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Immersive Luxury Travel Experiences in New Zealand

New Zealand is celebrated worldwide for its extraordinary luxury travel experiences—but with Ahipara Travel, you’ll discover a side of this remarkable country that few ever see. Since 2001, we have been the trusted experts for discerning travelers, crafting innovative, exclusive journeys that set the benchmark for luxury in Aotearoa. Our reputation is built on more than accolades and awards from the world’s leading luxury travel publications. It is built on a relentless pursuit of the extraordinary. Each year, we seek out New Zealand’s most visionary hosts, captivating storytellers, and charismatic personalities—those who embody the spirit of this land and bring it to life for our clients.

We believe that true luxury is personal. That’s why we invest deeply in our relationships with New Zealand’s finest activity providers. By spending time with them, understanding their craft, and sharing insights about our guests, we have created a network of star collaborators who deliver experiences that are as warm and genuine as they are unforgettable.

What follows is a selection of our most beloved luxury travel experiences—each one carefully chosen for its uniqueness and depth. Many of these are exclusive to Ahipara Travel, the result of years of trust and collaboration, and simply cannot be found elsewhere.

We invite you to be curious, to dream, and to let us show you New Zealand through a lens of luxury, authenticity, and wonder. Your journey of discovery begins here.

Powhiri - a Maori welcome

Often ranked first by our clients when they tell us what they most enjoyed about their journey through New Zealand. So what...

South Westland Helicoptering

One of the most beautiful places in the world to discover by helicopter, together with one of our helicopter legends as your...

KAI WAHO - Maori Food in the Wilderness

Tom Loughlin, like many of our key partners, is an old friend. Multi-talented chef, outdoorsman, search and rescue tracker,...

THE JETBOAT PICNIC

Not many people know the jetboat was invented in New Zealand as a means to access the backcountry for farmers, hunters,...

Accessible Travel

In November 2024, we were lucky enough to plan, organise and deliver a trip for tireless accessibility advocate Sophie Morgan....

Tutanekai - Authentic Ecology and Culture in the Marlborough Sounds

Pete and Takutai Beech are acknowledged as the guardians of the Marlborough Sounds. Their empathy with and knowledge of the...

The Hollows Brothers - Deep South West Fiordland by Helicopter

This pair are behind the iconic Fiordland film Ata Whenua. They have a strong and deep connection with Southern Fiordland, in...

Mamakan

This is quite an unusual experience. Set in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges, an often overlooked area full of beautiful rich bush...

Bevan Climo - The Heart of Pounamu (jade)

Bevan brings to life the West Coast for us. Quite a character, as most true West Coasters are, he blends being the descendant...

Andy McKay - North Island Helicoptering

Andy McKay has been our “go to” helicopter pilot since 2004. He and Jean-Michel used to guide clients as a team. Andy’s...

HUNTING WITH LOCALS

In New Zealand, hunting is a part of life. We have abundant introduced animals (deer, chamois, tahr) which the Department of...

FISHING

New Zealand is well known as a trout fishing destination and has attracted people from all over the world. We're not going to...

AUCKLAND'S VIBRANT FOOD SCENE

About 10 years ago, the food scene in Auckland suddenly woke up and has been reinventing itself every year since. ...

Hone Mihaka, Passionate Northland Maori Leader

Rangatira is the Maori word for a chief or leader. These could be either bloodline or exceptional individuals. Hone is both....

REMOTE WILDERNESS AND RACING BUGGIES

This is a day we have designed together with the remarkable Columb family who have been involved with offroad racing for...

SPIRITUAL/WAIRUA TRAVEL

Maori are the soul of New Zealand. And as such are also the guardians of the country's holy places. Many people feel, during...

EDGY ART IN AUCKLAND

A one-of-a-kind contemporary art experience in New Zealand.

OAMARU GEOPARK

This is New Zealand's first Geopark - a geopark is a defined area which celebrates, preserves and educates people about the...

TE ANAU BACKCOUNTRY

This is an expedition into a wilderness area west of Te Anau. The location is a secret and it's closely guarded by locals. ...

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