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    Two distinctive sea coastlines in the lower South Island provide an amazing contrast in topography, vegetation and wildlife. The Catlins region provides wonderful examples of east coast rainforest remnants, stunning accessible beaches and unique marine wildlife. https://www.privatediscoverytours.co.nz/scenic-tours/catlins-tours/#option2           Compared with Fiordland National Park you experience the remoteness and grandeur…

  Milford Sound tours May-September Free airport transfer and orientation tour of Queenstown for all full day tour bookings. Travelling to Milford Sound during the winter months ? Let us make your tour a special experience. The snow will be low cladding the mountains making for spectacular views and photo opportunities. Our driver guides are…

Look at what one of our recent trip advisor guests had to say about the High Country Discovery Tour : Thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with Charles. He gave an exceptional personalised tour & is both knowledgeable & passionate about the region. Having access to private properties made the tour that much more enjoyable topped off…

WINTER SPECIAL FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2018 on the Paradise Discovery Tour to Glenorchy & beyond!   Get together your group of 4 people, pay for 3 people and the 4th person goes FREE only for travel during August & September. Get a Free cafe lunch at Kinloch Lodge for 4 people.…

There are some untouched places in NZ,  the Catlins region is certainly one of those. You will see marine mammals, possibly the rare Yellow Eyed Penguin and make first footsteps on untouched beaches and then on your second day after an overnight in Te Anau travel to Milford Sound ahead of the crowds returning to…

The Queenstown region is becoming so popular as a destination in New Zealand and for us as locals we struggle with the rapid growth in visitor numbers to this region. So it is with some reluctance perhaps that I mention a couple of places / locations where you can experience the Real NZ. There first…

Yes this is the best way to see more and experience the diversity of this region with your own Private Tour. Better still if you are a group it is far more cost effective, you may be keen on some walks then consider our Paradise Walks :https://www.privatediscoverytours.co.nz/paradise-walks/ This gives you a full day tour with…

If you would like to see and experience wildlife on your visit to New Zealand, then this is one of those areas you may not have heard a lot about! The Catlins goes under the radar often as people visit Milford Sound & Queenstown. But here is a day tour or combined multi day option…

No matter what time of year you choose to travel to Milford Sound it will always be a memorable trip. The best  times  ( I think)  are the winter and spring months because the snow on the mountains adds to the grandeur and majesty of the region. Also there are not as many people traveling…

The Catlins…the best kept secret for wildlife in New Zealand Competing for visitor interest for many years the Catlins region is now coming of age…Milford Sound is great, dynamic and worth a visit but be prepared to be there with many others who visit this world acclaimed National Park especially in the summer months. If…

The day before this tour with Private Discovery Day Tours, we went to Milford Sound. I’m really glad I did that before this tour. Although Milford Sound was beautiful and certainly worth doing, it had nothing on the day in Glenorchy that we spent with Private Discovery Day Tours. Charles (the owner) picked us up…

Where  we take you will shine in your memory always. The mountain views are outstanding. We follow the lake edge, we cross over two major rivers, lunch is served in an unequalled setting and you will embrace incredible views on private property exclusive to Private Discovery Tours. We can drive you to these place, Dart…

We have just recently put together a multi day PRIVATE TOUR for some visitors to Queenstown that incorporates the very best of the area. If you have any special requests we can assist you to make it happen, believe me we have some unusual special interests making it all happen and run smoothly is our…

Private Discovery Tours Queenstown offer the High Country Discovery Tour * Travel to Glenorchy region 45 minutes * A Truly New Zealand Outback Station Experience. Come away from the crowds and immerse yourself on a 4WD experience like no other. Private Discovery Tours has exclusive access to Mount Earnslaw Station, a fully operational sheep and…

              The soon to be released movie the Hobbit is awaited with excitement, particularly how the local scenes will feature in the movie. We know that some of the classic landscapes of the Paradise Valley and surrounds will be a significant backdrop to the hobbit, and we look forward…

Have you ever considered that a Private Tour may not be beyond your budget? When you consider value for money, what you get is a tour designed for your specific interests and requirements. We can advise and put together your Private Discovery Tour including your bucket list desires……..and recommendations of other must do sights to…

  Filming of The Hobbit has been in progress for several days now in the Paradise Valley near Glenorchy. There have been around 300 people involved on the set in various roles, this shot was taken the week before filming began. Now security people and fences surround the set. Once again Peter Jackson will apply…

Spring is here with fresh new foliage emerging, lambs being born and changeable weather. the best internet security software This is a special time of year with snow still low on the mountains, the fresh vibrant colours of new vegetation and  the smell of fresh cut grass and blossom. It is a favourite time for…

A recent PRIVATE DISCOVERY TOUR to Mt Aorangi ( Mt Cook) was truely a winter splendour of ice and snow. Recent snow of up to half a metre surrounded the Hermitage enveloping the valley in white. Our walk up the Hooker Valley to The Hooker Lake inspired us It was a beautiful day the stillness…