Driftwood begins its journey in the mountains, carried by the wind, streams and rivers to the sea, its path shaped by time and nature. Like driftwood, our tours take you on a journey exploring the beauty of quintessential New Zealand from the mountains to the sea, embracing the spirit of discovery.
SMALL GROUP TOURS TO RURAL NEW ZEALAND
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.
Choose your own unique experience to start your New Zealand adventure!
CHATHAM ISLANDS TOUR
Nature and Heritage
8-Day Tour to Chatham Islands
Rēkohu / Wharekauri - Chatham Islands
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
D'URVILLE ISLAND TOUR
Nature and History Combined
5-Day D'Urville Island Tour
Marlborough Sounds, South Island, NZ
Rangitoto Ki Te Tonga - D'Urville Island
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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SOUTHERN ALPS & THE WILD WEST COAST
Enjoy High County Living & Life on the West Coast
6-Days through the Southern Alps to the West Coast and return by the TranzAlpine Train
South Island, NZ
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.
MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS TOUR
Life in the Sunken Valleys
5-Day Tour to Pelorus Sounds
Marlborough, South Island, NZ
Discover the natural and historical wonders as you journey by sea and road, the labyrinths of the Pelorus Sounds. Return from your adventures each day to home comforts. Includes a special day trip to D’Urville Island to meet a local historian.
AMURI SKI AREA TO RAINBOW STATION TOUR
Alpine Flora & Fauna
5-Day Tour of at Amuri Ski Area, Molesworth and Rainbow Station, North Canterbury,
South Island, NZ
A guided tour with Suzanne Pickford and Will Parsons to the Alpine area of North Canterbury, staying at Middle Rock Station farm quarters and the Amuri ski field lodge. The tour includes photograph and identifying local wildlife at a relaxed pace
PRIVATE TOUR
Fully customised, private nature & heritage tours
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.
