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★4.8 1,168 experiences from NZ$ 10.90 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Ziplining in Rotorua: 6 lines through native forest
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Ziplining in Rotorua: 6 lines through native forestZipline through a 1,000-year-old native forest in Rotorua on 6 lines reaching 60km/h, with suspended bridges and tree-top platforms guided by experts who.
4,696 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
20
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 209per person
Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from Queenstown
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★Top rated
Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from QueenstownSmall group tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound with cruise and picnic lunch. Visit Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, and Mitre Peak in Fiordland National Park.
3,812 reviews
4.93★
Duration
13h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 369per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Holes
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Best value
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Lord of the Rings & Hobbit HolesWalk the 12-acre Hobbiton set in Waikato with a guide, see Hobbit Holes and the Green Dragon Inn, plus a complimentary Southfarthing beverage. Shuttle included.
4,103 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
12
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 130per person

Recommended (7)

Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise & Mitre Peak Views
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise & Mitre Peak Views
3,265 reviews
4.90★
Duration
1h 45m
fromNZ$ 189per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch
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Likely to sell out
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch
3,224 reviews
4.94★
Duration
11h
fromNZ$ 374per person
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Boat Tour & Sperm Whale Encounters
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Travelers' pick
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Boat Tour & Sperm Whale Encounters
3,055 reviews
4.47★
Duration
3h 30m
fromNZ$ 179per person
Shotover River Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown: 360° spins through river canyons
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Travelers' pick
Shotover River Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown: 360° spins through river canyons
2,902 reviews
4.84★
Duration
25m
fromNZ$ 204per person
Milford Sound: Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound: Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
2,677 reviews
4.90★
Duration
13h
fromNZ$ 419per person
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines & 400m Tandem with Cliff Walk
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Likely to sell out
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines & 400m Tandem with Cliff Walk
2,619 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
fromNZ$ 279per person
Akaroa Dolphins & Seals: 2-Hour Harbour Cruise with Wine
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Travelers' pick
Akaroa Dolphins & Seals: 2-Hour Harbour Cruise with Wine
2,293 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
fromNZ$ 140per person

Top rated (10)

Tauranga: Wairoa River Grade 5 Rafting & Cliff Jump
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Tauranga: Wairoa River Grade 5 Rafting & Cliff JumpFeel the rush on the Wairoa River near Tauranga with expert guides, wild rapids, and a 5m cliff jump. Includes wetsuits and pickup from Rotorua.
469 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Sun
09:30
Live guide EN · KO · JA · ESFree cancellationfromNZ$ 190per person
Lake Te Anau scenic cruise & walk: South Fiord from Te Anau
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Lake Te Anau scenic cruise & walk: South Fiord from Te AnauCruise across Lake Te Anau to the South Fiord on a historic motor yacht, then walk among native forest and hidden lakes with a local guide over light.
172 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Tue–Sat
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 165per person
Wanaka: Highest Waterfall Cable Climb & Via Ferrata Level 1
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Wanaka: Highest Waterfall Cable Climb & Via Ferrata Level 1Climb the world's highest waterfall on steel rungs and wire bridges near Wanaka. Two hours, professional guide, all gear included. Suitable for beginners with basic fitness.
124 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 205per person
Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau: Cruise Included
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Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau: Cruise IncludedStart your Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with a private Tesla ride, guided stops through Fiordland, and a 2-hour cruise: includes morning tea and pickup.
122 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–10h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 365per person
Wine Tasting & Māori Culture in Wānaka: 2 Wineries
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Wine Tasting & Māori Culture in Wānaka: 2 WineriesThree hours sampling wines at two Wānaka wineries while learning Māori history and perspectives of the region.
100 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Tue, Thu and Fri
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 189per person
Glow-worm tour Rotorua: Night walk in native bush
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Glow-worm tour Rotorua: Night walk in native bushWalk through Rotorua's native forest at night with a guide to see thousands of glow-worms lighting up the darkness, plus waterfalls and wildlife sounds you won't hear by day.
766 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 125per person
Wanaka: Highest Waterfall Cable Climb Level 2 (4 Hours)
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Travelers' pick
Wanaka: Highest Waterfall Cable Climb Level 2 (4 Hours)Four-hour cable climb on the world's highest waterfall via ferrata, 20 minutes from Wanaka. Includes guide, safety gear, training and lunch. Moderate fitness required.
492 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 389per person
Rotorua Redwoods: High Ropes Adventure & Forest Bridges
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Rotorua Redwoods: High Ropes Adventure & Forest BridgesFeel the sway of jungle bridges high above Rotorua’s Redwoods, guided by locals. Includes all safety gear and a 2-hour adventure in Whakarewarewa Forest.
446 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 145per person
Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike in Renwick: 14 Cellar Doors
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Travelers' pick
Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike in Renwick: 14 Cellar DoorsRent a comfortable cruiser bike in Renwick and spend your afternoon visiting 14 nearby cellar doors at your own pace. The team gives you a map.
363 reviews
4.99★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
2
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 70per person
Jet Boat Adventure on Clutha River from Wanaka
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Travelers' pick
Jet Boat Adventure on Clutha River from WanakaJet boat the Clutha River from Wanaka with live commentary and 360 spins through the Snake section and Devils Nook switchback.
332 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 159per person

