about us
KIA ORA! EXPLORE NEW ZEALAND YOUR WAY!
Welcome to ATAS, your trusted New Zealand shuttle service. We blend private transport with guided tours, turning travel into a rich exploration of stunning landscapes, culture, and hidden gems. With local drivers and private shuttles, your journey becomes the first unforgettable chapter of your New Zealand adventure.
transport rules for guided tours
TOURSAll of our vehicles have a transport license for passenger services. During your visit, you will be accompanied by an experienced and trained Aroha NZ Tour host (driver/guide). Our driver-guides have alicensed passenger endorsement for their driver's license, granting them the legal approval to drive paying passengers. Our driver guides are not just guides; they are highly trained professionals whoprioritise your safety. Equipped with first aid training and Passenger Endorsement licences, they are also permitted to operate guiding activities on Public Conservation Land. As members of the Pro-guides Association and permanent residents or citizens of New Zealand, they bring a wealth of knowledge and at least two seasons of guiding experience in New Zealand. With them, you're in secureand knowledgeable hands, ensuring your journey is memorable and safe. They will take care of all your needs and essential details, allowing you time to relax and enjoy a unique experience. Our toursare designed to provide a comfortable and safe journey, with regular breaks and rest periods to ensure your comfort and well-being.
guiding obligations by law
LAWWork time includes all time spent working, whether it is time spent driving or doing other work. In general, drivers must take a break of at least 30 minutes after 5½ hours of work time, no matter whattype of work occurs. In any cumulative workday, they can work a maximum of 13 hours, and then they must take a continuous break of at least 10 hours (as well as the standard half-hour breaks every5½ hours). A cumulative workday is when work that does not exceed 24 hours begins after a continuous rest time of at least 10 hours. Any driver can accumulate 70 hours of work time, a 'cumulativework period' before taking a constant break of at least 24 hours.
