Luxury
New Zealand
Vacations

Experience New Zealand differently.

Unrivalled creativity, rare access, and journeys designed entirely around you.

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In a world full of off-the-shelf itineraries, Pelorus thinks differently.

Experience New Zealand unlike anyone else, with unique access to extraordinary places few can reach.

Founded by two former British Army captains, Pelorus brings military‑grade precision and seamless, end‑to‑end planning to extraordinary travel. Our unrivalled creativity unlocks one-of-a-kind experiences few will ever access. For clients short on time, every detail is handled effortlessly, resulting in journeys that are entirely bespoke, deeply personal and impossible to replicate.

Private trips from $50,000pp

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"Words escape me in trying to describe our trip. Everything was beyond our imagination. Our eyes have been opened in a way we never understood, I will forever be finding my way back."

PELORUS CLIENT

Why Travel to New Zealand with Pelorus?

Our unrivalled creativity and local expertise opens doors to a different side of New Zealand, far from the crowds and beyond the unexpected.

Touch down on a remote alpine ridge to heli‑ski untouched powder, with no one else in sight. Feast on crayfish with Māori elders before taking part in a sacred cultural ceremony rarely experienced by outsiders. Then dive with marine biologists into vibrant, unexplored reefs, swimming among pods of dolphins in pristine waters. These are the moments Pelorus unlocks, a New Zealand you won’t find in any guidebook.

Our Award-winning team

To design your New Zealand adventure, you'll work with our award-winning team including our Co-Founder, Jimmy Carroll, who has been recognised multiple times in the Travel + Leisure A‑List for his deep expertise in the region. Our insider knowledge, personalized service and innovative approach ensures your New Zealand vacation is nothing short of extraordinary.

"What a trip, the best! The people who supported us couldn't have been more epic in every way...All of it was just fascinating, beautiful and so much fun."

PELORUS CLIENT

“The landscape changes so drastically from the tip of the North in the Bay of Islands down to the South Island glaciers. These are some of the most beautiful and dramatic landscapes you'll ever see, and you need to see them in three dimensions: from the air, on the ground, and subsurface. Explore by helicopter, cycle, scuba dive, kayak. This is what will give you a truly different perspective on New Zealand.”

Jimmy Carroll

Pelorus Co-Founder

"When I visited New Zealand, one of my favourite experiences was joining in a traditional hāngī feast with a Māori tribe. The food is cooked in an earth oven, giving it an incredible smoky aroma and tender texture. It was an amazing chance to participate in what is a celebration of culture, connection, and centuries of tradition."

Bella Straker

Travel Designer

“To really get under the skin of New Zealand, spend two weeks discovering both the North and South Islands. With a helicopter at your disposal, you're in control. For something really unique, head down into the Kawiti Caves where you'll witness thousands of glow worms illuminating a network of underground chambers, while your guide shares insights into this natural phenomenon.”

Lyndie Reiche

Head of Product

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Our tri-lateral approach

Our expertise in New Zealand spans air, land, and sea.

With in-house private yachting and aviation teams, we ensure every element of your journey is seamlessly connected. From private aircraft to luxury yachts and remote land experiences, nothing is off-limits and no two trips are the same.

Private trips from $50,000pp

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Why Pelorus

Why do we exist?

“We put the focus on the experience, designing individual itineraries according to the client’s brief. We work exclusively with a network of industry leaders, who allow us to consider areas and experiences that most travel companies do not give a second thought. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, creativity and due diligence, designing extraordinary experiences for those seeking something truly different.”

Geordie Mackay-Lewis & Jimmy Carroll

Pelorus Co-Founders