Lowest price (10)

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Time Tripper Show & Underwater Observatory
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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Time Tripper Show & Underwater ObservatoryFeel the thrill of Queenstown’s Time Tripper show under Lake Wakatipu, journey through 90 million years in 30 minutes, and spot real fish with entry included.
89 reviews
4.60★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
17
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 20per person
Omaka Aviation Heritage WWII Exhibition Skip the Line
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Omaka Aviation Heritage WWII Exhibition Skip the LineWalk through the Dangerous Skies exhibition at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and stand in front of an original de Havilland Mosquito.
28 reviews
4.57★
Duration
45m–7h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 25per person
Olveston Historic Home guided tour in Dunedin: Glimpse early 20th century life
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Travelers' pick
Olveston Historic Home guided tour in Dunedin: Glimpse early 20th century lifeTour the 13-room Olveston Historic Home in Dunedin with a live guide who walks you through original art.
225 reviews
4.85★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 27per person
Buried Village of Te Wairoa: 1886 eruption site near Rotorua
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Buried Village of Te Wairoa: 1886 eruption site near RotoruaWalk the excavated village of Te Wairoa near Rotorua, buried by Mt. Tarawera's 1886 eruption. Guided tours and museum exhibits included. Allow 1–1.5 hours on flat paved paths.
131 reviews
4.50★
Duration
45m–2h
Wed–SunFree cancellationfromNZ$ 27per person
Auckland Walking Tour: Māori History & Waterfront Landmarks
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Auckland Walking Tour: Māori History & Waterfront LandmarksSelf-guided 90-minute walk through Auckland's CBD with Māori legends, women's suffrage history, and Viaduct Harbour. Offline app, lifetime access, start anytime.
15 reviews
4.53★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 27per person
Gibbston Valley wine cave tour with tastings: New Zealand
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Travelers' pick
Gibbston Valley wine cave tour with tastings: New ZealandWalk inside New Zealand's largest wine cave at Gibbston Valley and taste three current releases with a cellar door host who shows you where the region's.
105 reviews
4.64★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 28per person
Christchurch Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Quake Stories
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Travelers' pick
Christchurch Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Quake StoriesWalk through Christchurch's central city with a local guide who shares first-hand earthquake stories, rebuilding efforts.
41 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 29per person
Hundertwasser Art Centre Whangarei: Largest Collection
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Hundertwasser Art Centre Whangarei: Largest CollectionSpend a morning or afternoon at Whangarei's Hundertwasser Art Centre exploring the largest collection of the artist's work outside Vienna.
29 reviews
4.55★
Duration
1h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 30per person
Knights of the Sky Blenheim: WWI Aircraft & Artifacts
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Knights of the Sky Blenheim: WWI Aircraft & ArtifactsPeter Jackson's World War One aircraft collection at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim. Self-guided or guided tours available. 45 minutes to 2 hours.
31 reviews
4.87★
Duration
45m–2h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 30per person
Auckland Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket: NZ History Tour
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Auckland Museum Skip-the-Line Ticket: NZ History TourSkip the queue at Auckland Museum and explore three floors of New Zealand history, from Polynesian voyages to modern Auckland, with an audio guide.
189 reviews
4.42★
Duration
3h–4h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 32per person

