Partner With a New Zealand Tour Operator
Great North Tours is a New Zealand tour operator based in Hamilton, Waikato, working with international travel agencies, inbound tour operators and tourism businesses. We provide private North Island tours, customised itineraries and local ground operator services for travel partners seeking reliable support for their clients.
Worldwide Partnerships
We welcome travel trade partnerships with agencies, operators and tourism businesses in New Zealand and overseas.
Private & Customised
Private North Island tours and flexible itineraries tailored to your clients and their travel requirements.
North Island Support
Local ground operator support, private transport, driver-guides and itinerary planning throughout the North Island.
Travel Trade & Tourism Partnerships
We work with travel partners looking for a New Zealand-based operator to support their clients, develop tourism partnerships and provide local services across the North Island.
Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
Work with a local New Zealand tour operator to provide clients with private tours, customised itineraries and on-the-ground travel support.
Tour Guides & Independent Guides
Explore opportunities to work together on private transport, driver-guide services and touring arrangements.
Accommodation & Tourism Businesses
Connect your guests with private tours, transport and personalised North Island travel experiences.
Affiliate Marketers & Travel Creators
We welcome relevant travel partnerships with websites, bloggers, publishers, newsletters and content creators.
Corporate & Group Organisers
Discuss private transport and customised North Island itineraries for corporate groups and organised travellers.
Cruise & Visitor Industry Partners
Discuss private day tours, shore excursions and transport arrangements for international visitors to New Zealand.
Why Partner With Great North Tours?
Great North Tours provides a local New Zealand connection for international travel businesses and professionals. Based in Hamilton, Waikato, we operate throughout the North Island and help travel partners arrange private, personalised experiences for their clients.
Our services include private day tours, customised multi-day journeys, shore excursions and private transfers. We provide itinerary planning, private transport and driver-guide services, and can assist with arranging activities and accommodation.
As a Qualmark Silver-accredited tour operator and ProGuides New Zealand member, we welcome discussions about travel agency partnerships, referral arrangements and other opportunities to work together.
Start a Partnership
Tell us about your business, the clients or audience you work with and the type of partnership you have in mind. We welcome enquiries from travel agencies, tour operators and tourism businesses worldwide.
Partnership FAQs
Who can partner with Great North Tours?
We welcome partnership enquiries from travel agencies, tour operators, independent guides, accommodation providers, tourism businesses, affiliate marketers, travel creators, corporate organisers, cruise industry partners and other individuals or businesses involved in travel and tourism.
Can businesses outside New Zealand partner with Great North Tours?
Yes. Great North Tours works with partners anywhere in the world. You do not need to be based in New Zealand. If your clients or audience are planning to travel to New Zealand, we can discuss how our private tours, transport and local services could complement your business.
Do you work with affiliate marketers?
Yes. We are open to working with affiliate marketers, travel websites, bloggers, newsletters, social media creators and other travel-focused platforms. If you have an audience interested in visiting New Zealand, contact us to discuss potential affiliate or referral opportunities.
Do you offer an affiliate programme?
We are open to discussing affiliate and referral arrangements on a case-by-case basis. If you are interested in promoting Great North Tours, contact us with information about your website, platform, audience and proposed partnership.
Can travel agencies refer clients to Great North Tours?
Yes. Travel agencies and tour operators can contact us about referring clients who are looking for private, customised travel in New Zealand. We can discuss the itinerary requirements and how Great North Tours can provide local ground support across the North Island.
Can tour operators use Great North Tours for local ground support?
Yes. Overseas and New Zealand tour operators can work with Great North Tours when their clients need private transport, itinerary support, activity arrangements or local driver and guide services in the North Island.
Can independent tour guides work with Great North Tours?
Yes. Independent guides can contact us when their clients require private transport, additional itinerary support or services in other parts of the North Island. We can discuss arrangements that complement the guide's existing services.
Can accommodation providers refer guests to Great North Tours?
Yes. Hotels, lodges, holiday accommodation and other tourism businesses can refer guests to Great North Tours for private transport, customised day trips and wider North Island itineraries.
What services can Great North Tours provide to partners?
Depending on the client's requirements, we can provide private transport, customised itinerary planning, local driver and guide support, activity and experience arrangements, accommodation recommendations and meal recommendations across the North Island.
Can you create customised itineraries for referred clients?
Yes. Our private tour service is designed around the individual traveller or group. We can help build an itinerary around preferred destinations, interests, available time and activities throughout the North Island.
Do you work with corporate and group organisers?
Yes. We can discuss private transport and customised North Island itineraries for corporate groups, families, small groups and other organised travel groups.
How do I become a Great North Tours partner?
Contact us and tell us about your business, website or platform, the type of clients or audience you work with and the partnership you have in mind. We can then discuss whether there is a suitable way to work together.