Nelson Lakes & Beyond.

Your journey our Business.

Based in the Nelson Lakes National Park we provide bespoke shuttles, guided hikes, and private day tours through the top of New Zealand's South Island.

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From Mountains to Sea

Trips & Transfers will get you to your destination seamlessly.

Bespoke Shuttle Service

Door-to-door transfers across the Nelson & Marlborough region — from airports and towns to tracks, lodges, and remote trailheads. We service destinations throughout the top of the South Island including Nelson Lakes National Park, Kahurangi National Park, the Heaphy Track, Old Ghost Trail, St James Walkway, Picton, the Marlborough Sounds, Nelson, Blenheim, Karamea, St Arnaud, and more. Check out our West Coast Hike & Revive Package for the Heaphy, Paparoa, and other iconic tracks — a unique concept for trips and transfers.

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Private Driver & Guide

Welcome to Trips & Transfers — private guided tours and professional driver services throughout the top of New Zealand’s South Island. With over 20 years of local experience, we create relaxed, personalised journeys showcasing the region’s stunning landscapes, wineries, coastal towns, and hidden gems. Whether you’re arriving by cruise ship, flying in, or planning a custom adventure, enjoy hassle free travel with a knowledgeable local guide dedicated to making your South Island experience unforgettable.

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Guided Day Trips & Hikes

Bespoke adventures in the Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough regions. For the traveller who enjoys going off the beaten track, Trips & Transfers invites you to step beyond the postcard. We specialise in small group journeys across the Top of the South Island, crafted specifically for those who value depth, comfort, and the thrill of discovery. Whether you’re travelling solo or with a group, we provide the keys to a New Zealand that most visitors simply miss.

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10+ Reasons to Book Your Next Trip with Trips & Transfers

Perfect for Everyone

Whether you're a tramper, day tripper, or touring around, we’ve got you covered.
Convenient Pick-Up

We offer pick-up services directly from the airport or your accommodation for ultimate convenience.
Flexibility at Its Best

Your schedule is our priority. We work to fit around your timetable, not the other way around.
5-Star Experience

Don’t just take our word for it – our guests rave about our true Kiwi hospitality, reflected in our glowing 5-star reviews.
Expert Female Drivers

Travel with confidence knowing that all our drivers are highly skilled women with 30+ years of experience.
Comfort & Eco-Friendly

Our fleet features modern, comfortable, and environmentally friendly vehicles, ensuring you travel in style and sustainability.
Fast & Reliable Communication

We make it easy to contact us, and we communicate quickly, reliably, and efficiently every step of the way.
Qualmark Certified for Sustainability

We’re proud to be Qualmark certified, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable travel.
Local Expertise

Our professional guides are locals who know the area inside out, providing you with a truly authentic experience.
Certified & Safe Vehicles

Our vehicles are fully certified with CoF, TSL, and DoC concession, ensuring safety and peace of mind.
Rideshare-Friendly

We’re happy to include rideshare options when possible to make your travel even more convenient.

Day Trips and Experiences

Want to have a wine tasting experience, grab a local beer at a micro brewery, visit an artisan, or find the best café, cheese scones, and pies in the Nelson/Tasman region? We'll not only tell you — we'll take you there.

Water, Wings, Wine & Dine

Nature’s Best Experiences in Tasman
The ultimate experience includes a thrilling water taxi ride into the Abel Tasman National Park, an amazing scenic flight over Kahurangi National Park, wine-tasting and a gourmet dinner in one of the regions best restaurants…

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Nelsons Artisans

Wineries, Craft Brewers and Artisans.
Relax, enjoy the scenic country roads and visit Nelson/Tasman’s boutique vineyards, craft breweries, fine food producers and talented artisans of arts and crafts

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Marlborough for FUN

Wine and Food Marlborough
Marlborough is on our doorstep and the name is synonymous with award winning Sauvignon Blanc wines. So why not get your friends together and have a FUN day out on a wine tour…

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Nelson Lakes & Beyond

Mindful Hikes.
Check out the peaceful surroundings of the Nelson Lakes or the Kahurangi National Park, listen to the birdsong during a guided walk and experience the serenity of nature.

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Don’t take our word for it

Testimonials

Al Nico

This is a fantastic service - we highly recommend! We were able to work out a schedule that suited us and Jennifer and Sue were wonderful and knowledgeable guides. The mid-trip snacks were a pleasant surprise. Thank you for making our visit run so smoothly, we would definitely use this service again.

Rhu Bentley

Big thank you to Jennifer and Sue at Trips & Transfers for getting us to and from the ends of the Wangapeka Track. They were friendly and knowledgeable and went beyond our expectations with drinks and snacks. Jennifer even arranged a place for us to eat at the finish. Fantastic, clear and quick responses from Jennifer over email prior to the trip, including ensuring we knew about the potential risks and ensuring we had the adequate knowledge/skills to head into the back-country. Would totally recommend for parties needing transport to the many track ends in the Nelson region. Will use again!

Louise Tanguay

Outstanding service from Jennifer, highly recommended! The arrangements for booking a shuttle to & from Mt Robert was simple & Jennifer responded very quickly to all messages. Excellent drop off and pick up, complete with the lovely touch of homemade lemonade & biscuits after our 3 day hike to Angelus Hut. Huge thanks too for getting our son to Nelson when the public transport options were dire, just amazing service and kindness. We can’t wait to use your service again next time we are down this way.

Stu Bruce

Yet again Trips and Transfers excels, exceeding expectations. Sue our driver was an absolute Bobby dazzler. Her service was super efficient and super friendly.
We chose the Hike and Revive option. What a splendid place the Granity Ghost Lodge is. Luxuriating in the hot tub just above the beach looking out to the Tasman sea, feeling the aches and pains of 5 days on the Heaphy dissipating.
A mighty experience
Thank you Trips and Transfers for doing all the organising 🤠
We’re coming back….

Kath Balantine

Jenny from "Trips and Transfers" provided an excellent service at a competitive price. We were met at the end of 5 days on the Wangapeka Track at the agreed time and were welcomed back to civilization with a smile and snacks and drinks which she provided. The van seats were comfortable and we enjoyed a safe trip back to Nelson.

Kimberly Shmitz

Our group of 5 loved the trek to Nelson Lakes. Jennifer was very accommodating to my questions, to different hiking levels and provided 2 guides. Laurie led the Mt Robert’s circuit through the rain- very scenic though- and Alison took me on a great bush walk. Could not recommend them any higher.