New Zealand

Off to Paradise - on a New Zealand Round Trip

Kiwis - for some, they are a delicious fruit; for others, one of New Zealand’s most distinctive native birds. But what does that have to do with New Zealand? Quite simply, "Kiwi" is also the affectionate nickname for New Zealanders themselves.

And New Zealand has another name, too: Aotearoa. This Māori name for the country is commonly translated as the "Land of the Long White Cloud" - a wonderfully evocative name for a destination renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary natural beauty. It also inspired the name of the Reuthers Aotearoa Tour, which allows travellers to discover this fascinating country by minibus as an Adventure Tour or Photography Tour.

Those who prefer to experience New Zealand on two wheels can set off on the Reuthers Paradise Motorcycle Tour. Whether by motorcycle or minibus, both tours offer an unforgettable journey through the "Land of the Long White Cloud".

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These Highlights are worth seeing on a New Zealand Round Trip

Located in the South Pacific, New Zealand offers an extraordinary diversity of spectacular landscapes, fascinating natural wonders, vibrant Māori culture and unique attractions. There is so much to discover that it seems almost impossible to experience it all on a single tour. Yet this is exactly what Reuthers makes possible: the Paradise Motorcycle Tour and the Aotearoa Adventure and Photography Tour by minibus take travellers through fascinating regions of both the North and South Islands, combining some of New Zealand’s most beautiful highlights into one extraordinary journey.

The journey begins in the far north of New Zealand, in the Northland region. Right at the start, the itinerary includes Waitangi, one of the country’s most historically significant places. It was here in 1840 that the Treaty of Waitangi, regarded as New Zealand’s founding document, was signed.

No less impressive is Cape Reinga in the far north. This spiritually significant place for the Māori captivates visitors with its spectacular location and magnificent views of the sea. From here, the Reuthers New Zealand Tour continues south.

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In the Waipoua Kauri Forest, tour participants encounter one of New Zealand’s most famous natural treasures: Tāne Mahuta, the "God of the Forest". This mighty kauri tree is one of the largest and oldest of its kind and offers an impressive glimpse of the unique natural wonders New Zealand has to offer.

The journey then continues to Auckland. New Zealand’s largest city combines modern urban life with the culture and history of the Māori, who shaped the country long before the arrival of European settlers.

The next stop is the popular coastal town of Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula. Nearby, Hot Water Beach is one of New Zealand’s most unusual natural attractions. Hot thermal springs beneath the sand allow warm water to rise to the surface at suitable tides - a fascinating natural phenomenon that makes this beach a truly special experience.

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Paradise
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Paradise
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Paradise
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Highlights
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Highlights
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Aotearoa
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Islands
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Discover
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North Island
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Nature
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From Wellington off to the South Island

Another fascinating natural spectacle awaits participants of the Reuthers New Zealand Tours in Rotorua and Te Puia. Geysers, hot springs and geothermal activity provide an impressive demonstration of the powerful forces beneath the earth’s surface. At the same time, the region offers fascinating insights into Māori culture and traditions.

After so much natural beauty, it is time to experience the urban atmosphere of New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. Its location at the southern tip of the North Island also makes the city an ideal starting point for the journey to the South Island.

There, Abel Tasman National Park is the next natural paradise waiting to be explored. Picturesque bays, golden sandy beaches and turquoise waters make it one of the country’s most popular national parks.

The tour continues to Cape Foulwind on the West Coast. The cape is known for its lighthouse and the nearby seal colony. The famous Pancake Rocks are another spectacular natural wonder in Paparoa National Park. Their unusual layered limestone formations are among the most impressive sights on New Zealand’s West Coast.

Continuing along the West Coast, the journey leads to Franz Josef and the impressive glacier landscape of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Here, participants have the opportunity to book an optional spectacular helicopter flight over the fascinating glacier landscape or an exciting quad bike tour. Two very different ways to experience the extraordinary scenery around Franz Josef from unique perspectives.

Queenstown, spectacularly situated between Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains, is widely regarded as New Zealand’s adventure capital. For adventure lovers, the Reuthers New Zealand Tours offer - depending on weather conditions and the tour itinerary - a variety of exciting activities here as well. These include bungee jumping from the legendary Kawarau Bridge, parasailing and exhilarating jet boat tours.

After all that action, one of the greatest scenic highlights of the journey awaits: Milford Sound. This spectacular fjord lies within Fiordland National Park and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Towering cliffs, waterfalls and an almost untouched landscape make Milford Sound an unforgettable experience.

Following further encounters with New Zealand’s spectacular landscapes and wildlife, the tour finally reaches Christchurch, a city where its British heritage can still be seen in many places today. This is where the regular tour ends - or the journey can continue for another three days with the optional XTRA Package. Travelling north along the east coast of the South Island, the route continues by ferry across the Cook Strait to Wellington and then via Taupo to Auckland, where an unforgettable journey comes full circle at the original starting point of the tour.

Discover New Zealand with Reuthers

Reuthers offers different ways to experience the fascinating diversity of New Zealand. Motorcycle enthusiasts can discover the country on the Paradise Tour, enjoying not only its spectacular attractions but also the unique experience of riding New Zealand’s varied roads through breathtaking landscapes on two wheels.

Travellers who prefer to explore New Zealand comfortably by minibus can choose the Aotearoa Tour. It is offered both as an Adventure Tour and as a specially designed Photography Tour, taking participants to numerous scenic, cultural and natural highlights throughout the country.

For ambitious amateur and professional photographers in particular, New Zealand offers an almost endless variety of spectacular subjects: from ancient forests and secluded coastlines to geysers, glaciers, fjords, mountains, fascinating cities and extraordinary wildlife.

This allows every participant to discover New Zealand in the way that best suits their interests: by motorcycle on the Paradise Tour or comfortably by minibus on the Aotearoa Adventure and Photography Tour.

A Reuthers New Zealand Tour is therefore far more than simply travelling from one destination to the next - it is a journey of discovery through one of the most diverse and fascinating countries in the world.