Shaped by New Zealand, held by experience.
Our story
Curated Experiences was born from a simple belief: New Zealand deserves to be experienced properly. Not rushed through, not reduced to a checklist, but felt.
We are New Zealanders, and we have spent our working lives here: in the lodges, on the roads between them, and with the guides and hosts a journey depends on. That is what goes into a composition. Which road is worth the extra hour, where to be when the light goes, when to leave an evening alone.
Our six journeys are where a conversation can begin, not where it has to end. Nothing is fixed, nobody travels in a group, and nothing is left as it came. Just a conversation about what moves you, and a team that knows how to turn that into a journey that is yours alone.
How we work
The conversation
Every journey begins with one question: how would you want it to feel? Your answer shapes everything after it.
The pace
Enough time wherever you stay. Mornings that start when you do. Dinner as the light goes.
The days
A guide who drives, so you can look, and who knows the road, the people along it and the stories behind them.
The people
Lodges with just a handful of rooms. Hosts who have known these places all their lives, and are proud to show you.
Meet the team
Our curators
The people behind every journey.
Tony
Strategy, Marketing & Curation
“New Zealand holds a special place in my heart and we want to share this with the World.”
With decades of luxury travel experience across New Zealand and the Pacific, Tony brings an encyclopaedic knowledge of the country's best lodges, guides, and hidden experiences. His background with PPG Tours, named New Zealand's Leading Destination Management Company at the World Travel Awards in 2025 and 2026, and a finalist in two further categories, means he has worked with the most discerning travellers in the world. From designing VIP land programs for Silversea, Ponant, and Celebrity to crafting private journeys for high-net-worth clients, Tony knows exactly how to exceed expectations.
Liam
Head of Digital
“The journey begins the moment a guest finds us. We want them to feel New Zealand before they arrive, to be immersed from the first conversation to the last evening, and to leave with memories that last long after.”
Liam leads the digital experience, from the first search to the final conversation. His focus is on making sure every touchpoint is seamless, personal, and true to the Curated Experiences standard.
Marjorie
Senior Project Manager
Having spent many years working in the luxury tourism industry, Marjorie has developed a deep understanding of what discerning travellers truly value. Passionate about creating journeys that stay with people, she combines this expertise with more than 20 years of living abroad and extensive travel across the globe, bringing a unique perspective to every itinerary she curates.
Jade
Marketing, Sustainability & Curation
“I love the creativity in developing memorable programmes, personal to each individual.”
Jade brings a passion for thoughtful design and a deep commitment to sustainable travel. She crafts programmes that feel truly unique to each traveller, while ensuring every journey treads lightly on the landscapes we cherish.
Tracy
Travel Curation
“I'm a World Traveller but with deep set roots in New Zealand.”
Tracy's global perspective is what sets her apart. Having travelled extensively, she understands exactly what discerning travellers are looking for and how to deliver it with genuine, on-the-ground New Zealand knowledge.
The record
By PPG Tours. New Zealand owned and operated for more than twenty years.
Winner, New Zealand's Leading Destination Management Company, two years running
World Travel Awards, 2025 and 2026
Finalist, Oceania's Leading Destination Management Company
World Travel Awards, 2026
Finalist, New Zealand's Leading Tour Operator, two years running
World Travel Awards, 2025 and 2026
Trusted by Silversea, Ponant and Celebrity, and their guests ashore
The finest cruise lines
Certified for sustainability, after an independent audit on site
Travelife Certified, 2026
Travelife certifies tour operators in three stages, Engaged, Partner and Certified, and we hold the third. The Travelife Certified award is a recognition of our excellence towards social and environmental sustainability. We comply with more than 200 criteria related to sustainability management, office operations, working with suppliers and customer communication.
Kaitiakitanga, guardianship of the land
Our commitment
We believe luxury travel and environmental responsibility are inseparable. We keep the Tiaki Promise, New Zealand’s own: to care for the land, the sea and nature, to travel safely, and to respect the culture of the places we visit.
Sustainable by design
Small lodges rather than big hotels. One car and one guide rather than a coach. Hosts who live where you stay, and money that stays in the valley. Every journey we compose weighs what it leaves behind.
Conservation, close up
A kiwi walk with the ecologist at Cape Kidnappers. An open bird sanctuary on Ulva Island. A yellow-eyed penguin reserve on the Otago coast. If you would like to see the work being done, we know where it is and who is doing it. We also choose lodges that do it quietly, whether you ask or not.
Safe and welcoming
New Zealand is consistently ranked among the world's safest destinations. From your first airport transfer to your final farewell, our on-the-ground team ensures your safety and peace of mind at every step.
Health and safety in New Zealand, what to know before you come.