New Zealand · PRIVATE
Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Auckland’s private airport minivan transfer, with flight tracking, WiFi, luggage room, local tips, pricing, and pickup advice.
“On time, great communication, wonderful person.. verified travel arrangements weeks before. I accidentally put in wrong date and didn't notice until 48 hrs before. Changed no problem.”
Review of Auckland private airport transfers, with flight tracking, terminal meet-and-greet, luggage help, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“Excellent! The driver contacted us a couple days before and was waiting for us. Perfect service and friendly.”
Explore Rotorua from Tauranga with Te Puia geysers, Māori culture, kiwi viewing, Kuirau Park, Okere Falls, and a kiwifruit stop.
“Great day day out - the Maori concert was brilliant!! Trip around the hot springs was spectacular Recommended.”
Review of a private Te Anau to Milford Sound tour with a two-hour Cruise Milford boat trip, scenic stops, and personal guiding.
“Nigel was an expert tour guide and driver; he made the experience absolutely memorable and included interesting stories and information about the area. His car, Lola, was fabulous and a great way to travel in comfort and style to Milford. I highly recommend this tour as you'll get an experience you can't get in a huge coach bus or by self-driving.”
See Wellington with locals Jo or Suzee on a private day tour covering coastal views, Weta Workshop, the Cable Car, Parliament, and more.
“THE BEST TOUR EVER. TOUR GUIDE was a local expert on everything Wellington and took us everywhere of significance. Great safe driving and she made sure it was personalized to our needs. Other passengers from the ship did not get the sRead more”
Review of a private Queenstown tour to Arrowtown and Wanaka, with Gibbston, Cromwell, Cardrona, Crown Range views, and local guides.
“What a wonderful way to start a trip. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and answered all my questions about New Zealand life. I would highly recommend.”
Stargaze from Cowan’s Private Observatory in New Zealand’s Mackenzie Basin, with expert guides, telescopes, sheltered craters, and return transport.
“We arrived at the meeting place at 12:04am and the staff told us the bus has left and they cannot send us to the stargazing spot which is about 15min away. We tried to explain it was midnight and the kids tried really hard to wake up aRead more”
Review of Wellington’s private seven-hour tour, with Mt Victoria, Weta Cave, Red Rocks, cable car, lunch, gardens, and Parliament.
“The guide is good and every little things are being taken care of. My family will surely visit this city again and of cause the same company that provide the service would be asked again.”
See Wellington’s coast, hills, cable car, Parliament, and Weta Cave with local guides Jo or Suzee on a flexible private half-day tour.
“Suzee from Utours was amazing She catered to our needs. From the cable car to the coast the views are breath taking.”
Solve an ancient temple mystery in a private Wellington escape game with tactile puzzles, special effects, refreshments, and room for six.
“Our family tried our luck at the temple puzzle/escape room. Theme was great, plenty of puzzles to solve, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Adam was amazing and provided us with the help we needed to complete some of the tasks. Definitely the best escape room we have been to by far.”
Review of Auckland’s private airport SUV transfer, with door-to-door service, local drivers, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and useful booking advice.
“Very helpful and promptly on time for our trip. It was necessary to collect accommodation keys from a different city address (only a short distance from our final destination) that was not an issue to our driver. We were not advised of this Read more”
Taste Martinborough wines with chef-guide Aaron, enjoy a multi-course lunch, meet winemakers, and cross the Remutaka Range from Wellington.
“Our guide was a mind of information about general NZ history as well as the Martinborough wine region. His selection of vineyards was varied and interesting. He was an extremely entertaining Bon vivant and a proud New Zealander. However, I was rather surprised that his patriotism didn’t extend to his charges being in NZ dollars.”
Park securely at Ketetahi, ride to Mangatepopo, and hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing at your own pace for $37.
“Mostly works as advertised. The only hiccup was that I was told to be there at 6:45 and that the bus would leave at 7. I was waiting there at 6:45 and the bus got full and left. Of course, another bus came at 7 to take us, but I didn't know that... Thought they just left us Read more”
Review of Auckland’s private city and countryside tour, with Mt Eden, harbor views, beaches, gardens, waterfall stops, and practical booking advice.
“We had one on one treatment which made the tour very personal. Our guide was knowledgeable and kind. 100% enjoyable.”
Drive a Can-Am Maverick X3 Max Turbo around Kingston’s rugged 2.5-kilometer X Track, with mountain views, speeds over 75 kph, and private access.
“We went there on the 30th Oct, 3 brother inlaws and one niece all mad car fanatics . Best freaking fun we have had since touring the south , as we started it started to snow for the first 2 laps , awesome feeling covered in snow mud and dirt water very xtreme . Can't thank Kent at xtreme offroad enough for their hospitality specially in the condition's we had.”
Pick an island, a lake or a cave.
