Self Drive Culture & Heritage

Take 6 weeks and explore the length of New Zealand on this comprehensive tour of the scenic highlights including the Hauraki Gulf Island of Waiheke, the North, the South and Stewart Islands. You’ll enjoy wildlife tours, train journey, glacier adventures, cruises and so much more. Your surroundings vary from cosmopolitan cities to national parks and everything in between.  The pace of travel is relaxed - this is a comprehensive tour of New Zealand. 

Follow in the footsteps of the first Maori explorers. Visit living forests thousands of years older than the first New Zealanders. See how Maori and early European settlers came to live side by side, and how gold rush fever brought prosperity to our towns. All this and more, while you soak up some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth.

New Zealand's Cultural and Heritage Tour celebrates the architecture, art, history, and culture of our Kiwi nation. Historic accommodation has been selected to provide a sense of place, and you'll visit landmark locations selected to invoke a sense of bygone eras that will both fascinate and delight. The itinerary is peppered with informative excursions to immerse you in Kiwi history and culture from the day you arrive.

Indulge in a sensational 13 Day New Zealand food and wine tour that offers a variety of unspoiled landscapes combined with great New Zealand wine and food and accommodation and activities to enhance your whole experience.

Explore the Islands of the upper North Island, swim in seas surrounded by golden sand beaches, soak up the culture and native wildlife. This trip is suitable for couples as well as families with young children. Experience thermal springs, Maori culture and beautiful nature reserves.

Immerse yourself in the heritage and culture of New Zealand's North Island with this fascinating 8 day itinerary. You'll visit a Maori village, tour a rare Art Deco city, discover New Zealand's birthplace, sail a historic island mail delivery route, marvel at our remarkable ancient Kauri trees as you explore the contrasts of this beautiful island to the fullest.

From ancient Maori cave paintings to 19th century Gold Rush towns, the South Island boasts a wealth of New Zealand history and culture. Step back in time with us to pan for gold in Arrowtown, explore New Zealand's only castle, and meander along Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu in a vintage steamship.