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New Zealand’s North and South Islands are famous for their utterly breath-taking, almost otherworldly landscapes, and what better way to experience them than on a road trip adventure? With scenery so dramatic and vast, it’s little surprise that New Zealand became Middle-earth on screen for The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Why not hit the road and see these incredible backdrops for yourself?
From rolling green hills and fjords to volcanic mountains and pristine beaches, New Zealand’s scenery is nothing short of spectacular. A road trip through this incredible country lets you soak it all in at your own pace, and its relatively compact size means dramatic landscape changes are just hours apart – from golden beaches and steaming geothermal wonders to snow-capped mountains and rainforests.
Whether you’re winding along the coastal roads of the Bay of Islands, the rugged curves of the Southern Alps, or exploring the dramatic landscapes of Central Otago, the freedom to stop where you like means you can discover a hidden cove or stop for a breathtaking view whenever the mood takes you. Along the way, you’ll encounter the warmth of Kiwi hospitality in towns like Rotorua, with its bubbling hot pools and steaming geysers, or Queenstown, where adrenaline seekers can throw themselves off the famous Kawarau Bridge bungee. Wildlife encounters add another layer of magic, from watching whales along the Kaikoura coast to spotting rare birds on Stewart Island.
With well-maintained roads, minimal traffic outside the main cities, and English-speaking locals, driving in New Zealand is enjoyable and almost effortless – and arguably the best way to truly experience this fabulous country in all its variety, wonder, and adventure.
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Our experienced personal travel consultants will ensure you find the most suitable holiday, whilst taking care of every last detail. Everything from start to finish will be effortless.
We can use any hotel, in any destination, so we will craft an itinerary to suit your exact needs. Also, as we can provide any itinerary, the only holiday we'll offer, is the one that's right for you.
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Emma found everything we needed for our tour of Italy
Was very impressed with Eshores booking my recent holiday , communication was great, no pushiness into booking and making decisions, was helpful in changing things around until the trip was just right , would certainly use again …
Excellent and knowledgeable service!
Andy provided a great itinerary for our planned trip to Thailand . Very accomomdating in ensuring our budgets and required destinations were met . We have used Andy 3 times now and have been very happy with the service and the holidays that we have enjoyed . Will use again /
This is the second holiday booked with you and Chris has an enormous amount of information and so helpful in selecting the right itinerary for our needs giving us confidence in our choice. Looking forward to our trip to Bangkok Loas and Hanoi
Once again 5* brilliance
I spoke with Matt, who was amazing. I told him what I was looking for, and he sent me the quote which was exactly what I had in mind. The booking process was very straightforward and the service so far has been excellent.
Kadie at eShores is really helpful and responds to enquiries really quickly. We used them for a trip to Turkey in 2025, all tranfers went smoothly and the chosen hotels were lovely and of good value. I defintely recomend them
Claire has been very helpful and knowledgeable dealing with our recent enquiry and booking ..she has returned my phone calls as promised and I know I am able to contact her if the need arises ..which it probably will between now and our holiday in Jan '27 😊
Nick was very patient and helpful in finding me the perfect properties for my trip. He was always contactable and kept me up to date with everything. Thank you.
Excellent customer service. I have found e-shores to be helpful and supportive
Claire was super helpful and accommodating
I’m very pleased with the customer service
Great professional service. Booked exactly what I needed for a good price.
We enquired about a trip to Thailand for November 2026 and we had a phone from Matthew….. wow, what can we say, he was so knowledgeable and gave us some of his experiences over there. Matthew was so friendly and extremely helpful. We cannot thank you enough for helping to book our trip with yourselves,…
Second time I've used them and both times absolutely brilliant (Laura first time and Anna this). Request dealt with very quickly and efficiently and itinerary tailored perfectly. Definitely recommended
Excellent very prompt service. Very helpful and experienced staff and concise paperwork etc.
Emailed my holiday ideas and after a couple of emails and a couple of phone conversations Michelle had our perfect package put together She sounds so friendly and knowledgeable and it was a pleasure booking.
Very friendly and efficient service from Leanne together with a wide range of tempting travel options.
This is my second booking with Emma at eShores, the service provided was excellent. Emma responds very quickly, is professional and developed a great itinerary for our holiday in June to Sicily and Greece. We will definitely use eShores for future holidays. Highly recommended.
