Arrival in Auckland
Check in, a walk around the Viaduct waterfront and a light dinner. A gentle first day after a long flight.
New Zealand is not a country to rush
Private New Zealand tours for families and small groups
Private tours for families, small groups and groups on request: Pathway Adventures holds a passenger transport licence in New Zealand, with a team of 5 drivers holding P endorsements and Vietnamese-speaking guides who live locally. We arrange vehicles suited to each group's size and design flexible itineraries around the number of travellers, ages, health and interests — never shared groups, never a checklist of stops.
Passenger transport licence in New Zealand5 drivers with P endorsementsFamilies, small groups and groups on request
Five journeys
Choose a journey by what you want to experience
Every trip has a different purpose. We build each itinerary around your time, your interests, the ages in your group, your budget and what you actually want out of New Zealand.
Discovering the North Island
Auckland, Rotorua, Hobbiton and the North Island's most distinctive places — a good fit for a first trip to New Zealand.
Auckland, the City of Sails
Sky Tower, the Auckland War Memorial Museum and Mount Eden. In the afternoon, unwind at Mission Bay, stroll along Queen Street and shop in the city centre.
Hobbiton and Matamata
Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set, the Lord of the Rings location set in the Waikato farmland, then explore Matamata, the pretty country town known as the home of Hobbiton.
Rotorua — geothermal country and Māori culture
Hot springs, geysers, the Redwoods forest, and a Māori cultural experience with a traditional Hāngī dinner.
Waitomo – Hamilton – Auckland
Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, thousands of tiny lights across the cave ceiling. Stop at Hamilton Gardens, famous for its themed garden rooms, before returning to Auckland.
Bay of Islands or Muriwai Beach
Your choice between the beautiful Bay of Islands or Muriwai Beach, a wild black-sand coast known for its dramatic scenery.
Departure
A free morning for gifts, then transfer to Auckland Airport.
What is included
- Private vehicle and driver fully compliant with the requirements for carrying passengers in New Zealand.
- Vietnamese-speaking guide who lives here.
- Hotels and entry tickets as set out in the itinerary.
- General information and a connection to a licensed immigration adviser when a client needs help with a New Zealand visitor visa.
Golf in New Zealand
Courses worth playing, combined with the landscapes, the food and the places that make New Zealand what it is.
Arrival in Auckland
Airport pickup, hotel check-in and rest. The remainder of the day is yours in Auckland.
Auckland — golf and the city
Afternoon city sightseeing and free time for shopping. Choose one of two courses
- Titirangi Golf Club — a celebrated course laid out through native bush.
- Remuera Golf Club — a long-established club, easy to combine with a day in the city.
Auckland – Rotorua — golf in the landscape
Travel through and take in the scenery of the central North Island. Choose one of two courses
- Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary — one of New Zealand's best-known courses.
- Kinloch Golf Club — a Jack Nicklaus design above Lake Taupō.
Rotorua — golf and geothermal country
Afternoon exploring Rotorua and a Māori cultural experience. Choose one of two courses
- Rotorua Golf Club — a course set among the steam and thermal features.
- Lake Rotorua Golf Club — a peaceful setting beside the lake.
Rotorua – Waitomo – Auckland
A day off the course: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Hamilton Gardens, then back to Auckland.
Golf, or a free day
Or spend the whole day relaxing, shopping and exploring Auckland at your own pace. Choose one of two courses
- Gulf Harbour Country Club — a spectacular course on the coast north of Auckland.
- North Shore Golf Club — convenient for groups combining a round with a rest day.
Departure
A free morning for shopping and packing, then a private transfer to the airport.
What is included
- Private vehicle and driver fully compliant with the requirements for carrying passengers in New Zealand.
- Vietnamese-speaking guide who lives here.
- Hotels and entry tickets as set out in the itinerary.
- General information and a connection to a licensed immigration adviser when a client needs help with a New Zealand visitor visa.
Life, investment & residency study tour
For those who want to see for themselves — neighbourhoods, schools, property, the business environment and investment opportunities — before deciding.
