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Akaroa and Banks Peninsula
The harbour road over the crater rim to a small French village on the water. Coast, cheese and a slower kind of afternoon, about ninety minutes each way.
Chauffeured day tours · Canterbury Private Day Tours from Christchurch Akaroa, Arthur's Pass or Aoraki, out and back in a day, without ever touching the wheel.
Plan your day tourA day out of Christchurch, driven by the person who planned it. We collect you in the morning, set the pace to yours, and have you back by evening. No coach, no fixed departure, no watching the GPS instead of the view.
The experience
One day, done properly
We pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb, take the roads worth taking, and stop where the light and the coffee are good. You decide how long to linger.
Adam drives. Quietly, without commentary, unless you want the local view.
Along the way
Signature Stops
Every stop is at your discretion. These are our recommendations.
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Arthur's Pass
The great alpine crossing of the Southern Alps, following the TranzAlpine line through beech forest and river valleys to the tops.
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Aoraki / Mount Cook and the lakes
Turquoise Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki on the way to the highest peak in the country. A long, spectacular day best started early.
The vehicles
An Exclusively Black Fleet
Every booking is made in one of our hand-kept chauffeur vehicles — chosen for how they drive on South Island roads.
Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
Up to 6 passengers · Performance SUV
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How long is a day tour?
Most run a full day, morning pickup to early evening. Akaroa can be a relaxed half day; Aoraki is a longer day, so we start early. Tell us your date and we will suggest timings.
Can you tailor the route?
Yes. These three are our most-asked days, but the route, pace and stops are yours. If you have somewhere in mind, put it in the enquiry and we will build the day around it.
How many people can you take?
From a couple up to a small group. We will match the vehicle to your party when we quote.
Do you pick up outside Christchurch?
Central Christchurch and the airport are standard. For pickups further out, tell us where and we will include it in the quote.
Plan your journey
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