3 Private Tours in New Zealand to Build a Day Around

1.Tauranga Private Excursion: Rotorua -Te Puia-Geysers & Kiwi’s

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews Our pick

Travel privately from Tauranga to Rotorua with a driver-guide such as Jan, Josh, Steve, or Marina. Visit Te Puia’s geysers, Māori arts center, cultural performance, and kiwi house, then see Kuirau Park, Government Gardens, Okere Falls, and a kiwifruit stop. Admission to Te Puia costs extra.

“Though I was nervous about finding the bus, it was handle very well. They made it very easy. The tour was wonderful.”

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2.Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $263Best value

Spend nine hours with a professional photographer such as Martin or Mark, using a private 4WD to explore Queenstown, Glenorchy, Skippers Canyon, the Crown Range, Wanaka, or the Remarkables. You will learn manual camera settings, composition, and light while choosing the route that best matches your interests. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Spending a day touring places like Skipper's Canyon and winery country with a professional photographer topped my list of exciting and learning experiences in New Zealand. Martin took the time to learn about my camera and teach me functiRead more”

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3.Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $345

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide exploring South Wairarapa food and drink producers. Meet beekeepers, visit Juno Olives, taste cheese and chocolate, sample up to five wines at Poppies Martinborough, and finish with Wairarapa gin. Tom, Jill, or Dean may guide your day.

“Tom our tour guide was fantastic. Very flexible and went the extra mile with grace and consideration. The whole family loved the beekeeper and olive grove experiences. Thoroughly recommend this tour for my fellow Aussies wanting to get a feel for the beautiful country around Wellington NZ.”

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