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South Island, New Zealand

Travel, unhurried
across New Zealand's South Island

From the alpine landscapes of Canterbury to the wild beauty of Fiordland, Limousine South creates bespoke private journeys through New Zealand's most iconic destinations — from Picton to Queenstown and everywhere in between.

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Private tours, chauffeured transfers and everything in between across the South Island.

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Luxury tours

Are your tours private?

Yes. Every tour is private. You're assigned a driver guide exclusively for your group, so there are no shared coaches, no strangers and no fixed timetable.

Can we book a private Milford Sound tour from Queenstown?

Yes. We run private Milford Sound tours from Queenstown, with your driver guide taking care of the journey and the stops. It's a long day, so we plan timings and photo stops around your group.

Can you reach the whole South Island?

Yes. Based in Queenstown and Christchurch, we cover the whole South Island, including Fiordland, Aoraki/Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Central Otago. Multi-day journeys can be built as one seamless private itinerary.

How long is a typical half-day or full-day tour?

A typical half-day tour runs around 4 hours, and a full-day tour around 8 hours. Because every tour is private, timings are flexible, and your driver guide can adjust the pace and stops to suit your group.

Can you tailor a custom or multi-day itinerary?

Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and travel style, and we'll build a private itinerary around them, from a half-day outing to a multi-day South Island journey.

Do your driver guides provide commentary?

Yes. Your driver guide is also your local host, sharing the stories, history and landscapes along the route and recommending stops that suit your group.

Do you offer tours in Spanish?

Yes. We offer private tours in Spanish, with a Spanish-speaking driver guide for your group. Let us know your language preference when you book and we'll arrange it.

Private transfers

Do you offer private airport transfers in Queenstown and Christchurch?

Yes. We provide private chauffeured transfers from Queenstown and Christchurch airports, taking you directly to your accommodation.

Can you transfer between Queenstown and Christchurch?

Yes. We offer private one-way transfers between the two cities, with optional scenic stops along the way.

Services and booking

Do you charge extra for a luggage trailer?

No. If your group has extra luggage or gear, we add a trailer at no extra charge. Let us know when you book and we'll have it ready.

What vehicles do you use?

We operate a modern luxury fleet suited to couples, families and larger groups, with a luggage trailer available at no extra charge.

Do you cater for groups, families and corporate clients?

Yes. We look after private groups of all sizes, from couples and families to corporate and incentive travel.

How do I book?

Book online, or contact our team directly for a custom quote. We'll confirm your itinerary, pickup details and any extras such as a luggage trailer.

Cancellations, changes and payment

What is your cancellation policy for private day tours?

Day tours and sightseeing cancelled more than 48 hours before pickup have no cancellation fee, apart from any non-refundable deposit and third-party costs we've incurred for you, such as hotels or activities. Between 48 and 24 hours before pickup a 50% fee applies, and within 24 hours the fee is 100% of the confirmed price.

What is your cancellation policy for airport transfers?

Airport transfers cancelled within 48 hours of your scheduled flight arrival or departure pickup time have a 50% cancellation fee, and within 24 hours the fee is 100%. A no-show is charged in full unless you tell us your amended flight details at least 1 hour before the original scheduled time.

What is your cancellation policy for multi-day tours?

Multi-day tours cancelled within 7 days of the start have a 50% cancellation fee, and within 48 hours the fee is 100% of the confirmed price. The non-refundable deposit described below also applies.

How much is the deposit, and when is full payment due?

Bookings of NZ$2,000 or more, including multi-day tours, need a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the price, capped at NZ$750. The balance is due 14 days before your service, and all other services are paid in full 14 days before. You're also welcome to pay in full when you book. Prices are in NZ dollars and include 15% GST.

Can I make a last-minute booking?

Yes, subject to availability. Bookings made within 14 days of your service, whatever the tour type or value, are paid in full at the time of booking.

Can I change my booking?

Yes. Changes made within 48 hours of a day tour or transfer carry a NZ$35 admin fee, and changes within 7 days of a multi-day tour starting carry a NZ$50 admin fee, both including GST.

Which payment methods do you accept?

We accept Visa and Mastercard. Payments are processed securely online by Paystation, and we never have access to your full card number. The name on your statement will be Limousine South.

What happens if weather or another event affects my tour?

Your safety comes first. If we need to change or cancel your arrangements because of circumstances beyond our control, we'll help arrange an alternative of similar value where practical. We review each force majeure event case by case: email your request to bookings@limousinesouth.co.nz.

Full booking terms are on our Terms and Conditions page.

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Highly recommend using Limousine South. They transported our bridal party on our wedding day, and our driver Steve was fantastic! He arrived early, the vehicle was beautiful and clean, and he was able to pivot quickly and divert to Wanaka airport to get us to the helicopter (due to weather clearing enroute). Their communication was always prompt and their pricing very competitive. Thanks guys for the important part you played in our wedding. Highly recommended. Jenny and Henry
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Everything from the booking to the pick up to the drop off for our large group was seamless. Would highly recommend.
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Geoff was very professional, knowledgeable and personable. Many thanks, Elizabeth & Julian
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Today we had an amazing day. We toured three vineyards’ cellar doors and enjoyed a leisurely lunch at Black Estate (2 hats) within the Waipara Wine Region. Limousine South made all of the arrangements for us and John was a delightful chauffeur. We learned a lot about the area and saw some of the delightful coast line on our way out to the vines. I highly recommend Limousine South for your next adventure.
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We had a very good time travelling with Limousine South for 7 days as a family of 5 and had the best guide - Clive. Clive is very experienced in his job as well as in life, and often shared nuggets of information as well as cultural history with us. He is very efficient and takes initiative and one time, he even unloaded all our luggage and placed them in the lobby while we were doing an activity, so as to save time. He is also very pleasant to travel with and I highly recommend him if you’re looking to enjoy your tour and learn a lot about New Zealand!
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  • Simon was a top-notch guide. Friendly, organized and knowledgeable. He gave us a regional tour, plus two vineyard stops. Would use him again.
  • We did the Queenstown Discovery Private Tour. Steven, our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the whole experience. Great value for money and we would highly recommend.
  • Do not hesitate to hire this company if you need to see Queenstown and the surrounding areas! Stephen our driver/guide spent two days with us teaching us so much about this beautiful country! He was prompt, He catered to our needs, was a wonderful, safe driver, and made us laugh! He was also so patient to put up with our endless questions and stories! If you’re lucky enough to get Stephen than you’re lucky enough! Thanks for an awesome two days!
  • We had Ian take us for a full day of sightseeing. He was warm, funny, an excellent driver and made sure we had a terrific day.
    Highly recommend!
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