Matariki Journeys of Aotearoa
A different way to experience New Zealand
New Zealand is not a single journey.
It is many ways of moving through land, water, forest, and story – shaped by nature, culture, memory, and change.
At Great Kiwi Trips, we use the stars of Matariki to understand different ways of travelling through Aotearoa.
Each star reflects a different lens on Aotearoa – not where you go, but how you experience it.
This is not a list of tours.
It is a system for designing meaningful, independent travel across New Zealand.
Choose your Matariki journey
Each journey reflects a different way of experiencing Aotearoa.
Each one shapes your route, pacing, and experiences – from coastlines and forests to cities, mountains, and remote landscapes.
You choose the journey that fits your travel style.
We design everything around it.
Not sure where to start?
Each Matariki journey offers a different way to experience New Zealand.
If you’re unsure which one fits you, we can design a journey around how you like to travel.