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Wake up to fiordland’s wild beauty on a small group milford sound day trip from queenstown, with a boutique cruise, picnic lunch, and hotel pickup included.

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4.92 (3556)

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Milford Sound: Small Group Day Tour & Boutique Cruise from Queenstown

Wake up to fiordland’s wild beauty on a small group milford sound day trip from queenstown, with a boutique cruise, picnic lunch, and hotel pickup included....

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From US$ 221.65

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Start your milford sound day trip on a small boat cruise with live local commentary, up-close wildlife, and coffee & biscuits included. book for uncrowded views.

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4.90 (3184)

1h 45m

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Milford Sound: Small Boat Cruise with Wildlife & Coffee

Start your milford sound day trip on a small boat cruise with live local commentary, up-close wildlife, and coffee & biscuits included. book for uncrowded views....

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From US$ 113.53

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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.

4.47 (3032)

3h 30m

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Kaikoura Whale Watching Boat Tour & Sperm Whale Encounters

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....

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From US$ 107.81

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Feel the rush on queenstown’s shotover river jet boat ride with 360° spins, exclusive canyon access, and lively local guides. includes free parking and all gear.

4.84 (2830)

25m

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Queenstown: Shotover River Jet Boat Ride & Canyon Thrills

Feel the rush on queenstown’s shotover river jet boat ride with 360° spins, exclusive canyon access, and lively local guides. includes free parking and all gear....

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From US$ 122.60

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Feel the wild beauty of milford sound on a small group day trip from queenstown, with scenic stops, a boutique fjord cruise, and picnic lunch included.

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4.90 (2628)

13h

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Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown: Small Group Cruise & Scenic Stops

Feel the wild beauty of milford sound on a small group day trip from queenstown, with scenic stops, a boutique fjord cruise, and picnic lunch included....

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Feel the salt air on an akaroa harbour cruise, spot hector’s dolphins with a local guide, sip nz wine, and taste homemade cookies—includes easy boarding.

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Akaroa Harbour: Dolphin Nature Cruise & Local Wine

Feel the salt air on an akaroa harbour cruise, spot hector’s dolphins with a local guide, sip nz wine, and taste homemade cookies—includes easy boarding....

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From US$ 84.09

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Feel the rush of flying over the southern alps, cruise milford sound’s wild waters, and return by air to queenstown. includes hotel pickup and tea onboard.

4.94 (2135)

4h 30m

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Milford Sound: Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown with Pickup

Feel the rush of flying over the southern alps, cruise milford sound’s wild waters, and return by air to queenstown. includes hotel pickup and tea onboard....

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From US$ 477.53

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Hear the thundering bowen falls, spot seals and dolphins, and cruise close to mitre peak on this 2-hour milford sound tour. includes tea, coffee, and child-friendly options.

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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Cruise with Wildlife Views

Hear the thundering bowen falls, spot seals and dolphins, and cruise close to mitre peak on this 2-hour milford sound tour. includes tea, coffee, and child-friendly options....

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From US$ 101.51

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Step onto a queenstown lake cruise for 90 minutes of remarkables views, live captain’s stories, and a relaxed onboard bar—departing daily from the main jetty.

4.76 (1554)

1h 30m

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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Cruise & Remarkables Views

Step onto a queenstown lake cruise for 90 minutes of remarkables views, live captain’s stories, and a relaxed onboard bar—departing daily from the main jetty....

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From US$ 47.45

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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.

4.71 (1467)

3h 30m

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Queenstown: Tandem Skydive & Wakatipu Basin Views

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....

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From US$ 215.64

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

4.94 (1446)

4h 30m

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Queenstown to Glenorchy: Lord of the Rings Film Sites & Arcadia Access

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

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From US$ 119.45

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Savor a lakeside bbq lunch at walter peak after a scenic cruise from queenstown, watch a kiwi farm show, and relax with local flavors—includes return boat ride.

4.77 (1349)

3h 30m

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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Cruise & Walter Peak BBQ Lunch

Savor a lakeside bbq lunch at walter peak after a scenic cruise from queenstown, watch a kiwi farm show, and relax with local flavors—includes return boat ride....

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From US$ 101.51

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Feel the wild side of milford sound on a small group day trip from te anau, with nature walks, wildlife spotting, and a 2-hour cruise. pickup and local guide included.

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4.96 (1297)

9h 30m

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Milford Sound Day Trip from Te Anau: Small Group Cruise & Scenic Walks

Feel the wild side of milford sound on a small group day trip from te anau, with nature walks, wildlife spotting, and a 2-hour cruise. pickup and local guide included....

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From US$ 179.60 US$ 170.29

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Feel the breeze as you glide on a segway along queenstown’s lakeside, explore queenstown gardens, and enjoy a small-group tour with a friendly local guide. includes segway use.

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Queenstown: Segway Tour by Lake Wakatipu & Gardens

Feel the breeze as you glide on a segway along queenstown’s lakeside, explore queenstown gardens, and enjoy a small-group tour with a friendly local guide. includes segway use....

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From US$ 59.47

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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.

4.51 (1111)

2h 15m

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Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour & Lake Cruise Tickets

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....

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From US$ 77.49

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Feel your heart race on a queenstown zipline tour, soaring above lake wakatipu with expert guides. includes all gear and winter extras. book your spot easily.

4.85 (995)

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Queenstown: Zipline Adventure Tour & Skyline Gondola Views

Feel your heart race on a queenstown zipline tour, soaring above lake wakatipu with expert guides. includes all gear and winter extras. book your spot easily....

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From US$ 71.48

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Feel the rhythm of the taieri gorge railway from dunedin, crossing wild viaducts and tunnels with live commentary, local stories, and a scenic café stop.

4.51 (962)

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Dunedin: Taieri Gorge Railway Day Trip & Historic Viaducts

Feel the rhythm of the taieri gorge railway from dunedin, crossing wild viaducts and tunnels with live commentary, local stories, and a scenic café stop....

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From US$ 101.51

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Step onto the historic christchurch tram for a relaxed city loop with live commentary, 18 stops, and flexible all-day hop-on hop-off tickets. collect at cathedral junction.

4.54 (962)

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Christchurch Tram: Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Live Guide

Step onto the historic christchurch tram for a relaxed city loop with live commentary, 18 stops, and flexible all-day hop-on hop-off tickets. collect at cathedral junction....

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From US$ 25.23

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Feel the wild fiordland air, cruise beneath waterfalls, and share stories with locals on a milford sound day trip from queenstown. includes lunch & return coach.

4.70 (945)

12h

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Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown: Coach & Cruise

Feel the wild fiordland air, cruise beneath waterfalls, and share stories with locals on a milford sound day trip from queenstown. includes lunch & return coach....

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From US$ 165.19

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Start in te anau, travel through fiordland’s valleys and lakes, cruise milford sound with a local guide, and enjoy a picnic lunch—pickup included.

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Milford Sound: Small Group Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te Anau

Start in te anau, travel through fiordland’s valleys and lakes, cruise milford sound with a local guide, and enjoy a picnic lunch—pickup included....

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From US$ 179.60

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