About & Media

About Virginia Driver & The Southern Compass

Kia Ora! I’m Virginia Driver, the voice behind The Southern Compass, creating self-guided audio tours across the South Island of New Zealand. My passion is sharing the stories, history, and natural wonders of Ōtepoti/Dunedin, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Waikaia, Port Chalmers, Otago Harbour, the Otago Peninsula, and beyond.

Each tour is designed to be experienced at your own pace, whether you’re walking, cycling, or driving. These tours reveal hidden goldfields, heritage streets, alpine peaks, rugged coastlines, wildlife, and local legends — turning every journey into an immersive story.

Current tours include:

• Arrowtown: The Golden Thread Walking Tour

• Queenstown: From the Green to the Graveyard Walking Tour

• Waikaia: Hidden Histories Walking Tour

• Otago Harbour by Bike: A Storyteller’s Tour

• Port Chalmers Walking Tour

• Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems Driving Tour

• Dunedin City Heritage Walk
  
  

My goal is to help travellers explore independently while discovering the rich culture, history, and landscapes I love. Let’s explore together — from heritage streets to wild beaches, there’s a story waiting at every turn.