A Boutique Private Journey Through Aotearoa Itinerary

When you touch down in New Zealand you will be met at the airport by Your Private Driver/Guide. 

Our guides have been with us for a long time and are seasoned professionals. Our aim is to give ‘you’ our guests a memorable experience of New Zealand and its stunning scenery. With years of experience in tourism in New Zealand, we guarantee that you will receive a first-class service!

The best part about our guides is that they are local and chances are they have their go-to destinations that only locals know about. Whether it’s a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, a favourite local pub, or a fantastic attraction that most tourists overlook, our guides can help recommend authentic experiences that you may not discover on your own.

Welcome to Queenstown! Settle in with a private airport transfer before enjoying free time to explore New Zealand’s adventure capital, renowned for its alpine scenery, vibrant dining, boutique shopping, and lakeside charm.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Private airport transfer
• Explore at your leisure
• 2 nights in Queenstown

Make it yours:
Start your trip with a gondola ride to Bob’s Peak, where panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu create a memorable Queenstown experience.

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Experience the spectacular beauty of Fiordland National Park on a scenic helicopter flight, soaring above glaciers, alpine lakes, ancient forests, and Milford Sound, with landings at iconic viewpoints.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Private Milford Sound helicopter flight
• Glacier/Alpine landing 
• Short nature walk to scenic Mitre Peak 
   

Today you will meet your private driver and journey through spectacular alpine scenery before arriving in the picturesque lakeside town of Wānaka.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Scenic Crown Range & Lake Wānaka
• Explore at your leisure
• 2 nights in Wānaka

Approximate Distance: 75 km | 47 miles Total Driving Time: 1 hour 15 mins

Ready to make the journey yours? Enquire online or speak with a Travel Designer to personalise your perfect New Zealand escape.

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Cruise across Lake Wānaka to Mou Waho Island and enjoy a guided nature walk through this predator-free sanctuary surrounded by stunning alpine scenery.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Lake Wānaka Cruise 
• Mou Waho Island Nature Walk
• Native tree planting & Native birdlife encounters

Journey across the spectacular Haast Pass to the wild West Coast, travelling through ancient rainforests, waterfalls, mountain passes, and glacier country.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, dinner
• Scenic Haast Pass
• Scenic rainforest & glacier drive
• 2 nights in Franz Josef

Approximate Distance: 285 km | 178 miles Total Driving Time: 4 hours 15 mins

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Take to the skies on a spectacular helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and Aoraki / Mount Cook, including an unforgettable snow landing.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Twin Glacier helicopter flight
• Snow landing experience
• Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier

Cross the Southern Alps with your private driver-guide, travelling through dramatic mountain landscapes before arriving in Christchurch, also known as the Garden city.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Scenic alpine drive
• Arthur’s Pass
• 2 nights in Christchurch

Approximate Distance: 385 km | 240 miles Total Driving Time: 5 hours

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Enjoy a full-day private excursion to Hanmer Springs, where you can relax in natural thermal pools, explore forest walks, and soak up the alpine scenery.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, lunch
• Private Hanmer Springs day tour
• Weka Pass & Waiau River Gorge

Make it yours:
Upgrade your Hanmer Springs experience with a private thermal hot-pool soak or an adrenaline-filled jet boating adventure.

Travel along the spectacular Pacific coastline to Kaikōura with your private driver-guide, enjoying dramatic coastal scenery and wildlife-rich landscapes.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Private coastal drive
• Explore at your leisure
• 2 nights in Kaikōura

Approximate Distance: 180 km | 112 miles Total Driving Time: 2 hours 30 mins

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Enjoy a scenic flight over Kaikōura's coastline for a unique opportunity to spot whales and marine life from above. Later, explore Kaikōura at your own pace.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Scenic whale watching flight
• Explore at your leisure

Make it yours:
Spend your evening on a guided sunset kayaking tour, with opportunities to spot fur seals, little blue penguins, and albatross in their natural habitat.

