Immerse yourself in the powerful scenery of a region that has well and truly shaped its scarce population.

The very South of the South Island is a collection of people and landscapes you won’t find anywhere else: Rugged coastline, warm and colourful locals, lush rainforest and wildlife up close.

Visit a petrified forest, step back in time on Stewart Island, discover Southern hospitality and culinary delights in Invercargill and follow a distinct road that will reveal a glorious coastal stretch of unmatched beauty.

The combination of friendly locals, serene surroundings and wide open spaces is a great opportunity to find kinship - and to restore the soul.

Are you a keen traveller looking to minimize your impact on the environment?

The Green Kiwi tour takes you to stay in carefully selected deluxe properties and lodges, which showcase the benefits of conserving resources. You can choose from a range of eco-focused ‘hands-on’ opportunities or select excursions with minimal impact to our beautiful environment.

Along the way you will get to see many of the stunning landscapes throughout the country as well as the local bird and wild life.

And what better way to explore our country’s natural beauty the eco way than in a Hybrid vehicle. With its low emissions and one of the best fuel economies available, this is not only a big relief on your wallet, but the environment as well.

If you are a fan of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies, embark on your own journey through Middle-earth to discover some of the most stunning landscapes that New Zealand has to offer.

Our tour takes you across New Zealand, following in the footsteps of Frodo and Bilbo, to visit many of the locations that the films were shot in.

Hobbiton is still one of the highlights for any visitor. Specialist guides take visitors on a guided tour with views over the stunning rural landscape of the Waikato region where the paddocks were transformed into the Shire.

Be captured by the beauty, isolated mountain tops, lush forests and crystal clear lakes; Middle-earth is more alive than ever!

Exploring New Zealand’s walking and hiking trails is one of the most rewarding ways of seeing the country’s outstanding natural beauty.

With thousands of kilometres of tracks available to suit all levels of fitness and experience, you will be at one with the beautiful landscapes, vast native forests and stunning coastal regions along the way.

Local guides who are never short of a tale, keep you informed about the history of the region and fill you in on all you need to know about the native trees and wild life that you’ll discover.

So grab a pack and put on your walking boots as you embark on a once in a life time journey through New Zealand.

Remote, rugged, immense - with beautiful valleys, majestic mountains, pristine lakes and unique wildlife, there is grand scenery to be discovered around New Zealand.

This diverse tour takes you to some of the most beautiful and scenic locations, getting you to places that most travellers don’t ever hear about.

Of course you will not miss out on major tourist attractions! It’s the savvy mix of classic highlights and regions where time has stood still, which makes this trip so special.

Be ready for a touching journey.

So much 4WD but so little time? ‘The 4WD Experience’ is our most popular journey for the time-conscious traveller.

This self drive takes you to some of the most beautiful and scenic locations in New Zealand, uncovering the “hidden gems” that most traveler’s don’t ever hear about.

Drive down picturesque country roads and take excursions along gravel tracks that lead to beautiful lake and forest areas. Traverse what is reputedly the highest road in New Zealand revealing unforgettable views over the immense mountainous landscapes.

Spend your evenings experiencing the most unforgettable Kiwi hospitality on offer by staying in carefully hand selected B&B’s, lodges and farm-stays.

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