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Epic South Island Journeys

Blenheim to BluffSouth Island adventure tours & scenic transfers

Kia ora, and welcome. Travelling from Blenheim in Marlborough across to Bluff is far more than getting from A to B — it's the gateway to Fiordland — mirror lakes, towering fiords and some of the world's great walks. Ride with a local driver-guide who'll share the stories, pull over for the good views, and make the day feel like part of the holiday.

Choose your adventure

Full-Day Guided Adventure Tour

An immersive day out with an expert guide and a flexible plan.

Scenic Journey with Photo Stops

Lookouts, lakes and passes — we stop where the light is best.

Hiking & Walking Tours

Trailhead drop-offs and guided walks matched to your pace.

Luxury Multi-Stop Experience

Cellar doors, hidden gems and long lunches, unhurried.

Private Group Charter

Small-group or fully private, with the itinerary in your hands.

South Island magic along the way

Leaving Blenheim, you're in a part of the country known for sauvignon blanc vineyards, drowned-valley sounds, seafood trails. As the journey unfolds towards Bluff, the landscape shifts into fiordland majesty, great walks, southern wildernessthe gateway to Fiordland — mirror lakes, towering fiords and some of the world's great walks.

  • sauvignon blanc vineyards
  • drowned-valley sounds
  • seafood trails
  • fiordland majesty
  • great walks
  • southern wilderness

Your guide will weave in the hidden gems most visitors drive straight past — a lookout locals love, a café worth the detour, the story behind a place name. Tell us what you're curious about and we'll build the day around it.

What makes this journey special

  • Local guides, genuine stories

    Drivers who live here and love sharing it.

  • Flexible itineraries

    Guided or self-paced — the day bends to you.

  • Small-group or private

    Never a crowded coach; just your people.

  • Ngā mihi & sustainability

    Respect for the whenua, the people and the places we visit.

  • Safety first

    P-endorsed drivers and a Certificate of Fitness fleet.

  • Kiwi hospitality

    Warm, unhurried, genuinely happy you're here.

Plan your adventure

Tell us your dates, your group and what you'd love to see between Blenheim and Bluff. We'll come back with an itinerary and a tailored quote.

Browse tours & request custom quote

Prefer to talk it through? Call +64 22 101 1022.

Frequently asked questions

Other services we offer

A private transfer is only part of what we do. The same NZTA-licensed drivers and vehicles cover tours, hourly hire, airport and cruise work, corporate travel and group bookings throughout New Zealand.

Please note: by-the-hour driver hire is only suitable when your travel starts and finishes in the same town. If you're finishing somewhere else, book a private transfer or a day trip so your fare covers the driver's travel.