Great Sights - New Zealand Bus Tours
For sightseeing and touring throughout New Zealand, Great Sights is the premier operator. In every part of this wonderful country we offer the very best possible quality experience.
Note: All prices shown are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include GST.
Discover Auckland AM-GS1
Auckland
HALF-DAY MORNING TOUR
OPERATES DAILY
See first hand why Auckland is known as the City of Sails as you enjoy a trip over the Harbour Bridge. Visit the famous Auckland landmark of Mount Eden, a dormant volcano whose summit offers excellent panoramic views of the city and harbours. From this fantastic vantage point you will see evidence of Auckland’s volcanic history, the most significant being the youngest volcano of Rangitoto Island at the entrance to the Waitemata harbour.
The sightseeing tour also takes in the Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park which is situated on a 62,000 year old volcano. In addition to these natural features the city sights tour also takes in the trendy shopping area of Parnell Village with its historical buildings that have been transformed into boutiques, antique, craft and specialty shops. Your tour will then take you along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive before returning to Downtown.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 8:45 AM–11:45 AM | $54 | $27 |
Discover Auckland - Inc Kelly Tarltons-GS1K
Auckland
HALF-DAY MORNING TOUR
OPERATES DAILY
This Auckland sightseeing tour combines the GS1 - Discover Auckland tour, with a visit to Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World.
Experience the snowcat ride where you will see King and Gentoo penguins in their wonderworld of snow and ice. Sharks are on centimetres on the moving walkway viewed through an ingenious acrylic tunnel. Visit the recently opened Stingray bay where stingrays of up to 200 kg's can be viewed up close in their new 350,000 litre open topped tank.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 8:45 AM–12:30 PM | - | - |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 8:25 AM–12:45 PM | $78 | $39 |
Discover Auckland-Inc Kelly Tarltons- Lunch Cruise-GS1KH
Auckland
THREE-QUARTER DAY TOUR
OPERATES DAILY
Escape the city and cruise the sparkling waters of Auckland's beautiful harbour. Harbour highlights include historic Devonport, the harbour bridge and the NZ Naval base. This Auckland sightseeing tour combines with the Discover Auckland coach tour (GS1) and a visit to Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World - experience King and Gentoo Penguins then travel through the Underwater World and come face-to-face with giant stingrays and ferocious sharks.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 8:45 AM–3:00 PM | $101 | $51 |
Auckland - Must do Four-GS104
Auckland
HALF -AFTERNOON DAY TOUR
OPERATES DAILY
Great Sights offers a tour of attractions that are unique to Auckland and deliver maximum satisfaction if you have a short amount of time - A fantastic tour of Auckland's leading attractions.
Start your tour at Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwaterworld where you can view King and Gentoo penguins then travel though the Underwater World & come face to face with giant sting-rays and ferrocious sharks! From here you will then view a showcase of New Zealand's unique wildlife at the Auckland Zoo.
Venture out on the water with a Pride of Auckland Sailing Cruise before finishing your day overlooking Auckland at the top the Sky Tower, the Southern Hemispheres tallest building.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 12:00 PM–5:30 PM | $156 | $78 |
Aucklands Great Day Out-GS12
Auckland
FULL - DAY TOUR
OPERATES DAILY
Auckland's Great Day Out' allows passengers to get an overview of Auckland city and to experience four top attractions that are unique to Auckland all in the one day. Passengers on this tour will be treated to a morning of City sights and historic sights, and then in the afternoon visit Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World, the Native New Zealand Encounter Show at Auckland Zoo, take a cruise aboard a Pride of Auckland yacht, concluding with a trip up the Sky Tower!
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/09/2009–30/09/2010 | 8:45 AM–5:30 PM | $168 | $84 |
Discover the Bay of Islands-Inc Cruise,Treaty House & Lunch Box-GS8C
Auckland
FULL-DAY TOUR
EX AUCKLAND
OPERATES DAILY
This 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). A picnic lunch is included. The rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 7:45 AM–4:30 PM | $149 | $75 |
Discover the Bay-inc Dolphin Encounter-Lunch Box - GS9D
Auckland
FULL-DAY TOUR
EX AUCKLAND
OPERATES DAILY
Travel from Auckland to the magnificent Bay of Islands via the picturesque Hibiscus Coast. On arrival, Fullers Bay of Islands will take you on the ultimate eco-marine adventure in their jet powered cataraman out into the most beautiful of National Maritime Parks. Conditions permitting, you have the chance to get up close and even swim with Dolphins in the wild – a wonderful opportunity to experience these magnificent mammals at play.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 30/09/2009–30/09/2010 | 7:30 AM–8:00 PM | $203 | $102 |
Discover Waitomo Caves - Ex Auckland-GS10N
Auckland
FULL - DAY TOUR
EX AUCKLAND
OPERATES DAILY
Travel south from Auckland through the rich farmland of the Waikato on to Waitomo.
