SELF-GUIDED ADVENTURES IN NEW ZEALAND

A Self-Guided holiday is a very liberating adventure. World Class Adventures can design trips that let you experience a region on your own terms. You are your own guide, so you can explore at your own leisure. Chat to locals, linger over lunch, or set off an hour earlier to catch the coolest part of the day. Pause or press on, the choice is up to you: cherry-pick your stops along the way, and you set the pace.  Support comes through local suppliers, with 24-hour emergency support while you travel.

From the cosmopolitan vibe of Auckland and verdant hills of the North Island to the icy blue glaciers and mist-veiled fjords of the South Island, visit places beyond the well-worn tourist trails.  While there may be more sheep than people, the friendly Kiwis will make you wish there were more of them

New Zealand is an adventure sports junkie's dream. The impressive landscape is tailor-made for adrenaline, and the country that invented bungee jumping takes their adventure seriously. A magical landscape of wild snow-capped mountains, shining lakes, and roaring rivers, filled with great hiking, skiing, and rafting.

• Soak in hot pools of the spas in the thermal wonder, Rotorua
• Head out to sea in search of playful penguins, seals, whales and dolphins.
• Get a taste of Maori culture with a traditional Te Po banquet and sample the local wine with a tour of Hawke’s Bay vineyard.
• Cruise the deep blue waters of Doubtful Sound in the shadow of towering snow-capped peaks and discover the glistening turquoise waters and golden coastline of Abel Tasman National Park.
• Hike through the volcanic landscape on the Tongariro Crossing and seek out the jagged peaks of Mount Cook.

Whatever it is that draws you to New Zealand, let me take you there.

NEW ZEALAND HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

The land of the long white cloud has so much to experience that one visit will never be enough.  New Zealand is a landscape of mountains, lakes and coast, and looks as good as the pictures

• Take a guided tour through the world-famous movie sets of The Lord of The Rings & The Hobbit.
• Discover the remarkable beauty of striking waterfalls, snow-capped mountains and dramatic fjords of Milford Sound
• Marvel in mysterious subterranean caves, underground rivers and thousands of glow worms, which light up Waitomo Caves
• If water is your thing, then you’ll love to snorkel, swim and sail around the 140 subtropical islands of Bay of Islands
• Enjoy captivating fine art performances and experience the traditional ‘hongi’ greeting at an authentic Maori village.
• Dig your own natural spa bath in the sand and soak up the vibes at Hot Water Beach
• Feel the chill of a real, ancient glacier under your feet, at the Glacier Landing on Franz Josef

With 30 years of adventure travel experience, I select operators who suit the way you want to travel. I remain independent, so I can recommend the package that fits your needs and budget. I compare options across the market so that you don’t have to, and give you honest and impartial advice.

I plan every holiday the same way. When I request quotes, I ask for locally owned accommodation and local guides where the itinerary allows, and I follow my Animal Welfare Policy on wildlife experiences. If your holiday includes flights, a payment to Sustainable Travel International is included in the price and cannot be opted out of. You can read the Traveller’s Pledge and the rest of my approach on my Responsible Travel page.

Contact me today to start planning your itinerary.  Complete an enquiry form or call me on 0117 452 1159.