Auckland based, transporting & exploring throughout the North & South Islands
Auckland & Beyond
Auckland & Beyond offers exclusive small Group Day Tours, Multi-Day Tours, Shore Excursions & Private Luxury Tours to the most iconic attractions and unique destinations in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
- Experienced & friendly guides.
- A vast array of day and extended tours to key attractions around the country and to lesser known Auckland delights.
- 5, 6, 12 & 20 seater Luxury Mercedes vehicles, their premium unbranded vehicles have leather seats, Air Conditioning, Wifi and Charging stations. Guides carry water & snacks.
- Day trips include Auckland City Discovery, Coast to Coast Eco Tour, Waiheke Island, Hobbiton, Waitomo and Rotorua and much more.
Napier
Tākaro Trails
Full and Half day fully guided Luxury Cycling and Hiking experiences in beautiful Hawke’s Bay.
Tākaro Trails delivers unforgettable cycling experiences in one of the New Zealand’s most acclaimed wine regions. Award-winning Tākaro Trails Cycle Tours have been welcoming visitors to Hawke’s Bay for over 13 years and working alongside agents to offer amazing experiences – cycling and hiking. In Hawke’s Bay, the off-road cycling trails are wide, smooth and mostly flat, perfect for enjoying the mini Mediterranean climate with some of the finest food and wine to be found anywhere in the world……it is the perfect indulgent experience!
We have a total commitment to agent needs and provide flexible tours to suit all itineraries – self-guided or guided, one day or multi-days. Tākaro Trails operate under the Tiaki Promise – number one to us is a total commitment to people and place. Our world renowned Takaro trails service is a real thing – customers continuously tell us how much they loved their cycling tour, it is the highlight of their holiday. Our staff provide everything needed so your client can relax and enjoy the ride – trail briefings, maps, top quality bikes and e-bikes, helmets, carrier bags etc.
Kaikōura and beyond
Wings Over Whales
Wings Over Whales & South Pacific Helicopters are based in Kaikōura and a proudly locally owned and operated family business offering premium packages showcasing the very best of the region in Kaikōura and beyond.
Discover the Incredible marine mega-fauna of Kaikōura with Wings Over Whales, a locally owned Kaikōura company. A fixed wing charter tour company with an incredible range of adrenaline filled adventures, indulgent culinary experiences, panoramic scenic tours and unforgettable whale watching experiences.
- Offering chartered flights, airport pick up and drop off, filming and photography expeditions.
- Experienced and knowledgeable pilots
- Easy access to remote air strips
- A great range of scenic flight options exploring the delights of Kaikōura and surrounding regions
- Collaboration with other local operators such as Eco Zip, Dolphin Encounter and Kaikōura Kayaks amongst others.
Kaikōura and beyond
South Pacific Helicopters
South Pacific Helicopters are based in Kaikōura and a proudly locally owned and operated family business offering premium packages showcasing the very best of the region in Kaikōura and beyond.
South Pacific Helicopters offer custom developed one-of-a-kind adventures and invite you to experience Kaikōura’s amazing marine wildlife, picturesque landscapes and meet some of the people that make this coastal town so unique.
Hero experiences include the iconic whale watching scenic flights over the stunning Kaikōura peninsula. South Pacific Helicopters have partnered with a marine biologist Dr Krista Van Der Linde to share her vast knowledge of the whales and other local marine species that call the Kaikōura canyon home.
Indulgent experiences such as Meet the Distillery, a gin tasting co-hosted by Mt Fyffe Distillery that takes you to the mountain of the same name. Whilst you sip enjoy panoramic views of the Kaikōura coastline. For foodies a partnership with boutique Cookery school Hapuku Kitchen offers a journey of exploration over the incredible Kaikōura canyon, viewing the abundant marine and bird wildlife before being met by Fiona Read, owner and Chef who will show guests around her kitchen, farm and garden before enjoying a delicious lunch. Hapuku Kitchen is also represented by Unique Stays & Experiences.
