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Mount Tarawera Volcanic Adventure
Aerial highlights include: Crater Lakes and Tarawera Falls,
from NZ $995.00
1 Hours 
Sculptureum Experience - Escape to a world of...
Six Art Galleries and Three Sculpture Filled Gardens
from NZ $42.00
1 Days 
Carino wildlife cruises - Island & Wildli...
Dolphin and wildlife watching from our maine mammal permitted yacht
from NZ $200
6 hours 
from NZ $60.00
2 hours 
from NZ $390.00
8 hours 
from NZ $250.00
30 Mins 
Kaimai Classic Scenic Flight
Discover the North Islands Tallest Waterfall From The Air!
from NZ $620.00
45 Mins 
White Island/ Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extrem...
Aerial highlights include: Northern Crater Lakes, Bay of Plenty
from NZ $2295.00
2 Hours 
Martinborough Wine Tour
Lunch and wine tastings at Poppies Winery with a platter of local delicacies
from NZ $360.00
7 Hours 
Motuihe Island Wildlife Private Experience
Travel by private sea shuttle to a protected island wildlife sanctuary
from NZ $1500.00
4 Hours 
Coromandel Beach, Caves & Forest Private Tour
Cruise to the spectacular Cathedral Cove, dramatic blowholes, and famous Narnia filming locations
from NZ $950.00
12 Hours 
Nomad Safaris - Queenstown
Fans of Middle-earth, relive the magic with the "Lord of The Rings tours" - Glenorchy and Queenstown
from NZ $250.00
3 Hours 45 Mins 
Martinborough Half Day Winery Tour from Welli...
Sample amazing locally made wines from one of the best pinot noir producing regions of the world
from NZ $195
5 Hours 30 Mins 
Boutique Wine Tour (11am to 4.30pm)
Taste the excellent wine varietals in Gibbston, Cromwell and Bannockburn wine regions
from NZ $279.00
5 Hours 30 Mins 
Nomad Safaris Lord of The Rings Tours - Queen...
Fans of Middle-earth, relive the magic with the "Lord of The Rings tours" - Glenorchy and Queenstown
from NZ $304.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $38
1 hours 
Waitangi Admission Pass
Full access to New Zealand’s most important historic site, including all heritage buildings and waka
from NZ $74.00
2 DAYS
from NZ $38
1 hours 
Waiheke Island Wine & Art Tour
Create your own handcrafted jewellery in a hands-on workshop
from NZ $1500.00
7 Hours 
Night Sky Astronomy Experience
Look through an extremely powerful 9-25 inch telescope to see the stars
from NZ $109.00
1 Hours 30 Mins 
Bay of Islands Hole In The Rock Private Tour
Enjoy a scenic 4.5-hour guided cruise through the spectacular Bay of Islands
from NZ $950.00
12 Hours 
from NZ $355
6 hours 
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia (Rotorua) P...
Discover the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a 1-hour guided underground tour
from NZ $949.00
11 Hours 
from NZ $3200
6 Hours 
from NZ $429.00
8 Hours 30 Mins 
Auckland City Highlight Private Tour
Visit Bastion Point for Spectacular Harbour Views
from NZ $600.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $579.00
8 Hours 
Mount Tarawera / Orakei Korako 'Thermal Explo...
River landing at Orakei Korako Geothermal Park plus a hour long self guided tour through the park
from NZ $845.00
2 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $89.00
2 Hours 30 Mins
Sheep & Beef Working Farm Private Tour (Opera...
Enjoy an exclusive private tour of a working New Zealand sheep and beef farm
from NZ $800.00
6 Hours 
Auckland Māori Culture Experience
Discover Auckland's iconic landmarks on a comprehensive city sightseeing tour
from NZ $800.00
6 Hours 
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landin...
25 minutes helicopter flight each way from Nelson Airport over the Abel Tasman to Awaroa
from NZ $3125.00
2.5 hours 
from NZ $995
1 hours 
from NZ $1170.00
7 Hours 
Duder Regional Park Walking Tours
Explore diverse landscapes, rolling farmland, coastal cliffs, and sandy beaches
from NZ $120
4 hours 
from NZ $895.00
45 mins
V8 Trike Tour - The Ultimate V8 Experience!
Of course... the V8 Trike!!
from NZ $190.00
25 mins
from NZ $325
6 hours 
Horse Riding, Wine Tasting & Art Trail Privat...
Enjoy a relaxing horse riding adventure through the picturesque Matakana countryside
from NZ $750.00
6 Hours 
from NZ $60.00
2 Hours 
from NZ $5200.00
3 hours 
Twilight Kiwi Bird Encounter - Tawharanui Wil...
Enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner at the renowned Matakana Market Kitchen
from NZ $950.00
6 Hours 30 Mins 
Bethells Boogie
Explore impressive 30-meter-high sea caves and rock chasms along the rugged west coast.
from NZ $250
4 hours 
Evening Champagne Cruise
Experience the wonder of our 1935 Scottish built motor sailor
from NZ $165.00
1.5 hours
from NZ $125.00
2 Hours 30 Mins 
Browns Island (Motukorea) Sea Kayak Tour
Sea Kayak Aucklands' Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour
from NZ $150
4 hours 
Wine tasting for two at Soljans Estate Winery
Sample 5 Premium Soljans Estate wines
from NZ $30.00
30 mins
from NZ $3090.00
9 Hours 
Beauty & Spa Treatments
Indulge in a range of beauty treatments from our experienced spa therapists
from NZ $69.00
30 mins
Nomad Safaris combos - Dart River Jet I Shoto...
Fans of Middle-earth, relive the magic with the "Lord of The Rings tours" - Glenorchy and Queenstown
from NZ $714.00
9 Hours 
from NZ $945.00
1 hours 
from NZ $2000.00
7 Hours 
Nomad Safaris Routeburn - Guided Walks
Fans of Middle-earth, relive the magic with the "Lord of The Rings tours" - Glenorchy and Queenstown
from NZ $260.00
4 Hours 30 Mins 
Spaceship Escape Room Adventure
Gorgeously themed, jammed with tactile and electronic, high-tech puzzles.
from NZ $45.00
1 hours 30 mins
Birdwatching, Hiking & Waterfalls Private Tou...
Explore Pūkorokoro Miranda Wildlife Reserve with a professional bird guide
from NZ $980.00
8 Hours 
from NZ $400.00
1 hours 
from NZ $289
5 hours
from NZ $125.00
4 hours 
Jade Carving, Honey Tasting & Wine Private To...
Wander the inspiring Brick Bay Sculpture Trail surrounded by native landscapes
from NZ $1400.00
9 Hours 
Waiheke Island Luxury Experience
Explore Waiheke Island's spectacular coastal scenery and picturesque landscapes
from NZ $795.00
8 Hours 
Private Vineyard Tour by car
Private Tour in our 1985 renovated Landrover Defender 'Dave'
from NZ $250.00
1 hours 30 mins
from NZ $165.00
6 hours 
Sea Kayaking, Lyttelton Harbour & Quail I...
Sea kayaking in an extinct volcano (Lyttleton Harbour)
from NZ $479.00
8 Hours 30 Mins 
from NZ $155.00
1 hours 
Heli-Picnic for up to 6 people in a private h...
Gourmet picnic at a hidden alpine lake in the Kahurangi National Park
from NZ $4095.00
3 hours 
Waiheke Island Nature & Ceramics Tour
Explore the beautiful Whakanewha Nikau Track surrounded by native forest
from NZ $1650.00
7 Hours 
from NZ $245.00
4 Hours 
from NZ $1350.00
11.5 hours 
from NZ $388.00
20 mins
Exclusive Sailing Charter ex Waiheke
Set sail on your own adventure with up to 12 guests in our 41-foot catamaran for a day
from NZ $4770.00
8 Hours 
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves ...
Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour through the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set
from NZ $990.00
12 Hours 
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bi...
Visit the award-winning Zealong Tea Estate for an elegant High Tea lunch
from NZ $999.00
10 Hours 
from NZ $365.00
10 Hours 
Coast-to-Coast Private Eco Tours
Visit the spectacular Muriwai Beach and its famous Gannet Colony
from NZ $685.00
8 Hours 
from NZ $1550.00
1 hours 45 mins
from NZ $9750.00
4.5 hours 
from NZ $50.00
1 hours 
West Coast Discovery Piha Beach Private Tour
Visit the iconic black-sand beach and rugged coastline of Piha Beach
from NZ $569.00
6 Hours 
from NZ $42
1 hours 15 mins
Walking tour- Packhorse Hut from Christchurch
Visit the four historic “rest houses”- Sign of the Takahe, Sign of the Kiwi, Sign of the Bellbird
from NZ $1599.00
Muriwai Beach & Wine Tasting Private Tour
Visit the spectacular black-sand shores of Muriwai Beach
from NZ $695.00
8 Hours 
Sea Cave Adventures Whitianga
Visit the world famous Cathedral Cove + Te Whanganui O Hei Marine Reserve!
from NZ $135.00
2 Hours 
Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in ...
