New Zealand with Michael Nees
New Zealand itineraries and trip planning, from a local guide since 1988
I've guided and planned trips here since 1988, so 38 years now. Watch the roads on my videos, sketch a route, then let me check it with you before you book anything.
- Since 1988guiding New Zealand
- 16K+YouTube subscribers (opens in a new tab)
- 21places filmed in 360°
Get inspired
South Island and North Island road trips on video
See what the drive actually looks like before you commit to it.
YouTube · 16K+ subscribersChannel (opens in a new tab)360°See New Zealand in 360° before you go
Milford Sound, the Routeburn Track, Abel Tasman and more, on DeoVR.
Explore the 360° toursDraft your route
New Zealand itineraries: 10 days, 2 weeks or 3 weeks
Each route shows where you sleep, how many nights, and what's worth doing each day. Free PDF planners included.
Sample itineraries20 routes by travel style
+ 4 combined New Zealand and Australia routes
Where you sleep, how many nights and what to do each day, with free PDF planners.
See the itinerariesAI Trip Planner · freeStart hereOr draft your own route
Free AI Trip Planner (opens planner.virtualjourneys.co.nz in a new tab)Know New Zealand before you go:Perfect it with Michael
Get your New Zealand trip plan checked by Michael
A video call with me, then a plan that suits your dates, your pace and who's travelling. Michael replies within 24 hours.
Michael NeesGuiding and planning New Zealand since 1988. Bring your planner draft or a sample route to the call.
US$199Regular Review. A focused second opinion on the plan you're already shaping.
US$399Premium Review. A finished day-by-day plan for your dates, ready to book, including advice on private driver-guides if you'd rather not drive.
