Our Specialties

Two people crossing a swing bridge over a turquoise river in New Zealand’s South Island

Personal Holidays

We can customise special itineraries for small groups travelling together or individuals, private guided tours or self drive.

Rows of vines at Yealands Estate vineyard in Marlborough

Honeymoons

After the excitement of your wedding day, enjoy a relaxing honeymoon by allowing NZ Travel Designers to take care of everything.

Hiking

Hike in NZ’s most beautiful national parks, combining crystal clear rivers, mountain passes, coastal landscapes and golden sandy beaches.

Hikers walking the Abel Tasman Coast Track beside a sandy beach
Mountain biker riding a forest trail in New Zealand

Cycling

Whether you prefer a cruise on a quiet scenic back road or more adrenalin on a forest trail we can craft an itinerary to suit you.

We only recommend the best of the best

Our Top Picks of New Zealand

Climber clipped to the Wildwire via ferrata cables on a steep rock face near Wanaka

Top Activities

  • Two people snorkelling alongside a dolphin at Kaikōura

    Dolphin Swim/ Watch Kaikoura

    Dolphins are some of nature’s most extraordinary and captivating creatures. They’re even more amazing close-up

  • Sea kayakers paddling past golden beaches in Abel Tasman National Park

    Sea Kayak Abel Tasman

    Glide through crystal clear waters along the sculpted Abel Tasman granite coast

  • Picnic Falls waterfall cascading down a rocky gorge near Wanaka

    Wildwire Wanaka

    Climb the world’s highest waterfall cable climb… a truly amazing experience

  • Visitor exploring the ice of Franz Josef Glacier

    Franz Joseph Glacier Hike

    Immerse in the surreal beauty of the glacier’s ice formations, crevasses, and frozen sculptures.

Top Accommodation

  • Hapuku Lodge tree house raised among native trees in Kaikoura

    Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses

    Luxurious accommodation on Kaikoura’s rugged coastline

  • Mountain View Room at Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass with a large window facing the peaks

    Lake Moeraki and Arthurs Pass Wilderness Lodges

    Stylish Accommodation & Nature Discovery in the Heart of the Southern Alps and West Coast Wilderness

  • Outdoor pool and spa at Lakeside Apartments, Wanaka

    Wanaka Lakeside Apartments

    A rare and romantic retreat, just a stone’s throw from the lakeshore.