New Zealand Private Tours & Custom Itineraries
We don’t just plan New Zealand travel — we live it, guide it and know it personally.
Experience New Zealand your way with a custom private itinerary designed around your interests, pace and travel style. From private driver-guides and premium accommodation to scenic touring, activities and local support, we create seamless journeys across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Queenstown-Based Luxury Travel Specialists | TIA Member | 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist | Local Support
Locally Planned Private Travel Across New Zealand
New Zealand Private Tours is based in Queenstown and specialises in tailor-made New Zealand journeys for travellers who want a more personal, flexible and supported way to explore the country.
Whether you are planning a private guided tour, a luxury itinerary, a family holiday, a no-driving journey or a multi-day New Zealand adventure, our team helps bring the pieces together so your trip feels smooth, practical and memorable.
What Our Guests Say About Their New Zealand Journeys
“Kathy and Wayne put together a great trip for us! All the drivers were knowledgeable and friendly. Could not have learned so much driving ourselves. Hotels were lovely. All locations were paced nicely as we had requested. New Zealand amazed us!”
Anne H
Custom New Zealand Itinerary
“My wife and I just completed a 30 day trip to New Zealand, our first to this beautiful country. Kathy and her team at NZ Private Tours helped us create our itinerary and were very helpful and available throughout our journey if questions or issues arose. She created an easy to follow app that contained all of our daily travel information (hotel, car, activities, directions etc). It was very helpful throughout our trip. We would highly recommend Kathy for your upcoming trip to Kiwi Land!”
Bob H
Custom New Zealand Itinerary
“It's hard to put into words how good our holiday has been. Kathy and her team from the initial contact right through to the final itinerary have provided a professional, personal and seamless experience. New Zealand Private Tours actually listened to what WE wanted. Would not book another holiday in New Zealand or Australia with anyone else!”
Janaya F
Custom New Zealand Itinerary
How We Can Help Plan Your New Zealand Journey
Choose the style of New Zealand journey that best suits the way you want to travel.
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Custom Itinerary Planning
Personalised itineraries shaped around your dates, interests, pace and accommodation style.
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Private Guided Tours
Travel with private driver-guides, flexible touring days and local knowledge.
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New Zealand Without Driving
Enjoy New Zealand without hiring a car or managing long driving days.
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Luxury New Zealand Itineraries
Premium lodges, private guides, scenic flights, food, wine and hand-picked experiences.
Why Travel With Us
We combine local knowledge, careful planning and personal support to make your New Zealand journey feel smooth from start to finish.
Local New Zealand knowledge from a team based here
Tailor-made itineraries designed around your travel style
Private guides and flexible touring where you need them
Accommodation, transport and experiences arranged for you
Support before and during your time in New Zealand
Meet Your New Zealand Travel Planners
New Zealand Private Tours is planned by a Queenstown-based team with local knowledge, hands-on travel experience and a genuine understanding of how to make a New Zealand journey work well.
We help design private itineraries that are practical, personal and well-paced, with the right mix of accommodation, touring, activities and local support.
Featured Premium Multi-Day Private Tours
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Icons of New Zealand 13 Days
A classic private New Zealand itinerary covering key highlights across the North and South Islands.
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Ultimate South Island 10 Days
A scenic South Island journey featuring mountains, lakes, fiords, private touring and hand-picked experiences.
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18-Day New Zealand Signature Highlights Tour
A relaxed 18-day New Zealand journey featuring Queenstown, Milford Sound, Aoraki / Mount Cook, Christchurch, Rotorua, Auckland and Waiheke Island.
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How It Works
1. Tell Us About Your Trip
Share your travel dates, number of guests, interests and preferred travel style.
2. We Recommend the Best Route
We shape the journey around what is realistic, enjoyable and well-paced.
3. We Refine the Details
Accommodation, activities, guiding, transfers and special experiences are adjusted to suit you.
4. Travel With Local Support
Your itinerary is prepared before you arrive, with support available during your journey.
Looking for a standalone Queenstown private day tour?
Our sister company, Remarkable Scenic Tours, offers premium small-group and private day tours from Queenstown, including Arrowtown, Wānaka, Milford Sound and more.
Start Planning Your New Zealand Journey
Tell us a little about your travel plans, and we’ll come back to you with thoughtful ideas based on your dates, interests and travel style.