Private Tours from Queenstown

Explore the Best of the South Island Your Way

Discover the South Island with a Private Tour Designed Just for You

Who offers private South Island tours from Queenstown that are flexible and fully customised?
If you’re wanting to explore the South Island without rushing or following a set group schedule, a private tour based in Queenstown is a great place to start.

With New Zealand Private Tours, you can choose from carefully planned day trips to places like Milford Sound, Arrowtown, and Aoraki / Mount Cook, or opt for a fully customised multi-day journey. Departing from Queenstown, our private tours take you to some of the South Island’s most iconic destinations, including Wānaka and Glenorchy, all while travelling in comfort and at a pace that suits you.

Whether your focus is alpine scenery, local food and wine, short scenic walks, or simply soaking up the views, our local guides tailor each tour to your interests. With flexible stops, personalised service, and genuine local insight, you’ll experience the South Island in a way that feels relaxed, well looked after, and uniquely yours.

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  • A boat sailing near a tall moss-covered cliff with a waterfall cascading down into the water.

    Milford Sound Private Tour

    Milford Sound is known for being an area of stunning natural beauty. On either a one or two-day experience, you’ll enjoy Milford Sound in luxury. Option to stay overnight.

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  • A woman walking alone on an empty road in a mountainous area with snow-capped peaks in the background, dressed in a red winter coat and black pants.

    Aoraki / Mount Cook

    Visit Aoraki/Mount Cook from Queenstown. On this ultimate one or two-day experience, you’ll enjoy New Zealand’s biggest mountain in total luxury. Option to stay overnight.

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  • Aerial view of a city by a large lake with mountainous snow-capped peaks in the background during sunset or sunrise.

    Everything Queenstown Private Tour

    More than just a sightseeing tour, our guides help bring Queenstown, Arrowtown and the surrounding area to life. This tour is a great way to take in the highlights of the region.

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  • Two women tasting spirits at an outdoor tasting table, smiling, with glasses and tasting notes on the table.

    Private Wine Tour

    New Zealand Private Tours offers an exclusive 5-hour private wine tour from Queenstown, providing a seamless blend of luxury and discovery

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  • Lush green lawn with statues of a sheep and horse in front of a stone house with a metal roof and chimney, surrounded by trees and hills under a partly cloudy sky.

    Flavours of Arrowtown Private Tour

    Experience historic Arrowtown, enjoy Manuka honey, wine tasting, plus lunch at Queenstown’s, latest dining venue the Ayrburn precinct.

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  • Several small houses with different exterior designs and colors, a tall tree with leaves turning autumn colors, and a wooded hillside in the background during fall.

    Arrowtown Wānaka Private Tour

    Taking in the best bits of the region: historic Arrowtown, scenically stunning Wanaka and the world-famous Cardrona Hotel. This tour is the perfect balance of scenery and history.

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    Wonders of Wānaka Private Tour

    A highlight of the Great Lakes region, this scenic day tour allows you to visit some of the best-loved attractions and enjoy considerable free time for a local attraction of your choosing.

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  • A scenic landscape of a large lake with calm, reflective water, surrounded by green hills and towering mountain ranges under a partly cloudy sky.

    Glenorchy and Paradise Private Tour

    Private sightseeing tour of Glenorchy and Paradise, this a great way to see the best of Glenorchy at a relaxed pace. This tour is perfect for Lord of the Rings and nature lovers.

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  • A person taking a photo with a smartphone standing on grassy terrain next to a black SUV on a mountain road with cloudy sky and rugged hillside in the background.

    Arrowtown and Skippers Luxury 4WD Tour

    Embark on an immersive journey through the historic charm of Arrowtown and the exhilarating adventure of Skippers Road on our luxury 4WD private tour

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  • A black and silver Land Rover Defender SUV parked on a dirt road in a remote, open landscape with rolling hills and cloudy sky.

    Nevis 4WD Private Tour

    Private luxury 4WD tour of Central Otago and New Zealand’s Highest Road into the remote Nevis Valley

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  • A scenic coastal view with blue ocean water, rocky formations, sandy beaches, and lush green hills in the distance.

    West Coast Private Tour

    Three-day private guided tour from Queenstown to Franz Josef or Fox Glacier .

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  • A lighthouse atop a steep, grassy hill overlooks the ocean with rocks in the water and a partly cloudy sky.

    Private Three Day Catlins Tour

    Private three day tour to Invercargill, The Catlins and Dunedin.

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  • Cherry blossom trees lining a city street at sunset, with buildings, cars, and a clock tower in the background.

    Invercargill and Bluff Private Tour

    Embark on an extraordinary journey through the stunning landscapes of Queenstown to Invercargill and Bluff with our exclusive Private Luxury Guided Day Tour

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New Zealand Multi Day Itineraries

At New Zealand Private Tours, we specialise in crafting extended trips across the country, typically ranging from 7 to 30 days, but the duration is entirely up to you. Our goal is to showcase the best of New Zealand, tailoring each itinerary to your preferred timeframe, ensuring you experience the highlights at your own pace.

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