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Each self-drive itinerary is thoughtfully crafted just for you, combining curated experiences, premium accommodations, and a seamless route through the country’s most breathtaking landscapes. With your own luxury vehicle and every detail taken care of, the road is yours to enjoy — with comfort, confidence, and style. No two self-drive adventures are alike and neither are the travellers behind them.
Browse our sample itineraries below for inspiration, then connect with our expert team to begin designing your bespoke New Zealand journey — tailored to your interests, refined to your pace and elevated with our signature attention to detail.
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Indulge in 28 days of relaxed discovery and savour the very best of New Zealand on this country-spanning luxury road trip. This tour can be adapted to suit your requirements - we can adjust how much self-drive or private driver you prefer, as well as include spectacular train journeys and short domestic flights to move you around efficiently.
Explore the very best of the South Island Adventure. Discover hidden gems, land on remote alpine vistas, immerse yourself in nature the and indulge at luxury lodges. Discover our world of sophisticated splendor and incredible scenery paired with unforgettable bespoke guided experiences.
This 8-day journey showcases how many luxury experiences of New Zealand’s North Island you can indulge in even if you are short on time. This curated escape blends natural beauty, cultural depth, and refined luxury for an unforgettable North Island adventure that can be catered to your specific taste.
This thoughtfully curated journey seamlessly blends the best of the North and South Islands and offers a rich tapestry of experiences. Travel at your own pace while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of independent exploration that a self-drive itinerary offers with the comfort of expert planning. We can extend or shorten this itinerary and hand pick experiences to suit your travel style.
New Zealand’s North Island offers some of the world’s most spectacular luxury golf experiences, blending championship courses with breathtaking coastal and countryside landscapes. Play at iconic destinations like Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers, and Wairakei, where world-class design meets natural beauty, catered to you.
If you are new to Absolute, here is what you can expect: a personalised service, an expertly crafted itinerary and a seamless journey from inspiration to booking.
Browse our handcrafted journeys for inspiration, each one shaped by genuine local insight and a passion for showcasing the best of New Zealand.
You will work directly with a New Zealand-based Travel Designer, no middlemen, just our personal service, expert knowledge and exceptional value.
Together, we will refine every detail, ensuring your trip is exactly as you imagined and more — with all the hard work expertly handled for you.
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