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Nelson City Walking Tour: Local Guides, Hidden GemsA 2–3 hour guided walking tour of Nelson, New Zealand, led by resident locals who show you the city's architecture, heritage sites and lesser-known landmarks. The route is flat and wheelchair accessible, covers sealed surfaces with ramp alternatives where steps exist, and includes a guide, sunscreen and a reusable eco cup with access to water refill stations along the way.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're walking Nelson solo or with one other person and want the city explained by someone who actually lives here—small groups mean the pace stays conversational and the guide can answer questions about the neighbourhoods you're moving through. The flat, sealed route works for anyone regardless of fitness level or mobility needs, so age or physical condition won't hold you back.
Lake Tekapo: Indoor Māori astronomy tour with guideStep inside Lake Tekapo’s Dark Sky Experience for a guided journey through Māori astronomy and science. Touch interactive displays, hear stories from passionate locals, and see a 125-year-old telescope up close. With no need to worry about weather or darkness, you’ll find new meaning in the night sky — something you might carry home long after your visit.
Guided Stargazing in Akaroa: Two Telescopes, Live PhotosJoin expert astronomer Luca for a guided stargazing session in Akaroa's dark skies, using a 10-inch Dobsonian telescope and a ZWO Seestar S50 smart telescope to observe the Milky Way, planets, nebulae and galaxies. The tour runs 90 minutes at Akaroa Heritage Park, includes hot drinks and blankets, and you'll receive instant digital photos of nebulae plus a personalized photo of your group under the stars, sent the next day. No astronomy knowledge is required, and the small group size keeps the experience personalized.Is it for me?Book this if you want to stargaze and still have your evening free—the 90-minute window lets you arrive in Akaroa late afternoon, complete the tour, and have time to eat and explore town; if you'd rather spend hours under the sky, choose a longer option instead.
Dunedin & Otago Peninsula tour: Penguins & Larnach CastleThis full-day guided tour covers Dunedin City highlights, then moves along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle (garden entry included) and the penguin reserve, where you walk an approximately 2km trail through the rehabilitation centre and coastal reserve to see yellow-eyed penguins and other wildlife. A local guide leads the small group of up to 11 people in an air-conditioned vehicle, with live commentary throughout the 6.5-hour day. The castle interior tour can be arranged and paid for on the day if you want it; food and drinks are available to purchase.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're in Dunedin for a day or an afternoon and want to see both the city and the peninsula without arranging transport or navigation yourself — the small-group format and fixed schedule mean the whole day holds together, and the guide's local knowledge fills in the stories behind each stop. The 2km reserve walk is the most physical part of the day, so it suits travelers with at least moderate fitness who are comfortable on uneven ground with some steps.
Queenstown eBike tour: Lake Wakatipu ride with guideA 3-hour guided eBike tour around Queenstown that follows the Shotover and Kawarau rivers, circles Lake Wakatipu's Kelvin Heights peninsula, and ends in a forest gallery—pedal-assisted bikes let you cover longer distances without special skills, and a guide points out native birds, local history and hidden trail details along the way.Is it for me?Small groups keep the pace relaxed and the guide's attention spread across everyone—good if you want to ask questions and not feel rushed. The eBike's motor means you can ride with friends or family at different fitness levels and still stay together, which is what makes this tour work for mixed-ability groups.
Kawarau River Rafting in Queenstown: Grade 2-3 RapidsKawarau River rafting near Queenstown is a half-day whitewater activity where you paddle 8 kilometers through grade 2-3 rapids, with a live guide leading the way. The operator provides a free shuttle from central Queenstown, all rafting gear and wetsuits, a safety briefing, and access to flat sections where you can swim or race other rafts between the rapids. The highlight is the Dog Leg, a 400-meter grade 3/4 rapid, and you can choose to add optional cliff jumping or watch from the raft.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the instruction and the commentary without a language barrier. This works for first-timers who want an introduction to whitewater rafting and for anyone confident enough to swim between the rapids — the flat stretches and the optional cliff jumping let you set your own pace through the day.
