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You've made a decision to visit Australia and/or New Zealand, probably for a once in a lifetime holiday, our aim is to make that a reality. With offices in Australia & New Zealand, Relaxing Journeys offer a broader range of Australasian tours than anyone else in either country, and the tour operators we work with are the very best in their field.

[edit] New Zealand Tours

If you're looking at touring New Zealand, we can assist you with small group guided tours, independent and escorted coach tours, self drive tours, private tours and sightseeing day tours throughout the country.

[edit] Australian Coach Tours

Over 346 coach tours throughout Australasia to choose from! Relaxing Journeys Australia specialises in coach touring and it's this specialisation that enables us to provide the best prices, the best service and the best choice in coach holidays throughout both countries.

[edit] Relaxing Journeys Reviews

Read below for a sample of the feedback we have received this season. To read more or please visit our site at: Relaxing Journeys Reviews

Tour Date 03/01/09:

We had a fantastic time and felt what we saw was varied and interesting and we were very happy with our accommodation and meals. We have learned so much about the history of New Zealand and thought 'The bay of Islands' was like paradise. Our favourite stay was at the Pacific Harbour Lodge in Tairua where Pete, our stand in bus driver, organised meals in a local restaurant.Even though he had been thrown into the tour at the last moment he endeavoured to answer all our queries and worked very hard. We really enjoyed the time spent on the Kiwi Dundee Adventures as our guide told us so much about the area and New Zealand in general. He was very knowledgeable as was our guide to the 90 mile beach day trip. There was good balance between free time and choices of activities and organised events where everyone was involved. The last day was rather tedious from Turangi to wellington as we were on the coach all day arriving in Wellington about 2.30 where the tour ended. We were fortunate enough to spend an extra day in Wellington before flying back to Christchurch but there were missed opportunities on that last day. However we thought we had excellent value for money and the strain of organising a tour was really taken over by Relaxing Journeys. We hope to be travelling in Australia in October and would welcome literature about tours there. Maurice and Anna Fairhurst (UK)

Tour Date 30/11/08:

A wonderful experience - from Georgie's initial suggestion and help to the expertise of Julie (the tour director) and John (the driver). It was our first ever coach tour and it surpassed all expectations. The hotels were exactly as we were lead to expect and the food was better. I'm not giving you credit for the indescribable scenery and weather! We have just had a great holiday. Thanks. Geoff & Gillian Knappett (UK)

Tour Date 30/9/08:

The self drive tour was perfect allowing us to take our time to get to know the country, people, food. The detailed driving directions and travel times were big help as we do like to go slow to take in all the sights but still arrive at our next destination before midnight! The staff at virtually all the accommodations, big or small, were helpful and friendly. Cam Potts did excellent job of putting it all together per our specifications. I'd recommend Relaxing Journeys to anyone traveling to NZ. Gail and Dion Bledsoe (USA)

Tour Date 25/11/08:

Hi Georgina!! I was going to email you this week to say hello and tell you about my trip. The trip was FANTASTIC! New Zealand is absolutely stunning. The scenery is beyond description - 'Beautiful' doesn't do it justice. The bus trip was wonderful-no stress, good hotels, and our tour guide JP was very helpful, knowledgeable and very funny. You weren't kidding about the weather! I wore everything from a hat and gloves (got snow!) to shorts on the trip. Very unpredictable...like Canada! Luckily, I was well equipped because of your advice. People I met on the trip were wonderful. Mostly from Australia and England. Very funny. They were older than me (I am 42) and the average age was 70. Regardless, I had more fun with them that I do with people my own age! Absolutely loved Milford Sound and Queenstown. I had a coffee at the Viaduct in Auckland as you advised and 'cheered' you with my cappuccino. I swear. Take care and thanks again for making my trip wonderful. Hard to get back to work. Guess I have to pay for the trip! All the best, Nadine. Nadine Yazgi (Canada)

Tour Date 20/11/08:

What a company, what a holiday. Many many thanks, I am already e-mailing friends with your itinerary of the best ever holiday we have ever had. Thank you again. Marge & Tony Hogg (UK)

Tour Date 02/11/08:

What can I say but that it was excellent almost throughout. The accommodation was of high standard in both Omapere and Paihia, some of the best 3-star places we have seen. In particular Stuart and his staff at the Pacific Beach hotel in Paihia were exceptionally friendly and welcoming - couldn't do too much, and always cheerful even under pressure. Having an upgraded room added to the delight. We could have stayed much longer in the Kauri Museum. The Footprints walk into the Waipoua Kauri forest (in steady rain) was so good. The guides did a great job and in a small group of seven we felt we were out walking with Maori friends. We went back next day to do it again in daylight and the dry. The sea at Ninety-mile beach (my motive for choosing this tour out of all of them) was spectacular to behold in bright sunshine against the backdrop of a storm approaching from the southwest. Though the creek at the north end was blocked near the mouth we still managed the dunes. We laughed at the state of SH1 near the Cape, though somehow when it's all finished and tidy up there it won't be so much of an adventure getting there. We appreciated the suggestions for diversions en route, followed each of them and enjoyed every one: the beautiful Boulder Valley, Kerikeri, Langs Beach and Mangawhai. I said "almost". The only complaint I had, I delivered in person to the Car Rental desk. They hadn't done their preparation of the car properly - loose trim, unrecorded scratches, remote locking not working. But I wouldn't buy a Peugeot anyway ;-) So please be assured that we enjoyed every day, and have already recommended Relaxign Journeys to friends who are still toying with the idea of doing their OE to New Zealand. David & Jill Williams (UK)

Tour Date 30/10/08:

Hi Just a quick feedback on the two tours we booked with your team whilst in NZ. Both were excellent. So a BIG THANK YOU for making my mum's birthday a memorable time. In particular, we really liked the little bi-plane ride back from Milford Sound to Queenstown. Kim Khoo (UK)

Tour Date 27/10/08:

A lot of companies back in the UK only seemed to offer one night in each location which would seem that you're living out of a suitcase. Thankfully after a short search online we found your website, which offered everything that we needed! I sent off an information request and Cam quickly got back to me. Over a couple of emails we arranged all the finer details, because this was to be our honeymoon Cam made some provisions for a few extra tours (overnight on the Milford Sound and the Lord of the Rings tours) and had them listed on the itinerary as mystery tours so that Sam would be surprised. We also took a few extra trips once we arrived, I can highly recommend Horse Trekking in Punakaiki, Glacier Explorers at Mount Cook, Shotover Jet at Queenstown and a Heli flight over the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers. The tours that we'd also arranged with Cam were fantastic and we really enjoyed the Mitai evening in Rotorua. I'm glad that we also extended a day and the start and the end so that we had extra time to explore Christchurch and Auckland as we were really tired from the flight when we arrived into Christchurch. In summary, Relaxing Journeys is a company that I'd recommend to anyone for arranging great tours in New Zealand. Cam was excellent in answering all of our questions prior to leaving the UK and it was great to meet up with a bottle of wine at the end of the tour so that we could say thank-you for arranging a great honeymoon for us! Thank-you for providing us with a really 'Relaxing Journey' and memories that we'll treasure for the rest of our lives! Kev and Sam Matthews (UK)

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