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Here is some inspiration for your tailor-made journey to discover New Zealand’s hidden gems, far away from the crowds. Stay in unique accommodation in spectacular locations. To fine-tune one of these ideas or start with a totally blank canvas, then please contact us.

Explore the untamed wilderness of New Zealand

3 weeks from Otago Peninsula to Auckland South

Starting in the deep south, where accents are thick, and the landscape is vast. Dunedin, Otago Peninsula and the… read more

NZ - #16 - couples - 3 weeks - off the grid - Explore the untamed wilderness of New Zealand

Embark on an adventure, Kiwi-style

4 weeks from Queenstown to Christchurch

Dive deep into the true natural beauty of New Zealand, on a route less travelled but no less fascinating. The… read more

NZ - #20 - couples - 4 weeks - off the grid - A New Zealand adventure

A real New Zealand adventure

5 weeks from Coromandel Peninsula to Akaroa

Are you and your friends looking for an action-packed holiday in New Zealand? Then this trip is perfect for you.… read more

"The Whanganui River is a place in New Zealand, where you can escape modern life and experience a unique and natural environment."
Local hosts, Jane and Kelly

Useful facts

Culinary

New Zealand burst into the culinary scene with a fusion of local produce, innovation and flair. A multicultural country that blends flavours from all over the world. New Zealand has some of the best oysters in the world - Bluff Oysters, and don’t forget to indulge in fresh whitebait fritters.

To blend in as a local, enjoy fish and chips with a side of tomato sauce or a mince and cheese pie is a popular choice. Experience a traditional Maori Hangi, a process of cooking in a steamed pit with heated stones. Or are you more interested in wine? The top 5 wine regions are Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay, Central Otago, Gisborne and Canterbury.

Museums in New Zealand

Out of all the museums in New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa should be at the top of your list. It is located in the capital city of Wellington and is the country's national museum. Both the architecture and the interior are very special.

To show that New Zealand has two different cultures, the ancient Maori culture and that of the European immigrants, the building is split into two separate parts, which merge together in the centre. This is to emphasize that both cultures are at the source from one indivisible country: New Zealand.

We also highly recommend visiting the Auckland City Art Gallery, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Ferrymead in Christchurch, Kauri Museum, Museum of Transport and Technology and Shantytown on the West Coast.

The North Island

Why should you visit the North Island and not the South Island? Both islands offer spectacular nature, world-class wineries, beaches and endless things to do and see. However, in the North Island the Maoritanga, the Maori way of life is very much alive. It is where the vast majority of New Zealand’s Maori people reside and therefore, has a wealth of local culture to be uncovered.

The North Island is also home to three-quarters of the country’s population which makes it a vibrant and interesting place with many things going-on. The North Island is a true gem with all the ingredients to experience a trip of a lifetime.