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New Zealand with Withlocals

See the highlights & hidden gems of New Zealand with a local on your side. The best private tours & travel experiences of 2026 in New Zealand are waiting for you.

Why Withlocals

Real People. Real Stories. Really Good Travel.

  • Feel like a local, not a tourist

    Always private. It's just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.

  • More you, less checklist

    Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.

  • Travel that feels good

    Our tours are designed with people, places, and the planet in mind.



Top 5 things to do in New Zealand

Make your stay in New Zealand complete with these things to do

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    Portrait from local Denise Zenaide - The Cultural Fusionist
    Portrait from local Keryn - Traveller, foodie, storyteller
    Choose your favorite local

    City Kickstart Tour: Christchurch

    54 reviews
    2 hours | City highlights tours | Christchurch

    Welcome to Christchurch! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Christchurch to start your city trip on the right foot.

    €29.41 per person
    Explore
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    Portrait from local Gaby - CulChural Enthusiast
    Portrait from local Keryn - Traveller, foodie, storyteller
    Choose your favorite local

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Christchurch

    54 reviews
    3 hours | City highlights tours | Christchurch

    Want to see the best of Christchurch? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Christchurch!

    €51.47 per person
    Explore
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    Portrait from local Denise Zenaide - The Cultural Fusionist
    Portrait from local Keryn - Traveller, foodie, storyteller
    Choose your favorite local

    The 10 Tastings of Christchurch

    52 reviews
    3 hours | Food tours | Christchurch

    Ready to taste the best food in Christchurch? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Christchurch.

    €125 per person
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    Portrait from local Ester - Your friendly expert host
    Portrait from local Priscila - Pri Auckland
    Choose your favorite local

    City Kickstart Tour: Auckland

    27 reviews
    2 hours | City highlights tours | Auckland

    Welcome to Auckland! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Auckland to start your city trip on the right foot.

    €29.41 per person
    Explore
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    Portrait from local Daiane Cristine - A local friend to explore around!
    Portrait from local Ester - Your friendly expert host
    Choose your favorite local

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Auckland

    27 reviews
    3 hours | City highlights tours | Auckland

    Want to see the best of Auckland? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Auckland!

    €51.47 per person
    Explore
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Why is Withlocals the best place to buy a tour?

  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.

  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.



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Travelers love our locals

Reviews from guests about our tours and locals

  • 5.0

    New Newzealand Gems

    "I travel to NZ for 8 years and finally this Italian lady was able to explain and show me the importance and beauty of this country and especially the Maori influence ..what a shame that I haven’t done this tour earlier.."

    local Ester
    guest Eva
    EvaAbout local EsterNew Zealand, May 1, 2026
  • 5.0

    Excellent guide

    "Gaby was extremely knowledgeable about Christchurch and tailored the tour to our interests ..excellent"

    local Gaby
    guest geoff
    geoffAbout local GabyNew Zealand, March 4, 2026
  • 5.0

    Review about Gaby

    "Gaby was wonderful!! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the South Island. The restaurants & food we stopped for were varied & delicious. It may have 4 KM total walking but we stopped enough at restaurants and city sites that it was a lovely 3 hours. "

    local Gaby
    guest Lisa
    LisaAbout local GabyNew Zealand, March 3, 2026
  • 5.0

    We had a excellent tour with Gaby!!

    "We had an excellent, detailed tour of the central Christchurch area with Gaby … and came away with a much better understanding of both the challenges and victories the city has experienced over the years, especially after the 7.2 earthquake in 2011. Gaby was informative, friendly, outgoing and he was thoughtfully prepared to talk about his city. My wife and I would rate Gaby a full ten stars and highly recommend him to folks looking for an excellent tour of Christchurch. "

    local Gaby
    guest Jeff McElwee
    Jeff McElweeAbout local GabyNew Zealand, February 28, 2026
  • 5.0

    Loved Keryn and the food.

    "We had such a great time on our tour with Keryn. We had great food and great conversation as well. Keryn shared so much about the city, history, food and life in Christchurch. It’s like having a friend in the city. "

    local Keryn
    guest Jodean & Jeff
    Jodean & JeffAbout local KerynNew Zealand, February 13, 2026
  • 5.0

    A terrific tour of Christchurch

    "Keryn gave us a wonderful tour of Christchurch - we got the essential history and then a wonderful food tour "

    local Keryn
    guest Michael
    MichaelAbout local KerynNew Zealand, February 11, 2026
  • 5.0

    Review about Keryn

    "Our guide (Keryn) in Christchurch was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly friendly and chatty, making the tour feel personal and engaging. Not only was her knowledge excellent, but she went above and beyond by helping us plan a perfect itinerary for the rest of our afternoon after we parted ways. Her recommendations were spot-on and really enhanced our visit. Highly recommend her for a fantastic and insightful guide around CC. "

    local Keryn
    guest Katherine
    KatherineAbout local KerynNew Zealand, February 6, 2026
  • 5.0

    Outstanding customized tour by Keryn

    "Keryn gave us an outstanding half day tour of Christchurch. She keyed into our interest in architecture and city planning and gave us great insight about the history of the area and the impacts of the earthquakes on life & rebuilding of the city/area. She also gave us great recommendations for places to eat lunch and visit after our time with her - places we would not have found in our we wished we could have spent more time in Christchurch to continue enjoying her suggestions. We highly recommend this tour and particularly Keryn as your tour guide."

    local Keryn
    guest Helen
    HelenAbout local KerynNew Zealand, January 18, 2026
  • 5.0

    Daiane is the best!

    "This tour with Daiane was the best way to start my adventures in Auckland. As I just arrived in town the previous day, Daiane’s insights and recommendations were extremely valuable. Although this wasn’t a food tour, she did show me some of the best restaurants and showed me some websites that would help me make reservations and gain more information into the local food scene. She was knowledgeable about everything; local history, hiking, transportation, shops, art galleries, theatre, markets, parks, etc. I especially appreciated her friendliness and personality. I highly recommend her. "

    local Daiane Cristine
    guest Carl
    CarlAbout local Daiane CristineNew Zealand, January 2, 2026
  • 5.0

    Ask for Keryn

    "Keryn was delightful to spend 2 hours with and very knowledgeable about Christchurch and the events of 2011 She gave a locals view in a very fair and balanced way and gave a very good balance of detail and interesting facts We learned tremendous amount in 2 hours"

    local Keryn
    guest Charles
    CharlesAbout local KerynNew Zealand, November 29, 2025