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The trip collection

Journeys we've drawn, refined and travelled ourselves

Each trip below is a starting shape, not a fixed product. We adjust the route, the stays and the pace around you — these are simply the itineraries our travellers ask for most.

On the road, Canterbury
Fiordland
Fiordland & Te Anau6 days

Southern Fjord Escape

A slow arc through the deep south: two nights in Te Anau, a Milford Sound cruise at first light, and a full day inside the stillness of Doubtful Sound.

  • Milford & Doubtful Sound cruises
  • Lakeside lodge stays in Te Anau
  • Guided day walk on the Kepler Track
  • Glowworm caves evening visit
FromNZ$4,850 pp
Queenstown Lakes
Queenstown & Wānaka5 days

Alpine & Lakes Journey

Two lakeside towns with very different moods — Queenstown's alpine energy, then Wānaka's slower rhythm across the Crown Range.

  • Crown Range drive with lookout stops
  • Gibbston Valley vineyard afternoon
  • Lake Wānaka cruise and island walk
  • Optional ski or bike days in season
FromNZ$3,900 pp
Rotorua
Rotorua & Taupō4 days

Volcanic North Explorer

The North Island's volcanic heart — geothermal valleys, a crater lake the size of Singapore, and warm Māori hospitality throughout.

  • Te Puia geysers and cultural evening
  • Redwood forest canopy walk
  • Lake Taupō cruise to the Māori rock carvings
  • Huka Falls and geothermal spa time
FromNZ$2,750 pp
Waiheke Island
Auckland & Waiheke3 days

Harbour-to-Vineyard Weekend

A Friday-to-Sunday escape that needs no annual leave: harbourside dining in Auckland, then a ferry across the gulf to the vines.

  • Viaduct Harbour dinner reservation
  • Waiheke vineyard tour with tastings
  • Coastal walk between Oneroa and Palm Beach
  • Optional helicopter transfer back
FromNZ$1,980 pp
Canterbury
Christchurch → Queenstown10 days

South Island Slow Travel

Our signature journey: ten unhurried days south through the plains, over the passes and beside the lakes — for travellers who dislike rushing.

  • Akaroa Peninsula day on the harbour
  • Lake Tekapo and Aoraki/Mount Cook
  • Central Otago wine country stays
  • Two free days in Queenstown
FromNZ$6,400 pp
Bespoke

Drawn from scratch

If none of these shapes fit, we'll design a journey around your dates, your budget and the way you like to travel. Most of our work is bespoke.

How trips are organised

From first conversation to wheels up

  1. We listen first

    A short conversation about who is travelling, the pace you enjoy, and what a good day looks like for you.

  2. We draft the shape

    You receive a proposed route with stays, drives and experiences — honest about distances and realistic about time.

  3. We refine together

    Swap a lodge, add a rest day, drop a region. The itinerary shifts until it feels right, then we book it.

  4. We stay close

    You travel with a clear itinerary document and a direct line to us if anything needs adjusting along the way.

What is included

Everything that makes a trip feel easy

Indicative prices cover accommodation, planned experiences, intercity transport and our planning fee. Flights to and from New Zealand are arranged separately where needed.

  • Hand-picked accommodation for every night
  • Booked experiences, cruises and guided activities
  • Rental vehicle or private transfers between stops
  • A day-by-day itinerary document with local notes
  • In-trip support for changes and questions
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Your itinerary, printed
Planning support

Before and during the journey

We help with seasonal timing — when Fiordland is driest, when the ski fields open, when Waiheke is at its best. Once you're travelling, we remain your first call for weather changes, rebooking and recommendations on the day.

Booking considerations

Worth knowing before you commit

Prices shown are indicative per person, based on double occupancy, and shift with season and availability. Peak dates — Christmas, Easter and ski season — book out early. A deposit secures your itinerary; our terms & conditions cover cancellations in detail.

Optional additions

Make it more yours

Private guides, heli-transfers, restaurant reservations, celebration touches and rest-day spa bookings can be added to any itinerary. If a destination elsewhere on the site catches your eye, most trips can be extended — see our destination notes for ideas.

Travelling further

Pair a trip with a stay or an event

Some travellers extend a trip with a few nights at an entertainment hotel, or time their visit around a venue weekend. Browse casino hotels or casino events if that suits your plans — always as part of a wider journey.

Let's shape your trip

Send us your dates and a rough idea — we'll reply with an honest recommendation.

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