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• Short South - 17 February 2019

  Our awesome guests Darryl, Diane, Leigh, and Darci joined our super-guide Courtney on a gorgeous, wildlife-filled Pure South adventure across the South Island! Enjoy this gallery of their adventures through Milford Sound, the Routeburn Track, Siberia Valley, Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, and more!

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• Spring in New Zealand – A Special Time of Year!

  What makes springtime so special in New Zealand, why it’s one of our favourite times of year down here and why you should plan to visit New Zealand during the spring months. Springtime. The very mention of the word conjures up images of new life, fresh growth and warm sunshine. Over...

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• Why small group tours are the best way to see New Zealand

  Size does matter when it comes to group travel! Choosing to travel as part of a small group tour is much like having a friend at every stop, whether it's a charming village or a farm stay. Having someone to point out the best local cafes and partaking in real interactions and...

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• Sweet North - 5 February 2019

  Richard, Gary, Linda, John, Mary, Sheilah, Paul, Andrea, Jack and Irene joined our super-guides Hayley and Kyle on a Sweet North adventure!

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• The Best New Zealand Small Group Tours

  There are many ways to see New Zealand and no matter which way you decide to go, you’re likely to have an incredible time because New Zealand is, for want of a better word... awesome. But with your well-deserved vacation time and hard-earned dollars at the forefront of your mind,...

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• Australia vs New Zealand | Which is Best?

  Australia and New Zealand have long enjoyed a good-natured rivalry, with little brother New Zealand often playing second fiddle to the big and bold Australia. As with many sibling rivalries, we tend to argue over somewhat petty issues – who has the better rugby team (New Zealand), which country is...

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• A Guide to New Zealand Wine Regions

  If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand, perhaps you’ve been drawn by the vast natural beauty on offer and the wealth of experiences and activities available. For those who appreciate life’s simple pleasures, an additional drawcard exists. New Zealand’s reputation for producing excellent wine is growing year by year...

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• Great Walks of New Zealand

  Most, if not all of the New Zealand hiking tracks and trails are great, fantastic even. But there’s only a select few that hold the coveted title of being officially named New Zealand Great Walks. There are ten Great Walks dotted up and down the country. These walking tracks represent the...

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• The Qualmark Gold Standard Award

  In December 2018, the team at New Zealand Trails were beyond delighted to receive a Gold Award from Qualmark, which you’ll see we’re now proudly displaying here on the website. It’s a true badge of honour and something we’ve worked very hard to achieve, but what does it mean for...

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• Kiwi Hospitality and the New Zealand Way

  New Zealand is famous for many things including, but not limited to, our rugby team, our beautiful landscape, our hiking trails, our friendly rivalry with Australia and the number of sheep here (about 28 million in case you were wondering). But as a nation, New Zealanders, or Kiwis as we’re...

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