Think your diet’s too complicated for a group tour? Think again.

Fussy? Difficult? Not with us.

We get it – and we care. 

We get asked this more and more:

“I’d love to come – but with my food intolerances, will I even be able to eat with the group?”

We understand – and you’re not the only one. For many women, food isn’t “just food.”

It’s part of their health, history, beliefs – or simply what their body can handle. But here’s what we want you to know: You’re not a burden. You’re part of the group. And we’ll do our very best to make sure you feel well cared for – with kindness, flexibility, and flavour.

🥦 What we can (and do) cater for:

✅ Vegetarian

✅ Gluten free

✅ Dairy free

✅ Allergies

✅ Vegan – new for us, but we’re learning and happy to give it a go with your support and input.

We prepare most meals ourselves – in kitchens that range from spartan to hilariously tiny, and occasionally very homely. Our guides aren’t chefs, but they’re resourceful and used to creating good meals with care and creativity. Yes, it can be a challenge preparing meals for 10 or 11 women with different needs – but we manage, and it usually works beautifully.

Especially when women with special requirements get involved, give us a hand, or bring key ingredients themselves.

And the result? Warm, nourishing meals – and the kind of shared effort that brings people closer together.

🍲 Why food really matters:

On our tours, meals aren’t just fuel.

They’re time to connect. To laugh. To slow down.

They help turn a group of strangers into a little community.

That’s why we care so much.

And why we’d love you to ask – instead of silently crossing yourself off the list.

💚 There is a small daily surcharge ($5–7):

For dairy-free, gluten-free or vegan diets – simply because of the higher ingredient costs. But we promise: we’re not in it for profit. Just to make it fair for all. Bringing a few of your key items which are hard to get is always welcome – and if you feel like giving us a hand in the kitchen now and then, even better!

🗣️ What others say:

“I almost didn’t book because of my allergies. But you made everything so easy – and the food was better than I make at home!”

– Christine, West Coast Tour 2023

✨ So here’s our invitation:

If you’ve been wondering whether your dietary needs might be too hard to manage – don’t decide alone.

Call us. Email us. Let’s figure it out together. 📧 info@sidetracks.co.nz

Be brave. Book the tour. We’ll make sure there’s something good – and nourishing – on your plate.

Just like we do for everyone else.