Our Wanderers

"I cannot thank Wander Weekends enough for the amazing surprise weekend they planned for our anniversary! Every last detail had been thought of - from the surprise box filled with our favourite games to the local tips that kept us busy. We felt so grateful for the extra touches you added to our weekend."

"We absolutely loved our surprise adventure. We really struggled to decide where to travel in New Zealand, so getting surprised was perfect for us. Opening the envelopes on the way was so much fun! It turned out to be one of the best trips we have had together, the perfect weekend escape."

"We travelled as a group of four and absolutely loved our experience! The entire weekend was well thought out, keeping our preferences in mind while also incorporating things a bit outside our zone, which we loved. We highly recommend and look forward to another trip soon!"

"Wander Weekends was an absolutely amazing experience and such a great break for us. Wander Weekends ticked all the boxes and was incredibly well organised. We loved the envelopes along the way :)"

'What a great weekend away. I would highly recommend this for anyone thinking about a weekend get away. Very thoughtful personal touches were made by the team to ensure we had a relaxing time away and had plenty of options of things to do and places to eat. They even went to the effort to organise a gift waiting at our accommodation for our new addition to the family!

It took the hard work out of planning and booking and let us enjoy and take the weekend as it came which was really nice. Thanks again to Josie and the team. Much Aroha"

"This was such a lovely gift from my mum and having the different envelopes to open at different times just made our trip even more exciting. Especially waiting till we got to the airport to find out just where we were going. The attention to every detail was superb, you guys did an amazing job well done!"

"Thank you for planning such an amazing weekend away! We honestly would never have thought of Taumaruniu but Te Awa was such a stunning location and Louise has thought of every little detail. We absolutely loved opening our envelopes and the anticipation of where next! We loved the suggested bush walk at waitomo and the jet boating was so much fun and so much better being on a private tour rather than crammed in with heaps of other people. We kept joking that it was like being on an episode of The Bachelor! We have had a very memorable weekend."

"Loved how different this experience was, everything being a mystery until you got to certain destinations to open up your next envelope. Loved how everything was organized for you, with no hiccups along the way or comments of 'where should we go for dinner?' All this was taken care of which made the whole experience cruisy."

"Everything was great! Thank you so much! Loved the little touches like the pastries being delivered on the Saturday morning. The whole process from start to finish was superb. There were lots of lovely little touches that really made the weekend feel indulgent and fun. We both had a fantastic time and would definitely look into doing another Wander Weekend trip at some stage."

"It was such a great way to spend our 10 year wedding anniversary. So much thought and effort went into the planning of our trip and it definitely did not disappoint! It was fun exploring a different side of Christchurch that we had never thought to visit before. The accommodation was a dream, we wanted to move in permanently. The 2 dinner bookings made for us was incredible - some of the best food we've eaten. Both nights after our dinner we explored some of the local pubs as suggested and stumbled across a local live band both times. It was alot of fun."

"The best trip ever! It made us explore a city we probably would never have thought of exploring! It was fun to have no idea what we were doing, added a bit of SPICE to the trip! Brett my partner normally hates surprises, but he trusted you guys a heap and just went with the flow! Everything was so well organised!!!!"

"Wander Weekends was such a great way to spend our babymoon! We loved having it all planned for us (one less thing to think about), and it was so exciting opening all the envelopes along the way. Plus, we even did a few things we wouldn't normally!"

"Could not recommend more highly. Even if you normally like organising your own travel (like me) you'll love this experience. The anticipation of looking forward to the trip & also the journey guessing where we might end up added much to our break. Wander weekends is super professional but extremly personal. The local tips & stops enroute were spot on. Our accommodation was lovely & the attention to detail was incredible. Treat yourself or a loved one...you will not be disappointed!"

"Wow! From our first envelope to our last, not only were we both excited for this trip but our friends and family joined in along the way and they too were excited for us and to see where our final destination was. We could see how much effort and special touches Josie had put into our weekend and we can't thank her enough! Wander weekends you have created memories for us that last a lifetime, thank you!!"

"Our luxury Wander Weekend experience was 5 star from start to finish. Part of the fun was not knowing the where and only opening the envelopes when instructed. The activity and the location were exactly what we needed without us even realising it and and activity complimented the accommodation perfectly. Totally recommend WW without hesitation."

"I would highly recommend having a Wander Weekend was such a treat and having it all a mystery added to the excitement of the weekend. The accomodation was beautiful and activities and lunch out were spot on for us. Thanks so much Josie for the great weekend and all the thought and little extras you put into to make the weekend away so special."

