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Born here.
Born here.
Obsessed with here.
New Zealand's award-winning destination management company — built by people who love this country as much as your clients will.
New Zealand's award-winning destination management company — built by people who love this country as much as your clients will.
Kiwi Grand Tours was founded on a simple belief: that New Zealand is too extraordinary to be experienced through a catalogue. The best moments here — a private dawn at Milford Sound, a Māori elder sharing a meal in his family's whare, a helicopter landing on an unnamed glacier — those aren't bookable online.
We built the relationships. We know the people. We open those doors for your clients.
We are a New Zealand-owned and operated destination management company, recognised at the Global Tourism Awards 2025 as the Best DMC in our category. We hold NZ Advance Specialist status from Tourism New Zealand and are active members of the trade community through TRENZ and Meetings.
Small enough to care deeply. Connected enough to deliver anything.
Kiwi Grand Tours was born from a conviction that New Zealand's extraordinary landscapes, culture, and people deserved a DMC as exceptional as the destination itself.
What began as a small inbound operation has grown into an award-winning company trusted by trade partners and travellers across Australia, the UK, North America, and Asia.
Every step of that growth has been guided by the same principle: never compromise on the quality of the experience, never let logistics get in the way of a moment that matters.
Launched as a specialist NZ inbound operator focused on luxury FIT and bespoke group travel.
Expanded the group's footprint to Australia, offering combined ANZ itineraries for global partners.
Our sister company Aussie Grand Tours wins Best Destination Management Company at the Global Tourism Awards 2025 — a group recognition that reflects our shared standards.
Debuted at New Zealand's premier trade events, connecting with global buyers and establishing new trade partnerships.
Achieved Tourism New Zealand's NZ Advance Specialist status — formal recognition of our in-depth destination knowledge.
Working towards full industry accreditation with Tourism Export Council NZ and Qualmark — the highest standards in NZ tourism.
Every credential below represents a commitment to the standards that serious DMC clients — agents, wholesalers, and corporate buyers — require.
Best Destination Management Company — awarded by an independent jury of global tourism policymakers and industry leaders. No sponsor bias, merit only.
Confirmed WinnerTourism New Zealand's official specialist certification. Demonstrates formal, examined knowledge of NZ destinations, culture, and products — recognised by international trade buyers.
CertifiedThe peak body for NZ inbound tourism operators. TECNZ membership requires Qualmark accreditation and is recognised by global wholesale networks as the benchmark for trade-ready operators.
Application SubmittedTourism NZ's official quality and sustainability standard. Qualmark operators receive priority listing on newzealand.com and recognition by Air New Zealand and global trade networks.
In ProgressTourism Rendezvous New Zealand — the country's most important international trade event. Attending and exhibiting demonstrates active commitment to the NZ trade ecosystem.
Attended 2025New Zealand's premier MICE and business events industry conference. Attendance signals our commitment to the corporate and incentive travel market at the highest level.
Attended 2025Every guide, every property, every experience comes from years of on-the-ground relationship building — not a database. We know the people, not just the places.
We plan obsessively so your clients never notice the machinery behind their journey. Every transfer, dinner, check-in — invisible and perfect.
We don't resell what anyone can book online. If we recommend it, it means we have access others don't — or we've negotiated something special for you.
Your clients are your clients. We work under your brand, protect your margins, and never market directly to your customer base. Full stop.
New Zealanders by birth or by choice — we are specialists, not generalists. Every member of our team is an expert in their region and their craft.
With deep expertise in New Zealand's luxury travel landscape, Chetan built Kiwi Grand Tours on the conviction that the country deserves a DMC as extraordinary as its landscapes. A certified NZ Advance Specialist and Global Tourism Awards 2025 winner, he personally oversees every high-value programme.
Our on-the-ground operations team coordinates every vehicle, guide, accommodation, and activity across New Zealand — 24/7. When your clients land, this team is already three steps ahead.
We are always looking for passionate New Zealanders who know their region deeply and want to share it with the world. If you are a guide, driver, or destination specialist, we'd love to hear from you.
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Whether you are a trade partner, wholesaler, or planning your own journey — we respond to every enquiry within 24 hours.
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