Experience the New Zealand we know and love
North Island launching November 2026
Some journeys are built purely around market research.
Gentle Adventures begins there too — but goes further by selecting the places, experiences, and moments that we genuinely value ourselves.
We are carefully building a more personal and connected way to experience New Zealand — one shaped by meaningful places, thoughtful pacing, and genuine local connection.
What began organically through years of hosting and travel gradually revealed something larger.
People valued the slower pace. The authenticity. The feeling of being welcomed rather than processed through conventional tourism.
Gentle Adventures is now bringing that experience together into something intentionally personal, locally grounded, and deeply connected to the real rhythm of New Zealand.
Travel at a gentler pace.
Personally Hosted
Kia ora. Nau mai haere mai ki Gentle Adventures.
We are Maru and Greer — the owners and personal hosts of Gentle Adventures.
Over the years, we have welcomed and travelled with small groups through places across New Zealand that we know and genuinely love ourselves.
Rather than simply guiding a tour, we travel alongside our guests throughout the journey — sharing local knowledge, meaningful experiences, and connections built over many years.
Along the way, trusted local hosts with deep whakapapa connections help bring each region to life through their stories, culture, and personal insights.
Gentle Adventures is intentionally small, personal, and locally hosted from beginning to end.
Ngā manaakitanga.
Indicative Pricing
Our journeys are designed as premium, all-inclusive experiences.
From NZD $6,500 per person, excluding flights
(7–12 days, accommodation, transport, main meals, and hosted experiences included)
Final pricing will vary depending on itinerary and group size.
Begin Your Journey
Small-group journeys personally hosted by Maru and Greer.
Receive early access to upcoming journeys and personal updates from Maru and Greer.