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Since 2003, we’ve been crafting bespoke journeys that let travellers experience the real New Zealand — not just the highlights. Our small, passionate team has lived, worked, and travelled across the country, giving us the local knowledge to design holidays that go beyond the guidebook.

We’re proud to have been named Best Specialist Tour Operator at the Telegraph Travel Awards, but what matters most is the trust of our travellers who return to us year after year.

With New Zealand In Depth, you don’t just book a trip — you begin a journey tailored to your passions, backed by expert guidance and genuine care from start to finish.

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New Zealand In Depth supports the Tiaki Promise. Tiaki means to care for people and place. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations.

We are advocates of responsible tourism in New Zealand and work with people on the ground who genuinely care for their local environment and who actively take steps to protect local habitats and native flora and fauna.

We make regular donations to eco-projects such as Okarito Nursery who propagate and plant native seedlings to restore local marshlands.  

We book some of our trips on a not for profit basis, such as  
‍Farewell Spit Eco Tours and Rotorua Canopy Tours.
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You can make your own Tiaki promise and learn how to care for New Zealand as you travel by clicking  here.

Our Heart for the Land:
Travel as a Force for GoodProtecting the pure beauty of Aotearoa through regenerative travel and active conservation.

At New Zealand In Depth, our passion for this country goes beyond creating the perfect itinerary. We are deep-seated believers in the concept of Kaitiakitanga - the Māori tradition of guardianship. To us, New Zealand isn’t just a destination; it’s a living, breathing ecosystem that we have a responsibility to protect, nurture, and restore.

‍Rooted in Restoration
‍We don’t just talk about sustainability; we put down roots. We are proud partners and contributors to the Ōkārito Plant Project, an award-winning regenerative tourism initiative on the wild West Coast. By supporting the Ōkārito Nursery, we are helping to fund the eco-sourcing and planting of thousands of native trees. These efforts directly restore vital wetlands and forests, creating safe habitats for some of our rarest species, including the Rowi Kiwi.

‍A Conscious Choice for Every Guest
‍When you travel with NZID, you aren’t just a spectator; you are a contributor. We meticulously vet our partners to ensure they share our environmental values, from lodges that run on 100% renewable energy to wildlife encounters that prioritise conservation over crowds. We believe that travel should leave a place better than it was found. Through our partnerships with local nurseries and community-led sanctuaries, a portion of every journey with us helps ensure that the pristine landscapes you fall in love with today remain just as vibrant for the generations of explorers to come.

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The people who create a fairy tale for you

Meet our Experts

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Paul’s connection to New Zealand is practically in his DNA.

‍ Growing up with a father in the airline industry (Air New Zealand included), travel was always the dinner table conversation.

After earning a degree in geology, which gave him a literal "in-depth" understanding of the New Zealand landscape, Paul spent months exploring every corner of the country.

In 2003, he founded NZID with a simple goal: to share the New Zealand that felt like "home" to him. For Paul, travel is a privilege and an opportunity to make a positive difference.
Whether he’s recommending a stargazing spot in a Dark Sky Reserve or a glacier helicopter flight, his expertise is built on over 20 years of regular visits.

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Paul's Must-Do: The Wairaurahiri Jet - a raw, wilderness experience that perfectly captures the spirit of the South.

Paul’s connection to New Zealand is practically in his DNA.

‍ Growing up with a father in the airline industry (Air New Zealand included), travel was always the dinner table conversation.

After earning a degree in geology, which gave him a literal "in-depth" understanding of the New Zealand landscape, Paul spent months exploring every corner of the country.

In 2003, he founded NZID with a simple goal: to share the New Zealand that felt like "home" to him. For Paul, travel is a privilege and an opportunity to make a positive difference.
Whether he’s recommending a stargazing spot in a Dark Sky Reserve or a glacier helicopter flight, his expertise is built on over 20 years of regular visits.

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Paul's Must-Do: The Wairaurahiri Jet - a raw, wilderness experience that perfectly captures the spirit of the South.

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Sally
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Kathryn
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John
Paul’s connection to New Zealand is practically in his DNA. Growing up with a father in the airline industry (Air New Zealand included), travel was always the dinner table conversation.
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After earning a degree in geology, which gave him a literal "in-depth" understanding of the New Zealand landscape, Paul spent months exploring every corner of the country.

In 2003, he founded NZID with a simple goal: to share the New Zealand that felt like "home" to him. For Paul, travel is a privilege and an opportunity to make a positive difference.
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Whether he’s recommending a stargazing spot in a Dark Sky Reserve or a glacier helicopter flight, his expertise is built on over 20 years of regular visits.

Paul’s Must-Do: The Wairaurahiri Jet - a raw, wilderness experience that perfectly captures the spirit of the South.
Sally doesn't just know New Zealand; she lived it for 11 years. In 2003, she traded a 20-year career in Financial Services for a backpack and a world map.

That journey eventually led her to emigrate to New Zealand, where she managed remote luxury lodges in Milford Sound, Lake Moeraki, and Arthur’s Pass.

Sally eventually ran her own bespoke tour company in Christchurch, guiding small groups across the South Island.

Having joined NZID in 2014, she now uses that decade of "on-the-ground" experience to point our clients toward the secret spots you won’t find in any guidebook.

‍Sally’s Must-Do: The Farewell Spit Tour - a vast geological wonder and world-renowned nature sanctuary.
If the team were a fine-tuned engine, Kathryn would be the master technician ensuring every gear turns perfectly.
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Having been part of the NZID family since 2006, Kathryn has an encyclopedic knowledge of the country’s logistical map.

Kathryn has a keen eye for graphic design and a relentless attention to detail. Kathryn is the primary architect behind your personal travel documents, ensuring they aren’t just informative, but beautiful.
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Kathryn loves the creative flair of building an itinerary from scratch and seeing the joy our clients return with after their journey.

‍Kathryn’s Must-Do: An Albatross Encounter in Kaikoura, nothing compares to seeing these giants of the sky up close.
John joined New Zealand In Depth is 2014 having lived in New Zealand for 11 years during which time he ran a number of luxury lodges.

His roles included Head Guide. He owned a tour company in Christchurch (with Sally) creating bespoke touring itineraries and guiding clients around the South Island to many off the beaten track places which other companies may not know about.

His previous career was in teaching and coaching sports (including rugby) and organising a number of successful international sport tours. He returned to the UK in 2014.

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