Marahau, www.nelsontasman.nz
Tekapo, Miles Holden
Paroa, Shaun Jeffers
Tongariro Crossing
Moeraki Boulders, Miles Holden
Hokitika Gorge, Fraser Clements
Marlborough Sounds, MarlboroughNZ
Lake Mapourika
Oparara Arches, Fraser Clements
Doubtful Sound
Bridal Veil Falls
Cathedral Cove
Lake Wanaka, Miles Holden
Waitangi
Rotorua, Miles Holden

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE OF NEW ZEALAND

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A range of in-depth guided camping tours for small groups throughout New Zealand's beautiful North and South Islands, from 16 days long up to our epic 90 day adventure.

What is ZigZag?

ZigZag Tours NZ is an exciting travel company that offers a range of unique guided camping adventures throughout New Zealand’s beautiful North and South Islands. Our personally designed travel itineraries give you the time to explore and enjoy the more than 100 different attractions, activities, hidden gems and local hot-spots that we visit right across this incredible country.
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at a glance

Up to 10,000 kms covered on our 90 day tour
Between 16 and 90 days on the road
2 experienced guides
10 like-minded people

LOVED IT
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"ZigZag totally won me over!
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I started out only wanting to do one of the two North Island Trips. However, a week later I had basically decided to stay for the other half as well."

Ella Wagner
Germany
Reviewed June 2024

REWARDING TRIP

Jemma & Grant were excellent hosts, guides, & drivers. They are the true professionals. Jemma's food was tasty & nutritious. Bus & seats were very comfortable with fridge on board & individual phone charging for each seat.

Thomas Kelly
Ireland
Reviewed February 2024

LOVED IT!!
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"I can't praise the food enough. In the 45 days there was not 1 meal we did not enjoy, and so much variety.

Outstanding quality and always fresh products."

Nick Tate
U.K
Reviewed February 2024

ZIGZAG TOURS PROVIDES A UNIQUE NEW ZEALAND EXPERIENCE

"If you are interested in touring the amazing, beautiful country of New Zealand and like the idea of doing so with a small group of like-minded people while being guided by two extremely capable, knowledgeable and friendly people...

... you will not be disappointed with ZigZag Tours!"

Steve Hurd
U.S.A
Reviewed February 2024

AMAZING 45 DAY TOUR OF SOUTH ISLAND
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"I had an absolutely amazing and fascinating 45 days tour with ZigZag in South New Zealand. Jemma and Grant are friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic people, experienced guides, drivers and tour leaders.
I can't thank you enough for this incredible experience. If you want to see the real New Zealand, their tours are the best"

Lauretta
Italy
Reviewed February 2024

I WILL (FINGERS CROSSED) ZIGZAG AGAIN!

"My most memorable and favourite experiences of my first NZ adventure are definitely with ZigZag.

Best day - Magical mystical Oparara Arches, topped off by the best night hanging on beach at Gentle Annie's by fire under stars with some very cool peeps.
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Life doesn't get much better than moments like this.

Great evening in great location with great company and great tunes......and even shooting stars!

Ingrid Harper
Ireland
Reviewed March 2024

I AM PROUD TO BE A ZIGZAGGER!
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"Having done 45 days in the South Island earlier this year, I can thoroughly recommend this awesome team of Grant and Jemma, who are definitely the most hard working, knowledgeable and friendly couple where nothing is too much trouble.

If you want to explore New Zealand, these are the amazing people to do it with. You will get the opportunity to see places that the other tour companies don't include.


Come on, what are you waiting for?"

Jenny Skippen
U.K
Reviewed July 2024

‍NEW ZEALAND UNPLUGGED: AWE-INSPIRING

"Sometimes we camped by the ocean, other times it was by a incredible lake or near a forest. Always different, always beautiful!

If you are looking for a great way to experience the awesome glory New Zealand has to offer and want a unique and personal experience in the overland setting I would highly recommend ZigZag.

You will most likely leave with a full heart of memories and a new set of friends.

Get out there and ZigZag! You will not regret this."

Regan Sheeley
U.S.A
Reviewed March 2024

AMAZING EXPERIENCE

‍"The places we were taken to were stunning as is so much of the scenery on the drive to different places. The itinerary gives plenty of activities and ideas of what to do in each place so research has been done for you which is very helpful. If you want an adventure in touring new Zealand then you've come to the right couple, you won't be disappointed when travelling with Jemma and Grant!"

