Exploring New Zealand

Exploring New Zealand is a Port Chalmers, Dunedin-based transport and tourism business owned by Andrew Rutherford, who is also the company's main guide. Founded after years working in transport and tourism, the company provides cruise-ship tours, school and early-childhood transport, and private charters and group transport around Dunedin and Otago. Its stated approach is owner-led service with clear planning, practical vehicles and direct communication with the person responsible for the trip.

Exploring New Zealand was founded by Andrew Rutherford after years working in transport and tourism. He moved with his family to Port Chalmers and started the business to share Dunedin and the West Harbour area with visitors and local groups. The company is owner-led, with Andrew Rutherford as owner and main guide, and its work spans cruise-ship tours, educational transport and private charter journeys. Its stated approach centres on clear planning, practical vehicles and speaking directly with the person responsible for the trip.

Owner-led, local service from Port Chalmers with clear communication, flexible planning and practical vehicles for visitors and local groups.

• Garden & City

  A shorter Dunedin introduction featuring central-city highlights, Baldwin Street, a viewpoint and the upper Botanic Garden.

• Nature & City

  A fuller Dunedin day adding the coast, more viewpoints and the wider landscape, planned around the ship's return time.

• School & early-childhood transport

  Friendly group transport for learning visits, activities and events, with practical details discussed directly.

• Charters & group transport

  Flexible transport for community organisations, events, private groups and journeys that do not fit a standard itinerary.

1. 1Exploring New Zealand – Tours and charters from Port Chalmers, Dunedinexploring.net.nz
2. 2About Exploring New Zealand – Exploring New Zealandexploring.net.nz
3. 3Charters & Group Transport – Exploring New Zealandexploring.net.nz
4. 4Exploring New Zealandwikidata.org