Enjoy a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the World Famous Glowworm Caves. Your tour continues with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glow worms suspended from the cave ceiling.
Following your tour there is time for lunch (Own Expense). Return to Auckland by coach.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 8:00 AM–5:30 PM | $153 | $77 |
Waitomo & Rotorua Experience - Ex Auckland-GS16L
Auckland
FULL - DAY RETURN TOUR
EX AUCKLAND
OPERATES DAILY
This tour enables you to visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and a number of leading attractions in Rotorua, including Rainbow Springs, a Farm Show and Te Puia (mighty geysers & boiling mud pools) all in one day.
While onboard your coach from Waitomo to Rotorua a light lunch is served. After an action-packed day, your coach returns to Auckland.
An alternative coach operator is used for this tour.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 7:30 AM–8:15 PM | $266 | $133 |
Discover Christchurch-GS57
Christchurch
HALF - DAY MORNING TOUR
OPERATES DAILY
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and one of the most beautiful in New Zealand with its large public gardens, parks, river and majestic backdrop of the Port Hills. Your tour takes you around the City’s highlights and historic sites including the Christchurch Arts Centre, Botanic Gardens, and the Port Hills.
Travel via the seaside suburb of Sumner where you will see the local landmark of Cave Rock, before you journey Evans Pass for panoramic views on your way to Lyttelton Township. On your return to Christchurch enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee and the chance to explore the Canterbury Museum.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | $43 | $22 |
Discover the Whales-GS52
Christchurch
FULL - DAY TOUR
EX CHRISTCHURCH
OPERATES DAILY
This is a fantastic day trip for people who love the sea and marine mammals, and is full of variety for everyone to enjoy.
Your tour takes you from Christchurch City, through beautiful rural pastoral scenes, along the coast to Kaikoura, where you will be transferred to a Whale Watch tour.
After your encounter with the giants of the sea, return to Kaikoura for lunch (OWN EXPENSE), and travel back to Christchurch via a fur seal colony and a Canterbury vineyard.
A Japanese-speaking guide is available on request at an additional cost. An alternative coach operator is used for this tour.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 7:35 AM–6:30 PM | $215 | $151 |
Discover Mount Cook - Ex Christchurch-GS300C
Christchurch
FULL - DAY TOUR
EX CHRISTCHURCH
OPERATES DAILY
Travel from Christchurch through the rich pastoral farmland of the Canterbury Plains, then travel inland to the township of Geraldine where you stop for morning tea (own expense).
From Geraldine travel across historic Burkes Pass before descending to the stunning glacial-fed Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd that stands on the lake foreshore. Travel up the western side of Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook. Spend time enjoying lunch (own expense) or exploring the Mount Cook Village. Return to Christchurch by coach. There is time for an optional scenic flight before returning to Christchurch (weather permitting).
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 7:30 AM–7:45 AM | $156 | $78 |
Discover Milford Sound-Ex Queenstown-Inc Cruise-GS76
Queenstown
FULL - DAY TOUR
EX QUEENSTOWN
OPERATES DAILY
Travel by luxury coach on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown into Milford Sound. Located within the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, this region is rich with dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks.
