Top New Zealand Private & Custom Tours

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Zealand?

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Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

Rated one of the Top 10 Experiences in New Zealand. Join our boutique small boat cruise and experience Milford Sound the "local" way. We limit …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

4.9 (3,165)

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

Rated one of the Top 10 Experiences in New Zealand. Join our boutique small boat cruise and experience Milford Sound the "local" way. We limit...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (3,165)

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$107

Clearyak hire at Goat Island Marine Reserve

Paddle your 100% glass canoe over stunningly clear waters where you'll see a variety of fish swimming just below your Clearyak at Goat Island Marine …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (83)

Clearyak hire at Goat Island Marine Reserve

Paddle your 100% glass canoe over stunningly clear waters where you'll see a variety of fish swimming just below your Clearyak at Goat Island Marine...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (83)

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$73

Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)

Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Franz Josef Heliport to the top of the Franz Josef icefall and land …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

4.9 (71)

Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)

Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Franz Josef Heliport to the top of the Franz Josef icefall and land...

20 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (71)

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$212

Auckland Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)

Auckland can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (21)

Auckland Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)

Auckland can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour....

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (21)

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$46

Have awesome thrills on a V8 350 Chev Trike with a 60 minute tour from Paihia. For those that love adrenaline, experience the sense of …More

Paihia, New Zealand

5.0 (177)

Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2)

Have awesome thrills on a V8 350 Chev Trike with a 60 minute tour from Paihia. For those that love adrenaline, experience the sense of...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (177)

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$135

Private Martinborough Wine Tour for Wine Enthusiasts

Experience Martinborough through a curated, wine‑first lens with a WSET Level 3 qualified guide. As part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, this tour …More

Martinborough, New Zealand

5.0 (25)

Private Martinborough Wine Tour for Wine Enthusiasts

Experience Martinborough through a curated, wine‑first lens with a WSET Level 3 qualified guide. As part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, this tour...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (25)

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$230

Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Your Wellington Full Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (105)

Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Your Wellington Full Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (105)

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$267

Scenic Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min2)

Awesome tour filled with gorgeous views, great photo opportunities and adrenaline packed thrills. A definite bucket list experience! Summer - bring a light sweater, sunglasses …More

Paihia, New Zealand

4.9 (81)

Scenic Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min2)

Awesome tour filled with gorgeous views, great photo opportunities and adrenaline packed thrills. A definite bucket list experience! Summer - bring a light sweater, sunglasses...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (81)

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$74

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.8 (548)

Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (548)

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$184

Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)

Private guided tour in a luxury Tesla Model X or Model Y. Our knowledgeable guides offer personalized tours into the world-renown Milford Sound from Te …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

5.0 (122)

Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)

Private guided tour in a luxury Tesla Model X or Model Y. Our knowledgeable guides offer personalized tours into the world-renown Milford Sound from Te...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (122)

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$207

Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

4.9 (226)

Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (226)

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$40

Spectacular Wellington: Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Your Wellington Half Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (79)

Spectacular Wellington: Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Your Wellington Half Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce...

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (79)

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$210

Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

On this amazing private tour you will see the top attractions in Wellington city has to offer! You will be driven around the rugged coast …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.8 (80)

Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

On this amazing private tour you will see the top attractions in Wellington city has to offer! You will be driven around the rugged coast...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (80)

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$204

For those who prefer a leisurely afternoon, this private wine tour is the perfect way to explore the best of Central Otago’s boutique wineries without …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (74)

Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour

For those who prefer a leisurely afternoon, this private wine tour is the perfect way to explore the best of Central Otago’s boutique wineries without...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (74)

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$156

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)

Kia Ora! Welcome to V8 Trike Tours, New Zealand Gold Qualmark Operator ***** 2020-2025 Traveler's Choice Award - Top 10% Attraction Worldwide! As seen on …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.9 (87)

TAURANGA SHORE EXCURSION: Epic 25 min V8 Trike Tour (Tauranga)

Kia Ora! Welcome to V8 Trike Tours, New Zealand Gold Qualmark Operator ***** 2020-2025 Traveler's Choice Award - Top 10% Attraction Worldwide! As seen on...

25 to 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (87)

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$159

Queenstown: Full-Day Private Photography & Sightseeing Tour

Explore Queenstown and the Southern Lakes on a private full-day tour with Martin, an experienced local landscape photographer and guide. Combining spectacular sightseeing with friendly, …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (30)

Queenstown: Full-Day Private Photography & Sightseeing Tour

Explore Queenstown and the Southern Lakes on a private full-day tour with Martin, an experienced local landscape photographer and guide. Combining spectacular sightseeing with friendly,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (30)

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$204

1.5h Waiheke Guided Scenic Tour in our Electric Van

Explore Waiheke in style in a private way with stops where you want for an artisan ice-cream or a stroll on the white sandy beach… …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

4.9 (22)

1.5h Waiheke Guided Scenic Tour in our Electric Van

Explore Waiheke in style in a private way with stops where you want for an artisan ice-cream or a stroll on the white sandy beach…...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (22)

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$79

Thriller Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min 2)

Tour is for two passengers - Wind your way from Paihia, thru native bush and valleys to the seaside marina village of Opua. Definitely more …More

Paihia, New Zealand

5.0 (25)

Thriller Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min 2)

Tour is for two passengers - Wind your way from Paihia, thru native bush and valleys to the seaside marina village of Opua. Definitely more...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (25)

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$74

Waitomo Glowworm Caves In a Private Small Group Tour-Auckland.

This Private Tour is offered to those that have time constraint and want to visit one of New Zealand’s unique natural wonder Waitomo Glowworms Cave …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (20)

Waitomo Glowworm Caves In a Private Small Group Tour-Auckland.

This Private Tour is offered to those that have time constraint and want to visit one of New Zealand’s unique natural wonder Waitomo Glowworms Cave...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (20)

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$374

Private Queenstown Dinner & Wine Tour: 3 Iconic Venues

Discover Queenstown's exceptional food and wine scene on an exclusive private dining experience for 2–10 guests. Enjoy three iconic venues in one unforgettable evening, with …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.9 (37)

Private Queenstown Dinner & Wine Tour: 3 Iconic Venues

Discover Queenstown's exceptional food and wine scene on an exclusive private dining experience for 2–10 guests. Enjoy three iconic venues in one unforgettable evening, with...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (37)

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$260

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for New Zealand Private & Custom Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New Zealand Private & Custom Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New Zealand Private & Custom Tours are:

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Which New Zealand Private & Custom Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New Zealand Private & Custom Tours with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which New Zealand Private & Custom Tours have Free Cancellation?

New Zealand Private & Custom Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which New Zealand Private & Custom Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New Zealand Private & Custom Tours include Hotel Pickup:

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