Private Driver Hire
Private Driver Hire
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Private Driver Services,New Zealand wide.We provide Tours and Transfers in quality vehicles just for your own personal group or couples with experienced drivers at affordable prices. You can start and finish a tour in any city in New Zealand, you don't have to finish in the same city you started in. We do tours from Auckland,Rotorua,Wellington,Nelson,Christchurch, Greymouth or Queenstown,or ask if anywhere else you want to start or end in. We also provide daily tours and one way drop offs and pick ups around the Nelson Tasman region,including the Abel Tasman National Park,Golden Bay,Takaka,Te Araroa tramping trail Nelson/Marlborough section. We do Wine Tasting Tours in Nelson and Marlborough,Site Seeing Tours,or Tours to suit your interests and time available. We do Cruise Ship day excursions from Picton,Nelson,Lyttelton,Wellington,Tauranga or Auckland,and we can follow the ship and give you same driver in each port. Transfers between cities in both islands. Check our website out.
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lex7430
Auburn, AL1 contribution
Nov 2022
Private Driver Hire is the way to go! After flying to NZ from USA we were exhausted and hesitant to learn to drive on the 'other side' of the road. But Paul was amazing. He helped us even change our tour around a bit to see some better sights in less time. This is the importance of hiring a local. They know the drive times, best views and attractions. Seriously wished we would have booked with them for longer. I would have napped more! But my husband really enjoyed talking with Paul while I snoozed. Big hugs to Paul and Family. Call us when you come to America!!
Written 14 December 2022
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Thanks very much for taking the time to put on a review of us.I totally enjoyed showing you guys a bit of the north island,and would have loved to do the south for you,but hope you enjoyed yourselves.
Sweet home Alabama.merry xmas.
Written 20 December 2022
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Sally Quinlivan
Nelson, New Zealand35 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
After researching wine tasting tours around Nelson we contacted Paul and arranged our trip with him .
Even though it was just after the Nelson flooding he was confident our day could still go ahead and he had put a lot of thought into our trip . He recommended Forsters for our lunch which was fantastic and we were able to sample wine from four different vineyards .
Thank you Paul for going over and above . Our group of eight had the best day .
Highly recommended .
Even though it was just after the Nelson flooding he was confident our day could still go ahead and he had put a lot of thought into our trip . He recommended Forsters for our lunch which was fantastic and we were able to sample wine from four different vineyards .
Thank you Paul for going over and above . Our group of eight had the best day .
Highly recommended .
Written 27 August 2022
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Thanks for your time giving us a review,it was great to show you all around the Nelson wineries on a more typical sunny day!
Written 28 August 2022
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Ruth F
Kloten, Switzerland4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
We had a wonderful experience with our driver Paul who was very knowledgeable about the country and people, drove very safely, had excellent suggestions and was very flexible about last changes (because weather conditions). All our expectations were fulfilled. Paul was very friendly, on time and reliable. Highly recommended.
Written 28 February 2024
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Thanks very much for taking the time to give us a review.These 2 ladies from Switzerland travelled with us/me for a short 3 day tour around the north island and some of our amazing short walks and beaches were included.
Was a pleasure to show you some beautiful spots on the north island and glad you felt safe and enjoyed your time with us.
Written 4 March 2024
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Wander05696316126
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Paul Newton was a superb tour guide and reliable driver. He was flexible, thoughtful, and really to tell you the truth he saved our trip! Our ferry to New Zealand was cancelled and he caught it and texted us in time to make alternative plans. He even recommended an airlines and flight. Next thing we were there and he was right where he said he'd be. A great conversationalist and steady hand at the wheel, I wish we'd booked him for more of our trip on the south island. Highly recommend.
Written 3 November 2023
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Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a review, we try our best to be onto it, so our clients have the best possible experience when in our care. It was a pleasure to have you on board and show you some gems around the top of the south island.
Written 4 November 2023
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Sam S
Bangkok3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Business
I made a booking with Paul on behalf of a client. Unfortunately they needed to cancel at short notice, which I apologised for and was happy to compensate for the inconvenience, given he had already started the trip. Paul verbally abused me, shouting profanities down the phone. Unnecessary and unkind. Do not use the services of this unhinged person.
Written 21 December 2023
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This guy books a last minute day trip in absolute peak season 21 dec,where he wants his clients collected in 1 and a half hours time,from a location 1 hours drive away.We re schedule our work load to accommodate him and head off in peak xmas traffic to collect them only to get a phone call 30 mins before reaching him to say theyve changed their minds and no longer need us!
Yes i gave him an earfull and told him dont waste our time in peak season or dont ever book us again for any work as we wont work for you ever again you can get ....ed.
He then puts up reviews on every site,Harden up pal.
He doesnt mention that i still refunded him over two thirds of the cost for this time wasting despite our terms and conds saying he gets no refund,as we are in the festive season.
Dont ever use 37 south yachts if your a transport service,they are totally unorganised timewasters.
If your clients had of actually come on the tour with us that you booked theyd of had a great experience!
Written 22 December 2023
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Freedom783802
1 contribution
Dec 2022
We toured the South Island for 22 days. Beautiful scenery at every turn in the road! There were great activities for our young adult children, who took advantage of suggestions from the drivers Paul and Wayne. We can’t wait to return to the North Island! Thanks!!
Written 19 January 2023
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Thanks very much for taking the time to give us a review, we really enjoyed showing you our best south island spots during your tour with us, and hope one day to show you the north island.