Invercargill
Transport World
One man’s passion started it all. Experience a family legacy that has transformed into the largest private automotive museum of its type in the world. With more than 300 vehicles, a wearable arts display, children’s zones, and a range of engaging exhibits designed to take visitors down memory lane, here you will find something for everybody.
Stunningly crafted within a world-class facility, stepping into Bill Richardson Transport World will wow with its sheer size and scale. A lifetime of passion is woven throughout 15,000 square metres. Housed within entrepreneur Bill Richardson’s original sheds, as well as a sleek and modern space designed to showcase this astounding collection, there are literally hundreds of vehicles and retro petrol bowsers polished and buffed to gleaming perfection. Find retro Kombis, Henry Ford Letter cars, and stunning 1930s V8s inside. Bill’s family have transformed the collection and infused their own interests within it, to create an emporium of admiration for everything wheels.
Invercargill
Motorcycle Mecca
From Britten to Brough Superior to Burt Munro, Classic Motorcycle Mecca has it all. The Southern Hemisphere’s leading motorcycle collection is a two-wheel paradise. Offering New Zealand’s most diverse collection, visitors will discover displays of classic British, European and American bikes alongside Japanese, speedway and motocross machines.Invercargill has a thing with wheels. Since opening in 2016, Classic Motorcycle Mecca has established itself as heaven on earth for motorcycle fans. Housed in two beautifully restored heritage buildings, the collection has given this part of Invercargill’s innercity a new lease on life and created a must-see destination for aficionados and newbies alike.
Home to more than 300 motorcycles, as well as side-cars and prized artwork, everyone will find something to admire at Classic Motorcycle Mecca. In a collection spanning back as far as 1902, here you will find gleaming examples of the finest motorcycles through the ages.
Invercargill
Dig This
Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone? Look no further than Dig This Invercargill. Unleash your inner child and have a ball putting bulldozers, diggers and skid steers through their paces: experience tyre stacking, earth moving, tackling our ‘duck pond’, digger gymnastics and even crushing a car. Intrigued yet?
Our giant gravel pit is guaranteed to get your blood pumping, your adrenaline buzzing, and your grin spread wide from ear to ear. Fully instructed by a team of expert staff who epitomise that famed southern hospitality Invercargill is known for, you don’t need any experience – or even a driver’s licence. To get amongst a truly ground-breaking activity, all you need is a willingness to give it a go. Create memories and tick Dig This Invercargill off your bucket list today.
Kaikoura
Hapuku Kitchen
Kitchen at the Base of the World. Experience the ultimate boutique cooking school experience with talented Chef Fiona Read. Gather ingredients from the garden and be guided as you create a meal and journey with us on a culinary adventure.
Scotts Gap, Southland
Auld Farm Distillery
Auld Farm Distillery, nestled in the heart of Southland, New Zealand, is a unique gem in the world of spirits.
Our family-run Farm and Distillery prides itself on its “seed-to-sip” spirits, where every step of the production process, from growing and nurturing the grains to crafting the final spirit, is meticulously managed on-site. This approach not only ensures the highest quality but also imbues each bottle with the distinct character of the Southland terroir.
Our distillery’s offerings include Single-Malt Whisky’s, Single-Grain Whisky’s, Terroir driven Gin, and a range of innovative spirits, all crafted with a deep respect for tradition and a passion for exploration.
The Private “Seed-to-Sip” experiences at Auld Farm Distillery invite visitors to immerse themselves in the entire journey of their spirits. Guests can tour the fields where the grains are grown, visit the distillery to see the craftsmanship in action, and finally, enjoy a tasting session where they can savour the fruits of this labour-intensive process.
This comprehensive experience provides a unique insight into the art of distillation and the dedication required to produce world-class spirits.
Marlborough
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Located in Marlborough, just minutes from the centre of Blenheim and also near to the airport, is Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.
Currently the centre features the outstanding Knights of the Sky exhibition, featuring Sir Peter Jackson’s own collection of WW1 aircraft and artifacts.
This story of aviation in the Great War is brought to life in sensational sets created by the internationally acclaimed talent of WingNut Films and Weta Workshop. The theatrical treatment is both innovative and visually stunning.