What we offer

Tailor-made trips to Australia and New Zealand

We’re here to make visiting Australia and New Zealand easy. TravelEssence ensures you don’t miss the moments that make a holiday special. We guide you to places and experiences others wish they’d known about, and curate stays that make all the difference.

A car driving along the coast at Eagle Bay, Western Australia
A couple standing by a parked car in Kakadu National Park, Australia

20 years of local knowledge

Having grown up in New Zealand, our founder has spent more than 20 years building an enviable, tight-knit network across these two countries. A web of locals, specialists, and experts that can give you access to a side of Australia and New Zealand most people pass by.

Made-to-measure journeys

Whether you’re looking for a classic road trip up the Gold Coast, exploration across the wilds of Western Australia, or meandering round the North and South Islands of New Zealand, we make sure every step along the way is comfortable and meticulously planned, with nothing left to chance.

A deeper experience

While some travellers come and only scratch the surface, we help you to delve deeper into the country, unearthing local culture and community, little hideaways for only those in the know, and an insider’s view of some of the country’s most iconic landscapes and monuments.

Authentic moments

Through activities, adventures and experiences, to small-scale stays in stunning locations, your trip does more than simply tick off a bucket list. As you move through the landscape, meeting locals and pausing at scenic viewpoints, you’ll discover a rare side to these countries.

Two men perform a traditional Māori greeting in a forest setting.
A car drives along a straight road towards snowy mountain peaks in New Zealand

With you behind the wheel

Driving holidays in Australia and New Zealand give you unparalleled access to the most picturesque and breathtaking locations. With complete control over your journey, having a car allows you to travel at your own pace, to take your time, and move along whenever you’re ready.

We believe this is the best way to take in a new country, and it’s why we have helped thousands of travellers plan every kind of road trip imaginable.

Self-drive holidays, arranged by experts

Whether you’re looking for something simple, easy to park and cheap to run, or a more spacious and refined option, with TravelEssence you benefit from preferential rental rates, newer vehicles, and advice on the most efficient and scenic routes.

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"Backed by our local expertise and a hand-picked collection of 2,000 small-scale stays and activities, your trip Down Under will feel genuinely one of a kind."

— Andrew Morten, founder of TravelEssence

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