Winter holiday in New Zealand: One wildlife break, one fly-drive holiday and one active adventure

One holiday, three ways

Fly-drive: £1,399, Trailfinders

We targeted three companies to ask for their best offer on a trip to New Zealand, departing this winter: All prices are per person, based on two travelling together.

Wildlife: £2,732, Intrepid

Emirates flights from Gatwick to Christchurch on 28 November and returning from Auckland, both via Dubai. Plus 11 nights' at a b&b lodge, whale watching, swimming with dolphins in Kaikoura, sea kayaking and snorkelling. Also mini-van and ferry travel (0808 274 5111; intrepidtravel.com).

Fly-drive: £1,399, Trailfinders

China Southern flights from Heathrow to Auckland via Guangzhou, departing 20 February, and seven days' car hire. Also included are two nights in Auckland, three in the Bay of Islands, and two on the Karikari Peninsula, all room only (020 7368 1200; trailfinders.com).

Active: £4,165, Discover the World

Air New Zealand flights from Heathrow to Auckland via LA, departing 26 January. Plus 12 nights in hotels and lodges around both islands, most meals, all transfers and all activities. Activities include a hike into Mount Aspiring National Park (01737 214 291; discover- the-world.co.uk).