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Hobbiton Movie Set & Blue Springs tour from Hamilton
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Hobbiton Movie Set & Blue Springs tour from HamiltonGuided tour from Hamilton through the Hobbiton Movie Set's 1,250-acre farm with 2.5 hours on set, plus a walk through Blue Springs' turquoise waters.
Duration
7h–8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 335NZ$ 318per person
Ziplining Martinborough: Four-Seat Croc Bike
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Ziplining Martinborough: Four-Seat Croc BikePedal a four-seat croc bike through Martinborough wine country with friends or family, stopping whenever you want. Fits up to six adults and two young children.
Duration
2h–8h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 160per group
Self-Guided Cycle Tour Martinborough: Wine Village at Your Pace
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Self-Guided Cycle Tour Martinborough: Wine Village at Your PaceCycle through Martinborough's wine region on your own schedule, choosing between electric and standard bikes, with maps and local advice included.
Duration
2h–8h
Every day
09:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 80per person
Kayaking in Mercury Bay: Cathedral Cove & the Blowhole
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Kayaking in Mercury Bay: Cathedral Cove & the BlowholePaddle Cathedral Cove and New Zealand's most spectacular blowhole on a 6-hour guided kayak in Mercury Bay, complete with morning tea and all equipment.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 369per person
Half-Day Fishing Charter on Lake Wānaka: Trout & Salmon
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Half-Day Fishing Charter on Lake Wānaka: Trout & SalmonThree-hour guided fishing charter on Lake Wānaka targeting Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Quinnat Salmon. Your local guide provides all equipment and snacks while you fish.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 400per person
Lord of the Rings Queenstown Tour: Filming Locations Guide
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Lord of the Rings Queenstown Tour: Filming Locations GuidePrivate 8-hour Lord of the Rings tour from Queenstown through Glenorchy, Paradise and Arrowtown with a live guide, door-to-door pickup.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 849per group
3-day self-guided hike Canterbury with luggage transfers
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3-day self-guided hike Canterbury with luggage transfersThree-day self-guided trek through Canterbury backcountry with daily luggage transfers so you carry only lunch. All meals.
Duration
3d
Every day
17:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 1,195per person
Island Hills 2-day self-guided hike with meals & luggage transfers
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Island Hills 2-day self-guided hike with meals & luggage transfersTwo-day backcountry hike in Canterbury's Island Hills Station with daily luggage transfers, all meals, hot showers and farm accommodation.
Duration
2d
Every day
17:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 917per person
Kayaking Whenuakura Island: Guided paddle to Donut Island
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Kayaking Whenuakura Island: Guided paddle to Donut IslandPaddle to Whenuakura Island on a 2-hour guided kayak from Tauranga. Explore the lagoon and wildlife sanctuary with a small group in provided gear.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 105per person
2-Day Self-Guided Hike: Island Hills Station, Canterbury
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2-Day Self-Guided Hike: Island Hills Station, CanterburyHike 11km or 19km across Island Hills Station near Canterbury with daily luggage transfers, hot showers at camp, and a choice of easier or full-distance routes on day two.
Duration
2d
Every day
17:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 410per person
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New Zealand at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Ziplining in Rotorua: 6 lines through native forest, NZ$ 209 (2h 30m, 4.97★ · 4,696).
  • Top rated: Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from Queenstown, NZ$ 369 (13h, 4.93★ · 3,812).
  • Best value: Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Holes, NZ$ 130 (2h 30m, 4.83★ · 4,103).

Of the 1,168 experiences: 1,119 with free cancellation, 947 with instant confirmation, 566 with hotel pickup and 698 bookable last-minute.

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