The 'Get Down Under' New Zealand Tour Company - Private custom tours

Privately guided, custom designed tours are an ideal solution if our scheduled tours don’t suit your travel dates, interests or desire for complete privacy.

We take delight in designing and hosting unique New Zealand adventures for discerning clients be they couples, families with small children or small groups of friends. The Get Down Under team has a knowledge of New Zealand derived from living and playing here, and from years of international travel & travel industry experience. We combine our knowledge, experience and resources to manage the logistical planning necessary to achieve a successful vacation and to make the most of your time, whether that means an active itinerary or perhaps doing absolutely nothing at all.

• Travel dates selected by you
• 5 - 25 days duration
• Complete privacy and greater flexibility
• First-class service from your dedicated guide
• Boutique, luxury accommodation
• First-class, well equipped touring vehicles
• Gourmet New Zealand restaurants and wineries
• Activities to suit your interests
• Chartered jet and helicopter flights
• Exclusive natural and cultural experiences

Pursue your personal interests, be they golf, fly-fishing, food & wine, natural history or multi-day hiking. Some of these can be enjoyed in very non-commercial situations. All the possibilities are not listed on this website as we don’t want our competitors, or the wider public, to copy our ideas and destroy the very nature of the experiences. Rest assured we will arrange unique and genuine encounters with local people, natural places and their stories. What you see on this website is merely a small selection of the opportunities available.

A private tour needn't be difficult to arrange. The itineraries, activities and accommodation described throughout our website may give you some ideas, however when planning your privately guided vacation we don’t start with a pre-determined plan or make any assumptions about you. The best results are achieved by talking - learning more about your objectives, needs and your preferred style of accommodation and travel.

Neither should private tours be overly expensive. The cost of your tour will depend on the level of exclusivity, luxury, privacy and service you are seeking. We can keep costs within your budget while delivering the most appropriate services, and creating the most unforgettable adventure possible.

Let us know what you enjoy and what you are looking for. We will listen and deliver options that best suit you. We have our favourite suppliers but we don’t push them at you if they are not appropriate. They become our favourites through their provision of uncompromising standards of service and genuine New Zealand hospitality. Needless to say, that means we avoid many "factory-built" hotels in favour of private hotels, hosted accommodation and some of New Zealand's secluded, world-ranked private lodges:

• Kiwi Collection Luxurious Accommodation
• Small Luxury Hotels of the World
• Intimate New Zealand Boutique Accommodation
• Heritage & Character Inns of New Zealand
• Friars Guide to New Zealand Accommodation

If you choose, we can combine the finer side of life with nights at remote huts with only basic facilities ~ a unique experience and perhaps the best way to experience the raw, undisturbed isolation of New Zealand’s remote and wild natural places.

Luxury accommodation by itself does not create enduring memories. Popular activities in the main destinations will be mixed with unique activities in remote locations, and connected with your preferred accommodation by whatever transport is required.

Your touring vehicle will suit the needs of your party. We utilise a small variety of modern vehicles that all have comfortable seating, generous legroom, air-conditioning, headrests, CD player and radio. A variety of gear is carried onboard for your convenience including maps, books, binoculars and music. We also provide a variety of cold drinks and snacks as you wish, such as NZ juice & cheeses, fresh fruit, chocolates and mineral water.

Throughout your vacation you will receive the dedicated attention of a professional driver/guide who will treat you like royalty but also knows when to give you privacy. In this way we create the perfect, personal trip.

Please email us with your contact details and we will phone you back to start a no-obligation discussion. After considering your needs we will draft a proposed itinerary and work with you until every detail is perfect. Our service of course extends to pre-departure information and advice.