Small Groups, Big Adventures, Genuine Connections!
Explore wild places, rich history & meet the locals who bring them to life
From high-country stations to the remote Marlborough Sounds and Chatham Islands, Driftwood Eco Tours takes you beyond the usual destinations, offering personal, small-group journeys into New Zealand’s most remarkable landscapes.
🗸 Only 6-12 guests per tour - ensuring a relaxed, personal experience
🗸 Travel by private vehicle into remote places most never get to see
🗸 Meet locals who share their stories and way of life
🗸 Enjoy fresh, local cuisine and great company at the end of each day
With over 20 years of experience, we’ve built strong local connections to take you deeper into the landscapes and lives of the people who call these places home. Whether you’re soaking in the beauty of a rugged coastline, swapping stories over a cuppa, or spotting wildlife in untouched habitats, our tours are designed to be meaningful, unhurried, and truly immersive.
In the evenings, share your stories over a glass of wine and great cuisine, with the opportunity of new and lasting friendships. Your tour menu will be designed to capture the local delicacies of the area.
Join us on a journey away from the crowds and experience an authentic adventure with genuine connections.
"There are no strangers on our tours, just friends you are yet to meet."
ABOUT US
New Zealand-owned, we have a deep knowledge and passion for the places we visit. Since 2004, we have fostered close relationships with locals, who will share their experience of farming, conservation, history, culture and their personal lives.
To thank these rural communities, we support them by way of an annual donations.
WHY TOUR WITH US?
INTIMATE
GROUP SIZE
We like to think that traveling with Driftwood is like joining a family. Our eco tours are small enough - between 6 to 12 guests to be personal but just large enough to offer the stimulation of shared experiences and knowledge.
PROFESSIONAL & FRIENDLY GUIDES
Our team will support you to follow the interests that brought you here, be it history, culture, geology, wildlife, photography, or just a love for exploration and fun. We generally have two guides on each tour, to ensure your abilities are catered for.
GET OFF THE
BEATEN TRACK
The relationships we have built up with landowners will give you unique permission to access some of New Zealand's most remote and intriguing places. Visit private farms and stations and meet the locals who live there.
In everything we do, we aim to travel safely, sustainably and responsibly – that’s why we support conservation and community projects in the places we visit, and adhere to our own carefully planned sustainability policies.
Driftwood begins its journey in the mountains, carried by the wind, streams, and rivers to the sea.
Like driftwood, our tours take you on a journey through remote landscapes, from rugged high country to wild coastlines, exploring hidden places, meeting incredible people, and embracing the spirit of discovery.
