Top Things to Do in New Zealand

Feel the chill and excitement as you swim with wild fur seals off kaikoura. small group, wetsuits included, local guide. book your half-day marine adventure....

Breathe in the fresh rotorua air as you ride gentle horses through farmland, up to a lookout with lake rotorua views. includes guide, safety gear, and flexible start times....

Nerves, laughter, and wild views—skydive over the bay of islands from 12,000ft with a pro instructor. includes pickup from paihia or kerikeri and all safety gear....

Feel ancient kauri forests, wild black sand beaches, and cliff hikes near auckland. includes hotel pickup, local guide, and picnic lunch for a true nature day....

Feel the rush of a tandem skydive in queenstown, soar above the wakatipu basin, and glide back to earth with a local guide. includes pickup and all gear....

Sail the bay of islands on the r. tucker thompson tall ship, enjoy fresh scones, a bbq lunch, and stories from the crew. includes ferry tickets and wet weather gear....

Step onto a bay of islands catamaran for a 6-hour sailing cruise with wildlife sanctuary island stop, snorkeling, paddle boarding, hikes, and lunch included....

Feel the heartbeat of kiwi conservation in rotorua, see chicks up close, and wander the nocturnal house—guided tour with shuttle and entry included....

Sip cool-climate wines at boutique vineyards in central otago with a local guide, enjoy a platter lunch, stroll old cromwell & take in mountain views. includes pickup....

Feel the wind on waiheke’s five bays ebike loop, with stops at vineyards, beaches, and local food spots. includes helmet, lock, map, and easy ferry terminal pickup....

Step into te anau’s glowworm caves, cruise lake te anau, and drift beneath thousands of blue lights. includes tea, coffee, and a local guide with easy booking....

Set out from rotorua for a glow worm kayak tour at dusk, paddle quiet lakes, enter hidden caves, and stargaze with a small group—pickup & gear included....

Step into the shire at hobbiton in waikato, wander past hobbit holes, and end with a southfarthing drink at the green dragon inn. includes shuttle & local guide....

Follow the hops through dunedin’s speight’s brewery, hear stories from local guides, and end with a guided tasting—includes all fees and up to 15 guests....

Curious about new zealand farming? meet sheep, alpacas & more at rotorua’s agrodome. includes farm show, animal feeding, and easy access from city center....

Step into middle earth from queenstown with exclusive arcadia station access, real filming locations, and a local guide. includes snacks, tea, and pickup options....

Feel the sea air in kaikoura as you spot giant sperm whales up close by boat, with local guides, daily departures, and a 95% success rate—includes transfers....

Feel the waikato river’s spray on a 30-minute jet boat ride to huka falls in taupo, with exclusive base access, local guide, and pickup included....

Step inside a hobbit hole at hobbiton, glide through waitomo glowworm caves, and enjoy a kiwi-style lunch. includes hotel pickup and all entry fees....

Step into waitomo’s private caves with a local guide, scramble over boulders, see glowworms up close, and enjoy tea after your small-group caving tour....