Contiki vs RealNZ:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Contiki had more branded searches than RealNZ among tour operators in New Zealand. Contiki was estimated to have 7.8K branded searches compared to RealNZ’s 7.5K, and held a 21.7% Share of Search versus RealNZ’s 20.9%.
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Which is more popular in search, Contiki or RealNZ?
Compare the tour operators travellers book for guided trips around New Zealand and overseas. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Contiki, RealNZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Flying Kiwi | Contiki | RealNZ | Intrepid Travel | G Adventures | Topdeck | Kiwi Experience | Haka Tours | Stray |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 8.7% | 24.3% | 28% | 15.9% | 11.1% | 4% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 0.51% |
| Nov 2025 | 11.6% | 21.4% | 25.8% | 18.2% | 11.4% | 3.5% | 6.7% | 0.89% | 0.42% |
| Dec 2025 | 9.6% | 21.3% | 31.7% | 17.1% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 6.9% | 0.55% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 1.6% | 24.1% | 26.1% | 23.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 8.2% | 0.49% | 0.38% |
| Feb 2026 | 7.8% | 19.8% | 26.5% | 21% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 8.3% | 0.48% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 15.5% | 19.3% | 28.5% | 14.6% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 7.5% | 0.94% | 0.48% |
| Apr 2026 | 9% | 23.3% | 28.7% | 15.5% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.34% |
| May 2026 | 22.5% | 22.1% | 21.1% | 17.2% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.91% | 0.33% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.2% | 23.9% | 18.2% | 16.1% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.36% |
| Jul 2026 | 17.3% | 25.6% | 23.5% | 15.7% | 11.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.57% | 0.32% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.7% | 21.7% | 20.9% | 15.2% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.39% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Contiki and RealNZ comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 11 months ending August 2026: Contiki took it in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Contiki’s estimated Share of Search among tour operators in New Zealand moved from 24.3% to 21.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 7.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, RealNZ’s estimated Share of Search among tour operators in New Zealand moved from 28% to 20.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.4K to 7.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand tour operators in August 2026?
3 changes
In August 2026, Flying Kiwi overtook RealNZ to take the highest estimated Share of Search among tour operators in New Zealand, at 27.7%.
In August 2026, Contiki lost estimated Share of Search among tour operators in New Zealand, from 25.6% to 21.7%.
In August 2026, RealNZ lost estimated Share of Search among tour operators in New Zealand, from 23.5% to 20.9%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Contiki’s and RealNZ’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Contiki
13 branded search terms
- african contiki
- contiki
- contiki com
- contiki euro
- contiki european tours
- contiki for over 50s
- contiki my
- contiki near me
- contiki nz
- contiki online
- contiki tour
- contiki trip
- euro contiki
RealNZ
14 branded search terms
- real nz
- realnz
- realnz com
- realnz cruises
- realnz doubtful sound
- realnz earnslaw
- realnz jet boat
- realnz near me
- realnz nz
- realnz rafting
- realnz rafting base
- realnz tours
- realnz walter peak
- tss earnslaw realnz
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