Nelson to Mapua cycling tour: Self-guided on Great Taste TrailA self-guided cycling tour from Nelson through Richmond to Mapua on New Zealand's Great Taste Trail, with grade-one (easy) riding over 3–4 hours of pedaling. You choose the pace and stops — the operator provides the bike, all gear, ferry passage and a return shuttle from Mapua. Moderate fitness is the baseline; children from age 6 can join, and eBike or trail bike options let you pick the ride that suits your legs.Is it for me?Book the eBike if you want to ride the full distance without worrying about fitness or leg fatigue; choose the trail bike if you prefer a traditional ride and have moderate cycling endurance. Either way, the self-guided format means you stop when you want—at a winery, a brewery, the peanut butter factory or just to take in the view—without a guide or group keeping pace.
Queen Charlotte Track self-guided walk: PictonA self-guided day walk on the Queen Charlotte Track starting from Picton, with round-trip boat service through the Marlborough Sounds included. You choose one of three walks of varying length and difficulty, hiking at your own pace while the boat handles transport to your starting point and picks you up at the end. The day runs about seven hours total, with return to Picton between 5:30pm and 6:00pm on a fixed schedule.Is it for me?Pick this walk if you want to hike the Queen Charlotte Track at your own pace without a guide or group keeping time—the boat handles the logistics of getting you to the trailhead and back, so you focus on the trail itself. Not suitable if you're arriving by cruise ship, since the fixed return time of 5:30pm–6:00pm may conflict with your ship's departure.
Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise: Behind-the-Scenes AccessA 3.5-hour delivery cruise through the Marlborough Sounds that shadows the daily supply run to remote homes, resorts and the Queen Charlotte Track. You ride along as the skipper and crew service isolated jetties, keeping watch for seals, penguins, dolphins and rare seabirds while learning the history and ecology of the Sounds from the people who work there. Live commentary, tea and coffee are included; the exact route and duration shift with weather and the day's deliveries.Is it for me?You ride along on a working delivery run rather than watching a tour unfold, which suits anyone who wants to see how an isolated community actually functions instead of a packaged version of it. The route changes daily with the deliveries and the weather, so no two cruises are the same—book this if you are comfortable with that unpredictability and want the behind-the-scenes access it creates.
Glenorchy tour from Queenstown: Lake views and local storiesThis 4-hour guided tour departs central Queenstown and travels to Glenorchy in a small luxury vehicle with a local guide who shares Māori history and mythology through storytelling. The route includes photo stops on the journey, then two hours of free time in Glenorchy to walk the lagoon, visit the Red Shed (a restored historic building linked to the old Lake Wakatipu steamers), browse Mrs Wolly's General Store, or sit in a café. The tour returns to Queenstown by the same route. Air-conditioned vehicle, professional guide commentary and all fees are included; lunch and beverages are not.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a local guide's storytelling during the drive to Glenorchy, then free time to explore the town on your own rather than follow a structured itinerary.
Milford Sound coach, cruise & flight from QueenstownA full-day tour from Queenstown combines a scenic coach ride to Milford Sound, a two-hour cruise on the fiord with Mitre Peak Cruises, and a 35–40 minute fixed-wing flight back over Fiordland National Park. The coach includes several scenic stops on the Milford Road; pickup and drop-off from set Queenstown locations are included. A live English-speaking guide leads the group.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see Milford Sound from multiple angles without piecing together separate bookings—the coach, cruise and flight are coordinated into one itinerary, so the day holds together without you arranging transport between each leg.
Queenstown: Stargazing Night Tour & Pro Portraits in Dark SkyYou’ll ride out from Queenstown in a 4WD with local guides who know all the secret dark sky spots, sip hot chocolate under snowy peaks, peek through an EVscope at deep space wonders, and get your own portrait taken with the galactic core glowing behind you. There’s laughter over mispronounced star names and plenty of time to just stand quietly under all that sky.
30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown: Mountain LandingA 30-minute alpine scenic flight from Queenstown takes you over Lake Wakatipu, Skippers Canyon and the Queenstown Basin, with a landing on one of the region's mountain peaks—the exact location depends on weather. The flight includes headsets so you hear the pilot clearly, and all landing and facility fees are built in. Infants sit on an adult's lap; children must be accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?Book the 30-minute flight if you want the landing experience without a longer time commitment, or choose the 35-minute option to spend more time in the air and on the peak. The early-bird departure works well if you want to fit the flight into the start of your day.