Jeanette Tate
U.K
Reviewed March 2024

AWESOME LITTLE COMPANY
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"I did 30 days around the south island of New Zealand travelling to all the main and off the beaten track places.

Good food, good people and a slower pace, something different from renting a camper van or just blasting around going to the big main places across both islands in a handful of days."

Graham Waters
U.K
Reviewed February 2024

AWESOME, AWESOME EXPERIENCE

"JUST DO A ZIG ZAG NZ TOUR – you will not regret it!!

(I completed the 45 day tour of the South Island recently. Grant and Jemma go to the most wonderful places and all you have to do is sit back in your comfy seat and enjoy the AWESOME views along the way.)"

Jo-Anne Seppala
Canada
Reviewed March 2024

BEST TRIP EVER!!!

"The love I have for Jemma and Grant is too much to summarize in a short review. They made my time in New Zealand very special and because of that I even decided to extend my trip by an extra couple of days.

Their itinerary is amazing, and the included activities are insane! From wine tasting to driving a golf cart through a STUNNIN’ landscape. And even on free days they will provide you with a list of all the things you can do in the area. They will even drive you to some activities if they can!! And if the weather is acting up, they will switch up the dates of the activities, so you get the best experience every single time.

They truly are amazing tour guides."

Manon Albers
Netherlands
Reviewed March 2024

FANTASTIC TRIP FOR 4 WEEKS IN THE SOUTH ISLAND

"ZigZag were just brilliant.  Could not recommend the Company highly enough.  I have travelled with many great companies but none compare to ZigZag. If travelling around NZ then you need to consider this company as an option."

Peter Flood
Ireland
Reviewed February 2024

ZIGZAG TOURS NZ - A LIFE ENHANCING EXPERIENCE

"This was a life enhancing, perhaps even a life changing experience for me.

A special shout out to their fantastic comfortable Mercedes 4x4 van - it's almost the third member of their team. Honestly the time we spent in that van talking, joking, listening to music was a highlight. I've fallen in love with New Zealand and I've made new life long friends."

Matt Walker
UK
Reviewed May 2024

A TYPICAL ZIGZAG DAY

Join us on a guided small group tour as we zigzag through scenic viewpoints, enjoy locally sourced meals, sleep in canvas tents and wake up to the morning chorus of New Zealand’s native birds in a picturesque beach, lake or mountain view setting.

Awaken your senses every day with unique Kiwi tastes, sights, sounds, smells and ‘feels’. Check it out below!

WAKE UP AND BREAKFAST

Sleep in idyllic camping spots and wake up to birdsong.

MORNING WALK

Enjoy a walk along a beach or a nearby trail. Maybe we collect you at the other end, grab a flat white and continue our zig zag.

EXPERIENCE

Enjoy the many once in a lifetime activities and attractions that we’ve included in our extensive Kiwi itinerary.

PICNIC TIME

Taste as many good local foodie experiences as we can find.

SCENERY & PHOTOGRAPHY

Capture every stunning aspect of the country with Jemma and Grant who are both avid photographers. So many spectacular views, so much time…

HISTORY & MUSEUMS

Learn about New Zealand’s fascinating Pacific, Maori and early European history in this, the youngest country in the world.

NATURE & CULTURE

Immerse yourself in Maori myths and traditions, and our unique native flora and fauna.We guide you and meet locals along the way who will provide further insights into our unique ‘Kiwi’ culture.

Time to COOL off

Swim at a peaceful beach or in crystal clear rivers and lakes.

Let's toast the day

That's just One Day. 89 more to go... Keen to learn more about where we go?  Not every trip is the same…

“Oh the places you’ll go….” Dr. Seuss

Join one of our once IN A LIFETIME zigzag adventures and experience every inch of new zealand

adventures FROM THE ROAD

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The Team

Who's doing all this?

Jemma and Grant met in Africa while Jemma was an overland tour guide for a UK-based travel company, and Grant was completing an 8-month trans-African overland odyssey. Their love of travel and photography, and passion for adventure and the great outdoors led them to investigate potential tourism ideas during their extended ‘Covid’ layover in New Zealand. They realised that there was an opportunity to offer small, personal, guided group tours across the country, visiting places that no other company was travelling to.
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