Kia ora, I'm Michael NeesPlanning trips around New Zealand since 1988, and Australia since 1999
Plan your New Zealand or Australia trip with Michael Nees
Pick a country to see my routes, real drive times and local guides. If you'd rather not do it alone, we can plan the whole trip together.
Lake Pukaki, CanterburyRoutes, maps & videosNew ZealandItineraries by travel styleMaps and driving times360° toursPlan New Zealand
Low Isles, QueenslandRoutes, maps & videosAustraliaQueensland and the ReefCar and campervan hireRoad-trip videosPlan Australia
Planning New Zealand and Australia in one trip?
Doing both countries, or still deciding? Book a 30-minute video call and I'll help you work out the route, the order and how long to give each place. From US$199.
Who's behind Virtual Journeys: Michael Nees, on New Zealand's roads since 1988
“I've been on New Zealand's roads since 1988, and Australia's since 1999. Most people only get one shot at this trip, so I want you to spend your days in the right places, not in the car or on the wrong ferry.”
- Since 1988guiding New Zealand
- 16K+YouTube subscribers (opens in a new tab)
- NZ & AUguide and travel designer
Three ways to plan smarter: free planner, sample itineraries or a call with Michael
Start with the free planner, follow one of my tested routes, or hand it to me. Plenty of people do all three: draft it, compare it with a sample route, then get me to check it.
- 1Free · do it yourselfStart here
AI Trip Planner
- New Zealand, Australia or both
- Real, routed drive times for every day
- Ask the AI travel assistant as you go
Best for: getting a first draft down tonight, with honest drive times.
Open the AI Trip Planner (opens planner.virtualjourneys.co.nz in a new tab) - 2Free · ready-made
Sample itineraries
36 routes · 7 to 25 days · New Zealand & Australia
- Honeymoon
- Family
- Lifestyle & nature
- Road trips
Best for: a tested route to follow or adapt. Where you sleep, what to do, free PDF planners.
See the itineraries - 3With Michael · from US$199
Work with Michael
G5.092 Google reviews (opens Google in a new tab)Michael NeesNew Zealand since 1988, Australia since 1999
- Regular ReviewYour plan checked, on a video callUS$199
- Premium ReviewThe whole trip designed with youUS$399
Best for: first-time travellers who want an experienced eye on the plan before they pay deposits. Michael replies within 24 hours.
Book a call with Michael