Tiaki - to care for people and place


Welcome to New Zealand

We love our country, and want to see it preserved for future generations.

So, as a symbol of this respect for our home, we developed Tiaki.

Tiaki outlines the responsibility of not only all New Zealanders, but also of all travellers, to respect and care for our wonderful country.

And you can help us.
Tiaki symbol

The Tiaki Promise

As a respected guest in New Zealand, we ask you to join us by:

  • Caring for land, sea and nature, treading lightly and leaving no trace.
  • Travelling safely, showing care and consideration for all.
  • Respecting our culture, and travelling with an open heart and mind.

So on your travels around our beautiful nation, please be mindful to:

  • Protect nature
  • Keep New Zealand clean
  • Drive carefully
  • Be prepared
  • Show respect


We hope you enjoy New Zealand as much as we do.

Tiaki Promise
Dave Kim and Tim at Glenorchy

Dave, Kim, and Tim Curran are New Zealand self-drive holiday specialists with a strong Queenstown focus. For 20+ years, they have been helping travellers plan bespoke New Zealand self-drive itineraries. Vacation Queenstown also offers visitors a unique trip planner to help them build their own New Zealand self-drive adventure. Dave is recognised by Tourism New Zealand as an Advanced Specialist. They love exploring New Zealand and helping others create their own adventure.

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