MoaTours

It might only be mid June, but Christmas will be here before we know it!🎄

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but it can also come with a lot to organise. That's why our Christmas tours are such a great option. Enjoy the festive season with beautiful destinations, great company, special Christmas celebrations, and all the details taken care of for you.

Choose from four unforgettable Christmas tours:

🏖️ Christmas in Northland
Experience a classic Kiwi Christmas with Cape Reinga, two nights in charming Mangonui, a Bay of Islands cruise, and fascinating stories of Kupe, Tane Mahuta, Waitangi, whaling and early mission stations.

🌿 Christmas in Marlborough
Journey around the top of the South Island, enjoy Christmas Day lunch at Furneaux Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds, travel the spectacular Kaikōura Coast and Arthur’s Pass, ride the rainforest train, and stay at Punakaiki near the famous Pancake Rocks.

🌺 Christmas in Taranaki
Celebrate with three nights on New Plymouth’s waterfront, enjoy the magical Festival of Lights at Pukekura Park, travel the Forgotten World Highway to Whangamōmona, and cruise beautiful Lake Taupō.

🐧 Christmas in Otago: The Catlins & Stewart Island
Discover some of New Zealand’s most spectacular southern scenery and wildlife, including the Royal Albatross Colony, Larnach Castle on Christmas Day, a night in The Catlins, Nugget Point Lighthouse, return flights to Stewart Island/Rakiura and a cruise to Ulva Island bird sanctuary.

🎁 Every Christmas tour includes:
- All accommodation and transport
- All meals, including Christmas celebrations
- Small group travel (maximum 18 travellers)
- An experienced Kiwi Guide
- All included activities and experiences

Whether you're looking for beaches, mountains, gardens, wildlife or stunning coastal scenery, we have a Christmas tour to suit you.

Check out all our Christmas tours here: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/christmas-tours

Karamea & Wild West Coast Trails - 7 day tour 🌿

Some parts of New Zealand are beautiful to look at. Others seem to hold stories in every road, river, and old town.

Over seven days, you travel through the byways and backroads of the West Coast, experiencing one of New Zealand’s most fascinating regions at a relaxed pace with a small group of like-minded travellers.

- Explore the spectacular Oparara Basin and Kahurangi National Park
- Visit historic gold and coal mining settlements, including Reefton, Blackball, Denniston, Ross, and Brunner
- Walk among the famous Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki
- Cruise the pristine Okarito Lagoon
- Visit Hokitika Gorge, Lake Kaniere, Franz Josef Glacier, and Arthur’s Pass
- Meet locals who share the stories, history, and character of the Coast

With two nights each in Karamea, Punakaiki, and Hokitika, you'll have time to truly soak up the landscapes, history, and unique communities that make the West Coast so special.

Everything is taken care of, so you can simply relax and enjoy the experience:
✔ Return flights from Auckland
✔ All transport, accommodation, meals, and sightseeing included
✔ Friendly Kiwi Guide
✔ Small groups of no more than 18 travellers

Departures:
• 26 November 2026
• 16 March 2027
• 15 April 2027

If you can picture yourself travelling through ancient rainforests, rugged coastlines, historic towns, and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery, we'd love to hear from you.

Click below to view the full itinerary:https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/karamea-wild-west-coast-trails

Early Explorers from Queen Charlotte Sound to Akaroa - 7 day tour

Step into the real stories of New Zealand history 🌿

Our Early Explorers from Queen Charlotte Sound to Akaroa tour is a wonderful journey through the South Island’s coastal history, from Marlborough to Banks Peninsula.

Along the way, you’ll visit places where the stories actually unfolded, including Meretoto/Ship Cove, Wairau Boulder Bank, the Edwin Fox in Picton, Port Underwood and Akaroa.

You’ll hear stories of early Māori settlement, Polynesian and European navigators, whaling stations, missionaries, French colonists and Captain Cook’s visits to these shores - brought to life by local historians, guides, museum hosts and families.

As always with MoaTours, everything is taken care of:
- Return flights from Auckland
- Accommodation, meals and transport
- Small group travel, maximum 18 travellers
- Friendly Kiwi Guide
- All included activities and experiences

No hassle, no rush, just time to enjoy the stories, scenery and people along the way.

We have one departure this season: 5 December 2026

If you'd like to learn more about this journey, you can explore the full itinerary here: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/early-explorers-queen-charlotte-sound-akaroa

📍Southern Odyssey: Stewart Island & The Catlins - 7 day tour

From the rugged beauty of The Catlins to the unforgettable wildlife encounters on Stewart Island/Rakiura, our Southern Odyssey tour continues to leave travellers inspired 🩵

We wanted to share a few wonderful reviews from travellers who recently joined us:

⭐ "Wow! What a fantastic tour, the Southern Odyssey, it had it all.
From gorgeous scenery to seeing kiwis and albatross in their natural surroundings, lovely fellow travellers, yummy food, great accommodation and our wonderful Kiwi Guide. I honestly cannot fault this tour."
- Maggie, April 2026

⭐"I chose this tour because I wanted to see the kiwi on Stewart Island, which I did.
Saw sea lions and lots of native birds. MoaTours covered everything, great hotels and meals. Our group was friendly and inclusive to me as a solo traveller."
- Jennie, November 2025

⭐"The whole holiday 'made my heart sing'
This tour took us to so many places where we could meet and talk to interesting and talented people at their work or craft environment. That is, I think, a major feature of MoaTours. Our guide was excellent; always friendly, helpful and prepared to make our experiences just that little bit more memorable. The whole holiday 'made my heart sing', and for that I thank you very much. This was our eighth tour with MoaTours, which possibly tells you something about both ourselves and yourselves.”
- Richard, February 2026

If you’re looking to experience Stewart Island, incredible wildlife, dramatic southern coastlines and genuine Kiwi hospitality, the Southern Odyssey is a truly unforgettable all-inclusive small group journey.

