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Private Chauffeur-Driven Road Trips in New Zealand

Skip the long drives and the guesswork. Your own chauffeur, who knows New Zealand like the back of their hand, drives you, plans every stay and takes you to the hidden places self-drive visitors never find.

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Why not self-drive?

A New Zealand road trip without the self-drive stress

You get the road trip. We take the driving, the weather and the paperwork off your hands.

Driving on the left​​
​New Zealand drives on the left. If you are used to driving on the right, winding unfamiliar roads take real adjustment. We drive, so you don't have to.
Places in New Zealand are far apart. Christchurch to Milford Sound alone is about 760 km each way, roughly 9.5 hours at the wheel without stops, and a full road trip can add up to around 2,000 km. On holiday, you shouldn't have to deal with the driving fatigue.

Weather that changes fast​​
​Wind gusts, snow, ice and road closures can change a day in minutes. Every day has a backup, and we adjust the plan instead of cancelling it.

Rental rules and costs​​​
​Campervan and rental companies restrict certain roads, and the rules differ between them. Fuel, road user charges, tolls and parking are all included, so there are no surprises.

Not a big tour bus​​​
​Groups of 2 to 6, no rushed schedule, and quiet local places instead of the usual tourist stops.

How we plan

A road trip shouldn't be mostly driving

Self-drive means long hours on unfamiliar roads, and little time or knowledge to find the places that make New Zealand special. We plan it differently: you enjoy the road, and we do the driving.

Fewer bases, longer stays

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We stay longer in fewer places, so you unpack less, drive less and see more.

Days built around the weather

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Every day has a backup, and we keep plans flexible. We can't control the weather, but we plan for it.

Hidden places, shown by a local

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Self-drive visitors follow the same popular routes. With a local at the wheel, you reach quiet viewpoints, small towns and places most visitors never find.

How your road trip takes shape

There is no fixed route to choose from. We build yours around you.

Two travellers sitting beside a misty lake, sharing their trip ideas

Tell us about your trip

Share your dates, who is travelling, what you love and what you would rather skip. Use WhatsApp or the form, whichever is easier.

Hand writing a day-by-day road trip plan in a notebook

We design it with you

You receive a day-by-day plan with stays and drive times. We adjust it together until it feels right.

Open road leading towards golden mountains in New Zealand

We drive, you enjoy

From airport pickup to departure, your chauffeur is with you, handling the driving and the stays. If weather or timing changes, we change the plan on the road.

Our promises

What you can count on, from your first message to your farewell.

Private only

 

​​Your group travels alone, never combined with other travellers.

One family, start to finish

 

​​You deal with the same people from your first message to your farewell.

Stays we have chosen ourselves

 

​​Every place is picked for comfort, location and atmosphere.

Island transfers handled

 

​​We plan flights between the islands, so a cancelled ferry doesn't cost you a day.

A plan for bad weather

 

​​Every day has a backup. We never promise sunshine.

Places most visitors miss

 

​​Quiet spots chosen by someone who has lived here for 17 years.

Krishma Shah

"We had a wonderful time exploring New Zealand with Rerouted. Everything was well organised, the places we visited were incredible, and the personal attention made the whole trip feel special. We came home with some amazing memories."

Liz Marie

“Rerouted made our New Zealand holiday so comfortable and stress free. We always felt safe during our travels, the accommodation was lovely, and every experience was thoughtfully organised. We could simply relax and enjoy the journey without worrying about a thing."

Sofia Garcia

“Our 8 day North Island trip with Rerouted was an amazing experience. From Rotorua’s geothermal wonders to the beautiful scenery around Taupō, every day brought something new. Everything was thoughtfully organised, and we could enjoy the journey at our own pace without any stress.”
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