New Zealand Self Drive Tours - Small Group Tours - Private Tours

Touring New Zealand is a dream! New Zealand Self Drive Tours, Guided Small Groups, Bespoke and Private Tours

Great Days New Zealand Tours 4.9/5
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We know where to go as we do live here – and we love to share our hidden gems with you!

Go into the places only the locals are familiar with! Beside the main attractions we visit little known hideouts and best kept secrets. We are your New Zealand tour specialist for self drive tours, private tours, guided small group tours, shore excursions, bespoke, and luxury tours. 

With more than 30 New Zealand self-drive tours, there’s a perfect itinerary for everyone who’s dreaming of coming here. We have options for short or long holidays, the North Island, the South Island or both, and every type of self drive tour from adventure to hiking, relaxation, family journeys, luxury accommodation, Lord of the Rings, action thrilling and more.

Experience the holiday of a lifetime! The most memorable New Zealand Tours you can experience in these unique country.

You enjoy New Zealand holiday and we take care of the rest.Find out how the real New Zealand comes alive when you are guided by the right people. Behind this website are real people who want to share their enthusiasm and expertise for this country. Get in touch with us today! 

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'New Zealand Tourism Board' certified specialist

Self Drive Tours – Guided Small Groups – Private Tours


Please contact us here for tour bookings or further information. Bookings are essential even if the tours are operating daily. Please send us your dates for reservations.

"For me, the cooperation with "Great Days New Zealand Tours" was very pleasant, as they responded to all our spontaneous "special requests" without any problems and immediately implemented them to our satisfaction. So our visit to Auckland became an unforgettable experience for all participants."
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Dietmar Beyer
Assistant of Bettina Würth, Chairman of the Advisory Board Würth-Group
"What I loved about this tour was that the guide was not afraid to get off the beaten track and show us the real country. Great Days really makes a difference. This was an experience I would definitely want to come back to."
Alene Elvine
HR Manager

Enjoy the Holiday of a lifetime

Welcome to our New Zealand Self Drive Tours:

 

Great Days offers a wide range of self drive tours.

With more than 20 tours, there’s a perfect itinerary for everyone who’s dreaming of coming here. We have options for short or long holidays, the North Island, the South Island or both, and every type of self drive tour from adventure to hiking, relaxation, family journeys, luxury accommodation, Lord of the Rings, action thrilling and more.

Explore a taste of our tours below and open up a whole new world filled with New Zealand. Our tour packages can also be customized to suit your requirements precisely (e.g. duration, start/end point of your tour). Please have a look at some of our most loved pre-arranged tours below or drop us an email for your customized tour quote!

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17 Great Days
Natural Wonders New Zealand - Budget Tour


Among nature lovers, New Zealand is considered one of the last adventure areas that has been largely spared from mass tourism. This is great New Zealand budget self drive tour.
The natural beauty of our National Parks is one of the most impressive experiences and will certainly remain unforgettable.

from NZD$ 3,695 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 
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18 Great Days
B&B New Zealand
Self Drive Tour


This tour is THE classic New Zealand self drive tour, designed for your needs.
Enjoy an everlasting holiday you might remember and explore the diversity of this amazing country on a stunning route. Visiting the highlights of New Zealand with the freedom to enjoy plenty of options on both islands.

from NZD$ 5,695 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 
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19 Great Days
Fascination New Zealand
Self Drive Tour


Experience a New Zealand that is magnificent, stunning and authentic.
This amazing tour is covering the best features of both islands and you will travel in comfort by your own paste. See how the real New Zealand comes alive and enjoy one of the most fascinating New Zealand Self Drive Tours.

from NZD$ 5,535 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 
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22 Great Days
Food & Wine New Zealand Self Drive - Superior


There is no better way than exploring New Zealand with food and wine! Visit four major award-winning New Zealand wine regions. A fantastic variety of unspoiled dramatic landscapes, majestic Milford Sounds, Maori culture and local experiences. Includes superior accommodations and great activities!

from NZD$ 10,170 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 
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22 Great Days
Hiking in New Zealand Self Drive Tour


New Zealand is one of the world’s best hiking destinations! Featuring spectacular day hikes, this journey takes you to the beating heart of New Zealand's diversity and wilderness. Enjoy some of our finest hikes and travel in comfort. This self drive tour package comes with included activities!

from NZD$ 6,070 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 
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22 Great Days
Nature & Wildlife New Zealand Self Drive Tour


Experience in three weeks New Zealand’s stunning wildlife and nature!

