Explore New Zealand
Discover the unspoilt beauty of New Zealand with the GuidedBySam self drive audio tour App, the perfect gps based audio guide for your adventure.
Take your time
Take your time and take photos. Travel at your speed with your own tour guide, don’t be rushed by your tour group. You are your tour group with the GuidedBySam self drive audio tour App.
Learn from A Local
Get insider knowledge and fascinating facts about New Zealand’s flora, fauna, conservation and landscapes from the GuidedBySam self drive audio tour App
With a user-friendly interface and a touch of humor, the GuidedBySam self drive audio tour makes learning about New Zealand enjoyable and easy.
How it works
The GuidedBySam app lets you get the most from your self driven adventure around Aotearoa/New Zealand. Simply download the app, choose your tour, download and hit play. As you drive, the GPS triggered commentary will activate giving you insights into the environment around you. You can stop for photos at any time, break the journey up, even continue your tour on a later day. Choose where you start and stop, travel in whichever direction you prefer. All the advantages of being on a tour, all the advantages of self driving your holiday with GuidedBySam’s self drive audio tour.
Tour Ideas
A sample of our wide range of self drive tour options, bringing to life the most popular road trip routes around New Zealand. And have a look at our Blog Pages for other ideas and tips to get the most out of your visit.
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Tips on finding local wildlife
GuidedBySam will explain the local wildlife that you might find on your travels relevant to the area you are travelling through. Check out our blogs and galleries for more information about New Zealand Fauna. If you see something you cannot identify tag us on social media for help!
We can also offer nature walking tours in Queenstown, New Zealand. Check out our birding tour page for more details.
Fiordland Crested Penguin
South West Coast of the South Island including Milford Sound and Stewart Island
Tui
Found all over New Zealand singing unique songs
Bottlenose Dolphin
Found all over New Zealand particularly around Kaikoura, Marlborough Sounds and Paihia
New Zealand Sea Lion
Found on the South West Coast of New Zealand Dunedin and below as well as Stewart Island
Latest Blogs
Check out our travel blogs for more tips and inspiration
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