Backyard Roadies overall was a great experience. I felt the tour guides Hannah and Jason truly cared, were responsible, took interest and owned up to their role. The whole concept of it not being a “party bus tour” but more of an experience to see, connect and learn was a key reason for me to choose BR and it really made a difference.
Small Groups, Big Connections
Connect with the people, the land & yourself on our epic road trips
Our small group adventure tours are not only about experiencing the stunning natural beauty of New Zealand, but also about connecting with like-minded individuals, giving back to the community, and learning about the rich Māori culture and history of our country. We create a safe, comfortable, immersive, and fun environment where travelers, from solo travelers to couples and small groups of friends, can come together to explore the best that New Zealand has to offer and make long-lasting friendships.
Join us for a multi-day, adventure-filled road trip experience you’ll never forget! Our tours include a variety of activities, such as sailing, hiking, and rafting. You can choose which activities you want to participate in, and our experienced and knowledgeable guides will be there to lead the way.
Book your tour today and experience the beauty of Aotearoa New Zealand!
Your Adventure in a Nutshell
Everything’s Sorted
Our experienced crew takes care of everything — from planning your itinerary to booking your accommodation to preparing your meals — so all you have to do is show up and enjoy your adventure! We handpick everything to get the most out of our time together, so you can relax and focus on having a great time.
Everyone’s Welcome
At Roadies, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the beauty of New Zealand, that’s why we create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and welcome. Whether you’re traveling solo, with a partner, with friends, part of a group, an extrovert or an introvert, we’ll make sure you have an unforgettable adventure!
Everybody’s Friends
Explore with like-minded individuals and put down your phone, turn off the TV, and create some long-lasting friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Our small groups will help you connect with people from all over the world and experience the best of New Zealand together.
Feedback from our guests
I think it was probably one of the best 10 days of my life. I have met the best people, in the most incredible place, experiencing the most amazing things. I have faced so many fears and pushed myself out of my comfort zone so much – all with the kind encouragement of the group and Ben. I will treasure the memories of this trip forever
This trip has been a blast I have loved every second of it and I wish I could do it all over again! The accommodation was really good at every stop the drives were beautiful I loved all the places we stopped and explored. Ben is the most fun tour guide and he was so passionate and enthusiastic about showing us the South Island .
I’ve had the most amazing time with Backyard Roadies and have created so many memories. The itinerary has been bang on and everything I wanted to do before coming to the North Island, was included. I also liked how it wasn’t a really big group, therefore you are able to form bonds and friendships with the other people on tour easily.
The South Island explorer trip was so good! Ben was amazing throughout the whole experience! He told us some interesting and quirky stories and history about majority of the places we went to and was very helpful with what to do and see during the travels. Also really liked that Maori culture-related activities was included. Would go again!!
Hannah was very kind and caring! She always makes sure everyone is okay. It was a pleasure to travel with her. The fact that we were in a small group was very nice. The itinerary gave me a great overview of the North Island in a few days.
I had the best time on this trip and did things I never thought i would do. I have met people that I will be friends with for life. I loved everything about this tour including all the scenic drives and adventures along the way. Our Tour guide Ben was absolutely amazing showing us through his beautiful country.
I’m so glad that I went on my first solo trip with Backyard Roadies! Ben was the most amazing tour guide, every day was packed full of new adventures and experiences. The small group size was also really great! Would recommend this to everyone
I enjoyed every second of this trip. I’ve met some amazing people. Due to the small size of the group we became pretty close really fast. The Tour Guide was not only the driver and organiser she was a part of the group and the little family we formed aswell. I think I don’t have to talk too much about the country, it is just stunning and with you guys we already saw a lot.
It was an amazing experience! Hannah is amazing and such a great tour leader. Chilled, experienced, good fun! Was an honour to have her! Would do this tour again and will highly recommend your agency to everyone!
It was a great experience. Ben – the tour guy showed great passion about the country. It made the whole trip amazing and more fun. Can’t wait to travel with you guys again! Thanks for everything!
This has been an amazing experience! Meeting all the different people and experiencing NZ as a family style road trip. Ben was an outstanding tour guide who made the trip 10x better than I could have imagined. He helped push ourselves to complete activities we wouldn’t usually try.
Overall experience has been fantastic. Ben has been a fantastic tour guide. Very approachable and always answered any questions I had. He was fantastic at suggesting activities for us to do in our spare time and has been great at getting the group to bound together. A great tour guide.
My overall experience was great I really enjoyed it. Ben was fun and it felt like a big group of friends having a roadtrip together. Would recommend it to my friends
Amazing 10 days in the North with the group and hannah! She is a brilliant tour leader, ringing and arranging everything so we could fit all our optional activities around the included ones! Loved the Maori experience and the hangi, and enjoyed everyday!
I just absolutely loved this tour. Ben was the greatest person to have as our tour guide, as a friend and an older brother. He made this a lifetime-experience. His effort, his entertainment, his patience and passion. Please keep him forever.
It was a fantastic way to see the South Island and I will never forget it! The small group size really made my experience so much better and allowed us to make a little family.
Had the most amazing time, I got to do a bunch of fun activities at my own pace and had a ball! Getting to experience local New Zealand attractions and taking in the cultural parts were definitely a highlight of the trip, and something I wouldn’t have done if I’d planned this trip on my own.
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