"This was the coolest gift and best first wedding anniversary present I could have asked for. The suspense of opening each envelope is what ties this all together and Wander Weekend does such a wonderful job of building the hype. From emails telling you about the weather and what to pack, to the envelopes arriving, This is something which feels like a week long activity. We ended up flying to Christchurch and the recommendations from Josie and the team were great and unique, guiding me to a number of hidden gems I hadn't heard of and finding the most beautiful accommodation in a remote location. Overall a wonderful experience which we would highly recommend. Thanks Josie and team for such a memorable weekend and we really appreciate it all."

"Wow. What a magical end to our Honeymoon. Josie was so lovely, and so very organized. The concept is fantastic and we throughly enjoyed. Our accommodation was so serene, private and full of animals. It was like Josie was an old friend who knew us so well. Her questionnaire is spot on. Josie, thank you so so much for a wonderful end to our honeymoon, it was perfect!"

"Phenomenal weekend full of wee surprises. So much amazing food, and unexpected treats. The accommodation was truely beautiful. The whole weekend was so luxurious. Thank you  Josie"

"Absolutely loved our weekend away, and Josie was fantastic to deal with, and always so helpful. Each day the "special" envelopes added to the excitement, and they were all perfectly picked for us. The accommodation was perfect, and I was so glad to be staying somewhere out of the usual places that we would normally go for. All in all I would really recommend Wander Weekends."

"Our “Wander Weekend” was absolutely amazing - from start to finish. We loved the ‘surprises’ when opening the envelopes and thoroughly enjoyed everything that had been arranged for us to do. The restaurants that had been chosen for us were perfect - the food was delicious. The accommodation was superb and we loved the fact that it was within easy walking distance of everything we wanted to do. Our driver ‘Rob’ was excellent - very friendly and knowledgeable about the area and adjusted his itinerary to fit in with the changing weather. We can thoroughly recommend “Wander Weekends”."

"Wander Weekend is a fantastic and fun experience for couples or a group of friends. Josie and the team ensure everything is organised for you and the best part is the surprises through the weekend. Communication was excellent during the whole process, especially with date changes due to COVID. Everything is well thought out, the accommodation is superb and we met some lovely people along the way."

"We loved the whole experience. It was great to know that we didn't have to plan anything for the weekend in advance. The progressive revelations through the weekend kept making it special. We thought it was well matched to what we had indicated on our initial survey. Thanks so much for creating a memorable weekend."

"We had such an amazing weekend away and loved the little stops and surprises on the way to get to the final destination. Josie did such an amazing job at looking at the form we initially filled out to make it the perfect weekend away. I loved the packing list so that we could prepare for the weekend and take everything that we needed. Thank you Wander Weekends you hit the nail on the head for this getaway and we will look forward to booking again in the future."

"I used Wander weekends for our girls annual trip away. Josie was great to deal with, nothing was too much trouble, and she nailed our brief and what we were looking for! Wander weekend took all the stress and time out of my hands. They organised a great weekend of fantastic destination, a complete surprise, loads of delish restaurants and awesome accommodation."

"This was such an amazing thing to do with a group of friends. The whole weekend was perfectly planned with the right balance of surprises, planned activities and down time. The location and accommodation were perfect. We had lots of time to relax and nothing felt rushed. We made the most of the recommendations provided for local restaurant's and places to explore and loved it all."

"We had a great weekend! Overall, the journey, destination and mystery activity were great. We went to Taupo and stopped on the way to see the Blue Springs, which was a pleasant walk. In Taupo, we enjoyed the view of the lake and the city itself. Our mystery activity was to drive a Doughboat in the lake. This was a lovely experience, because we got to make a picnic in the middle of the lake, which was an unusual, but special way to have lunch with an amazing view of  Taupo city and Tongariro. We also got to enjoy other highlights in Taupo, such as the Huka Falls, Craters of the Moon and Wairakei Terrraces. Overall, we had a great experience. Would totally recommend. 10/10!"

"My sister and I booked a Wander Weekend. We were super excited leading up to the day we left home and enjoyed guessing where we might be going on the journey.
The final destination was breath takingly stunning, 5 stars! Highly recommend using Wander Weekends to add an extra layer of excitement to your next holiday!"

"My girlfriends and I went on a fun and easy road trip for my birthday. Our accomodation was amazing, a really cool location and it had a fireplace and spapool. When we arrived we found a bottle of champagne on the bed which was perfect for our birthday celebrations and so thoughtful. I am definitely planning on doing another Wander Weekend with my partner soon."

"We would absolutely recommend this weekend away to everybody.  It was a lot of fun to arrive at the airport not knowing where you were going and just enjoying the mystery of it all. It was definitely value for money. The accommodation we stayed at was top notch and very comfortable and the host was lovely. We booked this weekend away as a birthday getaway and Wander Weekends booked a special birthday surprise treat for us. After taking the time to find out what we enjoyed, they booked us in for Go-Karting which was right up our alley. We had a ball and we wouldn't hesitate in recommending this experience to others. If you are looking for something a little different and value for money, give Wander Weekends a try. You won't be disappointed."

