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1. Name of company

2. Picture from the company

3. List of packages they offer

4. Describe the characteristics of niche tourism provided by the company

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1. Discover New Zealand

2. -craft personalized New Zealand holidays for travellers

-deep destination knowledge

-focus on custom itineraries

-take care of every detail

3. they provide small group tours

provide independant tours

customisable intineraries

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1. Name of the Company:

Hollyford Wilderness Experience

2. Package Offered:

Hollyford Track Guided Wilderness Adventure (3-Day/2-Night Package)
This all-inclusive guided hiking experience takes travelers through the remote and pristine Hollyford Valley in Fiordland National Park. The package includes:

Jet boat and helicopter transfers

Two nights in comfortable wilderness lodges

Gourmet meals and local wines

Expert local guides sharing Māori culture, pioneer history, and ecological insights

Small group sizes for an intimate nature experience

3. Niche Tourism Characteristic:

Wilderness and Eco-Tourism
This experience falls under wilderness and eco-tourism, targeting travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path natural beauty with minimal environmental impact. It's ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and those interested in New Zealand’s conservation heritage and indigenous culture. The tour promotes sustainable tourism by minimizing its footprint and educating visitors about the fragile ecosystems of Fiordland.

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Theroadtrip.co.nz

Personal Guide

Expert local knowledge, personalised planning, and dedicated transportation.

Modern Vehicle

Including full insurance and fuel

Accommodation

Choose from 4-star to 6-star accommodations to suit your comfort and style

Custom Activities

Handpicked experiences like private winery tours, helicopter glacier tours, and more can be added to your itinerary

Charcateristicw

1. Personalized planning*: Expert guides create tailored itineraries to suit individual preferences and interests.

2. High-end transportation

Modern, fully insured, and fueled vehicles ensure comfortable and safe travel.

3. Luxurious accommodations Personal Guide

Expert local knowledge, personalised planning, and dedicated transportation.

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1. Company that offers niche tourism in the North Island of New Zealand:

- Hobbiton Movie Set Tours

2. What does the tour package offer:

- Hobbiton Movie Set Tours package offers:

- Guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set
- Insights into the making of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies
- Exclusive access to the Shire, Hobbit holes, and other iconic locations
- Optional dinner at the Green Dragon

3.Describe the characteristics of the niche tourism produced by that company:

- Unique experience: Providing exclusive access to behind-the-scenes facilities, movie sets, and creative processes.

- Small group sizes: Intimate tours that allow for personalized attention and interaction with staff and artists.

Overall this tour package provides a unique and immersive experience for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's works and the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies.

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1. Earth Trekkers, providing tickets to places in the North of New Zealand like Wairakei Terraces and geothermal areas such as Taupō and Rotorua.

2. They offer tickets to recreational activities such as spas and thermal pools and adventurous tourism to nature experiences such as Waimanga Volcanic Valley.

3. They provide niche tourism like specialist tour operators and adventure tourism to their nature.

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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

they offer packages to see little blue penguins close up, watching them return to shore, and learn about the penguins behaviour and conservation.

they provide an ideal example of wildlife niche tourism offering ethical, educational, and low-impact experiences that support both nature and the local economy

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Company name: The Road Trip

Offers:

Package 1- Journey to Cape Reinga, the northernmost point of New Zealand, and the stunning Ninety Mile Beach.

Package 2- Discover hidden treasures like New Chums Beach and Cathedral Cove and dive into unique activities such as geothermal adventures in Taupō.

Characteristics:

-niche travel, unique experiences

-flexibility and customisable tours

-honeymoon specials, family packages

-self-driven or privately guided tour

-choose your accommodation

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1. Realnz

2. List of packages they offer

-Doubtful Sound Cruises Over night and day tours

-Walter peak eco experience

-Fiordland National Park

-Kiwi spotted stewart island

3. Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Encounter

1.5-hour nature cruise exploring Stewart Island's marine life

Guided 2-hour walk through coastal forest and secluded beach

Learn about the Rakiura tokoeka and the island's natural habitat

Complimentary hot drinks and biscuits on board

Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours

Suitable for children 15 years and older

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Forgotten World Adventures – Offerings & Key Features

Location: Taumarunui, North Island, New Zealand

Tour Type: Heritage adventure + niche rail tourism

What They Offer:

1. Self-driven rail cart journeys

2. Scenic travel through countryside and valleys

3.Abandoned tunnels and historic rail bridges

4. Visits to ghost towns and remote settlements

5.Guided storytelling about local and pioneer history

Key Characteristics:

1. Slow-paced and relaxing

→ The journey is designed to be unhurried, allowing travelers to enjoy the peaceful countryside at their own rhythm. It’s ideal for those who want to escape the fast pace of city life.

