Private tour in Christchurch Dermot H

A 4 Day Tour of the best of the South Island

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Dermot H.

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I am a Private Guide that offers Private tours specialising in the Christchurch and Akaroa area. I have been guiding visitors around the South Island since 1996. This is a remarkably diverse and beautiful island and I consider myself to have the best job in the world! I have travelled a lot myself and genuinely find visitors and their individual stories interesting. My aim is to offer a very personal small group tour which is flexible. . . . . and I hope fun. My most popular tour these days is from cruise ship visitors arriving at Akaroa wanting a Day Excursion to Christchurch and the local area in my 11 seater minibus. . . . . but I also offer tours up to 10 days long all over NZ to Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook, Dunedin, Queenstown, Milford Sound, the West Coast, Abel Tasman or any number of other stunning destinations. My passions are food, cooking, sailing and of course travel. As an ex- teacher I hope I can share with you a bit about the interesting human and natural history as well as the various cultures of this unique land. I am happy to run GEOCACHING TOURS for interested groups. . . . . . . . and have access to 22 / 33 seater buses for larger groups. Passenger Service Licence #0227492 with Private Hire Registration (both SPSL and LPSL), Drivers Licence (1,2,4,6 with Passenger Endorsement), member of the NZ Bus and Coach Assn and ProGuides NZ. Vehicle operates with Certificate of Fitness (renewed every 6 months) and Certificate of Loading (note: this is a legal requirement for tour operations in NZ). Red Cross Comprehensive First Aid Certificate. Bus and Coach Assn Public & Carriers Liability Insurance (Lowe, Scholum and Jones). Japanese Profficiency Test Level 3. Bachelor of Science (Auckland University), Diploma of Secondary Teaching (Christchurch), Cert. TESL (Massey Uni.)

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Overview of your Christchurch tour

Join me on this tour and together let's discover the beauty of this ever-changing special route from the Canterbury Plains to the end of the road at Milford Sound. . . . . . this is my favourite road trip in New Zealand ! What our guests value most about this tour is the huge variety of scenery that can be experienced in a few days . . . you will enjoy all the magic of this land : stunning locations like the shore of aqua blue Lake Pukaki with Mt Cook in the distance, never-to-forget views along the Milford Road, gems like the Stirling Falls (sensational and saturating if you want) from your comfortable cruise ship at Milford Sound. . . . perfect for taking photos back home. . . . .

Your Christchurch tour itinerary

DAY 1 : Airport pickup. Christchurch city tour. Christchurch - Lake Tekapo - Mt Cook Visit Mt John - soak in the great views - walk or drive up Enjoy fabulous vistas of Mt Cook across Lake Pukaki and from Mt Cook Village Total 5 hours driving OPTIONS : Edmund Hillary Centre , Planetarium, 3d Mt Cook movie DAY 2 : Mt Cook - Wanaka - Queenstown We will make brief stops along the way so you can immerse yourself in the scenery Drive over Lindis Pass Total 3. 5 hours driving OPTION : Puzzling World DAY 3 : Queenstown/Arrowtown sight-seeing OR OPTION 1: Real Journeys. . . . Queenstown - Milford Sound (with Scenic Cruise)- Qtn Tour OPTION 2 : Real Journeys. . . . Queenstown - Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise - Qtn Tour DAY 4 : Queenstown Local Tour (Kawarau Bungy- Bridge etc. ) Drop-off at Queenstown Airport before 12 noon (or Christchurch Airport/hotel as driver/guide returns to Chch in minibus) Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour! Larger vehicles available if you group is over 11.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

Modern 2013 Toyota Hiace Minibus with 11 passenger seats and a microphone for commentary

What's included
Other: The services of your guide and transport are included. Our LTNZ licenced vehicle is a modern 2013 Toyota Hiace Minibus with 11 passenger seats and a microphone for commentary. We have air-conditioning and the seatbacks can be adjusted. The seat configuration is 2+1 passengers along the back two rows with 2 passengers per row in the front 2 rows. There is one seat next to the driver (great for those who love photography).IE from the rear 1+2,1+2, 2, 2 and 1 passenger seat (front). Single seats are 42 cm wide (approx. 14 inches) and double seats are 89 cm wide (approx. 30 inches for 2 pax) We are licenced to operate under both a SPSL (small pax service licence) and a LPSL (large pax service licence...over 11 pax) if needed. Our insurance is with Lowe, Schollum and Jones (including standard industry $10,000,000 liability insurance) and my vehicle is FULLY compliant to be operated on tours as required by NZ law (Certificate of Fitness AND Certificate of Loading). Your baggage is safely stored in a trailer unit.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Meals Your accommodation (contact me to discuss options) Optional Activities (please add option 1 or 2 to the tour cost and pre-pay with tour) : 1. Real Journeys Day Tour and Cruise on Milford Sound ($250USD) - world famous cruise with optional buffet lunch ($40USD) 2. Real Journeys Day Tour and Wilderness Cruise on Doubtful Sound ($280USD) Edmund Hillary Centre , Planetarium, 3d Mt Cook movie ($30 NZ), Mt Cook Village Puzzling World ($20 NZ), Wanaka - a maze and puzzle rooms, optical illusions etc. Queenstown : Jet-boating, Earnslaw lake cruise, sky-diving, bungy-jumping, Maori Culture Show/Gondola etc.
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
Boat
Layover
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
35323
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the stunning landscapes of New Zealand's South Island with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for those who appreciate diverse scenery, from the Canterbury Plains to Milford Sound, and want to capture unforgettable photos. The tour is also suitable for groups up to 10 people, making it great for families or friends travelling together.

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