Connecting with New Zealand

Cindery volcanoes shrouded in Māori mythology. Belching mud pools and simmering geysers. Glaciers riven with menthol-blue crevasses. New Zealand could easily have sprung from a fantasy realm — just ask Peter Jackson.

Our specialists can help you connect deeply with New Zealand in the most engaging ways possible. Using their first-hand knowledge, they’ll suggest places and experiences that many visitors rush past — like observing kiwis at night as they beak the undergrowth in Zealandia, a predator-free sanctuary in Wellington, or taking the time to complete a multi-day “tramp” along one of the country’s many scenic hiking tracks.

They can also help you appreciate the highlights at quieter times of year, when the country arguably shines even brighter. While whale-watching always offers spectacle, springtime ups the drama, dusting the Kaikoura ranges with snow. And, a crisp Marlborough sauvignon blanc somehow tastes even better in vineyards showing off their autumn palette of russet and gold.

Once you’ve made the journey to get there, exploring New Zealand is easy. Expect an efficient network of internal flights, quiet, well-maintained roads, and some of the most scenic drives — and rail journeys — on the planet.

You’re also treated like family: this is the kind of place where you’ll call in at a coffee shop and get chatting over a flat white, where your B&B hosts can feel like long-lost relatives, and where spending a day with your Māori guide in Auckland begins with a warm ceremonial greeting.

Wherever your interests lie, your specialist will capture the best ways for you to experience New Zealand so you can connect to it fully.