New Zealand

New Zealand is a place of geographical beauty, abundant wildlife and enduring Indigenous culture. It’s also a world leader in women’s and Indigenous rights, the anti-nuclear movement and conservation initiatives. Everywhere you look, there’s something to learn.

Let’s start with some history. New Zealand – or Aotearoa, by its Māori name – was first settled by Māori voyagers who arrived by canoe over 800 years ago. While travelling, why not contemplate the impacts of British colonisation alongside the enduring strength of Māori culture, customs and beliefs?

Perhaps you’d like to learn about reconciliation? Refugee policy? Earthquakes or volcanic eruptions? Renewable energy and climate change? Through the lens of New Zealand’s current affairs and leadership role in the Asia-Pacific, no topic is out of reach.

Customised New Zealand tours to suit your group

Each group of travellers is unique, which is why we tailor every New Zealand tour we run.

Student trips: we’ll ensure your trip meets your school’s curriculum, budget, student needs and learning goals

Private tours: we’ll customise your itinerary to suit your transport and accommodation preferences, as well as your group’s budget and special interests

Choose what you learn

Whatever you’re most curious about, we’ll work with you to create the perfect program. Here are just some of the ideas you can explore on a trip to New Zealand:

History, politics and gender equality

Learn about the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi and the important distinction between governorship and sovereignty

Explore the vital role of women in New Zealand governments past and present

Discover New Zealand’s rich maritime history, from Polynesian immigration to the French attack on Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior activist ship

Māori culture and Indigenous affairs

Visit ancient Māori Wars battle sites and pa (old villages) complete with ramparts, cooking pits and marae (meeting houses)

Come to know how Māori tribes deal with land rights issues, the English style of government and the British Monarchy

Understand what’s driving the revival of Māori culture and identity in contemporary society

Geography and renewable energy

Encounter volcanoes, fault lines, glaciers, fiords and sounds, as well as earthquake-damaged areas of Christchurch and Kaikoura

Understand the Department of Conservation’s role in protecting biodiversity and heritage

See the success of green energy sources like hydro and thermal power

Add some adventure

If you like an action-packed itinerary, expand your agenda with these exciting local activities:

Zip-line through ancient rainforests

Take a scenic cable car ride and enjoy spectacular views

Cruise, kayak or jetboat down mighty rivers, fiords and sounds

Visit a local school to attend a Māori culture class and play sport

Explore rocky mountain terrain on a trek or mountain bike adventure

Relax in natural hot springs or dig your own bath at a warm water beach

Ski, snowboard or toboggan the slopes in New Zealand’s Southern Alps

Board a boat to encounter whales, seals and dolphins in pristine oceans

Try an extreme sport, like bungy jumping, white-water rafting or leisurely luge rides

Stop by film studios and sets to meet experts behind blockbusters like The Hobbit, Wolverine and Mission Impossible 6

Sample trips

Whatever your students want to learn, we’ll help you create the perfect program. Check out our sample itineraries to get a taste of your school’s next adventure.

Remember, these sample itineraries can be modified to suit your learning objectives and budget. The prices are guides only and subject to change.