Experience the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride!
from NZ $149.00
30 Mins 
from NZ $70.00
1 hours 30 mins
Mercer Bay Hiking & Waterfalls Private Tour
Enjoy the expertise of an experienced hiking guide throughout your adventure
from NZ $800.00
6 Hours 
from NZ $125
1 hours 
Stewart Island Pelagic and Wild-Life Tour
Have a great time finding albatross, penguins, sealions, and more!
from NZ $100.00
1 Hours 30 Mins 
The High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Interm...
Ride a horse up the mountain to the pub!
from NZ $599.00
3 hours 30 mins
from NZ $445
15 mins
from NZ $
from NZ $55.00
1 hours 
Rotorua Geothermal Private Experience
Enjoy a guided tour through the spectacular Te Puia Geothermal Valley and bubbling mud pools
from NZ $895.00
12 Hours 
from NZ $329.00
5 Hours 
from NZ $1995.00
2 hours 15 mins
Tiritiri Matangi Island Private Tour
Travel to Tiritiri Matangi Island with return ferry tickets accompanied by your private guide
from NZ $1200.00
10 Hours 
Classic Wine Tour - Departs Queenstown daily ...
Tastings at 3 premium cellar doors in the Gibbston Wine Region
from NZ $239.00
3 Hours 30 Mins 
Rotorua Ziplines: Zipline Over Waterfalls
The only Ziplining experience to fly over waterfalls in New Zealand
from NZ $169.00
2 Hours 
from NZ $1325.00
1 Hours 
from NZ $1250.00
4 hours 
from NZ $595.00
25 minsFrequently Asked Questions about Private Experiences
Where is the private experiences tours capital of New Zealand?
New Zealand offers a wide range of private and personalised tour experiences across both the North and South Islands, but Queenstown is widely regarded as the private tour experiences capital of New Zealand. Queenstown is one of the most popular destinations for private tours, exclusive charters, and bespoke experiences, including private scenic flights, luxury lake cruises, wine tours, guided adventure activities, and tailored day trips to Milford Sound and surrounding alpine regions.
What are the top private experiences tours in New Zealand?
Some of the top private experiences and tours in New Zealand include a full‑day luxury private guided tour around Queenstown, Glenorchy and Arrowtown with a local guide showing scenic valleys, vineyards and movie locations in comfort, a private helicopter experience that flies you over the Abel Tasman coastline to land at Awaroa Beach for a walk, swim or lunch, a private scenic helicopter trip over Milford Sound and Fiordland with a high‑mountain landing and gourmet lunch, and exclusive private sea kayaking tours around islands like Browns Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf where you can paddle through calm waters and explore natural coastline, all tailored for small groups or couples.
What private experiences are available in Queenstown?
Some of the popular private experiences in Queenstown include full-day luxury private guided tours around Queenstown, Glenorchy, and Arrowtown, gourmet food and wine tours in the Central Otago region, private scenic helicopter flights over Milford Sound and Fiordland, and exclusive private sea or lake charters that allow families or small groups to explore the area at their own pace.
Can private tours include adventure activities?
Yes, private tours in New Zealand can include exciting adventure activities, such as helicopter flights with scenic landings over Milford Sound or Fiordland, private 4WD or off‑road exploration around Queenstown and its dramatic landscapes, jet boat experiences on lakes or rivers, and sunset sea kayak or jetski adventures in the Hauraki Gulf that add thrilling, personalised adventure to your itinerary.
Are private heli hikes available?
Yes, private heli hikes are available as part of private experiences in New Zealand, and popular options include the Private Middle Earth Waterfalls Heli Hike, where you fly by helicopter to an exclusive landing site and explore alpine waterfalls on foot, and the Earnslaw Burn Heli‑Hike that takes you by helicopter near Glenorchy before hiking through scenic valleys and waterfalls on a guided nature walk.
Private Experiences to See and Do in New Zealand
Due to New Zealand's unique landscape, opportunities for all kinds of adventures are at your fingertips, and there are so many exciting things to do in every region. If you're looking for a thrilling, memorable activity, then browse through the selection at See and Do NZ.
New Zealand is abundant with all kinds of experiences. There's no better way to truly appreciate the beautiful New Zealand coastline and rolling hills than by booking a private flight!
While seeing New Zealand from above is a worthwhile experience, if you’re scared of heights, there are many other private options available. From luxury picnics, vineyard and wine tours to private spas!
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