Company & Driver Profile
Dream Drives is a Christchurch-based, owner-operated private touring company specialising in South Island ground services for discerning travellers. We work closely with travel agents, DMCs and tour operators who want a reliable, flexible and genuinely personal partner on the ground.
For most trade bookings, your client’s main point of contact and driver will be Adam, the owner of Dream Drives. This page is designed to give you a feel for who you’re entrusting your clients to.
At a Glance
- Owner-operated, based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Focus on South Island routes: Christchurch, Tekapo, Mt Cook, Queenstown and surrounds.
- Luxury and “fun” vehicles suited to FIT, honeymooners and VIPs.
- Flexible, itinerary-first approach – we work from your program.
- Happy to operate fully white-label where required.
Meet Adam
Owner, main driver and your primary contact for trade enquiries.
Adam is the founder of Dream Drives and has spent years exploring the South Island by road – both for business and for pleasure. He understands not just the scenic highlights, but also the practical realities of weather, road conditions and what a “comfortable” day looks like for different types of travellers.
As a business owner, Adam enjoys working with other businesses and sees trade relationships as long-term partnerships. He’s used to working with detailed itineraries, internal notes and VIP expectations, and is comfortable acting as a quiet, professional presence in the background.
Style of Service
- Professional but relaxed: friendly, conversational and adaptable to the client.
- Safety-minded: careful, conservative driving, with weather and timing front of mind.
- Respectful of your brand: understands that he is representing you, not promoting himself.
- Flexible: happy to adjust on the day within reason if clients want extra photo stops or a slower pace.
If you have specific expectations for how you’d like guests greeted or addressed, we’re happy to build that into the briefing for your bookings.
Working with Travel Agents & DMCs
Our goal is to make you look good in front of your clients, while quietly handling the ground details for you.
Our Approach
- Itinerary-first: you send your planned programme; we sense-check timings and routes, then confirm what’s realistic on each day.
- Transparent communication: we’re upfront about what fits comfortably in a day and what might require early starts, reduced stops or an extra night.
- White-label friendly: we can refer to your company as “our partners” or stay completely behind the scenes. We can even add your logo to the vehicle for a fully branded experience if arranged in advance.
- Documentation-friendly: we’re happy for you to copy our inclusions/exclusions and practical notes directly into your own client documents.
Vehicles & Capabilities
Vehicles are chosen to suit the South Island’s mix of alpine roads, longer distances and luggage needs – with comfort and safety as the priority.
Current Core Fleet
- Mercedes V-Class: premium people-mover, ideal for 2–4 guests (up to 6 on request).
- Range Rover Sport (Diesel): refined SUV for couples and small parties.
- Range Rover Sport V8 (2022): high-performance SUV for VIP or special-occasion clients.
If you have specific vehicle expectations for a programme (colour, style, branding), please let us know early so we can confirm feasibility.
Practical Details & Trust Points
The small but important things that help you trust us with your clients.
What You Can Expect
- Clear communication before, during and after the trip as needed.
- On-time pickups, with early arrival at airports and key departures.
- Sensible, realistic advice on how much to fit into each day.
- Respect for client privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- No direct marketing to your clients – you remain the primary relationship.
We understand that when you place clients with us, your reputation is on the line. We treat that seriously.
Let’s Talk About Your Clients
If you have an upcoming itinerary, series or VIP booking where you need a trusted ground partner in the South Island, we’d be happy to chat. Even if you’re just scoping ideas, we can give you a sense of what’s realistic and what it might cost.
Contact & Next Steps
Email your draft itinerary, or use the Trade Quote form to send through the key details.
Email: adam@dreamdrives.co.nz
Phone / WhatsApp: +64 27 491 8844