Self-Drive New Zealand Tours

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About this tour

We can customise a stimulating and informative self-drive itinerary for you. We will include a mix of accommodation and farm stays/experiences - absolutely the best way to interact with friendly farming families, as well as rental vehicle, iconic sights, meals and more.

You can learn about New Zealand farming and country life, see livestock and crops, enjoy time 'off the beaten track' and, for the very enthusiastic, perhaps even help lend a hand!

For individuals or small groups, self-drive touring is an excellent option. It allows you great flexibility and New Zealand roads are relatively free from congestion.

You can explore at your own pace and enjoy wonderful Kiwi experiences along the way - scenic flights and cruises, wineries, cultural gems, nature encounters, sports and adventure activities such as hiking or biking, golfing, fishing, kayaking, jet boating, skiing, swimming, surfing or horse riding, photography, art or cuisine... the possibilities are seemingly endless!

Get in touch and we can plan something extraordinary for you.

"From the first night in Auckland until tonight, we have been truly spoiled and have seen so much of the country. The farm stays have all been incredible, the farms themselves but most of all the people were so welcoming and open to our questions. We learned so much from each of them.

We cannot thank you and your team enough for making our honeymoon so special and even better than we could have imagined." Ross & Gemma 2025



Key tour information

Location:

New Zealand

Duration:

Customised

Travel Dates:

  • Any time of year

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    We unanimously agreed it was the best group trip we had ever been on. We had the perfect balance of farms and towns etc but the farm visits were extraordinary!  We could not fault the organisation and the stimulation we enjoyed through travelling with Farm To Farm Tours.

    D Barton, Whanganui

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    We have been working with Farm to Farm Tours since 2007. Our groups rave about the wonderful service, friendly people, top notch farm visits and breathtaking scenery. Farm To Farm’s ability to showcase the best of their country is most impressive. It is very evident that they have an extensive network throughout New Zealand with quality farm visits and ag related stops. The Farm To Farm tour managers always pay special attention to the individual passengers and have excellent knowledge about New Zealand agriculture.

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