Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Discover the charm of Akaroa, a beautiful seaside town known for its French heritage and stunning natural landscapes. Enjoy dolphin watching experiences featuring the rare Hector's Dolphins while soaking in breathtaking views of Lyttelton Harbour. Experience the local café culture in Little River and delight in culinary adventures tailored to all dietary preferences. This intimate tour provides you with comfortable private transport and expert guidance, ensuring a memorable journey through the scenic Canterbury region.
- Dolphin watching experience featuring rare Hector's Dolphins
- Explore Lyttelton Harbour and Little River's charming cafés
- Private transport with a professional driver for a personalized experience
- Tour duration: Full day, starting from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Mt. Cook Full Day Private Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch
The journey from Christchurch to Mount Cook offers stunning scenery and unique experiences. You can take the scenic route through the Canterbury Plains, passing by beautiful lakes like Lake Tekapo, known for its turquoise waters and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.
Along the way, there are opportunities for short hikes, such as the Tekapo Spring Walk or the Hooker Valley Track at Mount Cook. You can also enjoy local attractions, like the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, perfect for stargazing. The day is filled with breathtaking landscapes, outdoor activities, and a chance to appreciate the stunning natural beauty of New Zealand.
Full Day Private Waiheke Island Wine Tour Including Lunch
The tour will be customized to meet your preferences where possible, in particular which types of wine tasting experiences you would like.
You will be transported in a top of the line Mercedes V250D minivan with nappa leather seats and room for up to six passengers.
Your guide, Geoff, is the owner of the business and has been a Waiheke resident for over 24 years. He is a wine enthusiast with excellent knowledge of wines from Waiheke and other parts of NZ.
Crater Lakes Scenic Flight with Natural Hot Pool Bathing by Floatplane
Join us to view Rotorua beyond the crater rim. Enjoy spectacular views of our hidden lakes district, distant volcanoes and local geothermal activity. In this captivating overview of this stunning area and continue your experience on your floatplane scenic flight towards lake Rotoiti. Landing on the lake we’ll taxi to the pier where you disembark, your Eden awaiting. Only accessible by water, the hot pools are in a secluded bay on the shores of Lake Rotoiti. Seemingly disconnected from the world, this is where you’ll spend 90 minutes, with your only concerns being which pool to experience next.
Take your time soaking, cool off in the lake, rest a bit on a lounger and repeat before returning to the Rotorua City Lakefront
Waiheke Island Private Tours
Discover the charm of Waiheke Island on a private tour crafted just for you. With a local guide who has 20 years of experience, explore the island’s stunning beaches, renowned wineries, and vibrant art scene at your own pace. Tailor your itinerary to include your favorite highlights, whether it's indulging in local cuisine or enjoying breathtaking views. Accompanied by a curated jazz soundtrack including Briar's own 4 Jazz Cds that are on Spotify, this exclusive experience offers a unique and personal insight into the island's culture and beauty. Ideal for small groups of 2 to 4 people, this tour ensures a relaxed and intimate adventure.
- Private, tailored tours for 2–4 people with a local guide
- Choose your own highlights: wineries, Mudbrick, Man O War, Tantalus, beaches, and food
- Enjoy a personal touch with the sounds of Briars jazz albums.
Briar might even sing for you if you ask. Singing along welcome.
- Experience Waiheke Island at your own pace with insider knowledge
Glowworm Kayak Adventure on the Waikato River
Gather your family and friends for a unique kayaking adventure along the stunning Waikato River, starting from Epworth camp. Paddle toward the enchanting Pokaiwhenua stream, where the canyon, adorned with native ferns, transforms into a mesmerizing glowworm display as twilight sets in. After savoring some of New Zealand’s finest wines and delicious cheeses by a cozy campfire, glide back downstream, illuminated solely by the soft light of the glowworms. This experience offers a magical alternative to traditional cave visits for viewing glowworms, all under the guidance of our certified and experienced Boatshed guides.
3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk
Walk, cruise and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our Beachfront Eco-Lodges, Torrent Bay Lodge and Meadowbank Homestead at Awaroa, with ensuite rooms, hot showers and delicious meals cooked for you. Lodge bag transferred by boat, you just walk with a day pack. And boat back up means walking can be shorted any day in needed or simply cruise between our beachfront lodges. We take care of the details, so you get to escape from stress, revive your senses and reconnect with what’s important to you. Discover how life just seems better here.
Tauranga to Magical Hobbiton Movie Set - Private Shore Excursion
Cruise Ship Day Tour.
Go First Class - Exclusive Small Group Private tour - max 4 people.
Visit Middle Earth and the enchanting world of J.R.R Tolkien’s famous stories. When you visit New Zealand you cannot miss this opportunity to experience this magical tour of the Hobbiton & Lord Of The Rings Movie Set.
You may not come back this way again.
Nestled amid lush rolling farmland in a 12-acre valley is the Hobbit Village on the shores of the picturesque Long Lake and The Watermill.