Travel north to the renowned Marlborough wine region, where rolling vineyards and gourmet food experiences await.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Private journey to Blenheim
• Explore at your leisure
• 2 nights in Blenheim

Approximate Distance: 130km | 80 miles Total Driving Time: 2 hours

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Make a day trip to Picton and cruise through the tranquil Marlborough Sounds while sampling local wines and fresh local seafood.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Marlborough Sounds cruise
• Seafood tasting & wine

Approximate Distance: 85 km | 53 miles Total Driving Time: 1 hour 15 mins

Today you say farewell to Blenheim, fly to Wellington and then transfer to the boutique wine village of Martinborough, surrounded by vineyards and rolling countryside.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Domestic flight to Wellington
• Private transfer to Martinborough
• 2 nights in Martinborough

Approximate Distance: 85km | 50 miles Total Driving Time: 1 hour 45 mins

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Spend the day exploring Martinborough's boutique wineries, cafés and village atmosphere at your own pace.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Explore at your leisure

Make it yours:
Make the most of your time in this boutique wine village with a private wine and food tour, exploring acclaimed cellar doors and enjoying premium tastings of local wines.

Travel north to Hawke's Bay, renowned for its Art Deco architecture, acclaimed wineries and beautiful coastal landscapes.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Explore at your leisure
• 2 nights in Napier (23 mins from Hastings)

Approximate Distance: 280 km | 174 miles Total Driving Time: 3 hours 30 mins

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Discover the best of Hawke's Bay on a personalised sightseeing experience showcasing wineries, local producers and Māori culture.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, lunch
• Private bespoke Bay of Islands tour
• Māori cultural encounters
• Wine tasting & local food experiences
   

Travel through the heart of the North Island, stopping at Lake Taupō and Huka Falls before arriving in Rotorua.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Lake Taupō & Huka Falls stopover
• Explore at your leisure
• 2 nights in Rotorua

Approximate Distance: 245 kms | 152 miles Total Driving Time: 3 hours 45 mins

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Experience the traditions of Māori culture at Te Puia, combining a guided cultural tour with an unforgettable haka performance.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Geothermal guided experience
• Māori cultural experience
• Pohutu Geyser

Journey through rolling countryside with your private driver-guide to Auckland, New Zealand's vibrant harbour city known as the ‘City of Sails’.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Explore at your leisure
• 1 night in Auckland

Make it yours:
Experience Auckland from a new perspective at the Sky Tower, where panoramic views stretch across harbour islands and beyond.

Approximate Distance: 230 kms | 143 miles  Total Driving Time: 3 hours 30 mins

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Travel north through lush countryside to Paihia, gateway to the spectacular Bay of Islands.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Scenic coastal drive
• Explore at your leisure
• 2 nights in Paihia

Approximate Distance: 230 km | 142 miles Total Driving Time: 3 hours 30 mins

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Take to the skies on a scenic flight to Cape Reinga before exploring New Zealand's Far North, including Ninety Mile Beach and Te Paki sand dunes.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Morning or afternoon tea
• Scenic northern flight
• Guided Cape Reinga tour
• Ninety Mile Beach, Cape Reinga Lighthouse & Te Paki Sand Dunes

Return to Auckland with your private driver-guide, enjoying scenic coastal and rural landscapes along the way. On arrival, explore at your own pace.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Explore at your leisure
• 2 nights in Auckland

Approximate Distance: 230 kms | 143 miles  Total Driving Time: 3 hours 30 mins

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Discover the spectacular Coromandel Peninsula on a full-day private tour featuring pristine beaches, sea caves, native forests and a delicious local lunch.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast, lunch
• Private Coromandel day tour
• Boat cruise to Cathedral Cove & Narnia filming locations
• Scenic mountain train ride

Transfer to Auckland Airport for your onward flight, reflecting on an unforgettable journey through New Zealand's spectacular landscapes, rich culture, world-class food and wine, and unforgettable natural wonders.

Inclusions at a glance:

• Breakfast
• Private airport transfer

Inspired by what you’ve seen? Let’s create a journey to Aotearoa, New Zealand that’s uniquely yours.

Speak with a Travel Designer to start planning your personalised escape.