Taupo Private Tours & Transfers. North Island small luxury tour, guiding and VIP transfer service
In 2024 we celebrate 10 years of Taupo Private Tours and Transfers ! Offering premium / luxury VIP transport services by both land and now air, we offer a fleet of Mercedes branded vehicles and access to the regions only Airbus H130 helicopter. We are a dedicated team of experienced drivers, guides and pilots with a combined 60+ years of service in the tourism industry.
Our road vehicles are exclusively Mercedes-Benz and the Airbus H130, complements our commitment to luxury travel, by being one of the world's finest helicopters for passenger service.
Pickup and drop-off includes all the main centres of Taupo, Rotorua, Auckland, Te Arai, Tara Iti, Hawkes Bay and Wellington.
We are also available to assist with FBO / private jet charter with connections out of the main cities of New Zealand, putting us in the unique position of being able to manage a full logistics solution for any client touring and transfer requirements throughout the country.
Taupo Private Tours and Transfers - Our Fleet
MERCEDES SPRINTER
Our Sprinters offer luxury leather seating for 10 passengers.
Most popular for :
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Auckland / Taupo Airport Transfers
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Local Rotorua touring.
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Golf Groups.
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Larger / Extended Families
Rate : from $240 per hour + GST
MERCEDES V / VIANO VANS
The ultimate in small group luxury transportation comes with the Mercedes V Class / Viano. 6 leather seats and independent air conditioning set this vehicle out from the rest.
Most popular for :
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Auckland / Taupo Airport runs (comes with trailer if required).
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Hawkes Bay winery tours
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Couples requiring more space.
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Executives.
Rate : from $210 per hour + GST
MERCEDES BENZ SEDANS / SUV's
For ultimate comfort for couples or executive travel, we have a range of E Class, GLE and GLS cars available for hourly hire.
Most popular for :
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Auckland / Taupo Airport transfers
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Full day touring.
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Honeymooners.
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Executives.
Rate : from $200 per hour + GST.
HELICOPTERS / PRIVATE CHARTERS / JETS
With an exclusive booking arrangement for Taupo's only H130 Airbus Helicopter, we can also arrange charter Jet bookings for Cessna Mustang and Sovereign, or King Airs.
POA
- Best for exclusive / VIP transfers
Our Team
Alistair Tod
Alistair is the owner / operator of Taupo Private Tours and Transfers, having established the business in 2013. With his history of owning a number of tourism businesses within the luxury sector, Alistair has become one of the most experienced members of the tourism community in New Zealand. He is proud and excited to share with clients his extensive knowledge of this beautiful country, built up over 25+ years of traveling and exploring the North and South Islands.
Alistair is originally a Scotsman, having first visited New Zealand in 1992, with many subsequent visits before becoming a permanent resident in 2004. His loves include golf, fly-fishing, and spending time with family.
Ben Hall
Ben has spent a lifetime in the outdoors. He grew up on the family farm south west of Lake Taupo and started guiding back country fly fishing and hunting a few years after leaving school. He’s guided extensively throughout the central Plateau of the North Island and has an intimate knowledge of this place he calls home.
In 2010 Ben acquired his commercial helicopter licence and has been flying ever since. Over that time Ben has logged just under 5000 hours of helicopter time with the vast majority of that being flown in the rugged bush and mountain country of the North Island. Ben, along with Helisika chief pilot Eddy Jackson take charge of the controls of Taupo's only Airbus H130.
David Kerr
After 18 years in management and brand management roles in the Agricultural industry in the UK and New Zealand, David is delighted to return to his passion of the tourism industry having spent 7 years working in the golf industry at the Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland and ski guiding in the Three Valleys in France.
Attention to detail and service with a relaxed approach has been key to ensuring customers have a great experience and go away with memories to treasure. David has traveled extensively and now resides in Taupo where he continues to enjoy his passion for golf, fishing, boating and snow skiing. He enjoys sharing with customers the beauty and many wonderful things New Zealand has to offer.
Duncan Grey
Following 20 years in Management in Corporate International Business, Duncan moved to Taupo in 2002, where he owned and managed a boutique accommodation lodge, offering a quality guest experience to both New Zealand and International clients.
Duncan's experience and knowledge enables him to provide the level of service that is expected from the most discerning of client and to meet their individual needs. Duncan has served over the years as a luxury transfer driver for a number of guests staying at Huka Lodge and some of the other premium accommodations of the region.
With an extensive background in education, hospitality and customer service training, Jenny brings knowledge and experience to her role on our team.
As a former University sports coach and Boutique Lodge owner, Jenny understands what is required to ensure our clients receive the highest level of service during the time they spend with us. Add to this her exceptional record at keeping primary kids occupied in her classroom, Jen is an exceptional asset to our team, especially in looking after traveling families. She may even set the kids some homework !
Jenny Grey
