New Zealand usually reminds people of heart-pumping adventures, bungee jumping off Queenstown’s bridges, white-water rafting through wild rivers, and hiking wild alpine trails. While yes, these exhilarating experiences portray one aspect of our country, another side of New Zealand exists, one of thoughtful contemplation, cultural immersion, and sensory indulgence that unfolds at a gentler pace. For travellers seeking depth over adrenaline, 2025 presents the perfect opportunity to explore New Zealand’s rich history, culture, and culinary delights through private guided experiences.

Exploring history and culture in the South Island Marlborough 

Visitors can experience the region’s most authentic cultural experience aboard the Tutanekai with Maori Eco Cruises in the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds. This personalised eco-cruise offers wildlife encounters with rare King Shags and Hector’s dolphins, walks among 2,000-year-old rimu trees, and cultural storytelling that connects Captain Cook’s explorations with ancient Maori heritage. The cruise allows for a genuine ecological and cultural immersion,

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