Small groups, Big adventures, Genuine connections!
Explore wild places, rich history & meet the locals who bring them to life
Do you have a sense of adventure, a love of nature and of learning about the world around us? Do you love hearing stories and making lasting friendships?
In our comfortable vehicles, we will guide you into locations of rugged, untamed beauty and splendid isolation. In the evenings at your accommodation, we share stories over a home-style-cooked dinner and strike up new and lasting friendships. Our eco tours include two tour guides, so that no matter what your fitness level, we can cater to you.
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Choose your own unique experience to start your New Zealand adventure!
CANTERBURY HIGH-COUNTRY & WEST COAST
Enjoy High County Living & Life on the West Coast
6-Day Tour through the Southern Alps High-Country to the West Coast and return by the TranzAlpine Train. South Island, NZ
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The West Coast like you have never seen it before, we are pleased to be able to offer this in depth tour which connects the locals Coasters with our small tour group. The West Coast is an area of opportunity and exceptional natural values. Our contacts will share with you their lives and stories.
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Tour Dates
​15 Feb - 20 Feb 2026
1 Mar - 6 Mar 2026
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Group Size: 6 to 8
CHATHAM ISLANDS TOUR
Nature and Heritage
8-Day Tour to Chatham Islands
RÄ“kohu / Wharekauri - Chatham Islands
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Enjoy the generous hospitality of your local hosts in their home overlooking the sea. Let them share historic and geological sites, to which they have private access. Hear their stories and discover the fauna and flora unique to these breath-taking islands
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Tour Dates
​20 Nov - 27 Nov 2025
12 Mar - 19 Mar 2026
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Group Size: 10 to 12
D'URVILLE ISLAND TOUR
Nature and History Combined
6-Day D'Urville Island Tour
Marlborough Sounds, South Island, NZ
Rangitoto Ki Te Tonga - D'Urville Island
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A once in a life time trip to D'Urville Island, in the remote reaches of the Marlborough Sounds. Try blue cod fishing, meet the locals and hear stories from the island's early history
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Tour Dates
25 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
15 Mar - 20 Mar 2026
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Group Size: 6 to 8
PRIVATE TOUR
Fully customised, private nature & heritage tours
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Would you like to create your own private tour around your personal interests? Perhaps you'd like space and privacy, so you can become one with your environment?
Whether its a personalised tour for you personally or your group of friends or family, please talk to us about how we can make it possible.
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL
Personalised itineraries for you to explore our amazing country on your own
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If you want to explore the country before or after one of our tours, we can create you your own itinerary booking your transport, accommodation and activities.
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With Maree having over 20 years as a travel agent, and our vast knowledge of our country, together we can create you a personalised itinerary to suit your interests and appetite that takes you to those unique parts of our country.
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​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.​​