2. Off-the-beaten-path

→ The routes take visitors through remote, lesser-known areas of New Zealand that are not typically found on regular tourist itineraries, offering a more authentic and personal experience.

3. Historical immersion

→ The experience focuses heavily on New Zealand’s railway and pioneer history, with storytelling and commentary that bring forgotten towns, old industries, and local heritage to life.

4. Quiet, peaceful atmosphere

→ With minimal crowds and no busy traffic, the tours offer a calm and tranquil environment surrounded by nature and open landscapes.

5. Ideal for nature lovers and nostalgic travelers

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1. Whenua Iti Outdoors

2. - International school groups

Youth leadership programs

Adventure therapy groups

Eco-volunteer and sustainability learning

3. Whenua Iti Outdoors provides cultural and adventure-based niche tourism that focuses on Māori cultural immersion, environmental education, and personal development. Their programs are designed for small groups, allowing for personalised and interactive experiences. They promote sustainable and responsible tourism by teaching respect for nature and indigenous culture. The combination of outdoor adventure with educational and cultural learning makes their tours unique and meaningful.

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1.Company name: discover New Zealand

2.What they offer: Several packages that allows one to choose if they would like to go for an independent tour or self drive. Offers one to get to see the highlights from Auckland to Wellington within a few days. Most packages offers cultural and natural aspects. Offers help to coustomize a package by New Zealand specialist if the one prepared is not to one's liking.

3. Characteristics of niche tourism produced: Puts up pictures of the places that are not a common sight. Usually lasts a few days and can go up to 25days.

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company name: Eu Holidays

12D 10N (long duration)

exclusives:

1. Waitomo Cave and boat ride

2. Abalone & Lobster Seafood dinner

North Island Auckland

1. Harbour Bridge

2. Parnell village

3. Queen Street

Rotorua:

1. Te Puia

2. New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute

3. Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley

characteristic of this company: dinners and museum tours

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1.Fresh Adventures 2.south island hiking tour package-13 days, includes guided hikes, glow worm cave tubing, gondola, milford cruise. new Zealand west coast guided adventure tour-8 days, includes venturing off the beaten path on new zealand’s south island, limestone gorges and ancient treetop canopies on the west coast, exploring majestic mountains and glaciers. 3. mainly focus on offering many hiking tours and allows tourists to explore great amts of nature that new zealand has to offer.

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1. E‑Ko Tours

2. They offer intimate, small-group wildlife and eco-cruises in the Marlborough Sounds, tailored to travelers who prioritize sustainability. Licensed by DOC and recognized by the World Cetacean Alliance, their eco-certified team leads these experiences.

Highlights include:

Swimming with wild dolphins and seals

Guided visits to predator-free Motuara Island to observe endangered bird species

Whale and dolphin watching outings, all accompanied by marine-educated guides

3. Focuses on wildlife photography and responsible animal encounters, not just sightseeing. Guests get intimate experiences with Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, and endangered seabirds.”

They emphasize wildlife photography and ethical animal interactions—not mere tours—offering close-up encounters with rare Hector’s dolphins, fur seals, and threatened seabirds

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1. Name of the Company:

RealNZ (formerly Real Journeys)

2. Package Offered:

Te Anau Glowworm Caves Experience

A scenic 30‑minute cruise across Lake Te Anau aboard a purpose-built catamaran.

Guided underground walk through limestone passages featuring rapids, whirlpools, waterfalls, and sculpted rock formations.

A silent punt into the hidden grotto, illuminated by hundreds of native New Zealand glowworms creating a magical “starry sky” effect.

Small-group setting (max 12–14 guests per guide) with complimentary hot tea and coffee at Cavern House before or after the cave visit.

Duration: about 2h 15m — suitable for most ages (except infants).

3. Characteristic of the Niche Tourism:

Bioluminescent Cave Eco‑Tourism

Focuses on educational, immersive encounters with glowworms—a species unique to New Zealand—inside fragile cave ecosystems.

Emphasizes sustainability and conservation: restricted access to preserve the glowworms and geological features of the caves.

Combines natural wonder with cultural storytelling, as guides share geological and Māori insights, enhancing visitor appreciation of both science and heritage.

Creates an emotional "wow" moment—described by guests as drifting beneath “blue stars in the night sky”—through silent boating in total darkness, spotlighting the delicate beauty of bioluminescence.

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The road trip new Zealand

-Private guided tours

-"build your own tour" option

Fully customizable

Pre-planned tours range from 8 to 18 days

-more for people who want personalised tours

Off‑The‑Beaten‑Track Experience

Their local knowledge delivers experiences beyond the typical tourist trail:

-White‑Glove Customer Support

Booking support, reservation coordination, and on-trip assistance are top-notch:

Those preferring guided self-drive or private guided trips
The Road Trip handles logistics (accommodation, flights, car rentals, transfers) and gives expert road guidance—often preferable vs. renting and driving yourself.

