Is New Zealand the right next chapter for your family?
Limited to 6 Couples | November 2026 | Application Required
Private tours available upon request
Wellington Neighborhood,
North Island
The New Zealand Living Tour is not a vacation
It’s an informative experience designed to help you evaluate whether life in New Zealand fits your values, lifestyle, and long-term plans — before you make a major move.
(However there certainly will be moments that feel like a vacation; that's not us, that's just New Zealand)
You're here because the thought has been sitting in the back of your mind for a while now. The circumstances will be right soon for a big move and New Zealand keeps coming up— but you need real information, not a brochure.
That's exactly what Impact Journeys built this tour for.
VS. What it is
What it is not
Just a Vacation
Pure Entertainment
Buying Pressure
For those not interested in living in New Zealand
Informative Experience
An Inside look at life of an Expat
Cultural Exploration
The best tool to those considering a move
Mission Bay
North Island
This Is a Research Trip with a World-Class Experience Wrapped Around It
Lifestyle and Cost of Living
Live in the shoes of a local
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Curated Tours
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Local Cuisine
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Cost Exploration
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Work-Life Balance Norms
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Living Realities in New Zealand
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Regional differences
Society
Explore the NZ Culture
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Maori Experiences
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Learn about what Expats often Underestimate
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Government Structure
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Tax Environment
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Education Levels
Meet the Right People
Develop Relationships First
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Meet With Guides and Expats in New Zealand
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Meet Locals and get a feel for the culture
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(Optional) Meet with Real Estate Professionals
Tour Structure
This tour is intentionally
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Small-group and discreet
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Slow enough to observe, not rush
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Information and exploration focused
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Different from an explicitly touristic trip
Queenstown,
South Island
Your Guides
Guided by Americans who've already made the decision you're exploring
About
My name is Colton Sorhus
With a background in sales, religious service, and tourism. I have lived abroad 3 times, in Scotland, Chile, and New Zealand.
Making a move abroad can be a tough but rewarding experience, on this trip I aim to show you the ins and outs of the real New Zealand Experience, no BS.
Discover the 5 Cities we explore on our 14 day itinerary
FAQ's
