Discover the Real New Zealand
Experience personalised tours in and around Christchurch with Craig, your local guide for over 30 years. From Christchurch's garden city to the majestic Southern Alps.
What Our Guests Say
Real experiences from real travelers
“Craig made our New Zealand trip unforgettable! His Japanese was perfect, and he knew exactly where to take us for the best photos. We felt like we were traveling with a friend rather than a guide.”
“The best tour experience we've ever had. Craig's knowledge of local wildlife and history is incredible. He took us to places we never would have found on our own.”
“クレイグさんのツアーは本当に素晴らしかったです。日本語が完璧で、ニュージーランドの自然と文化を深く理解できました。”
Popular Tours
Customized private tours tailored to your interests
Aoraki Mount Cook Tour
Discover the stunning landscapes of Aoraki Mount Cook. This tour includes guided hikes, visits to scenic viewpoints, and educational talks about the area's rich history and geology. Perfect for adventurers and nature lovers, this tour promises an unforgettable experience.
Christchurch City Tour
Explore Christchurch's most iconic landmarks, beautiful gardens, and hidden gems on a fully customisable tour tailored to your interests. Experience the Garden City post-earthquake and see why Christchurch remains a must-visit destination.
Greedy Sportsman's Day in the Garden City
A totally flexible guiding service for active visitors who want to enjoy outdoor activities and sightseeing in Christchurch. From half-day to multi-day tours, tailor-made to suit your fitness and interests.
Don't see exactly what you want?
Tell Craig where you'd like to go, what you'd like to do, and how long you have. He'll put a tour together from scratch — built around you.
A small, simple way to see the South Island.
Fully private
No shared groups, no fixed schedule. Just you, your party, and Craig — going where you want at the pace you want.
Fluent in Japanese
Craig has been guiding Japanese visitors for over thirty years. Logistics, stories, small talk — all of it in fluent Japanese.
Real local New Zealand
Back-road viewpoints, friends' farms, the cafés locals actually go to. The South Island most tour buses miss.
Meet Craig
I'm Craig Rome, a Scottish-born Kiwi who came to New Zealand in 1977 with dreams of dairy farming. Life took me on an unexpected journey—from working in hotels and running a bakery in Christchurch, to living in Japan for nearly 5 years in the late 80s to learn the language. For over 30 years, I've guided guests from Japan through CanNZ Tours, I offer relaxed, tailor-made experiences. I can host guests in my home, cook and share meals with produce from my organic garden, and provide a genuine Kiwi experience beyond typical tourist routes.
- 30+ years professional guiding experience
- Fluent in Japanese & English
- Lived in Japan for 5 years
- Hosts guests with authentic Kiwi hospitality
Three simple steps.
You deal with Craig directly — start to finish. No agents, no middlemen, no upselling.
Get in touch
Send Craig your dates, group size, and what you're hoping to see. He'll reply within a day.
Plan it together
Craig drafts a route — stops, timings, food, where to stay. Tweak anything until it feels right.
Travel
Craig picks you up, drives, guides, navigates, and gets you home. You just enjoy the trip.
Travel in Comfort & Style
Experience the South Island in the brand new BYD Shark – a premium hybrid electric vehicle that combines luxury, comfort, and environmental responsibility. With spacious leather seating for up to 5 passengers, you'll travel in style while minimizing our carbon footprint.
No rushing. No packed checklists. Just one small group at a time, going at the pace you want, seeing the South Island the way locals do.
Book Your Adventure
Ready to discover the real New Zealand? Let's plan your perfect South Island experience together.