Pure Discoveries
Family-owned, Pure Discoveries has been creating unforgettable New Zealand journeys since 1987. Their intimate tours, with no more than 16 guests, are designed to help travellers experience the places, people and moments they’ve come so far to see.
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A more personal way to travel New Zealand
Family-owned and creating New Zealand journeys since 1987, Pure Discoveries offers small group tours across the North Island, South Island and both islands, ranging from 10 to 23 days.
Each journey is fully guided by an experienced Kiwi guide and includes a thoughtfully planned itinerary, handpicked accommodation and iconic experiences alongside lesser-known places. On selected days, you can choose from a range of included activities at no extra cost.
With no more than 16 guests and comfortable vehicles designed for smaller groups, the experience feels friendly, flexible and personal, with more opportunities to connect with the places, people and stories along the way.
Pure Discoveries appeals to a broad range of ages, with most travellers usually 50+ and keen to see New Zealand in comfort, enjoy the company of like-minded guests and leave the road and daily details to someone who knows the country well.
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What to expect with Pure Discoveries
Small group tours
Family run Kiwi business
Premium, flexible itineraries
Handpicked accommodation
Comfortable small coaches
Guaranteed departures
Why book with New Zealand Coach Tours?
Our Wānaka-based team helps travellers choose and book guided coach, small group, train and coach, and self-guided coach journeys across New Zealand. We work with a wide range of established operators and provide local advice throughout the planning and booking process, backed by our Best Price Guarantee.
Tell us your dates, budget, pace and must-see places, and we’ll recommend suitable tours or create a tailor-made self-guided itinerary. We can also arrange extra accommodation, transfers and activities before or after your guided tour.
Best price guarantee
A well-planned tour lets you spend less time thinking about the logistics and more time enjoying New Zealand. We offer competitive prices across a wide range of coach tours, and if you find the same tour for less before booking, we’ll beat it. You’ll get a great price, trusted local advice and every detail organised in one place.
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Experiences shaped around you
Pure Discoveries tours include “Your Choice” experiences, letting you select from different activities on certain days. Choose something scenic, active or relaxed to make parts of the journey feel more personal. It’s a simple way to add flexibility within a guided itinerary.
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Pure Discoveries Kauri TourTravel with a lighter footprint
Pure Discoveries is committed to responsible and sustainable travel, from using low-emission vehicles to supporting local communities and caring for New Zealand’s natural environment. Through its partnership with Trees That Count, the company also contributes to native tree planting and restoration projects that create habitats, strengthen biodiversity and help future forests grow.
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Pure Discoveries Kowhai Tour
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Pure Discoveries tours are fully escorted small group journeys led by an experienced driver guide.
Pure Discoveries tours travel with no more than 16 guests, creating a more flexible and personal small group experience.
Pure Discoveries offers eight itineraries ranging from 10 to 23 days.
Yes. All scheduled Pure Discoveries tour departures are guaranteed to depart.
Pure Discoveries tours include “Your Choice” experiences on selected days, allowing you to choose from a range of included activities based on your interests.
Yes. The main Pure Discoveries itinerary is fixed, but we can help arrange extra nights, transfers, accommodation, domestic travel or activities before or after your tour.
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