The 6 Private Tours in Queenstown to Book First

1.Arrowtown Wanaka Private Day Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews Our pick

Travel from Queenstown through Gibbston, Cromwell, Wanaka, Cardrona and Arrowtown in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Your local guide handles the driving and shares regional stories, with free time in Wanaka and Arrowtown, fruit tasting, photo stops and a drink at the Cardrona Hotel.

“What a wonderful way to start a trip. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and answered all my questions about New Zealand life. I would highly recommend.”

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2.Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $263

Start at 8 am with a private photographer guide such as Martin or Mark, then tailor your day around Queenstown’s finest views, gold-mining sites, film locations, and alpine roads. Learn aperture, shutter speed, ISO, composition, and lighting while riding in a comfortable 4WD.

“there's lots beauty landscape at Queenstown, and Mark is such great professional photo shoot guide and he taught lots of photography skill.it's worth to take one day trip like this.”

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3.Private Transfers from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Book a private transfer between Queenstown Airport and your Wanaka accommodation. Your driver monitors your flight, meets you in the airport transfer pickup area, and drives you directly to your door. Ben, Graham, Warren, and other Wanaka Transfers drivers may handle the journey.

“Great service provided by Ben and great careful driving. Will do this again for door to door service especially at night”

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4.Queenstown Private Airport Transfer: Door to Door Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $30Best value

Book a private Queenstown airport transfer for up to 10 adults and ride directly to your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver meets you at the agreed point, helps with luggage, and may share local tips. Wi-Fi, phone chargers, and child seats are available on request.

“Confirmed the day before . Sent clear pick up point and where to go to meet along with a picture and car license plate”

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5.Private Queenstown Airport to Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Q Tours gives you a private 20 to 30-minute ride from Queenstown Airport to your hotel, with air conditioning, WiFi, water, flight monitoring, and optional child seats. Chauffeurs such as Gabby provide courteous help, though you should confirm pickup contact details before arrival.

“Provider did not show up and was not contactable by us or Viator. Other providers at the airport had never heard of them. They also charged more than twice what the taxi we ended up having to use charged. Very disappointing. Viator did refund charge quickly.”

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6.Private Transfer from Wanaka to Queenstown Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Book a private Wanaka to Queenstown Airport ride for your group of up to two. Wanaka Transfers collects you at your accommodation, monitors your flight, and takes you directly to the terminal in about an hour. The service also handles airport-to-Wanaka trips and custom destinations.

“Amazing driver, had a great informative conversation and the ride was lovely! Would certainly recommend choosing a private group transfer.”

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