It was nice to have some americans back on board with us.All the best for 2023.
Written 22 January 2023
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Robin J
Richmond77 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
I found Paul thru various Trip Advisor reviews for guides in New Zealand. The reviews were fantastic and upon reaching out to Paul and looking thru his suggestions, I knew we found the perfect fit. To be fair, I'm in the travel business and have access to many many tour and guide options, but I was so impressed with Paul and his quick response and suggestions that I didn't need to look any further. We were 2 couples traveling on a cruise from Australia to New Zealand. Paul agreed and proposed meeting us in various ports providing us with a seamless multi port cruise ship excursion days. He offered suggestions and then worked with us to map out the itinerary for each port. At the first port, there Paul was, ready and waiting, early and with a smile! Very friendly and gave us great local knowledge of the area's we were in. He also suggested great wineries etc and took care of booking the reservations so we would be ahead of any large groups, now that's great customer care! Our tours with Paul started on the South Island and then continued into various ports on the North Island including Nelson, Picton, Tauranga & Auckland. Of course he would be available for any ports. Paul knows all the good spots and kept us ahead of any groups. The payment process was easy and secure. We had booked an additional two days in Auckland at the end of the cruise and Paul gave us an Auckland tour and suggested a day on Waiheke Island and lunch at Mudbrick Winery. It was so well done and included a private water taxi ride over to the island, a driver/guide and the lunch reservation handled. Multiple fellow passengers on our cruise saw us come and go with such ease in all the ports, they were getting on and off buses and didn't get to see many of the stops we made at the suggestions from Paul. I have already recommended his services to my colleagues for clients that are interested in cruise ports or just a land tour, he can meet you and drive you anywhere. I personally didn't want to attempt to drive there, but rather enjoy the scenery and knowledge of a local. Well done Paul!!
Written 1 March 2019
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Thanks so much for taking the time to post a review Robin,and the kind words.It was a pleasure to show your group around the country and ensure you got to experience quality attractions and eateries,which is not always the case when taking the offered day trips by the boat in the ports you visit.It is great to know from seasoned travellers that the quality of service,our selected choices of what we take our clients to see,and the way we are doing it is first class and appreciated.Thanks again and hope you get back to NZ another time perhaps.
Written 4 March 2019
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Liz H
San Jose, California, United States7 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
My husband and I did two tours with Paul of Private Driver Hire--one in the Northland region of the North Island in February 2024 and another down the west coast of the South Island in March.
The whole experience was terrific. Paul was always on time and both vehicles we rode in were immaculate and comfortable. He was flexible and amenable to our desire to go to some much-less-touristy places on the North Island. He suggested the Sculptureum in Matakana, which was mind-blowing. He quickly got to know us and our tastes, and tailored his suggestions to suit us.
I'd recommend tapping Private Driver Hire for suggestions on routes and lodgings when you first engage them if you're not familiar with New Zealand. Paul suggested an itinerary for us from Picton down to Queenstown via the west coast that we loved.
Paul was happy to act as a tour guide when we wanted that, but also to let us have some quiet time in the car.
I'd recommend Private Driver Hire to anyone from abroad coming to New Zealand and looking for a great private tour.
The whole experience was terrific. Paul was always on time and both vehicles we rode in were immaculate and comfortable. He was flexible and amenable to our desire to go to some much-less-touristy places on the North Island. He suggested the Sculptureum in Matakana, which was mind-blowing. He quickly got to know us and our tastes, and tailored his suggestions to suit us.
I'd recommend tapping Private Driver Hire for suggestions on routes and lodgings when you first engage them if you're not familiar with New Zealand. Paul suggested an itinerary for us from Picton down to Queenstown via the west coast that we loved.
Paul was happy to act as a tour guide when we wanted that, but also to let us have some quiet time in the car.
I'd recommend Private Driver Hire to anyone from abroad coming to New Zealand and looking for a great private tour.
Written 15 March 2024
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Thanks very much for taking the time to give us a review.It was a pleasure to show you guys around both islands,and we do our best to make every clients New Zealand holiday a great experience.
It was nice to have you on board,
Written 17 March 2024
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krworld
Philadelphia, PA28 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Excellent professional services provided for private transport from Nelson (and Abel Tasman) to Picton. Kaye was our driver this day. Delightful and knowledgeable. Thank you Paul.
Written 16 February 2020
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Thanks for taking time to write a review on us,we enjoy what we do,and all our drivers are knowledgeable born and bred kiwis who try to give our clients the best service we can.Glad to have had you on board.
Written 20 February 2020
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Manisha Patel
1 contribution
Dec 2018 • Couples
Paul Newton is an outstanding tour guide and driving service. He is professional, timely and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the North Island with him. Highly recommend his company!
Written 26 December 2018
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Thanks for taking the time to write a review about us.It was a pleasure having you on board.Auckland,Hahei Beach,Coromandel,Waitomo Caves,Rotorua,Taupo,Hamilton and back to Auckland over 6 days,5 Nights,showing you the best attractions and scenic highlights of these places along the way.Hope to see you again sometime to do the South island.
Written 27 December 2018
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I’m interested in doing a wine tour in Nelson probably 3 or 4 wineries (open to suggestion). Can you give me an approximate cost for a half day?
Written 3 March 2019
$300 nzd /Couple for Nelson and $400 nzd/couple for Marlborough.
Written 4 March 2019
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