It is a premium service, reflected in the price, but many reviewers say it's worth it for the stress-free, tailored experience.

They offer a top-tier experience highly regarded by travelers—rated at a stellar 4.9 / 5.

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In new Zealand, "Great Journeys New Zealand" provide a wide range of variety of cultured food and history. Besides having a unique travel through train, rails, you are able to experience spectacular views and world-famous scenic trains. Overall, they specialise in having a unique stay in a train rather than other tour companies sponsoring through car or tour buses.

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1. the road trip

2. -personal guide

-modern vehicle

-accommodation

-custom activities (handpicked experiences

-meals (gourmet picnics and fine dining)

3. -can tailor to your own personal journey

-can dictate where and when you want to stop

-go to places that bus tours are not able to

-small groups (catering to just your group’s needs and interests

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1.Adventure Consultants

2.Adventure Consultants offers a variety of specialist mountaineering packages such as Guided Mountaineering Ascents – Southern Alps Peaks,Mountaineering Instruction Courses,Heli-Hiking & Trekking Experiences.

3. It offers specialized trips like Mount Cook climbs ,Technical alpine training,International expeditions so it caters to experienced climbers and adventure seekers.

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-Great journeys NZ

-offer guided tours, self drive options and specialised theme tours. They also offer scenic train journeys and short break packages

-They cater to people with specialised interest

E.g specific hobbies/passions

-They appeal to a smaller and targeted audience

-They focus on scenery and comfort

-They focus on unique expereince

It aims to provide travelers with engaging and unique experiences that go beyond standard tourism offerings.

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1. Company name “Northland experiences”

2. packages offered:

-NOrthern Spirit 5 night E-Bike Tour (Cycling)

-bay of islands walking Tours (scenery viewing + walk)

3. -Small Groups

-Diverse scenery

- wonderful  sights and experiences that only the locals know about.

-Quality accommodation

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1. Good heavens @ Great barrier island

2. They specialize in stargazing events or beach walks, inclusive of equipment as well as comfort amenities.

3. Tours are small grouped, allowing both group outings and private outings, it allows for the experience to be personalized, allow for connection with nature, and provides an experience that isn't usually done due to light pollution (stargazing). It allows for connection w nature, it is educational, relaxing and eco-friendly!

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1. Queenstown mounts and guides

2. They offer guided day hikes at the Routeburn track to experience world-famous trail with a knowledgeable guide. Ben Lomond Summit Hike, a full-day hike from Queenstown to panoramic alpine views.

3. Generally targeted on travelers seeking authentic, immersive, and skill-based outdoor adventures in New Zealand’s South Island, focusing on small-group, eco-conscious, and high-engagement experiences.

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🌿 Ōkārito Kayaks (Okarito Nature Tours)

Company Name: Ōkārito Kayaks (formerly Okarito Nature Tours)

Location: Ōkārito Lagoon, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand (≈20–25 min drive north of Franz Josef Glacier)

📦 Packages & Offers

Guided Kayak Tours (from ~NZ$150 per person):

• Expert-led journeys through NZ’s largest unmodified coastal wetland

• Quiet, peaceful paddling in predator-free zones

• Focus on native birdlife like white herons, spoonbills, tūī, kererū and more

• Spectacular views of the Southern Alps, including Aoraki/Mt Cook in the distance

Niche Tourism Characteristics

Eco‑ & Nature‑focused: Centered on low-impact kayaking through pristine wetlands

Wildlife‑rich: Opportunity to observe over 70 bird species in a protected lagoon

Small‑scale & Local: Family-run, award-winning business with intimate group sizes

Education‑driven: Emphasizes ecological awareness, sustainability, and conservation

Scenic Wilderness: Combines wetland paddling with forest channels and mountain views

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1.New Zealand Pacific Delight Travel Agency

2.The 8 - day boutique tour of the North Island visits Auckland, Bay of Islands, Coromandel, Rotorua, Napier, Taupo and other places, allowing tourists to experience geothermal hot springs, visit the Hobbiton movie - shooting site, and feel the Maori culture.

3.Offers back to back fragmented product integration, tailor-made tours for business inspections, and free independent travel services (hotel booking, transfers). Adheres to a "no shopping" policy, catering to Chinese tourists' preferences.

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Name of Company:The Road Trip

What they offer:

1. 14 days lord of the rings hiking trail and adventure tour

2.15 days classic winery tour

3.6 days of skiing in the mountains tour

Characteristics:

1.Focus on specific interests

2.Smaller and more specialized target audience

3.Customizable

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1. Name of the company: Discovernewzealand.com

2. List of packages they offer: Guided coaches, train tours, independent tours and nationwide self drive which can last from 2days to 21days+

3. Describe the characteristics of niche

tourism provided by company: Can be customised to specially accommodate the needs or wants of tourists