Auckland and life in New Zealand
Airport pickup, check-in, then Sky Tower, Auckland Harbour and Mount Eden — the city's landmarks.
Investment advice and exploring Auckland
Morning meetings with one or two investment managers and a licensed immigration adviser. Afternoon at Piha Beach, coffee, and time with the Vietnamese community in Auckland.
Investment funds and schools
Morning with one or two investment funds to understand the options and strategy. Afternoon visiting one of Auckland Grammar School, Rangitoto College or Kristin School.
Housing and neighbourhoods
Ponsonby, Epsom and the coastal suburbs of Takapuna, Mairangi Bay and Browns Bay — viewing homes and understanding which areas sit near the better schools.
Wrap-up and next steps
Pulling everything together with the family and connecting with suitable specialists to identify the next steps for investment and residency.
What is included
- Private vehicle and driver fully compliant with the requirements for carrying passengers in New Zealand.
- Vietnamese-speaking guide who lives here.
- Hotels and entry tickets as set out in the itinerary.
- General information and a connection to a licensed immigration adviser when a client needs help with a New Zealand visitor visa.
Rest & recovery
A slower kind of trip, built around nature, rest, looking after yourself and enjoying the quality of life here.
No checklist, no rush. Just the landscape, the quiet, and time for yourself.
A gentle start in Auckland
Airport pickup, check-in and rest. Afternoon at Mission Bay — a walk along the water and coffee by the bay.
Nature and quiet
Piha Beach and the coastal road west of the city. Time for coffee, for rest, and for the landscape.
Rotorua and the hot pools
On to Rotorua for the geothermal landscape and the natural mineral pools at Polynesian Spa.
Forest and lake
A gentle walk among the giant redwoods, then time beside Lake Rotorua. The afternoon is free to rest or take a spa treatment.
Slow down, then home
A slow morning — breakfast, coffee and quiet. A private transfer back to Auckland and the airport.
What is included
- Private vehicle and driver fully compliant with the requirements for carrying passengers in New Zealand.
- Vietnamese-speaking guide who lives here.
- Hotels and entry tickets as set out in the itinerary.
- General information and a connection to a licensed immigration adviser when a client needs help with a New Zealand visitor visa.
Discovering the South Island
Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch and the South Island's best-known scenery — for anyone who wants to see the landscape New Zealand is famous for.
From turquoise lakes and high mountains to old gold-mining towns — a private journey through what makes the South Island what it is.
Christchurch
The Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park and the city centre, then the Arts Centre — one of Christchurch's landmark heritage buildings.
Christchurch – Lake Tekapo
Across the Canterbury plains to Lake Tekapo. The Church of the Good Shepherd, the turquoise lake and the Southern Alps, with a stop at the small country town of Fairlie.
Tekapo – Aoraki/Mount Cook – Queenstown
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, its peaks and glaciers, a stop at the Tasman Glacier, then on to Queenstown along one of the country's finest drives.
Queenstown and Arrowtown
Lake Wakatipu and the Skyline gondola. In the afternoon, historic Arrowtown on the Arrow River, including the Chinese Settlement built by miners who came for the gold.
Queenstown and Cardrona
Queenstown Gardens and the lakefront, then the curious Cardrona Bra Fence on the Queenstown–Wanaka road, before a private transfer to Queenstown Airport.
What is included
- Private vehicle and driver fully compliant with the requirements for carrying passengers in New Zealand.
- Vietnamese-speaking guide who lives here.
- Hotels and entry tickets as set out in the itinerary.
- General information and a connection to a licensed immigration adviser when a client needs help with a New Zealand visitor visa.
New Zealand is more than a destination
Some trips open a new journey
From a holiday to a plan for study, work, investment or building a life in New Zealand — Pathway Adventures walks with you and connects you to the right next steps.
A balanced pace
New Zealanders put family time and health ahead of work pressure.
The environment
Clean air, clean water and safe food — the reason many families with young children choose it.
Good for families
Safe, spacious and full of outdoor activities for three generations travelling together.
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