"We had such a fantastic getaway on our Wander Weekend for our anniversary! It was exactly what I would have planned for us, so they got it spot on! Lots of little treats and surprises along the way made the whole trip extra special."

"We literally loved every element of our Wander Weekend. Never have I experienced anything where we had to truly live in the moment, what an amazing way to go on an adventure!! It was so liberating :) 100% recommend!"

"Even before we left we felt we had had our money’s worth just in anticipation and wondering where we might be going. 
The weekend was so relaxing, was exactly what we had wanted from it and somewhere neither of us had been before. The outdoor bath was a 100% the highlight!"

"The element of anticipation and surprise made this weekend really special. The accommodation was absolutely perfect. The little touches, like the gift box and fresh local produce were great. The restaurants were amazing and both were ones we would never have thought to try ourselves."

"We had the best time on our Wander Weekend, it was so much fun to have an amazing weekend planned for us with out us having to lift a finger. Amazing accommodation and great experiences all round!"

"I would highly recommend a Wander Weekend get away - Josie made the whole process so effortless and really listed to what I wanted out of the weekend. It was great to have everything taken care of and not have to worry about anything - even when flights had to be changed because of fog - Josie was onto it."

"Our wander weekend was incredible! Josie was super attentive and made sure we were happy, answering any questions we had along the way. We had never been to Taumaranui and our experience off the grid at Te Awa Glamping was next level. 10/10 would book again"

"My husband and I loved the surprise experience, getting our clues along the way. Our accommodation was very rustic, rural and perfect for us. The weekend was focused around our dog and it can be hard to go away with your fur baby. Thank you"

"It was nearly all things we would never have done normally. It was more luxurious than we normally go for. We loved it."

"Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and the organisation. It was great to have a weekend away that we didn't have think about. Thank you do much Josie. It was a great way to celebrate a significant birthday."

"Our wander weekend was super relaxing! We loved being given local tips and activities and places to eat, meaning we weren’t sitting around trying to decide on where to go or what to do. It’s a shame the weather didn’t play ball, just means we will have to do another wander weekend some other time!"

"Incredible trip that we didn’t want to end! Josie organised the perfect surprises! For somewhere we had been a few times in the past everything was new!"

"Wander Weekends took all the stress out of holiday planning and sent us to a gorgeous location we wouldn't have found ourselves. A real treat for my fiancee and I, and something we could both be excited and surprised about together! We ended up having a lovely weekend to recharge away from the hustle and bustle of our jobs and wedding planning."

"Absolutely surreal weekend on Banks Peninsula for our 10 year Wedding Anniversary! Highly recommend Wander Weekends for a total mystery weekend filled with amazing surprises and thoughtful touches. We can’t thank Josie enough for an amazing get away that we will cherish."

"Best trip in a long time! Amazing secluded and safe accomodation and beautifully peaceful, it was just what we needed to spend time together without the hassle of planning. The surprise factor made it all the more exciting and the food and activities booked for us were so perfect. The surprises were more exciting and generous than we were expecting, but that makes it even more worth it! I’d definitely book this again with friends or gift to couples x"

"A fab weekend away full of lovely surprises..every detail was taken care of"

"Thanks so much to Wander Weekends for organising such a special weekend for us to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Absolutely LOVED the element of surprise and opening the envelops along the way. We had no idea where we were going until we were well on the way! Our accommodation at Seafield View in Napier was just gorgeous and the perfect place to relax. Everything was thought of from places to grab a coffee on the drive to activities and cafes once we arrived. Our final surprise was a dinner voucher to spend at Central Firehouse - delicious!"

"If your looking for something different and exciting this is the place! Such a fun concept, good opportunity to go with the flow. Every detail is thought out, it is such a lovely treat and would be a beautiful gift."

"We have loved all the trips and the first two were so different and then when I say you promoting the dog friendly option on your Instagram I had to give that a go as we usually take our pup everywhere!

This one was such a cool spot at the rainforest retreat the staff there were so lovely and the cocktails were a great surprise at the room!

We just chilled out did all the walks on the dog friendly list and the Hokitika sandwich company had to be mikes pick he is now obsessed"

"Loved my Wander Weekend away, the package that arrived with the trip envelopes was made up so beautifully. The venue was so gorgeous and the restaurants chosen were too. Thanks Josie and the team."

"It was with some trepidation that we put a celebration weekend away for my wife's birthday in the hands of a total stranger but we quickly realised we were in good hands with Josie. Thank you Josie. With our survey information you fashioned us the most amazing and memorable weekend away. We can highly recommend Josie and Wander Weekends and will be booking another weekend away soon."