At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
As a family orientated country, New Zealand has all the ingredients to ensure you’ll have a relaxing holiday together. We have personally selected extraordinary local experiences for children of all ages. And our focus is on nature conservation and small-scale locally owned companies.
Go Kiwi spotting on Kapiti Island. Or hop in a double kayak. Climb. Go horse trekking through the wilderness. Learn to surf. Cycle through the aromatic vineyards. Trek to a remote alpine lake. Swim with dolphins. Discover the endless ‘tramping’ paths.
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Queenstown, New Zealand
Travel through the heart of Mount Aspiring National Park
Whangarei & Tutukaka Coast, New Zealand
Experience the ultimate non-diving Poor Knights Island tour
Taupo, New Zealand
Take it easy, cycle at a relaxed pace and enjoy a family day out.
Coromandel, New Zealand
Experience one of the best sea kayak tours in New Zealand
Kaikoura, New Zealand
Be entertained by playful and acrobatic dolphins in Kaikoura
Queenstown, New Zealand
This is a New Zealand farming tour like no other
Kapiti Island, New Zealand
Visit a protected island and bird paradise by boat
Central Otago, New Zealand
Cycle the famous Otago Rail Trail
Wanaka, New Zealand
Experience the ultimate lake and mountain adventure
Wanaka, New Zealand
Experience a 4WD along roads seldom travelled
"I recommend going mountain biking and tramping in New Zealand. You can spend hours in the beautiful, unspoilt nature."
Bart, Travel specialist
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Did you know?
It is possible to hike the length of New Zealand. The Te Araroa Trail stretches 3000 kilometres from Cape Reinga (the tip of the North Island) to Bluff (the edge of the South Island). To complete the entire trail takes approximately 5 months but of course, it is possible to hike sections of the trail and it is split into 10 regions.
Did you know?
New Zealanders love cricket and rugby, just like the United Kingdom. If you are a fan, be sure to check out a cricket match at Hagley Oval in Christchurch or the Basin Reserve in Wellington. For rugby enthusiasts, head to Eden Park in Auckland, Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, or Sky Stadium, better known as the ‘Cake Tin’ in Wellington.Discover more about travelling with your family
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At TravelEssence, we specialise in crafting custom-made holidays that take you off the beaten path and create memories to last a lifetime. We believe in connecting with the heart and soul of a place, introducing you to the locals who call it home. Engage in conversations with fascinating individuals who will share their stories, traditions, and way of life, leaving an indelible mark on your journey.
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Questions? Speak to one of our specialists by phone Mon - Sat 0900 until 2100. You can discuss your travel plans in detail where and when it suits you, also in the evenings and on weekends on a no obligation basis.