.

Wide Selection of Dining Options

We don't include shopping stops in our itineraries, so you won't feel pressured to make purchases. Our guides never ask for additional tips, and all prices for activities are transparent with no hidden fees, ensuring peace of mind for our travelers.

Transparent Pricing No Hidden Fee

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Tourist Destinations in
New Zealand

Cape Reinga

At New Zealand's northernmost tip, is where the Pacific Ocean meets the Tasman Sea, known for its turbulent waves. The iconic white lighthouse atop the cliff draws over 120,000 visitors annually. Nearby, expansive sand dunes offer thrilling sand surfing, while Ninety Mile Beach to the west is the country's longest beach.

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Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands

Boasting 144 islands and peninsulas, is famed for the natural wonder of the Hole in the Rock, accessible via boat tours. This historic area, once a government seat and economic center, holds significant historical importance. Attractions include New Zealand's oldest stone building, Rainbow Falls, Hundertwasser toilets, and diverse aerial and water activities like skydiving, parasailing, and diving.

Bay of Islands

Waipua Forest

Waipoua Forest

Waipoua Forest is renowned for its majestic Kauri Trees, known for their durable wood, last for thousands of years without decay. The forest hosts New Zealand's largest Kauri Tree and the fourth-largest globally, estimated to be around 2500 years old. It boasts the country's highest concentration of these iconic trees.

Auckland

New Zealand's largest city, is its commercial hub, home to over 50 volcanic cones like Mount Eden and One Tree Hill. Notable attractions include the Sky Tower, Mission Bay, Piha Beach with its black sand, Waiheke Island, whale watching tours, and Pacific oysters.

Auckland

Matamata

Once a quiet town, rose to fame as the filming location for "Hobbiton" in "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" movies. Nearby Tirau boasts giant corrugated iron structures like the Sheepdog Toilet and the Woolcrafts souvenir shop, adding to the area's charm.

Matamata (Hobbiton)

Waitomo

Waitomo is famous for its glowworms, found in limestone caves emitting a faint blue light. Boat tours offer enchanting views of these creatures, with the highest concentration found here. For the adventurous, black water rafting through the dark caves is a thrilling experience, illuminated by the mesmerizing glowworms.

Waitomo

Rotorua

Rotorua is famous for its geothermal area, offering therapeutic hot springs believed to have healing properties. Visitors can explore colorful thermal pools, geysers, and mud pools, some of the tallest in the Southern Hemisphere. The region boasts world-class activities like sheep shearing shows, Zorb rolling, and Luge rides. Other attractions include the Redwoods Treewalk, cable car rides, ziplining, volcano hiking, and whitewater rafting.

Rotorua

Taupo

Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake, offers geothermal features, hot springs, and abundant water activities. Highlights include Huka Falls, natural hot springs, and lake cruises to view Maori rock carvings.

Taupo

Mount Cook

Mount Cook

Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak, is perpetually snow-capped. The Mount Cook National Park offers diverse hiking trails for climbers of all levels. Visitors can also enjoy glacier activities like hiking, lake tours, and scenic flights over the expansive Tasman Glacier.

Christchurch

Christchurch

The largest city in the South Island, retains its British charm with Gothic-style buildings. Tourists enjoy the nostalgic antique trams, which passes through Cathedral Square, the Avon River, and the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Other attractions include the International Antarctic Centre and the Cardboard Cathedral.

Tekapo

Tekapo

Lake Tekapo's stunning azure waters, fed by Southern Alps glaciers, captivate travelers. The iconic Church of the Good Shepherd and vibrant lupin blooms provide picturesque scenes. As part of the "Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve," Tekapo offers unparalleled stargazing opportunities beneath a pristine night sky.

Milford Sound

Milford Sound

A top destination in New Zealand, was sculpted by ancient glaciers during the ice age, then flooded by seawater, creating its current majestic form. Accessible only by boat, visitors can cruise through towering peaks veiled in mist, surrounded by steep cliffs and cascading waterfalls, offering a truly awe-inspiring experience. Wildlife encounters with dolphins, penguins, and seals further enhance its reputation as the eighth wonder of the world.

Queenstown

Queenstown

Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu amidst towering peaks, is renowned for its breathtaking scenery. As the "Adventure Capital of the World," it lures thrill-seekers with activities like bungy jumping, jet boating, and skydiving. Families and general tourists also find plenty to enjoy, from historic steamship rides to gondola adventures, wildlife encounters, and skiing in nearby resorts.

Oamaru

Oamaru

Dubbed New Zealand's coolest historic town, boasts Victorian-era buildings made of local limestone, giving it a European village feel. Visitors flock to see the little blue penguins at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, the world's smallest penguin species. The Moeraki Boulders at Moeraki Beach, north of Oamaru, are another must-see attraction.

Wanaka

Wanaka

Acclaimed as New Zealand's most picturesque town, offers stunning views of the tranquil lake and the majestic Southern Alps. It's a magnet for visitors due to its wealth of hiking trails and proximity to ski fields. Highlights include the iconic "Lone Tree" in the lake, scenic flights, Puzzling World, rock climbing, skydiving, and exploring renowned trails like Roys Peak and Mount Iron.

Cromwell

Cromwell

Cromwell is celebrated as a fruit haven, with stunning blossoms in spring and fiery red foliage in autumn. During harvest season, visitors can handpick a variety of fruits like cherries, apricots, peaches, pears and apples. The region's vineyards produce award-winning Pinot Noir wines, earning global recognition.

Dunedin

Dunedin, dubbed the "Edinburgh of the South," is renowned for its well-preserved Edwardian-style architecture and steep streets. Baldwin Street holds the title of the world's steepest street. The nearby Otago Peninsula offers wildlife enthusiasts the chance to observe yellow-eyed penguins, albatrosses, seals, and sea lions on wildlife tours.