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South Island
LIKHATravel, made personal.Plan with Kath & David
Road to Aoraki · Mackenzie Country
Private, personally hosted New Zealand tours
New Zealand,designed around you.
Unhurried private journeys for families and small groups who value privacy, comfort and being personally looked after from arrival to farewell.
Personally hostedNorth & South IslandsDesigned around your pace
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Created around your pace
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Hosted with genuine local care
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Flexible from day to day
Travel with quiet confidence
Your time in New Zealand should feel entirely your own.
No rushed coach. No rigid timetable. No pressure to keep moving when a place deserves more time.
LIKHA creates private multi-day journeys for Filipino families and discerning travellers from around the world who prefer discretion, space and thoughtful service. You keep your freedom while we take care of the road ahead.
Discover the story behind LIKHAJourney inspiration
Start with a place.
We shape the rest together.
These are starting points, never fixed packages. Every route, experience and overnight stay can be reworked around your family.
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South Island
Lakes, High Country & West Coast
Tekapo, Wanaka, Franz Josef and an unhurried journey across the island.Explore the possibilities
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North Island
Culture, Geothermal & Countryside
Auckland, Hobbiton, Rotorua and meaningful local experiences along the way.Explore the possibilitiesThe LIKHA Way
Most tours start with a schedule. Ours starts with you.
Your journey begins with a proper conversation, not a catalogue. We listen first, then personally shape each day.
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We listen
We learn who is travelling, what comfort means to you and the moments you want to remember.
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We personally design
We build a considered route using places and experiences we genuinely know and would recommend ourselves.
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We host with care
We guide the journey, manage the details and adjust when the weather, your energy or a better idea changes the day.
Local knowledge, personally shared
“We are not only your driver guides. We are your travel designers and hosts, looking after your journey from start to finish.”
LIKHA grew from years of helping visitors travel New Zealand with more confidence. Kathreen and David host journeys in the South Island, with trusted local care continuing across the North Island.
Meet your hostsComfort without fuss
The right space for the people travelling with you.
From a Mercedes-Benz V-Class for an intimate family journey to a high-roof Sprinter for a larger private group, your vehicle is selected around the way you prefer to travel.
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Comfortable seating and generous space
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Private airport and accommodation transfers
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A vehicle selected for your route and season
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Experienced local driver guides
Guest stories
The people we travelled with say it best.
These are selected excerpts from journeys hosted by Kathreen and David through Kabayan Rentals Queenstown, before LIKHA had its own name.
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“The services we experienced felt like we had an extension of the family in Queenstown. David and Kathreen were very hands on and fun to deal business with. We highly recommend them!”
“Kathreen and David from Kabayan Rentals made our New Zealand adventure a magical and unforgettable time. They are professional, yet friendly, adaptable, easy-going, and just plain nice.”
“These guys are the best!! David and Kathreen were so chilled and accommodating. Highly recommend them driving you around if you are travelling with a large group, it's essentially like hanging out with friends!”