See the diving of whales, rare penguins, albatrosses, dolphins, our unique Kiwi bird and the natural paradise and secret gem – Steward Island!

from NZD$ 7,080 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 
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22 Great Days
Ultimate Golf - Premium New Zealand Tour


Stunning Scenery Golf Courses, superb Lodges!
On this unforgettable journey you get to play some of the world's best courses in breathtaking landscapes
Stay in some of the finest luxury Lodges and hotels and experience some thrilling activities like ultimate scenic flight and an exclusive...

from NZD$ 18,280 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 
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24 Great Days
'The Best of the Best'
Once In A Lifetime Tour


Lose yourself in the natural beauty of the country, the world-class landscapes, incredible activities and genuine warmth of the people. This is the destination where treasured memories are made.
This is a once in a lifetime tour you will never forget and you can have peace of mind that this will be a stress free vacation to remember.

from NZD$ 12,290 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 

We love to customize your New Zealand holidays. All we need to know is:

  1. the date of your arrival in New Zealand
  2. how many days you  wish to travel around
  3. type of accommodation (Standard, Superior, Luxury Lodges)
  4. type of vehicle (Compact, Touring, Premium/4WD/Hybrid etc.) you want to drive

We will send you a quote for your fully arranged and peace of mind time in “God’s own country”. Please let us know your special requests.

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7 Great Days Self Drive
'Central Highlights' Auckland to Auckland


Experience the famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, a Maori cultural performance, enjoy stunning views of the volcanoes and explore the vibrant City of Sails - Auckland.
This self-drive tour is an awesome week in New Zealand to explore some of the major highlights of the North Island. Experience the included and iconic activities!

NZD$ 2,845 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 
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14 Great Days Self Drive
'South Island New Zealand'


Experience the highlights and unlimited natural diversity of New Zealand's South Island - incl. the insider tip and natural paradise Steward Island!

This 14 day itinerary from Christchurch to Christchurch will overwhelme you by its majestic rocky mountains, vast glaciers, native rain forest and stunning mirror lakes.

We re-design this tour for the upcoming season
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21 Great Days
Middle Earth & Hobbit an (un)expected self drive journey


A journey to Middle Earth – on the trail of the Hobbits!
New Zealand’s dramatic landscape of golden plains, breathtaking mountain landscapes and enchanting valleys have fascinated viewers and fans in both the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. We invite you to discover the world of Frodo, Bilbo, Aragorn, Arwen!

from NZD$ 6,270 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 

Guided Small Group Tours – One of the most beautiful ways to explore New Zealand!

 

You will get a personalized experience and see places that larger groups or buses cannot reach!

Discovering New Zealand in a small group and benefiting from our local knowledge is a truly personal and lasting New Zealand experience. You will see places and experience things that larger groups / buses can not reach and will remain unknown.

Traveling in a small group creates many lasting friendships. With hardly any other form of travel, you can experience so much in compressed time, while still having fun with like-minded people. Because the group size is limited, there is enough space for your individuality and you do not run after a tour guide (shepherd) like a horde of tourists (stock of sheep).

Probably one of the most beautiful ways to experience New Zealand! Your driver tour guide is looking forward to welcoming you on one of our incredible Guided Small Group Tours. Our extensive knowledge as a New Zealand specialist is at your disposal. 

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20 Great Days
Small Group Tour
New Zealand Uncovered


New Zealand welcomes you.
This tour takes you to the highlights of New Zealand and a great selection of top activities is waiting on your journey.

Enjoy this country from the great North to the stunning South Island.

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10 Great Days
Small Group Tour
New Zealand North Island


Spend 10 days in New Zealand’s North Island.You’ll take in a whole host of North Island gems, enjoying cinemagraphic landscapes, spectacular coastal walks and geothermal wonders.
Fill your days with highlights of the North Island!

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10 Great Days
Small Group Tour
New Zealand South Island


Fall in love with the highlights of this 10 day South Island itinerary that takes you on a circuit of spectacular mountains, lakes, rivers, glaciers, waterfalls and rainforests and gives you the opportunity to enjoy all the bucket list adventures you could wish for.

Private Guided Tours – Only you and your private Tour Guide / Chauffeur!

 

You do not like to travel in a group or drive on the left side of the road?

You would like to personally experience the most beautiful corners of New Zealand, be driven and have these experiences presented by your tour guide / chauffeur? Then please feel free to take a look at our Guided Private Tours.

An individual journey of this kind is very special, exclusive and provides you with individual great moments. By knowing the country, people and places, a very special travel experience can be created, which can also be spontaneously adapted to your special interests and pleasures on the spot. Without peer pressure or time constraints.

Our professional ‘Driver Tour Guides’ are familiar with the country and know how to drive on the left side of the road – even on the gravel roads which are still left in untouched corners. They also know e.g. at what time of the day the penguins come out of the water and walk towards their colony and much more. Our tour guides look forward to providing you with individual experiences on your ‘carefree’ trip. Enjoy New Zealand – we take care of the rest!

  • Whatever YOU want – How long YOU want – We deliver! This is what we are really good at and with this we have won global awards! Just ask us  – and tell us what you like and for how long you want to stay in New Zealand.  We love to tailor make your days in “God’s own country” including the main attractions and off the beaten track. We deliver! Please contact us here.
  • By the way – all of our Self Drive Tours can be booked as a Guided Private Tour – we provide your Tour Driver Guide and an adapted itinerary.
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19 Great Days
Only you and your private Chauffeur/Guide
'Fascination New Zealand'


Experience a New Zealand that is magnificent, stunning and authentic.

