100% recommend! I’ve always wanted to explore Northland but never knew where to start so I was extremely lucky to have come across Jason and this amazing trip! Great itinerary, accommodation and delicious food.
Connect With the People, the Land, & Yourself
On Our Exciting Small Group Tours in New Zealand
Our tours are not only about experiencing the beauty of Aotearoa, they’re about bringing like minded individuals together and creating long-lasting friendships. Everyone’s welcome on a Backyard Roadies adventure, from solo travellers to couples and small groups of friends, we strive to create a safe, comfortable, fun environment while we explore our beautiful country together. Check out our multi-day road trip experiences below.
Your Adventure in a Nutshell
Everything’s Sorted
Our experienced crew takes care of everything, so all you have to do is show up! From transport to activities, to meals and accommodation, we handpick everything to get the most out of our adventure together!
Everyone’s Welcome
Our dream with Roadies is that we create an environment everybody feels comfortable in. Singles, couples, friends, so don’t hesitate to come and explore this beautiful country of ours.
Everybody’s Friends
Explore our beautiful backyard with like-minded individuals. Put down your phone, turn off the TV, and create some long-lasting friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
See What Our Previous Guests Have Said
The fellas running these tours are absolute legends. Great way to see parts of our country and meet new friends! Definitely recommend!
Don’t think about it, JUST DO IT ! The guides Jason & Isaac were so humble, knowledgeable and accommodating. 100% recommend the tour, can’t wait for the South Island Tour ! Let’s goooo
Fantastic experience and worth every cent. Jason has very in depth knowledge on all the spots and will take you to a number of different locations you probably wouldn’t normally go to. Thoroughly recommend it for anyone considering it!
Amazing experience! I was hesitant at first and nervous to go on my own but I don’t regret it for a second. I’ve met some awesome people and created unforgettable memories. Would definitely do this again in a heartbeat!
If youre looking to go on an awesome raodtrip and meet new and likeminded people into travel, this is the company to hit up! The places you visit are amazing, the tour guides are really friendly and the friendships you make along this trip is just priceless! One of the best NZ roadtrips i have ever done!
Best trip of my life! Attending as a solo traveller from the South Island was an amazing experience. The destinations, accommodation, food, activities (so literally everything) was well organised and so much fun!
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MEET THE TEAM 🤝 Sammy is a proud born and raised ‘westie’ but has spent majority of the past 7 years overseas and travelling her own backyard 🇳🇿
At 17 Sammy hopped on a plane to go to college in North Carolina, USA on a cycling scholarship, this led to many adventures, travels and making life long friendships ✨
In more recent years Sammy has found a passion for photography, health and wellness coaching, snowboard instructing and exploring what NZ has to offer ❄️🏂
Come and join Sammy and the crew on our New Zealand group tours and explore our country like never before! 🚙☀️
How good is Northland in summer? ☀️🙏 This subtropical region of NZ stretches upwards from Auckland to the very top of the country 🇳🇿 Take a journey along the Twin Coast Discovery Highway to the iconic Bay of Islands, as well as the Kauri Coast, the Far North, and Whangarei 😍
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MEET THE TEAM 🤝 Ryan is one of our leading tour guides! The ‘Captain’ 👨✈️
Born and raised in Te Awamutu, Ryan started seeking out world adventures at the age of 17. After graduating with a diploma in outdoor instructing and guiding he then moved into the sea kayak guiding world where he have gained 3 seasons of experience in local and international waters. (Abel Tasman & Hong Kong).
On top of that, he has instructed surfing, rock climbing, kayaking and coasteering to name a few 🏄♂️
Come and join Ryan and the crew on our New Zealand group tours and explore our country like never before!
Top views of the magical Kai Iwi Lake ⛱😍
Nestled within the Taharoa Domain, this place is one of New Zealand's best holiday spots to stay and play in ☀️ Only three hours from Auckland and 35 kilometres from Dargaville!
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Let the countdown to summer begin! ⛱
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