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Take a look through our New Zealand & Beyond travel brochure – with our largest ever offering of group tours, short breaks, and special interest itineraries, there is something to suit everyone!
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Special Interest Tours

We operate a range of tours in New Zealand that incorporate special interest themes; from gardens or rail focussed tours to agricultural, walking, aviation and more.
passengers on alpine walk at Lewis Pass Canterbury

Testimonials

We have over 30 years of experience in our industry so you can be assured in the knowledge that you’re booking with one of the most respected and successful travel operators in New Zealand.

Work with Us

We have strong strategic partner and supplier relationships with all sectors of the tourism, events and hospitality industries.

Upcoming Tours & Short Breaks

October 2021

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27Bay of Islands & Northland Getaway guaranteed6 days
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30Taranaki Garden Festival guaranteed5 days

November 2021

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05Forgotten World Discovery guaranteed3 days
12Great Barrier Island - 12 November sold out 3 days
16Central South Island Wanderer guaranteed8 days
17Whanganui Historic Homes guaranteed4 days
18Molesworth High Country Station guaranteed5 days
19Great Barrier Island - 19 November sold out 3 days
22Molesworth High Country Station - Group 2 5 days
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24Queen Charlotte Sound Explorer guaranteed6 days
25Hauraki Gulf Island Hopper guaranteed6 days
26Northland Gardens, Art, Sculptures & History guaranteed6 days
26South Island Nature Encounters 9 days
30Nelson & Farewell Spit 6 days

December 2021

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07Hawkes Bay Historic Homes 5 days
10Great Barrier Island sold out 3 days
22Bay of Islands Christmas Escape guaranteed6 days
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23South Island Christmas Tour guaranteed6 days
23South Island Christmas & New Year guaranteed12 days
28Otago New Year Tour guaranteed7 days

January 2022

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09Chatham Islands 6 days
14Preservation Inlet Cruise guaranteed9 days
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20New Plymouth Festival of Lights guaranteed4 days
28Preservation Inlet Cruise - January guaranteed9 days

February 2022

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09Lake Waikaremoana & Gentle Annie guaranteed5 days
14Nelson & Farewell Spit 6 days
18Art Deco Festival Weekend 4 days
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18Christchurch Food Fiesta 4 days
22Molesworth High Country Station guaranteed5 days
23Americarna Auto Festival 4 days

March 2022

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01Great Tastes of Auckland 4 days
09Wonderous Walks of New Zealand 14 days
10Hokitika Wild Food Festival 4 days
11Preservation Inlet Cruise - March sold out 9 days
16Glaciers & Mountain Passes of the South 8 days
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17Balloons over Waikato 4 days
18Kapiti Coast & Island Explorer 4 days
25Great Barrier Island - March 3 days
27Focus on Fiordland Tour 6 days
28Queen Charlotte Sound Explorer 6 days
28New Zealand Railway Adventure 12 days

April 2022

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01South Island Autumn Tour 14 days
03Trains, Whales & Planes! 11 days
03Over the Alps and Back Again! 7 days
04The Magnificent North 6 days
04Northland & Coromandel Odyssey Tour 10 days
06Classic Cars of the South 7 days
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08Kaikoura Coast & Christchurch 6 days
09Coromandel Sights & Beaches 5 days
14Easter Escape to Taranaki 5 days
15Warbirds over Wanaka guaranteed5 days
22Preservation Inlet Cruise - April guaranteed9 days
28Forgotten World Discovery - April 3 days

May 2022

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02King Country Nature Encounter 4 days
05Doubtful Sound Explorer 5 days
06Top of the South Value Tour 5 days
06South Island Highlights Value Tour 9 days
06Great Barrier Island - May 3 days
06South Island Value Tour - May 19 days
07Central Otago Off The Beaten Track 6 days
09Glacier & Southern Lakes South Value Tour 6 days
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11Northern Highlights Value Tour 6 days
1211 Day Bottom of the South Value Tour 11 days
13Explore the East Coast 10 days
13Scenic East Cape 5 days
14Preservation Inlet Cruise - May 9 days
16East Coast Adventure 7 days
17Central North Island Highlights Value Tour 6 days
20Bluff Oyster Festival 4 days
21East Coast to West Coast Highlights Value Tour 6 days

June 2022

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08Wellington Winter Escape 5 days
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14Rural Roadtrip 5 days

July 2022

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15Winter Art Deco Festival 4 days

Reassurance When Booking

Leisure Time Tours COVID19 update

We understand that you may appreciate added flexibility when booking your travel so we have made a number of recent enhancements to our cancellation policies:

  • Get your money back if your travel plans have to be cancelled due to COVID19 travel restrictions imposed by the NZ Government
  • If travel restrictions are imposed while you are on tour with us we will repatriate you then work to get any applicable refunds/credits which we can pass back to you
  • If you need to cancel your trip for any other reason we have adjusted our cancellation policies with more favourable terms for Tours.

COVID19 Cancellation/Refund Policy
COVID19 On Tour Care Guidelines

Popular Tours

Molesworth Rainbow Boundary at Molesworth High Country Station Molesworth High Country Station – Group 2
Kiwi Encounter, kiwi searching for some food South Island Nature Encounters
From Rangitoto looking towards Auckland Hauraki Gulf Island Hopper
Mission Estate Winery Hawkes Bay Historic Homes
Abel Tasman National Park Nelson & Farewell Spit
Helicopter Line, Fox Glacier South Island Christmas Tour
river with trees and bush on either side covered in lights New Plymouth Festival of Lights

OUR OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY 8.30am – 5.00pm

231 Kahikatea Drive, Hamilton, Waikato, 3204

07 847 8258                       0800 534 787

info@leisuretimetours.co.nz

“The trip was great – a really good variety and number of experiences without being too exhausting. Our fellow travellers were also a good bunch and we’ve made some new friends.”    Sharron, passenger on Focus on Fiordland Tour

“We had the best journey, great experience, heaps of fun, laughs, such a great time.”    May, Hokitika Wild Food Festival Tour

“Our driver of the highest calibre, he gave us a good commentary and was extremely kind and helpful to everyone. He mixed well with our group. A great variety of gardens was selected for our visits. Gardens were amazing, both public and private. We intend to book another tour!”    M Gould

“The driver was top notch – a very happy group. The driver’s commentary was great, he told us about things to see and do in plenty of time to see them. I would certainly go again with this company.”    D & L Collins

“Very good commentary and driver was extremely attentive when one of the passengers fell ill Very diligent on toilet stops. Coach was comfortable and there was good leg room between the seats. All in all, excellent!”    Val and Colin

“The trip was absolutely fantastic, a great time was had by all. I will be recommending you to as many people as I can.”    David, private tour