A Journey Built Entirely Around You
What's included
A private vehicle and your own local driver-guide for the full day
An itinerary tailored to your interests and pace — adjusted in real time if something catches your eye
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your accommodation
Local knowledge and stories you won't find in a guidebook
Help booking the small, special moments along the way — a lunch spot, a short activity, a detour worth taking
What This Is
This isn't a tour.
It's a private, door-to-door journey through the South Island with an experienced local driver-guide who knows where to linger and when to move on.
No fixed stops, no shared groups, no rushing between checkpoints — just a day shaped around what you and your wife actually want to see.
Planning Your Journey
Every great journey starts with a conversation.
Tell me what draws you to New Zealand, how you like to travel, and how many days you have — I'll design an itinerary around it personally, drawing on 16 years of exploring this country and planning journeys for guests from around the world.
Whether it's a single unforgettable day or a multi-week South Island journey, it's built for you and no one else.
Investment
Rates begin at $900 per day for a private vehicle and guide (up to 6 guests — the rate stays the same whether it's the two of you or the full group).
Pricing reflects your route, duration, and season. Once I know your dates and what you'd like to see, I'll send a personal itinerary and quote — usually within 24 hours.
Minimum booking durations apply for remote and alpine regions such as Mt Cook — happy to talk through timing when you enquire.
Let's Design Your Journey
Share your travel dates, approximate start and end points, number of travellers, and what you're hoping to experience. I'll be in touch personally with a tailored itinerary.
Whether you're looking for a simple weekend escape or a once-in-a-lifetime New Zealand adventure, I'm here to help you create an itinerary that's uniquely yours.