Journey through the Southern Alps via the Homer Tunnel, a 1.2km tunnel drilled through a solid mountain of rock. Upon arrival at Milford Sound, board your Red Boat vessel for a spectacular cruise where you will see the wonders of Mitre Peak, glacier scarred rock walls that rise 1,200m vertically from the sea, and waterfalls that tumble from hanging valleys and crash into the sound far below. Return by coach to Queenstown.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 7:20 AM–7:40 AM | $181 | $91 |
Discover Milford & Fly Back-GS500
Queenstown
FULL - DAY TOUR
EX QUEENSTOWN
OPERATES DAILY
Journey along the edge of Lake Wakatipu, through Kingston and Mossburn, to Te Anau. "The Key", an aptly named village, opens the door to the Fiordland National Park. Continue on through the Eglington Valley to the Mirror Lakes, before following the "Avenue of the Disappearing Mountain", past Cascade Creek and Lake Gunn and on to The Divide. Proceed through the Hollyford Valley to the Homer Tunnel, a man-made tunnel cut out of the rock wall, to emerge into the Cleddau Valley, and on to Milford Sound.
Join your Milford Sound Cruise and explore the wonder of this majestic fiord. After your cruise, return to Queenstown on a scenic flight, taking in Sandfly Point, Sutherland Falls, Lake Quill, the Southern Alps, Lake Wakatipu, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 7:45 AM–4:30 PM | $474 | $285 |
Auckland to Bay of Islands-GS8
Auckland
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 7:45 AM–11:45 AM | $80 | $40 |
Paihia to Auckland-GS24
Paihia - Bay of Islands
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 4:30 PM–8:00 PM | $80 | $40 |
Discover the Bay of Islands - Day Tour GS9N - Includes Waitangi & Hole in Rock Cruise
Auckland - Central
FULL- DAY TOUR
EX AUCKLAND
OPERATES DAILY
This fantastic tour takes you across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, north via the Hibiscus Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands - a haven for people who enjoy sea activities and the beauty of un-crowded sandy beaches and native forests. Arrive in Paihia and visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds and then join a cruise to Cape Brett, to travel through the famous "Hole in the Rock" (weather permitting). On completion of your cruise, rejoin your coach for your return journey to Auckland
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 7:30 AM–8:00 PM | $184 | $92 |
Auckland to Rotorua- Via Waitomo Caves-GS11N
Auckland
GS11N And GS11L inc lunch
Full - Day Tour
Ex-Auckland
Operates daily
Travel south from Auckland through the rich farmland of the Waikato on to Waitomo.
Enjoy a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the World Famous Glowworm Caves. Your tour continues with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glow worms suspended from the cave ceiling. Following your tour there is time for lunch (lunch available as a pre-booked option).
Continue to Rotorua by coach.
Highlights:
Rangiriri - historic Maori Land Wars Battle Site
Ngaruawahia - home of the Maori King
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Fitzgerald Glade - a section of the highway where native bush grows right up to the roadside and the trees form a canopy over head.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | $160 | $80 |
Auckland to Rotorua- Via Waitomo Caves-Includes Lunch GS11L
Auckland
GS11N And GS11L inc lunch
Full - Day Tour
Ex-Auckland
Operates daily
Travel south from Auckland through the rich farmland of the Waikato on to Waitomo.
Enjoy a guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the World Famous Glowworm Caves. Your tour continues with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glow worms suspended from the cave ceiling. Following your tour there is time for lunch (lunch available as a pre-booked option).
Continue to Rotorua by coach.
Highlights:
Rangiriri - historic Maori Land Wars Battle Site
Ngaruawahia - home of the Maori King
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Fitzgerald Glade - a section of the highway where native bush grows right up to the roadside and the trees form a canopy over head.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | $184 | $92 |
Te Anau - Milford Sound (Inc Cruise)-Queenstown-GS87
Te Anau
Join the Discover Milford Tour at Te Anau and travel through the Fiordland National Park, a region rich with dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks. Pass through the Eglinton Valley to see ancient alpine beech forest, stunning waterfalls and the famous Mirror Lakes, where the coach pauses for photo opportunities.
From here, the tour progresses through the Upper Hollyford Valley and past the stunning Christie Falls. As you exit the 1.2km long Homer Tunnel (drilled through the solid rock of a mountain) prepare yourself for the breathtaking impact of the Cleddau Valley and the descent into Milford Sound where you'll board a spectacular Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise. See the wonders of Mitre Peak, glacier scarred rock walls that rise 1,200m vertically from the sea, and waterfalls that tumble from hanging valleys and crash into the sound far below. Return to Te Anau by coach.
| Date | Time | Adult | Child |
| 1/10/2009–30/09/2010 | 10:15 AM–7:45 PM | $154 | $77 |