Kōwhai Journeys

Private transfers and tours, priced before you book.

Aotearoa is better seen from the road. One exclusive vehicle, one fixed per-vehicle price, no meters and no surprises — from Auckland airport arrivals to Christchurch, Canterbury and the South Island.

Private transfer routes

Auckland Airport to Auckland CBD

Private transfer with an exclusive vehicle.

22 km · 35 min · from $62 per vehicle

Auckland CBD to Hobbiton (Matamata)

Private transfer with an exclusive vehicle.

175 km · 2h 15m · from $490 per vehicle

Auckland CBD to Rotorua

Private transfer with an exclusive vehicle.

230 km · 2h 45m · from $644 per vehicle

Auckland CBD to Waitomo

Private transfer with an exclusive vehicle.

195 km · 2h 30m · from $546 per vehicle

Auckland CBD to Paihia

Private transfer with an exclusive vehicle.

230 km · 3h · from $644 per vehicle

Auckland CBD to Whitianga

Private transfer with an exclusive vehicle.

175 km · 2h 30m · from $490 per vehicle

Private day tours

Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland

A private day out to the rolling green hills of Matamata, with time to explore the Hobbiton set at your own pace.

Full day · approx. 8 hours · from $490 per vehicle

Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland

Underground rivers, limestone chambers and a ceiling of glowworms — a full private day through the Waikato.

Full day · approx. 10 hours · from $546 per vehicle

Waiheke Island Wine Day

A relaxed private day on Waiheke — vineyard stops, coastal views and a driver who knows the island roads.

Full day · approx. 8 hours · from $450 per vehicle

Bay of Islands and Hole in the Rock

North to Paihia for a full day of coastal scenery, island views and the famous Hole in the Rock.

Full day · approx. 12 hours · from $690 per vehicle

Rotorua Geothermal and Maori Village

Steaming pools, redwood forest and a cultural stop — a full private day through Rotorua.

Full day · approx. 10 hours · from $644 per vehicle

Coromandel and Cathedral Cove

White sand, a famous rock arch and the quiet roads of the Coromandel Peninsula.

Full day · approx. 10 hours · from $490 per vehicle

Kōwhai Journeys · Auckland & Christchurch · willymbello@gmail.com · 029 045 60926