Our Commitment to Aotearoa New Zealand

At Luxury Adventures, we believe that being a premier travel provider comes with a deep responsibility to the land that makes our journeys possible. We are proud supporters of the Tiaki Promise—a commitment to care for New Zealand now and for future generations.

What is the Tiaki Promise?

Tiaki means “to care for people and place” in Te Reo Māori. By following the Tiaki Promise, we and our guests act as guardians (Kaitiaki) of Aotearoa. When you travel with us, we invite you to join us in this commitment:

  • Care for Land, Sea, and Nature: Treading lightly and leaving no trace to protect our unique flora and fauna.
  • Travel Safely: Showing care and consideration for others, ensuring everyone’s journey is a safe one.
  • Respect Culture: Traveling with an open heart and mind, respecting the local traditions and the Māori culture that defines our home.

How We Practice Tiaki in Luxury Travel

We integrate these values into every bespoke itinerary we create. This includes:

  • Partnering with Purpose: We prioritize working with lodges and activity operators who hold high environmental standards and “Qualmark” sustainable certifications.
  • Protecting Pristine Locations: Whether we are arranging a private helicopter landing in Fiordland or a guided walk in the Bay of Islands, we ensure our partners follow strict environmental protocols.
  • Supporting Local Communities: We emphasize authentic experiences that give back to local artisans, conservation projects, and regional communities.

Join Us as a Guardian


We believe that luxury and sustainability are not mutually exclusive; they are partners. By choosing Luxury Adventures, you are choosing a travel partner dedicated to preserving the raw, natural beauty of New Zealand. We look forward to sharing this incredible land with you, respectfully and sustainably.

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The Tiaki New Zealand promise is a new initiative launched by numerous companies, local and national bodies. Air New Zealand, the Department of Conservation (DOC), Local Government New Zealand, New Zealand Maori Tourism, Tourism Holdings Ltd, Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA), and Tourism New Zealand have all banded together to implement The Tiaki New Zealand promise. The Tiaki promise is designed to protect the land, travellers and culture. Luxury Adventures thinks it’s a great idea to formalise this and has been following similar practises through it’s 7 point environmental checklist for many years.

Further information can be found on the Tiaki New Zealand website.

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