Step inside the humble Hobbit family home. These Hobbit Holes offer a glimpse into the charming dwellings of Hobbits going about their daily lives in the Shire
See Bilbo's house, The Water Mill, Green Dragon, the Arched Bridge, 44 Hobbit houses, gardens, wandering pathways, The Party Tree, lakes. Listen to the wonderful stories and tales of Gandalf, Frodo, and the villagers.
If you haven't read the books or seen the movies you will still love it .... It’s a piece of history, and it’s magical.
Merino Farm Experience
Our Merino Farm Experience allows you to enjoy a slice of kiwi (New Zealand) rural life.
Be guided by the family owners and operators on the property since 1884.
See the sheep and sometimes our cattle roaming the fields.
Visit our woolshed and learn more about how we shear our sheep, Touch the super fine wool and see what the product gets made into.
Travel to the top of the farm for panoramic views of the southern alps and rivers.
Visit our house gardens, both Flowers and vegetables.
Meet our working dogs and pet sheep. Feed our friendly sheep, touch their wool and grab a selfie!
Private tours can be arranged by request.
6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland
This immersive 6-day tour gives a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island. Enjoy included arrival flight, and optional handpicked activities & places to stay, without needing to worry about planning or driving long distances. The itinerary showcases the beauty of the South Island in a relaxed way.
Enjoy the comfort of a private tour for your group. Benefit from a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for your group throughout the tour.
Enjoy the flexibility to choose your own desired activities or opt for a range of exciting 9-10 optional activities, like a helicopter ride, TranzAlpine train ride, stargazing, thrill jet boating, a scenic Gondola ride, Kiwi park or Hot pool soak, a cruise in Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound, a tour of Te Anau Glowworm caves, and Guided Kayaking or a Whale Cruise, or a Nature Cruise & visiting an Alpaca farm. Choose to finish at Auckland or Christchurch or Queenstown.
Private Martinborough Wine Tour in an Electric Vehicle - Tesla Model Y
Our guests enjoy traveling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs.
We provide a private tour to you, taking you to scenic locations and vineyards that large tour buses do not.
Tours are fully inclusive with no added extra charges. They include morning refreshments, lunch, and all wine-tasting fees.
Complimentary Antipodes artesian mineral water, along with HEPA air conditioning, and if you wish your choice of music on Tesla's Spotify system on the way back to Wellington. Please note vineyards visited may vary as a result of their opening hours.
Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise
Experience the beauty of the New Zealand high country on a scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Watch a sheepdog show, feed the animals, and enjoy a morning or afternoon tea in the charming old woolshed.
Begin your combo tour with a relaxing scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu aboard a modern catamaran, the Spirit of Queenstown. Disembark the vessel and be greeted by your rural host.
From the amphitheater, watch the remarkable skill with which the farm dogs round up sheep from the paddocks. Enjoy a walking tour of the farmyard, visiting the holding pens, where you can help feed the sheep and deer and even get up close to the Scottish Highland Cattle.
Then, stroll to the charming old woolshed for morning or afternoon tea. You may have time to wander through the lakeside gardens before you re-board the Spirit of Queenstown for your cruise back to Queenstown.
Awesome Bay of Islands Day Sailing Adventure
Awesome Bay of Islands Day Sailing Adventure on our 65 foot ocean going yacht GUNGHA II. Our sailing tour is exciting, funny and informal. We provide tasty morning snacks, heaps of sailing, a unique island stopover, masks & snorkels, hot outside showers and our yummy fresh sandwich lunch. Marine life including penguins, seabirds and others are often plentiful and frequently sighted in playful groups. Our friendly crew will help you sail the boat or you can simply relax and enjoy. We depart from Paihia daily at 10:00 am (Russell transfers included). Return around 4:00 pm. The cost per Adult is $175 ... all activities and yummy fresh lunch included! GUNGHA II is the largest and most widely travelled ocean sailing yacht in the Bay of Islands! Our crew have sailed and lived aboard throughout the Pacific and beyond. Our winter schedule often includes Tonga, Fiji and New Caledonia. If you are keen to talk about or learn some sailing skills our crew will be happy to share!
Private Full-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland
Get ready to explore the amazing Rotorua. Rotorua is New Zealand's ultimate holiday destination for locals and overseas visitors. Roto means lake and Rua means two – together, Rotorua means 'Second Lake'. A dream spot for sightseeing and a region steeped in Māori legend, history, and culture. On this tour, you will visit famous attractions such as the Pikirangi Maori Village, Kiwi House, and the Geothermal Valley. This is a tour including a driver and we can match your ideal itinerary or you can take our suggested. The tour does not include entrance fees.
Highlights:
- Te Puia
- Government Garden
- Redwood Forest
- Green/Blue Lake
- Rotorua Lake
- Private tour allows for a flexible itinerary
Totally Local Wildscene Private Shore Excursion With 8 travelers
If you want easy access to Dunedin's most popular attractions or some various unknown locals only attractions. I own this business and take great pleasure in giving my clients the best day we can Greate in the short time we have to discover Dunedin city and surrounds.
