Is New Zealand the right next chapter for your family?
Limited to 6 Couples/Families | 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 overseas
Cultural Exploration
The best tool for 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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Reality of living 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 Americans 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 Americans 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
