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Intrepid

NZ “great natural fit” for new accommodation brand expansion – Intrepid 8th June 2026

NZ “great natural fit” for new accommodation brand expansion – Intrepid

The group tour operator says destinations like Akaroa would suit its new Stay Intrepid business.


Intrepid launches accommodation brand with aggressive expansion plans 12th May 2026

Intrepid launches accommodation brand with aggressive expansion plans

The small group tour operator says it is targeting “multiple acquisitions each year” to grow the new business.


Intrepid ramps up global expansion as NZ market hits record high 23rd April 2026 /

Intrepid ramps up global expansion as NZ market hits record high

The small group tour operator makes its largest acquisition ever in a push to expand its global footprint.


ANZ among strongest performing regions for Intrepid 18th March 2026

ANZ among strongest performing regions for Intrepid

Intrepid Travel has delivered its strongest financial result in its 37-year history, with growth in the ANZ market and a deeper investment in New Zealand helping drive record performance in 2025.


Intrepid acquires Experience Co’s Wild Bush Luxury 10th December 2025 /

Intrepid acquires Experience Co’s Wild Bush Luxury

Intrepid Travel has acquired Experience Co’s Wild Bush Luxury business, which includes a range of guided walking and premium accommodation products, including two Great Walks of Australia and two Luxury Lodges of Australia.


Intrepid opens Auckland office 20th November 2025

Intrepid opens Auckland office

Intrepid Travel has opened a new office in central Auckland in Market Place.


Intrepid launches mobile app 7th November 2025

Intrepid launches mobile app

Intrepid Travel has launched its first mobile app, which will give travellers the ability to manage bookings, view itineraries and access trip essentials.


Sustainable travel leader Intrepid scraps carbon offsets, ditches emissions target… 9th October 2025 /

Sustainable travel leader Intrepid scraps carbon offsets, ditches emissions target…

Instead, it will launch a Climate Impact Fund to tackle emissions directly as its resets its reductions plan.


NZ Tourism Awards nomination reflects hard work – Intrepid 12th September 2025 /

NZ Tourism Awards nomination reflects hard work – Intrepid

Intrepid Travel New Zealand country general manager Simon Mckearney says the company is “thrilled” to be named a finalist in the Tourism Excellence Award (large organisation) category of the 2025 Tourism New Zealand Awards.


Analysis: Intrepid strengthens unique NZ market 19th August 2025

Analysis: Intrepid strengthens unique NZ market

In part two of the Ticker’s look at the operator’s work, we see how the Australia-based operator is sizing up opportunities here.


Analysis: Intrepid’s big plans for NZ 18th August 2025

Analysis: Intrepid’s big plans for NZ

In a two-part feature, the Ticker takes a look at the Aussie operator’s strategy to significantly expand its footprint here.


Intrepid completes Haka Tours takeover, renames operator 7th August 2025 /

Intrepid completes Haka Tours takeover, renames operator

Intrepid Travel has completed its acquisition of small group operator Haka Tours and has renamed it Intrepid DMC New Zealand Limited.