A Family Friendly Privately Guided Itinerary of New Zealand

Your Private Driver/Guide

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.

Auckland

Welcome to Auckland! Enjoy a private transfer to your accommodation before spending the day at leisure, exploring the city's scenic harbour, bustling waterfront, and local attractions.

Inclusions at a glance:

Private airport transfer
Explore at your leisure
2 nights in Auckland

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Elevate your evening with breathtaking city views from 186 metres high at Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower.

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Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart offers stylish, spacious accommodation in a prime city location. Ideal for both short and extended stays, it combines the comfort of apartment living with the convenience of hotel services. Guests enjoy modern interiors, on-site dining, and easy access to shopping, dining and key attractions.

Auckland

Head out into the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park on a wildlife cruise, searching for dolphins, whales, seals, and seabirds while learning about the region’s marine environment.

Inclusions at a glance:

Whale & Dolphin conservation cruise
Time to explore at your leisure

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Take your marine adventure to the next level with an aquarium experience featuring sharks, stingrays, penguins and more!

Auckland to Hahei

Travel to the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula and the seaside village of Hahei. Enjoy free time to relax on the beach or explore the surrounding coastline.

Inclusions at a glance:

Explore at your leisure
Coastal accommodation
2 nights in Hahei

Approximate Distance: 170 kms | 105 miles Total Driving Time: 2 hours 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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The Church - Hahei

11 Cosy wooden cottages with leadlight windows and French doors opening onto sunny verandas and beautiful gardens, scattered throughout 1.5 acres of native bush and gardens with all cottages landscaped for their individual peace and privacy with a range of unique self-catering accommodation options. Onsite a reconstructed 1916 Methodist Church is an independently run restaurant offering our guests to Hahei an unique and tasty dining experience.

Hahei

Explore the breathtaking Coromandel Peninsula at your own pace. Be sure to stop at Hot Water Beach, where naturally heated mineral water rises through the sand, creating a unique thermal bathing experience – don’t forget to bring a spade!

Inclusions at a glance:

Explore at your leisure
Hot Water Beach

Hahei to Rotorua

Make your way to Rotorua – known for its geothermal activity and Māori culture. On arrival, enjoy spectacular views from the Skyline Gondola and three thrilling luge rides.

Inclusions at a glance:

Skyline Gondola & 3 luge rides
Explore at your leisure
3 nights in Rotorua

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Enhance your Skyline experience with a premium dinner featuring stunning night-time views over Rotorua, where sparkling city lights create an unforgettable backdrop.

Approximate Distance: 215 kms | 133 miles Total Driving Time: 3 hours 15 mins

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Regent of Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua is a chic boutique retreat in the heart of the city, just steps from Lake Rotorua and vibrant Eat Street. Blending glamour and comfort, it offers a stylish base for exploring the region’s geothermal wonders and cultural attractions. Guests can unwind in the heated outdoor or indoor thermal pools, enjoy contemporary dining at the Regent Room, and relax with warm, attentive service in a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere.

Rotorua

Learn about kiwi conservation at the National Kiwi Hatchery before experiencing the elevated walkways of the Redwoods Treewalk.

Inclusions at a glance:

Redwoods Daytime Treewalk
National Kiwi Hatchery visit
Time to explore Rotorua at your leisure

Rotorua

Discover Rotorua’s colourful geothermal landscapes at Wai-O-Tapu, then enjoy an interactive farm experience at the Agrodome.

Inclusions at a glance:

Wai-O-Tapu geothermal experience
Lady Knox Geyser
Agrodome Farm show and tour experience

Rotorua to Christchurch

Today you will fly to Christchurch and explore the city aboard its iconic heritage tram, seeing many of the city's key attractions from a new perspective.

Inclusions at a glance:

Domestic flight to Christchurch
Full-day heritage tram pass
Explore at your leisure
2 nights in Christchurch

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The Quest Christchurch

The Quest Christchurch is located just off Cathedral Square in the heart of the commercial, arts and tourist precinct. This purpose built property is on Christchurch's famous inner city tram loop and features a mix of new and heritage architecture. Incorporated in the complex are a variety of retail shops, cafes and restaurants. All of the serviced apartments fully equipped kitchens.

Lyttelton

Spend the day enjoying the popular Margaret Mahy Family Playground at your leisure, or take a day trip to the charming port town of Lyttelton and enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Quail Island.

Inclusions at a glance:

Optional Lyttelton stopover
Margaret Mahy Playground
Time to explore at your leisure

Approximate Distance: 15 kms | 9 miles Total Driving Time: 30 mins (each way)

Christchurch to Aoraki / Mount Cook

Journey to Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre to discover how the region's spectacular alpine landscape has evolved over centuries, then enjoy an immersive planetarium show.

Inclusions at a glance:

Church of the Good Shepherd & Lake Tekapo
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre admission
Galactic Journey planetarium show
1 night in Mount Cook

Approximate Distance: 325 kms | 202 miles Total Driving Time: 4 hours 15 mins

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The Hermitage - Aoraki/Mount Cook

A stunning destination surrounded by the silent splendor of the Southern Alps and with spectacular views of Aoraki/Mount Cook and the surrounding National Park World Heritage area. Guests can dine at several on-site restaurants. The hotel is also home to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, that features a museum, planetarium, and cinema.

Aoraki / Mount Cook to Queenstown via Wānaka

Journey through spectacular alpine scenery, stopping at Wānaka’s famous Puzzling World to experience a world of optical illusions and puzzling fun, before continuing to Queenstown – the city of adventure!

Inclusions at a glance:

Breakfast
Wānaka stopover
Puzzling World admission
3 nights in Queenstown

Approximate Distance: 280 kms | 174 miles Total Driving Time: 3 hours 45 mins

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The Rees - Queenstown

Showcasing breath taking panoramic lake and mountain views, The Rees Hotel Queenstown is a sophisticated five-star property conveniently located just a gentle lakeside walk from Queenstown's town centre. The Rees Hotel, Queenstown boasts luxurious airconditioned accommodation options including 60 hotel rooms 90 apartments, two penthouses and five Lakeside Residences, all with full service, alongside many unique features.

Queenstown

Cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw and enjoy a classic New Zealand farm experience at Walter Peak.

Inclusions at a glance:

Morning or afternoon tea
TSS Earnslaw vintage steamboat cruise
Walter Peak farm visit

Queenstown

Enjoy a free day to explore Queenstown, relax by the lake, or discover the town’s many attractions – there’s sure to be the perfect activity for everyone!

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Explore at your leisure

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One final masterpiece awaits! Add a full-day Milford Sound excursion and witness the South Island's most iconic alpine and fiord scenery – an experience not to be missed.

Queenstown

Today marks the end of your New Zealand family adventure. As you depart Queenstown, reflect on a journey filled with spectacular alpine scenery, world-class attractions, thrilling experiences, and unforgettable memories that will stay with you long after you return home.

Inclusions at a glance:

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.

What Elizabeth says about this tour: As a mother of three, I know travelling with children under 8 can be challenging. Having the right accommodation with amenities makes all the difference, just like having an advocate in New Zealand to help when things go wrong is invaluable. Spending time on the Coromandel Peninsula is a great place to relax with the family - This is a great family private guided itinerary where your family will make memories to last a lifetime.

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