Marlborough wine tasting tour: Family wineries & Sauvignon BlancA six-hour wine tasting tour of Marlborough's wine region that takes you to a carefully selected mix of family-owned wineries and boutique vineyards, with all standard cellar door tasting fees included and hotel pickup from your accommodation. You'll taste Marlborough's world-famous Sauvignon Blanc alongside Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Noir, then relax at a vineyard restaurant where food and wine pair together. The tour is designed for quality over quantity, with time to absorb the stories behind each winery and insights into how the wines are made.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer a guided route through multiple wineries in one day rather than self-driving, so you can taste continuously and absorb the winemaking stories without managing logistics.
Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim: Small-group tastingsA full-day Marlborough wine tour from Blenheim visits a selection of boutique and iconic wineries with a local guide, includes wine tastings and a two-course winery lunch, and operates in a small group of no more than 11 people. Pickup runs from Picton waterfront, Blenheim accommodation or Blenheim Airport between 9:15am and 9:50am, with return by 5:30pm. Minimum age is 18.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste Marlborough wines in a small group with someone who knows the region — the maximum of 11 people and the local guide mean you're learning from a real expert, not following a script, and the pace gives you time to actually savour each winery instead of moving through them.
Go-Kart Racing in Cromwell: 650m Track Near QueenstownHighlands Motorsport Go-Karts is an outdoor go-kart racing activity in Cromwell, Central Otago, where you drive a German-built Rimo kart around a 650-metre track edged with tyres and concrete features. The track sits 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, and you can race solo or bring friends and family to compete. Helmets and safety gear are provided; drivers must be at least 10 years old and 140 cm tall, while tandem passengers can be younger if they meet the 120 cm height requirement.Is it for me?Book this if you're coming as a group or family and want everyone racing at once—the two-seater karts let younger kids or non-drivers ride along, and the track is built for head-to-head competition rather than a solo time trial. Solo racers work just as well; the single-seater option is there if you want to chase your own fastest lap without company.
Dunedin Shore Excursion: Larnach Castle & City SightseeingThis seven-hour shore excursion from Port Chalmers combines a guided tour of Larnach Castle in the morning with a two-hour sightseeing loop of Dunedin's central highlights in the afternoon, plus roughly an hour of free time in the city between them. Port pickup and drop-off are included, as is admission to the castle and its grounds. The tour is timed to return you to your ship before departure.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking at Port Chalmers and want a guided castle tour combined with a curated city loop—both fit within a port day, with free time between to explore at your own pace.
Christchurch: Crater Rim walk with guide & picnic lunchYou’ll join a small group from Lyttelton Port for a guided walk along Christchurch’s Crater Rim, starting with coffee by Sumner Beach and ending with a picnic lunch overlooking Pegasus Bay. Expect real conversation with your local guide, coastal views you’ll feel in your bones, wildlife sightings if you’re lucky — and moments you’ll remember long after the trip.
Queenstown: Milford Sound Helicopter Flight & Glacier LandingYou fly from Queenstown over Milford Sound with a guide and headset, land inside the Sound itself, then climb to a glacier landing in Fiordland National Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with the helicopter flight and guide commentary. The whole thing takes 2 hours and suits anyone who can sit in a helicopter seat.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Milford Sound from the air and actually land on a glacier without arranging your own transport from Queenstown — the helicopter pickup means you step out of your hotel and into the sky.
Christchurch to Queenstown: Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook & Salmon TastingYou’ll cross New Zealand’s South Island from Christchurch to Queenstown with a local guide, stopping for pies in Fairlie, gazing at Lake Tekapo’s wildflowers, walking near Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, and tasting fresh salmon at a local farm. Expect laughter on board, glacier air on your face, and plenty of small surprises along the way.
Destinations
- Akaroa›
- Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)›
- Blenheim›
- Canterbury›
- Christchurch›
- Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula›
- Fiordland & Milford Sound›
- Fiordland National Park›
- Franz Josef & Fox Glacier›
- Greymouth›
- Hanmer Springs›
- Havelock›
- Invercargill›
- Kaikoura›
- Lake Tekapo›
- Marahau›
- Motueka›
- Nelson›
- Picton›
- Port Chalmers›
- Queenstown›
- Stewart Island / Rakiura›
- Te Anau›
- Wanaka›
