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Feel the thrill of queenstown’s rugged trails on an atv quad bike tour, guided by locals. includes all safety gear, wet-weather clothing, and return transfers.
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1h 30m
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Queenstown: ATV Quad Bike Tour with Views & Transfers
Feel the thrill of queenstown’s rugged trails on an atv quad bike tour, guided by locals. includes all safety gear, wet-weather clothing, and return transfers....
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From US$ 191.61
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Feel the wild side of milford sound on a small-group day trip from te anau with a boat cruise, short guided walks, and picnic lunch—includes pickup.
4.96 (777)
9h
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Milford Sound: Small Boat Cruise & Walks from Te Anau
Feel the wild side of milford sound on a small-group day trip from te anau with a boat cruise, short guided walks, and picnic lunch—includes pickup....
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From US$ 186.60
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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.
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4.87 (720)
6h
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Central Otago: Boutique Wine Tour, 4 Vineyards & Lunch
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....
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Feel the rush of flying over fiordland’s peaks, cruise milford sound’s wild waters, and enjoy a local lunch—includes hotel pickup and live commentary.
4.96 (701)
5h
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Milford Sound: Scenic Flight & Cruise with Lunch Pickup
Feel the rush of flying over fiordland’s peaks, cruise milford sound’s wild waters, and enjoy a local lunch—includes hotel pickup and live commentary....
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From US$ 547.54
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Feel the wind on a fiordland jet boat, spot trout in clear water, walk among native trees with a local guide. small group, gear included, easy pickup in te anau.
4.98 (701)
2h
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Fiordland: Jet Boat Journey & Guided Walk with Local Stories
Feel the wind on a fiordland jet boat, spot trout in clear water, walk among native trees with a local guide. small group, gear included, easy pickup in te anau....
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From US$ 123.14
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Feel the heart of queenstown’s wine country with tastings at four wineries, a guided cave tour, and local stories. includes pickup and expert guide.
4.96 (695)
6h
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Queenstown: Wine Tour with 4 Tastings & Gibbston Cave
Feel the heart of queenstown’s wine country with tastings at four wineries, a guided cave tour, and local stories. includes pickup and expert guide....
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From US$ 167.59
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Feel the wild side of otago peninsula—walk cape saunders farm, spot yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals, albatross. small group tour with pickup, jackets, binoculars.
4.94 (683)
4h
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Otago Peninsula: Small Group Wildlife Tour & Private Beach
Feel the wild side of otago peninsula—walk cape saunders farm, spot yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals, albatross. small group tour with pickup, jackets, binoculars....
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From US$ 135.15
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Feel the thrill of a milford sound flight from queenstown, glide past waterfalls on a cruise, and spot wildlife with a local pilot. includes airport pickup.
4.96 (675)
4h 30m
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Milford Sound: Scenic Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown
Feel the thrill of a milford sound flight from queenstown, glide past waterfalls on a cruise, and spot wildlife with a local pilot. includes airport pickup....
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From US$ 473.93
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Watch waterfalls crash down sheer cliffs, spot dolphins and fur seals, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on this milford sound day trip with premium coach pickup.
4.67 (669)
12h 30m
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Milford Sound: Coach & Nature Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch
Watch waterfalls crash down sheer cliffs, spot dolphins and fur seals, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on this milford sound day trip with premium coach pickup....
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From US$ 227.65
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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.
4.85 (664)
1h 15m
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Dunedin: Speight's Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting Experience
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....
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Fly by helicopter to franz josef glacier, hike with expert guides among blue ice, and hear local stories. includes gear, commentary, and round-trip flights.
4.60 (654)
4h
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Franz Josef Glacier: Heli-Hike Adventure & Ice Walk
Fly by helicopter to franz josef glacier, hike with expert guides among blue ice, and hear local stories. includes gear, commentary, and round-trip flights....
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From US$ 553.86
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Share a lakeside bbq dinner at walter peak farm with cruise from queenstown, farm show, and local flavors. includes return boat ride and buffet meal.
4.74 (648)
4h
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Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Dinner Cruise & BBQ Buffet
Share a lakeside bbq dinner at walter peak farm with cruise from queenstown, farm show, and local flavors. includes return boat ride and buffet meal....
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From US$ 113.53
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Feel the rush in queenstown with a jet boat ride on kawarau & shotover rivers, starting from main town pier. includes guide, life vest, and hassle-free departures.
4.71 (621)
1h
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Queenstown: Jet Boat Ride on Kawarau & Shotover Rivers
Feel the rush in queenstown with a jet boat ride on kawarau & shotover rivers, starting from main town pier. includes guide, life vest, and hassle-free departures....
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From US$ 89.50
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Feel the rush of a heli hike on fox glacier, step inside blue ice caves, and follow local guides—includes gear, helicopter flights, and flexible weather calls.
4.88 (597)
4h
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Fox Glacier: Heli Hike with Ice Caves & Helicopter Transfers
Feel the rush of a heli hike on fox glacier, step inside blue ice caves, and follow local guides—includes gear, helicopter flights, and flexible weather calls....
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From US$ 489.78
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Feel the rush on a dart river jet boat, explore mt aspiring’s wild beauty with a local guide, and hear māori legends. includes pickup from queenstown.
4.77 (595)
4h
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Queenstown: Dart River Jet Boat Ride & Wilderness Tour
Feel the rush on a dart river jet boat, explore mt aspiring’s wild beauty with a local guide, and hear māori legends. includes pickup from queenstown....
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From US$ 196.53
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Hear waterfalls crash, spot mirror lakes, and cruise milford sound on a day trip from queenstown with hotel pickup, lunch, and a local guide included.
4.64 (565)
13h
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Milford Sound Day Trip: Scenic Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach
Hear waterfalls crash, spot mirror lakes, and cruise milford sound on a day trip from queenstown with hotel pickup, lunch, and a local guide included....
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From US$ 191.01
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Feel the hush of doubtful sound on a day cruise from manapouri. spot dolphins, seals, and rare penguins with a local guide. includes live commentary and boat ride.
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4.72 (561)
7h
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Doubtful Sound Day Cruise: Wilderness, Wildlife & Silence
Feel the hush of doubtful sound on a day cruise from manapouri. spot dolphins, seals, and rare penguins with a local guide. includes live commentary and boat ride....
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Feel the mist on a milford sound cruise, watch glacier cliffs up close, enjoy flexible departures and easy check-in. includes landing fees and local crew.
4.67 (557)
2h
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Milford Sound Cruise: Day Tour from Te Anau & Queenstown
Feel the mist on a milford sound cruise, watch glacier cliffs up close, enjoy flexible departures and easy check-in. includes landing fees and local crew....
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From US$ 105.12
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Watch blue penguins return at dusk on the otago peninsula, dunedin. up-close viewing, māori history insights, and guided reserve access. includes entry fees.
4.95 (534)
1h 30m
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Dunedin Otago Peninsula: Evening Blue Penguin Viewing & Reserve Access
Watch blue penguins return at dusk on the otago peninsula, dunedin. up-close viewing, māori history insights, and guided reserve access. includes entry fees....
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From US$ 33.04
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Curious about paddling alongside fur seals in kaikoura? join a wildlife sea kayaking tour with marine mammal permit, local guides, and all gear included.
4.80 (498)
3h
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Kaikoura: Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour with Seals & Dolphins
Curious about paddling alongside fur seals in kaikoura? join a wildlife sea kayaking tour with marine mammal permit, local guides, and all gear included....
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From US$ 99.11
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