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Extraordinary places and experiences worth crossing the world for... Shall we?

Private, guided experiences in Queenstown, NZ.

A couple enjoying a Queenstown sunset as part of their tour.
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WELL DESIGNED MOMENTS

For days worth their SALT.

The best experiences are found in real places, through good company and local knowledge.

It’s more than a route plan, it’s a thoughtful approach to exceptional hospitality that makes something personal, not predictable.

That’s where we come in.

Shall we?

A Selection of Our Signature Tour Offerings:

  • The road to Glenorchy.

    Show Me Around

    Private guided days - Queenstown, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, and the stories behind the scenery.

  • A helicopter landed on snow topped mountains in Queenstown.

    Helicopter Experiences

    Private heli-access adventures - remote landings, alpine hikes, and breathtaking high country views. 

  • Biking tours in Queenstown.

    Hiking or Biking

    Private hikes and biking experiences - bush tracks, riversides, lakes, and wild views worth chasing.

  • An evening sunset in Queenstown.

    Evenings

    Golden-hour private experiences - hikes, rides, and sights as the day settles into something slower and finer.

  • A picnic set up for a tour.

    Bespoke Packages

    Private days designed for you - scenery, wine, art, adventure, and everything in between. 

  • Moody Milford sound in New Zealand.

    Milford Sound

    Locally guided, extraordinary scenery by private SUV with the space to take it in and stories along the way.

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Felix and Natasha Ellis, founders and guides at SALT Queenstown. 
ALLOW US TO SHOW YOU AROUND

SALT is a boutique guiding company, based in Queenstown, New Zealand.

We craft private days, no strict itineraries or scripts.  We value hospitality above all as we share Queenstown’s best views, tables, and backroad stories. Just the kind of day you’d want a good friend to plan if that friend knew every hidden track, local character, and menu worth ordering from.

We’d love to host you in our slice of paradise,

Felix & Natasha
SALT Founders & Guides

Choose your journey:

1. Signature Experiences

Pick a day:
Choose from our curated experiences, showcasing the best of the region.

Enjoy:
See the best of the region, the way locals would show a friend.

Hiking through the Routeburn beech forest.

OR

2. Bespoke Experiences

Reach out:
Start a conversation with us.

Create together:
We'll shape a journey to suit your tastes and your ideas of a great day.

Confirm & get excited:
Everything is arranged. All you need to do is arrive.   

The Queenstown town centre waterfront.
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  • "Felix is more than just a good guide. He’s the kind of person you want to recommend to everyone you know"...

    —

    WENDY, USA

  • "Felix stood out with his professionalism, warmth and remarkable attention to detail."

    —
    Albert, Spain

  • "Our hike with Felix was one of the highlights of our two weeks in New Zealand"

    —

    ELIZABETH, USA

  • "Felix was excellent - hands down the best guide I've ever come across."

    —

    DARRAG IRELAND

  • "Our private guided trip to Milford Sound with Felix was a highlight of our three weeks in NZ!"

    —

    SUSAN & PAT, USA

You’ve landed somewhere extraordinary.
Don't leave wondering - did I experience the best of it?

With Salt, you’ll eat well, laugh often,
and see the real Queenstown.

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