Colour in Your Own Map of New Zealand with Great Kiwi Trips
Pick your own adventures and explore New Zealand your way
Ready to uncover the magic of New Zealand? We’re a bunch of Kiwis who can’t stop talking about our backyard - from golden beaches where the sand squeaks under your feet to secret mountain tracks that even locals sometimes forget. We’ll help you explore, discover, and stumble across the spots that make New Zealand unforgettable - in a way that’s all your own.
Why Choose Us?
Local Expertise
Experience New Zealand Like a Local
At Great Kiwi Trips, we don’t just plan holidays – we share the New Zealand we know and love. From quiet mountain trails to the cafés where locals queue for the perfect flat white, we’ll help you explore the hidden corners, big adventures, and small surprises that make this country unforgettable.
Personalised Itineraries
Your Adventure, Your Way
We know every traveller marches to their own drum – so instead of fixed packages, we’ve built a collection of destination guides packed with local tips, favourite spots, and real Kiwi moments. Explore what inspires you, share your travel style through our survey, and we’ll stitch it all together into a trip that fits you perfectly. Epic hikes, secret beaches, lazy vineyard afternoons we’ll help you colour in your own map of New Zealand.
Immersive Experiences
Go Beyond the Tourist Trail
We know the corners of New Zealand that don’t make the guidebooks. From quirky local cafés to hidden beaches and mountain trails where you might be the only one around, we’ll help you uncover the real Aotearoa - the side only locals truly know.
Seamless Travel Planning
Hassle-Free Adventure Awaits
Let us sweat the small stuff – the hotels, the bookings, the maps – so you can do the fun stuff: spot a kiwi in the wild, grab a pie from the café everyone raves about, or drive that secret coastal road. We’ve got your back, and your boots, every step of the way.
Genuine Kiwi Hospitality
A Warm Welcome Awaits You
At Great Kiwi Trips, we’re all about the friendly hellos and local tips you won’t find in a guidebook. From sharing a laugh with a vineyard owner to pointing out the best secret lookout on a hike, we’ll make sure you feel like part of the Kiwi family - the kind that shows you the country they love.
Trusted by Travellers
Hear It from Our Happy Adventurers
Our travellers don’t just leave reviews – they share stories. From spotting a kiwi at dawn to finding a hidden beach everyone else misses, our clients’ adventures say it all. See what they’ve discovered, and maybe imagine yourself there next.
Top Picks for Your Kiwi Adventure
Discover our favourite journeys and start colouring in your own map of New Zealand. Instead of fixed packages, we share the ideas we love most – real spots, local tips, and experiences that spark inspiration. Find what speaks to you, and we’ll shape it into a trip that fits your rhythm.
Mix & Match Your Way: Explore our destination guides, pick the moments you want to experience, and we’ll weave them together seamlessly.
Made for You: Every itinerary reflects what you love – your pace, your style, your must-dos.
Stress-Free Fun: We handle the tricky logistics so your only job is exploring, tasting, wandering and discovering hidden gems along the way.
Discover Who We Are
Curious about who's behind your next adventure?
We’re a bunch of Kiwis who know the backroads, the hidden cafés, and the secret lookouts that make New Zealand magic. We don’t just plan trips - we share the spots we love, the quirks we’ve discovered, and the stories that make Aotearoa unforgettable.
Want to meet the team and see why we can’t stop talking about our own backyard?
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Not Just For Tourists!
Calling all Kiwis! Fancy a little surprise on your next adventure?
Our mystery trips let you sit back, relax, and let us whisk you off somewhere unexpected - think hidden spots, secret walks, and little-known cafés. You never quite know where you’ll end up, but we promise it’ll be fun.
What Our Clients Say
“In short, Luke made our trip more relaxing, more enjoyable, and more meaningful. I highly recommend that you discuss your New Zealand dreams with him and let a local help you make them a reality.”
— Sarah & Mark, USA
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“We really are so glad we used your service. It saved us a huge amount of time, gave us accommodation we'd never have found ourselves, and helped us to choose some good side steps as we went along too. I would say you got our tastes spot-on!”
— Emma & John, UK
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“We had never used a travel consultant but the value of a local consultant cannot be overstated. We talked to other travelers on our trip that had used consultants in their respective countries and they were envious of the insight and support that Luke provided.”
— Alex & Mia, Australia
Fancy some travel inspo straight from Kiwis who actually know the backyard? Our blog is packed with hidden spots, local secrets, and handy tips to make your New Zealand adventure unforgettable. From quiet beaches you won’t find in guidebooks to trails only locals whisper about, there’s plenty to get you dreaming - and planning!
Keep Up with Kiwi Adventures!
From hidden beaches to secret walks and everything in between, we’ll drop a little New Zealand magic straight into your inbox each month.
Get in Touch - We’re All Ears!
Say Hello
Got questions? Need some local tips? Or just itching to start planning your Kiwi adventure? Drop us a line — we love chatting about New Zealand and helping you design a trip you’ll never forget.
Design Your Perfect Kiwi Adventure!
Your New Zealand adventure should be as unique as you are - no cookie-cutter trips here. Whether you want to chase waterfalls, sip wine by a hidden lake, wander secret walks, or just kick back on golden beaches, we’ll help you craft a journey that’s totally yours. Adventure your way - the Kiwi way!