New venture in domestic and farm tourism
The newly established company, Roving Kiwi Motorhome Trails, came about from the current state of NZ border closures.
Founded by Phil and Jane Harris, with encouragement from Doug Avery The Resilient Farmer, a new type of domestic tourism was born. Carefully crafted authentic high-quality motorhome experiences offering exclusive access and opportunities to engage with locals in farm stays, marae, and other unique locations.This helps boost local and rural economies, while getting Kiwis out and about to visit hidden gems such as farms and stations they’d never usually have access to.
First and foremost, Roving Kiwi are not convoy tours. Their mission is to create unique experiences that allow travellers the freedom to explore during the day, yet enjoy the security and camaraderie of connecting with a like-minded group in the evenings. Plus the fun of sharing tales of the day on the road over a relaxing BBQ, or happy hour at camp. Everyone’s day will be different, depending on what they choose to see.
This also has the advantage of catering for a range of activity levels.
We are travel agents and an overseas tour operator, who, like almost everyone in the international tourism market, had the rug pulled out from under us.We knew that just offering NZ tours as everyone else was doing, wasn’t going to cut it.
A hosted (not guided) campervan trail gives guests opportunities to explore on their own.This is structured so all the research has been done for them. All they do is head off each day armed with their comprehensive trip dossier and choose activities from a flexible daily itinerary.
Small groups align with our philosophy of creating unique, intimate experiences for our guests. It also means we can stay in some amazing places along the way.
For more information see www.rovingkiwi.co.nz or check out the online article about us on the Daily Encourager.