Self Drive Adventure Tours of New Zealand

This trip gets you off the beaten track in New Zealand's remote National Parks. You’ll hike, bike and kayak your way around the South Island, exploring places other visitors just don’t get to see. Hike on the best trails in New Zealand including Ben Lomond, Mueller Ridge and the Routeburn Track and enjoy unforgettable experiences like swimming with Dusky Dolphins in Kaikoura and cruising Milford Sound.

This flexible tour encompasses the very best of New Zealand's bucket list destinations, activities and experiences. Day walk in our most famous National Parks, marvel at New Zealand’s highest peaks, hike our Great Walks, get up close with unique wildlife, cruise Milford Sound, and enjoy a taste of real Kiwi life with the locals.  If this is going to be your one and only trip to New Zealand, this is the trip for you. 

The Grand Explorer trip is at the very pinnacle when it comes to adventurous yet indulgent travel. Your days will be spent extensively exploring our magnificent National Parks and hiking the very best, and most exclusive parts of our Great Walks, all with your talented, knowledgeable, and local New Zealand guide at the helm. You’ll be out IN nature, experiencing the real New Zealand, rather than watching it rush by. 

We have some amazing included sights and activities over your 13 day action-packed adventure holiday in New Zealand. You’ll be strolling secluded beaches, whale watching in Kaikoura, traversing jaw-dropping mountain ranges, paddling a Māori waka, staying in a lush rainforest, being wowed by the stars at an International Dark Sky Reserve, admiring turquoise lakes, intriguing rock formations, blue glaciers, picturesque cities, quaint gold-rush towns and carving your own greenstone pendant – phew! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get this adventure started!

18 to 39 y/o SMALL GROUP FUN ADVENTURES

From vibrant Auckland to charming Wellington, a whole host of North Island gems await you. Enjoying cinematic landscapes, spectacular coastal walks and geothermal wonders along the way. Created for travellers in their thirties and upwards, this 10 day North Island journey will give you a great insight into New Zealand life and culture, with 3-4 star accommodation throughout.

Designed for those 35+ with 3-4 star accommodation

Enjoy many highlights of the North Island on this 7 Day trip. Experience the Maori culture, enjoy stunning views in Coromandel, see the Geothermal bubbling pools in Rotorua and visit the biggest Lake in New Zealand - The Great Lake Taupo. Personalise your trip by choosing from various activities. Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Skydive or do a bungy jump in Taupo. Go rafting or experience a Hobbiton Movie Set Tour. These are only a few of the adventurous activities you can experience.

18 to 39 y/o SMALL GROUP FUN ADVENTURES