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New Zealand High-End Tours Reimagined

Luxury, Premium, and Ultra Luxury itineraries curated for the most discerning of travellers seeking the extraordinary.

Step out of the Ordinary with South of 34° Journeys

Experience New Zealand’s first Privately Curated Journeys—a new way to travel that blends the freedom of a private tour with the certainty of a masterfully composed itinerary.

We have curated the extraordinary so you don’t have to. Every lodge, interaction, and transition has been hand-selected to create a seamless flow. This isn’t just a list of destinations; it is a journey designed with specific pace and intent.

Unlike a generic tour, your journey is private to your party. Unlike a custom build, the route is proven and ready. You simply choose your tier, select your start date, and let us handle the rest.

A Private Journey. An Expert Plan. Your Perfect Start Date.

Intimately Private: Travel with your own driver‑guide. Every experience is stitched into the itinerary and prioritises your privacy and your time.

Choreographed for Depth: We focus on the rhythm of the journey and the “places between the places.” It is not just where you go, but how the experiences are woven together.

Flawlessly Executed: Fixed itineraries mean perfected logistics and a proven tempo. Arrive and enjoy, knowing every transition is refined for excellence.

PremiumLuxuryUltra Luxury
Private Curation
Exclusive & Immersive Activities
Unique-to-You Experiences
Prestigious or Boutique Stays4* - 4.5*> 4.5* > 5*
Fixed Itinerary Custom Start Date
Private Party of 2–10 Adults2-82-82-6
Concierge-feel Support9am-5pm7am-7pm7am-10pm

The Curated Journeys Collection

An aerival view of auckland from the eastern side.

Classic New Zealand

A private tour through New Zealand’s essential landscapes, from Auckland to Christchurch. Explore Waitomo’s glowworm caves and Rotorua’s Māori culture, cruise Milford Sound, walk through Glacier Country with a private guide, and cross the Southern Alps aboard the TranzAlpine Scenic Plus.

11 days /

10 nights

Limited to one private party of 2

to 8 adults

From

7905

USD pp

Ready-to-book · Pre-bespoke private journey

New Zealand: A Timeless Classic

Explore New Zealand’s North and South Islands over 13 days, with Auckland’s coastal landscapes, Waitomo’s glowworms, Hobbiton and Rotorua’s Māori culture. Enjoy Queenstown, a Milford Sound cruise and private Central Otago wine touring, before a private glacier valley walk and TranzAlpine Scenic Plus to Christchurch.

13 days /

12 nights

Limited to one private party of 2

to 8 adults

From

9335

USD pp

Ready-to-book · Pre-bespoke private journey

New Zealand: A Southern Immersion

Explore New Zealand’s South Island over 13 days, from Christchurch by TranzAlpine Scenic Plus into Glacier Country. Discover Wānaka’s high country by 4WD, cruise Doubtful Sound, encounter penguins and sea lions on the Otago Peninsula, and explore the Tasman Glacier lake beneath Aoraki Mt Cook.

13 days /

12 nights

Limited to one private party of 2

to 8 adults

From

8215

USD pp

Ready-to-book · Pre-bespoke private journey

New Zealand: A Rare World Apart

Spend nine days exploring Auckland, with private forest dining in the Waitākere Ranges, three nights at Wharekauhau Country Estate and luxury stays in Queenstown. Explore a private Wānaka high-country sheep station by 4WD and on foot, with time for mountain views and a gourmet picnic.

9 days /

8 nights

Limited to one private party of 2

to 6 adults

From

17540

USD pp

Ready-to-book · Pre-bespoke private journey

Quintessential New Zealand

Explore New Zealand over nine days, with private cultural encounters in Auckland, a private Hobbiton tour and a forest walk in ancient Whirinaki. Discover Mt Tarawera’s volcanic crater with Māori guides, unwind in Queenstown and venture into Wānaka’s high country on a private alpine adventure.

9 days /

8 nights

Limited to one private party of 2

to 6 adults

From

14945

USD pp

Ready-to-book · Pre-bespoke private journey

Enchanting New Zealand

Discover New Zealand’s South Island with a Milford Sound cruise and scenic helicopter return, private Central Otago wine experience, Mt Cook stargazing and glacier exploration. In Kaikōura, kayak at sunset, watch whales by helicopter and cook with a local chef, all privately hosted for your party.

11 days /

10 nights

Limited to one private party of 2

to 8 adults

From

15955

USD pp

Ready-to-book · Pre-bespoke private journey

Fabulous New Zealand

Explore both islands over 14 days, with private Waiheke walking and Spellbound cave experiences, Rotorua’s Māori culture and forest adventures, and Doubtful Sound. A private glacier valley walk or kayak, TranzAlpine Scenic Plus and Christchurch touring including Akaroa complete the journey.

14 days /

13 nights

Limited to one private party of 2

to 8 adults

From

12965

USD pp

Ready-to-book · Pre-bespoke private journey

The South of 34° Distinction: Certainty by Design

Beyond Custom Design

  • The era of fragmented custom design is over. Each South of 34° journey is a finished work—designed, tested, and perfected long before you arrive.
  • Instead of the uncertainty of building from scratch, you step into a journey where the right decisions are already made, giving you the calm of a cohesive, assured experience.

Absolute Timing. Total Autonomy

  • While traditional luxury tours are bound by rigid group calendars, South of 34° uncouples the masterplan from the date. You gain the logistical certainty of a perfected itinerary with the absolute freedom to choose your own start date.
  • Personalisation here is about the freedom from the “scheduled stop.” Because the journey is private, you dictate the pace—lingering where it matters or moving directly to your next stay.

An Architecture of Intimacy

  • The foundation of every journey is complete privacy. These journeys are engineered specifically for private parties of 2 to 8 adults, ensuring an atmosphere of consistent sophistication without the diluted attention of strangers.
  • This intentional scale allows for a level of manoeuvrability impossible for larger groups. You experience the precision of a masterfully timed itinerary delivered with the quiet ease and personal focus of a private party.

Beyond the Mass Experience

  • Industrial, high-volume tourism is bypassed in favour of authentic, meaningful connections. While the private “spine” of the journey is constant, the depth of access is what defines your chosen tier.
  • These encounters are custodian-led, ensuring you engage with the soul of New Zealand through the eyes of local stewards rather than through a crowded tourist lens. It is a journey designed with specific intent, delivering the extraordinary without the need for you to design it.

South of 34° Journeys delivers a privileged blend of curated luxury with the freedom to choose when to go and with whom to share it.

South of 34° Journeys — where tours end, our Journeys begin

This is considered New Zealand luxury travel, curated with clarity and intent. 

South of 34° Journeys eliminate the generic, the mass‑produced, and the compromises typical of tours. Each journey is intentionally resolved in advance—route, pacing, and stays—so you step into a complete experience with cohesion, depth, and the assurance that the right decisions have already been made.

All South of 34° Journeys are limited in guest numbers — ensuring intimacy, rarity, and exclusivity for discerning travellers.