Kayak Rental Adventure - The Mission
Self-guided kayak trip with one-way transport—explore Lake Wānaka's shoreline on your own with gear, tips, and a custom route provided.
Know what you’re doing and just need the gear? Explore Lake Wanaka on this self-guided kayaking activity! We’ll get you and the gear out to where you start and your Mission is to paddle it all back!
Head off with your buddy, partner or group of friends and enjoy a morning of paddling on Lake Wanaka. We’ll arm you with a kayak, safety equipment and a map, get you out on the lake and your mission is to paddle back to Wanaka Township.
Paddle the shoreline, explore islands, jump off jetties, or stop for a picnic - it’s your adventure, your way.
Mount Cook Scenic 35 Minute Helicopter Flight
Embark on an exhilarating adventure as you explore the majestic peaks and awe-inspiring valleys surrounding Aoraki / Mount Cook. Fly over the lower Tasman Glacier and soar above the Liebig mountain range, taking in the towering peaks of the Southern Alps. Make an alpine landing to take in the breathtaking panoramic views.
Bullswool Heritage Farm General Entry Ticket
We offer an authentic, hands-on New Zealand Farm experience. Fun for all ages, the farm offers a truly unique and unforgettable day out.
Follow the farm's walking tracks and get up close to our many rare-breed farm animals. All are friendly and can be handfed.
- Sheepshed Museum
- Native Bird Reserve
- Early NZ Milking Shed Museum
- Fantastic Kids' Play Areas
Named one of the AA's ""101 Must Dos for Kiwis"", voted one of the Coromandel's best visitor attractions, and a Pride of New Zealand Award winner for our conservation work, Bullswool Farm & Nature Park is a Southern Coromandel icon, and an unmissable Kiwi rural adventure!
Wanaka High Country Walk
This is the Wānaka most locals have never seen. We take you well off the beaten track exploring private backroads high into the mountains of West Wānaka Station. The perfect mix of wide open walking trails, alpine meadows, jaw-dropping scenery, and high country farming life. You’ll love helping out and learning about our predator control conservation project along the way too. A relaxed picnic lunch awaits atop Lookout Hill. Don’t feel up to walking all day? No problem, we provide 4WD support so jump in any time and enjoy the view and friendly banter with your guide. A safe, fun and active day of classic kiwi adventure the whole family can enjoy together.
Private Journey to Middle-earth: Hobbiton Movie Set - Ex Auckland
Begin your journey with private transport from Auckland, heading through the lush Waikato region. Enjoy the scenic countryside and feel as though you’ve entered the magical realm of Middle-earth.
At Hobbiton, join a 2.5-hour guided group tour of the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set, nestled within a 1,250-acre sheep farm. Stroll through charming Hobbit Holes, lush gardens, and landmarks from *The Lord of the Rings* and *The Hobbit* films, with breathtaking views of the Kaimai Ranges.
Capture photos at Bilbo’s Bag End and toast at the Green Dragon Inn with a refreshing beverage. Your guide will share behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating insights about the films and the stunning landscapes that brought Middle-earth to life.
After the tour, visit the enchanting Gift Shop to explore unique memorabilia and take home a piece of the magic.
Finally, return to Auckland in the comfort of your private transport, cherishing memories of an unforgettable day at Hobbiton.
Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins
On this private Pilots Choice flight you'll see two of the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier then over either the Fox Glacier or Tasman Glacier past Mount Cook and fly into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10 minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 35 minutes.
We are a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days.
Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office.
Please note that whilst this is a private flight, you may share check in and van travel with other passengers on other flights.
Total weight of passenger load must be within the helicopter's weight and balance requirements.
Milford Sound Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Tour from Queenstown
The only helicopter experience that combines a Milford Sound flyover with two incredible landings — a remote alpine peak and the cinematic Earnslaw Burn showcasing a hanging glacier.
Rock Climbing Christchurch 1/2-day or full-day (Small Group Tour)
The 30 min drive up to the climbing area will take you through some of Christchurch’s most affluent suburbs, affording uninterrupted views from the Pacific Ocean to the Southern Alps in the west. Our climbing areas are scattered across the summit of an enormous extinct volcano that formed Banks Penninsula and Lyttelton Harbour. With over 2000 established climbing routes, Christchurch is one of the largest and most popular climbing areas in New Zealand.
Your guide will set up the ropes and give you a safety briefing and belay lesson before you start your first climb. Once you’re feeling confident with the climbing systems your guide will review the abilities of the group and continue to set up some climbs that will be challenging, achievable and safe for the group.
Private Transfer from Wanaka to Queenstown Airport
We provide a private door to door transfer service from Wanaka to Queenstown Airport or from your Wanaka accommodation to Queenstown Airport or any other destination. We will watch your flight and arrive at the airport early if your flight is early or later if your flight is delayed so your transfer is guaranteed.
For any other destinations please contact us and we can tailor a private transfer for your specific needs