8-14 Day Group Tour Itineraries

Here is a self drive trip that makes you feel like you have really had a holiday – no rushing around on this itinerary. Enjoy exceptional scenery, stunning beaches and experience New Zealand great outdoors with easy-going relaxed adventures.

Spoil yourself, Enjoy the freedom of our New Zealand Luxury Self Drive Itinerary. Stay at some of the best lodges New Zealand has on offer. Experience truly unique and interesting places and meet genuinely friendly people. Have plenty of time to relax and enjoy being in our beautiful country - wish you didn't have to leave.

National Geographic Journeys are built on meaningful encounters with people and places, interactions with knowledgeable local guides, and the freedom to roam. This unique itinerary blends fun and hands-on exploration with opportunities to forge human connections with people we meet. Usually limited to 16 or fewer travellers, this immersive trip are accessibly priced and offer more free time and choices—with the structure and security of traveling in a small group.

The South Island is an outstanding choice if you want to focus your time in one area. There are still plenty of incredible destinations to choose from within this so let us know your preferences and we will make that dream come true...

New Zealand's unique native creatures are the star of the show on our unforgettable North Island Birding and Wildlife Self Drive adventure. From Glowworms to Gannets, and from Kiwi to Kereru, you'll discover a breathtaking array of beautiful birdlife and curious critters in some of the most scenic locations on earth.

This South Island adventure whisks you from Christchurch to Queenstown, immersing you in jaw-dropping scenery, delicious wines, and unforgettable experiences. Explore Franz Josef or Fox Glacier, cruise majestic Milford Sound overnight, and savor fresh produce foraged with an Otago chef. Feel the adrenaline surge on a Queenstown jetboat ride and encounter rare kiwi at a West Coast wildlife center. Guided by a local expert, discover a land sculpted by nature for millennia.

Discover not only yourself in New Zealand's North Island but the variety of landscapes and unforgettable moments to be experienced across the island. This itinerary is all about exploration, taking the time to really see each location through unique activities even though your time may be limited.