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South Island Private Transfers
Travel around New Zealand’s South Island in comfort with Kea’s Adventure private transfer service. We provide door-to-door airport, hotel and intercity transfers, with professional drivers and comfortable private vehicles.
Our service can be booked as a simple point-to-point transfer or upgraded to a scenic transfer, allowing you to enjoy selected sightseeing stops along the way. Private transfer services are commonly used for routes between Queenstown, Wānaka, Christchurch and other South Island destinations.
Popular Transfer Routes
| Route | Approx. Travel Time* |
|---|---|
| Christchurch → Queenstown | 6–7 hrs |
| Christchurch → Lake Tekapo | 3 hrs |
| Christchurch → Aoraki / Mount Cook | 4.5–5 hrs |
| Christchurch → Wānaka | 5.5 hrs |
| Christchurch → Wānaka via Mount Cook | Full-day scenic transfer |
| Queenstown → Wānaka | 1–1.25 hrs |
| Queenstown → Aoraki / Mount Cook | Full-day scenic transfer |
| Queenstown → Milford Sound | Full-day transfer/tour |
| Queenstown → Te Anau | Approx. 2.5 hrs |
| Queenstown → Dunedin | Approx. 3.5–4.5 hrs |
| Wānaka → Franz Josef | Approx. 4.5 hrs |
| Franz Josef → Queenstown | Approx. 4.5–5 hrs |
| Picton → Christchurch | Approx. 5 hrs |
| Picton → Nelson | Approx. 2 hrs |
| Dunedin → Queenstown | Approx. 3.5–4.5 hrs |
* Travel times are approximate and depend on road, weather and traffic conditions. For example, the official Wānaka tourism site gives Queenstown–Wānaka as about 1 hour via Crown Range and 1 hour 15 minutes via Cromwell.
Airport Transfers
Christchurch Airport
- Airport → Christchurch accommodation
- Airport → Lake Tekapo
- Airport → Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Airport → Wānaka
- Airport → Queenstown
Queenstown Airport
- Airport → Queenstown
- Airport → Wānaka
- Airport → Arrowtown
- Airport → Glenorchy
- Airport → Te Anau
- Airport → Milford Sound
Scenic Transfers
Make your journey part of the experience.
Instead of travelling directly from one destination to another, choose a Scenic Transfer with optional photography and sightseeing stops.
Examples
What’s Included
- Private luxury vehicle
- Professional local driver/guide
- Door-to-door service
- Airport meet & greet
- Luggage assistance
- Complimentary bottled water
- Flexible pickup times
- Scenic stops available
- Comfortable travel for families and groups
- Child seats available on request
Why Choose Kea’s Adventure?
Private • Comfortable • Flexible • Personal
Whether you’re travelling between airports, hotels, ski resorts or South Island destinations, Kea’s Adventure takes care of the journey so you can relax and enjoy New Zealand’s spectacular scenery.
We can also combine your transfer with sightseeing, creating a personalised private journey rather than simply getting you from A to B.
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Let us create a private New Zealand journey designed around you. Discover breathtaking landscapes, authentic experiences, and unforgettable moments with Kea’s Adventure.