Covering the best features of both islands you will travel in comfort and by your own paste. See how the real New Zealand comes alive and enjoy one of the most fascinating New Zealand Tours.

from NZD$ 17,180 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 
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Auckland
Private Tours & Day Trips & Shore Excursions


1-3 Great Days - Auckland and spectacular surroundings.
Day trips and sightseeing tours in the "City of Sails" and its fascinating natural diversity right on the doorstep - also for cruise ship guests and for visitors spending only a couple of days in Auckland!

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New Zealand
Private Guided Tours for your special experience!



Spend 4-22 Great Days in New Zealand!
You don't want to travel in a group or drive on the left side of the road?
Your personal tour guide/chauffeur with his local knowledge will show you the most beautiful corners of
New Zealand!

Our extensive knowledge as a New Zealand Specialist is at your disposal. We are your contact number one for your personal and individual travel requests! Contact us here.

"What I loved about this tour was that the guide was not afraid to get off the beaten track and show us the real country. This was an experience I would definitely want to come back to."
Alene Elvine
HR Manager
“Our guide was everything I hoped for, and more. Great Days really makes a difference, I would have never discovered the beautiful places we stopped at."
Jona Gerber
Designer

Luxury Tours – Bespoke Tours – Honeymoon – Golf Tours:

We are your prime address for your customized solution and we are looking forward to providing you with a first-class holiday experience.

This is what we are really good at and with this we have won global awards! Just ask us  – and tell us the time frame you want to stay in New Zealand. In addition to this a few information what you like. We love to tailor make your days in “God’s own country” including the main attractions and off the beaten track. We deliver!  By the way – all of our Self Drive Tours can be booked as a Private Luxury Tourwe provide your personal Tour Driver/Guide if you want and an adapted itinerary.

We are delighted to design your tour to suit all your needs! No matter if you would love to …

  • …explore Middle-Earth in the footsteps of Frodo and enjoy an award-winning wine tasting afterwards
  • …embrace amazing adrenaline activities in stunning nature with a heli-golfing experience to remote and outstanding golf courses
  • …enjoy the greatest Honeymoon you can get in places and days you will never forget
  • …escape from the fast-paced world to have a “retreat-break” for mental and physical wellbeing to recover your body and soul back into the right balance with Maori Healing, Yoga, organic food, incomparable nature and wildlife experiences and high end accommodations
  • …take the world-famous epic cycle-trail “Alps 2 Ocean” from Mt Cook all the way down to the Pacific Ocean
  • …hike and be active in our stunning deserted landscapes
  • …study Maori culture or Maori Healing, whales, dolphins, albatrosses, penguins, Kiwi birds, endemic plants, geothermal and volcanic activities…

You can have it all together. The options are endless and our extensive knowledge of New Zealand will fulfill all your needs. Ask us for your customized tour quote.

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17 Great Days
Ultimate Golf New Zealand Tour Premium


Stunning Scenery Golf Courses, superb Lodges!
On this unforgettable journey you get to play some of the world's best courses in breathtaking landscapes
Stay in some of the finest luxury Lodges and hotels and experience some thrilling activities like ultimate scenic flight and an exclusive...

from NZD$ 18,280 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 
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19 Great Days
Only you and your private Chauffeur/Guide
'Fascination New Zealand'


Experience a New Zealand that is magnificent, stunning and authentic.

Covering the best features of both islands you will travel in comfort and by your own paste. See how the real New Zealand comes alive and enjoy one of the most fascinating New Zealand Tours.

from NZD$ 17,180 p.P.
in Double Room/Twin Share
 
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21 Great Days Self Drive
'The Best of the Best'
Once In A Lifetime Tour


North & South Island, from Christchurch to Auckland incl. Floatplane, Heli-Hike, TransAlpine Scenic Train, Safaris, Jetboating, Luxury Overnight Cruise and..

We re-design this tour for the upcoming season

We organise your business trip in New Zealand!

 

We have the experience to find the right balance for you and your team while you are here to initiate new businesses or in regards of customer care. We organize your conferences, business meetings spiced with top notch activities e.g. a day off on Waiheke Island for a 5 course dinner in an award-wining winery, a helicopter flight with an ice-landing on a glacier and more.

We take you to your appointments – whether conferences, real estate matters, scouting of film locations or whatever is important to you. Please use our local knowledge!

We have delivered successful incentives for Director’s Boards of international and German leading reputable companies and love to host our corporate clients to serve all their needs. Get in touch with our Incentives Team!

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"For me, the cooperation with "Great Days New Zealand Tours" was very pleasant, as they responded to all our spontaneous "special requests" without any problems and immediately implemented them to our satisfaction. So our visit to Auckland became an unforgettable experience for all participants."
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Dietmar Beyer
Assistant of Bettina Würth, Chairman of the Advisory Board Würth-Group
"What I loved about this tour was that the guide was not afraid to get off the beaten track and show us the real country. Great Days really makes a difference. This was an experience I would definitely want to come back to."
Alene Elvine
HR Manager

Get in touch for your unforgettable New Zealand holiday. That’s what we are here for. Behind this website are real people who are at your disposal with expertise and passion for this extraordinary place in the world. We know where to go as we live here – and we are looking forward to sharing our hidden gems with you.

Enjoy the Holiday of a lifetime