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Small-Group Touring, Aotearoa New Zealand
Travel Like a Local, Not a Tourist
Intimate journeys for just 16 guests, led by driver-guides who know every hidden waterfall, backroad, and local secret worth sharing.
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Small group, big experiences
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Nearly 40 Years
Trusted travel professionals since 1987
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Why Pure Discoveries®?
What sets us apart from every other tour operator
Off the Beaten Track
Hidden valleys, local farms, and places only Kiwis know about. We go where the big coaches can't.
Immersive Experiences
Almost 40 years of local connections, revealing the places, people and experiences that make New Zealand unique.
Every Day Worth Remembering
From bucket-list highlights to lesser-known treasures, the journey unfolds at a pace that lets you truly experience each destination.
Choose Your Journey
Our tours are designed to connect. Choose the length and route that suits you, and let New Zealand unfold at the right pace.
Island
Duration
North Island
South Island
Both Islands
Tour
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Both Islands
Kauri 23 days
Both Islands
Among the world's mightiest trees
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A 23-day guided journey across both islands, designed as the full New Zealand experience. A seamless adventure for travellers who want the complete story.
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Pōhutukawa 20 days
Both Islands
New Zealand's Christmas tree, striking crimson blooms steeped in Māori legend
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A 20-day guided journey across both islands, designed for travellers who want the classic two-island experience with a deeper South Island ending.
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Kōwhai 20 days
Both Islands
Named for the Māori word for yellow, a golden herald of spring
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A 20-day guided journey across both islands, designed for travellers who want New Zealand's coastal beauty at the heart of the trip, alongside classic New Zealand highlights.
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Rimu 17 days
Both Islands
An evergreen canopy, rooted in Māori medicine and art
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A 17-day guided journey across both islands, designed as a shorter two-island adventure that still delivers New Zealand's big bucket list moments.
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Tōtara 12 days
Both Islands
Carved for warriors, a symbol of nobility and unity
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A 12-day guided journey across both islands, perfect for those wanting the cultural and geothermal highlights of the North before a fuller South Island adventure.
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North Island
Koromiko 11 days
North Island
A colourful healer - medicine and spiritual connection
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An 11-day guided journey through the North Island, from top to bottom, designed for travellers who want the full North Island experience woven into one complete journey.
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South Island
Mt Cook Lily 14 days
South Island
An alpine jewel, bold beauty among the peaks
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A 14-day guided journey through the South Island, designed for travellers who want the complete South Island story in one beautifully paced experience.
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Mataī 10 days
South Island
A fruitful forest native, craft, abundance, and Māori tradition
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A 10-day guided journey through the South Island, designed for travellers who want a compact adventure that still delivers the big scenic moments.
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What Our Travellers Say
Real reviews from real guests
It was a trip of a lifetime. Every day was even better than the day before. So much beauty, great food and wine, and great new experiences. Our tour guide and driver was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and made our trip feel more personal and better than we ever expected.
The driver-guides REALLY made the difference on this tour. They're some of the most knowledgeable people we have encountered on any trip we've taken, really! Their levels of knowledge on certain aspects of the culture and history completely filled in any blanks! Great personalities on both... we grew to really love them! This journey was one of the most Spiritual trips I've ever been on, and I've been on a few! The guides really made it special.
It was a fabulous experience and certainly lived up to, if not exceeded, our expectations in every way. The Pure Discoveries® itinerary was great, their coach drivers were excellent and our fellow travellers were a lovely bunch of people!