Small Groups, Big Adventures, Genuine Connections!
From high-country stations to the remote Marlborough Sounds and Chatham Islands, Driftwood Eco Tours takes you beyond the usual destinations, offering personal, small-group journeys into New Zealand’s most remarkable landscapes.​
Do you...
have a sense of adventure,
have a love of nature,
love hearing stories, and
love making lasting friendships?
Travel in comfort in our modern 4WD as we guide you into locations of rugged, untamed beauty and splendid isolation. Each day brings opportunities to connect with locals, enjoy home-cooked meals in special settings, and take time to appreciate the landscapes around you.
Our small-group tours are relaxed and inclusive, with experienced guides who cater to a range of interests and fitness levels - whether that’s a short walk, a scenic detour, or simply time to enjoy the view.
Choose your own unique experience to start your New Zealand adventure!
CANTERBURY HIGH-COUNTRY & WEST COAST
Enjoy High County Living & Life on the West Coast
6-Day Tour through the Southern Alps High-Country to the West Coast and return on the TranzAlpine Train, South Island, NZ​
This Coast-to-Coast adventure takes you on a journey through some of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes with genuine local experiences. You'll get a taste of how Kiwis have been living in these stunning, remote regions for years. From the high-country farms in the Southern Alps to the rugged beauty of the West Coast, this tour gives you a chance to relax, enjoy the scenery, and hear the stories that make this part of New Zealand so special.​
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Tour Dates
​15 Feb - 20 Feb 2026
1 Mar - 6 Mar 2026
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Group Size: 6 to 8
CHATHAM ISLANDS TOUR
Nature & Heritage
8-Day Tour of Chatham and Pitt Islands​
RÄ“kohu / Wharekauri - Chatham Islands
Enjoy the generous hospitality of your local hosts in their home overlooking the sea. Let them share historic and geological sites, to which they have private access. Hear their stories and discover the fauna and flora unique to these breath-taking islands
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Tour Dates
​20 Nov - 27 Nov 2025
12 Mar - 19 Mar 2026
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Group Size: 10 to 12
D'URVILLE ISLAND TOUR
Nature & History
6-Day D'Urville Island Tour, Marlborough Sounds, South Island, NZ
Rangitoto Ki Te Tonga - D'Urville Island
A once in a life time trip to D'Urville Island, in the remote reaches of the Marlborough Sounds. Try blue cod fishing, meet the locals and hear stories from the island's early history
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Tour Dates
25 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
15 Mar - 20 Mar 2026
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Group Size: 6 to 8
MOLESWORTH & RAINBOW HIGH COUNTRY TOUR
High Country Station
6-Day Molesworth & Rainbow Stations, Marlborough / North Canterbury, South Island, NZ
Admire the autumn colours of high country and east coast Marlborough, where we will introduce you to our farming friends
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Tour Dates
​8 - 13 Mar 2026
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Group Size: 5 to 8
PRIVATE TOUR
Fully customised, private nature & heritage tours
Would you like to create your own private tour around your personal interests? Perhaps you'd like space and privacy, so you can become one with your environment?
Whether its a personalised tour for you personally or your group of friends or family, please talk to us about how we can make it possible.
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL
Personalised itineraries for you to explore our amazing country on your own
If you want to explore the country before or after one of our tours, we can create you your own itinerary booking your transport, accommodation and activities.
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With Maree having over 20 years as a travel agent, and our vast knowledge of our country, together we can create you a personalised itinerary to suit your interests and appetite that takes you to those unique parts of our country.
