Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.
Enjoy one of New Zealand’s most scenic drives towards World Heritage site Aoraki Mt Cook National Park with beautiful mountains and lakes.
Known to the Maori’s as ‘Aoraki’, the cloud piercer, Mt Cook dominates the National Mount Cook National Park, in the area of New Zealand South Island known as the ‘Mackenzie Region’, right in the heart of the South Island.
From a gentle scenic stroll to full-on adventure sports the area offers an experience for all.
Ringed by the magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps, the Hermitage has been welcoming visitors to Mount Cook National Park since 1884.
Interiors are comfortable and modern, and the 164 rooms range from suites to more motel style accommodation. Most rooms, as well as the restaurant, make the most of the fabulous mountain views.
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
It was my passion for languages that first encouraged me to leave the UK behind and grab my rucksack. Since then, it’s been a mixture of intriguing cultures, jaw-dropping landscapes and the wonder of seeing animals in their natural habitat that sees me continuously extending my travel wish list.
Marlborough basks in year-round sunshine, providing perfect conditions for walking, mountain biking, sea kayaking and vineyard explorations.
The Canterbury landscape covers the northeastern part of New Zealand’s South Island and ranges from miles of silvery beach to the jagged…
The Otago Peninsula is rich in flora and fauna with diverse wildlife, idyllic fishing villages and rolling green pastures.
This strip of the South Island boasts five of New Zealand’s 14 national parks and is a rugged land of wild beaches,…
Today Queenstown and the nearby Fiordland National Park is treasured for its magnificent scenery and adventure opportunities.
With a sub-tropical climate, you can enjoy beach and water activities, explore one of the many nature trails, visit the ancient Kauri…
The centre of New Zealand’s North Island is also the heart of the countries volcanic activity. At its most active some 2000…
A fine harbour city and a centre for culture and the arts it is also home to New Zealand’s Parliament, Victoria University…
New Zealand's leading producer of red wines and has the greatest concentration of Art Deco architecture.
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most multicultural city and is known as the City of Sails for its fantastic sailing opportunities.
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
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