Learn more about this tour on our website here:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/southern-odyssey

Our 2026/27 MoaTours brochure is here, and our wonderful Tracy couldn’t resist taking it out on the road!

Here she is sharing a first look at the season ahead, with beautiful Whangamatā Beach in the background, one of the many special places we visit on our Coromandel Caper tour.

Inside the brochure, you’ll find a wonderful collection of New Zealand journeys from golden beaches and peaceful coastal towns to national parks, mountain scenery, local stories and warm Kiwi hospitality.

We’re excited to share our upcoming touring season with you, and we’d love to welcome you on a small group escape soon.

If you haven’t had a chance to look through it yet, we’d love to send you a copy: https://www.moatours.co.nz/get-brochure

Molesworth Station, Abel Tasman & Golden Bay - 7 day tour

✨ From the remote high country of Molesworth Station to the golden beaches of Abel Tasman and the laid-back charm of Golden Bay, this South Island journey is packed with unforgettable scenery and experiences. 🌿

We’ve just been looking back through some photos from our recent tour and thought you might enjoy them too. They really capture the relaxed pace, beautiful landscapes, and special moments that make this tour so memorable.

Highlights include:
🚍 Travelling through remote high country and Lewis Pass
🌊 Cruising the crystal-clear waters of Abel Tasman National Park
♨️ Relaxing at Hanmer Springs
🌾 Exploring Farewell Spit and Golden Bay
🤝 Meeting wonderful local hosts along the way

As always with MoaTours, everything is taken care of:
- Return flights from Auckland
- Small group touring (maximum 18 travellers)
- Comfortable coach travel
- All accommodation, meals, activities & entrance fees included

Departure dates:
2 November 2026
18 November 2026
28 February 2027
11 April 2027

👉 Click here to see full tour details - https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/molesworth-station-abel-tasman-golden-bay

If this journey catches your eye, send us a message or call us on 0800 662 462 - we’d love to chat about it 😊

🏆 Six-time Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner! 🏆

We’re thrilled to share that MoaTours has received a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2026, making this our sixth time receiving this wonderful recognition.

MoaTours has now won in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, and we’re incredibly grateful to every traveller who helped make this possible.

Because this award is based on genuine traveller reviews and ratings, it means the world to our team.

A huge thank you to our wonderful travellers for sharing your kind words, stories, and memories, and to our incredible Kiwi Guides, wider team and wonderful suppliers who bring every MoaTour to life!

www.moatours.co.nz

World of WearableArt Show - 6 day tour

This is exactly why we love the World of WearableArt Show.

Our 6-day WOW tour is not just about seeing a performance, it’s about stepping into a world of extraordinary creativity, storytelling and craftsmanship.

Meine Erste Liebe by Fifi Colston is a stunning example of the detail and imagination that make WOW so special. We can’t wait to experience the magic of WOW with our travellers in 2026.

If you’d like to join us, visit our website for more information:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/world-wearableart-show

🍃 Te Urewera, Mahia & Gisborne - 7 day tour

Our Te Urewera, Mahia and Gisborne tour takes in places many people have heard of, but few have fully experienced. And once you do, you begin to understand what makes them so special.

For us, it’s not just the landscapes (even though they are stunning!), it’s the people you meet along the way. On this journey, we’re welcomed into places and communities that are difficult to access on your own, and that’s what makes the experience so memorable.

Here are a few highlights:
• Kohutapu Lodge and Tribal Tours
• Manawa Honey, Ruatahuna
• Waikereru Ecosanctuary
• Reef Ecology talk, Gisborne
• Awakeri Railcarts

As usual, everything is taken care of, so you can simply enjoy the journey:

• Six nights’ accommodation
• All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
• Small group travel (maximum 18 travellers)
• Our friendly and experienced Kiwi Guide
• All activities and entrance fees

We have just one departure next season, which is 25 Jan 2027. If you’d like to join us, give our friendly team a call on 0800 662 462. To learn more about this itinerary, visit our website here: https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/te-urewera-mahia-gisborne

🐑 Back Country Stations: Rakaia to Kaikoura Coast - 7 day tour

We were recently looking through some photos from our Back Country Stations tour and we were reminded just how special this journey is.

This experience takes you through the hidden corners of Canterbury, the Hurunui, the Kaikōura Ranges, and the Clarence River Valley, before finishing in Marlborough with a private lunch cruise through the sheltered bays and inlets of Queen Charlotte Sound.

These are the quieter places, where the landscapes open up and farmhouse lunches with warm, country hospitality are part of the experience.

As always with our tours, everything is taken care of so you can simply relax and enjoy the experience:

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
• Return flights from Auckland
• Six nights’ accommodation
• Small group travel (maximum 18 travellers)
• Our friendly, experienced Kiwi Guide
• Comfortable transport in our own air-conditioned coach
• All experiences as outlined on our website

If this tour sounds like something you’d enjoy, call us on 0800 662 462 and we’ll take care of everything for you. Or if you would like to learn more about this itinerary, visit our website here:
https://www.moatours.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/back-country-tracks-rakaia-kaikoura-coast