Canterbury Guides is a leading provider of private guided travel experiences, Vip hosting and location management services in the central South Island of New Zealand.

Based in Christchurch, with a small but dynamic team, we have forged a reputation for consistently delivering outstanding experiences for discerning travellers and organisations.

We offer private guiding and tourism services to leisure travellers, VIP hosting of private and group delegations doing business in New Zealand.

Our tourism activity is targeted at the premium or luxury market. Canterbury and the South Island of New Zealand has so much to offer visitors. Our philosophy is to provide our clients the same kind of experiences that we would share with our friends. Whether it’s heli touring to visit stunning high country farms, walking through private gardens, enjoying tastings at exclusive wineries, visiting contemporary art galleries or simply exploring with genuine locals, time spent with Canterbury Guides will create wonderful experiences.

Our Values

• WELCOMING – We welcome and respect our guests, our vendors, our team. We welcome change and progress.
• CONNECT – We connect our guests with our genuine people & the beauty we live amongst.
• INTIMATE – Our guests are more than just customers, we design experiences that go beyond.
• EXTRAORDINARY – We aim for everything we do to be exceptional and never ordinary.

We display these values through our Canterbury Spirit with genuine, welcoming, positivity & humbleness. World class service at every opportunity delivered with a smile. Using our Integrity so If we say we will do it, we do it with honesty & transparency whatever the cost. 

Safety – Our clients & guides get home safely to tell the story every day.