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Wake up in christchurch, ride the tranzalpine train through the southern alps, hike arthur’s pass, and explore castle hill’s boulders. includes pickup & guide.
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Christchurch to Arthur's Pass: TranzAlpine Train & Castle Hill Day Trip
Wake up in christchurch, ride the tranzalpine train through the southern alps, hike arthur’s pass, and explore castle hill’s boulders. includes pickup & guide....
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From US$ 239.67 US$ 225.29
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Push your comfort zone near wanaka with a guided waterfall cable climb, steel ladders, bridges, and mountain trail descent—includes gear, lunch, and expert safety.
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4h
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Wanaka: Waterfall Cable Climb & Mountain Descent Tour
Push your comfort zone near wanaka with a guided waterfall cable climb, steel ladders, bridges, and mountain trail descent—includes gear, lunch, and expert safety....
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From US$ 233.66
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Wake up to marlborough’s vineyards, taste local wines at five cellar doors, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and relax with door-to-door pickup from picton or blenheim.
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6h
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Marlborough: Wine Tasting Day Tour with Pickup & Lunch
Wake up to marlborough’s vineyards, taste local wines at five cellar doors, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and relax with door-to-door pickup from picton or blenheim....
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From US$ 132.15
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Step onto lake wakatipu for a vintage cruise, meet sheepdogs at walter peak farm, and enjoy homemade scones with tea. includes return cruise and guided farm visit.
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3h 30m
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Queenstown: Lake Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour with Tea
Step onto lake wakatipu for a vintage cruise, meet sheepdogs at walter peak farm, and enjoy homemade scones with tea. includes return cruise and guided farm visit....
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From US$ 83.49
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Feel the rush in queenstown’s canyons—zipline, abseil waterfalls, plunge into pools. includes all gear, 2 expert guides, and hot showers after your adventure.
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4h
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Queenstown: Half-Day Canyoning Adventure with 2 Guides
Feel the rush in queenstown’s canyons—zipline, abseil waterfalls, plunge into pools. includes all gear, 2 expert guides, and hot showers after your adventure....
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From US$ 149.57
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Start your journey from queenstown to glenorchy & paradise, stopping for local stories, movie sites, and classic kiwi morning tea. includes pickup & guide.
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4h 30m
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Queenstown to Glenorchy & Paradise: Scenic Day Trip with Tea
Start your journey from queenstown to glenorchy & paradise, stopping for local stories, movie sites, and classic kiwi morning tea. includes pickup & guide....
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Feel the wild beauty of milford sound on a coach and cruise day trip from queenstown, with panoramic windows, local stories, and lunch included. reserve your spot easily.
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12h 30m
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Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown: Coach & Nature Cruise
Feel the wild beauty of milford sound on a coach and cruise day trip from queenstown, with panoramic windows, local stories, and lunch included. reserve your spot easily....
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From US$ 227.65
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Feel the ocean air on a hands-free seal kayak tour in kaikoura. pedal or paddle with a local guide, spot fur seals up close, and capture photos without stopping.
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3h
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Kaikoura: Seal Kayak Tour & Sunset Pedal Kayaking Options
Feel the ocean air on a hands-free seal kayak tour in kaikoura. pedal or paddle with a local guide, spot fur seals up close, and capture photos without stopping....
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From US$ 87.10
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Feel the wild beauty of mt cook on a small group day tour from queenstown. hike, relax, or fly over glaciers, with local stops and pickup included.
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13h
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Queenstown to Mt Cook: Small Group Day Trip & Scenic Stops
Feel the wild beauty of mt cook on a small group day tour from queenstown. hike, relax, or fly over glaciers, with local stops and pickup included....
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From US$ 165.19
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Experience abel tasman’s wild coastline by boat, spot fur seals, and choose a beach stop or guided walk. includes national park fees and live commentary.
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3h–6h
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Abel Tasman Coast: Scenic Boat Cruise & Optional Walks
Experience abel tasman’s wild coastline by boat, spot fur seals, and choose a beach stop or guided walk. includes national park fees and live commentary....
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From US$ 65.47
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Feel the quiet of lake mapourika by kayak near franz josef glacier, paddle with a local guide, and explore untouched rainforest—includes pickup and all gear.
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3h
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Franz Josef: Lake Mapourika Kayak Tour & Rainforest Sanctuary
Feel the quiet of lake mapourika by kayak near franz josef glacier, paddle with a local guide, and explore untouched rainforest—includes pickup and all gear....
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From US$ 89.50
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Soar over fiordland’s peaks, cruise milford sound’s wild waters, and fly a different route back to queenstown. includes hotel pickup, window seats, and light lunch.
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5h
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Milford Sound: Scenic Flight & Cruise from Queenstown
Soar over fiordland’s peaks, cruise milford sound’s wild waters, and fly a different route back to queenstown. includes hotel pickup, window seats, and light lunch....
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From US$ 461.44
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Feel the rush of a 35-minute helicopter flight over franz josef and fox or tasman glaciers, with a snow landing in the southern alps. includes pickup and local pilot.
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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Tour with Snow Landing
Feel the rush of a 35-minute helicopter flight over franz josef and fox or tasman glaciers, with a snow landing in the southern alps. includes pickup and local pilot....
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From US$ 297.33
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Feel the wind on easy wanaka & hawea trails, pause for pastries in albert town, and ride riverside paths at your own pace. includes shuttle, e-bike, and gear.
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4h
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Wanaka & Hawea: E-Bike Trail Ride with Shuttle & Bakery Stop
Feel the wind on easy wanaka & hawea trails, pause for pastries in albert town, and ride riverside paths at your own pace. includes shuttle, e-bike, and gear....
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From US$ 78.09
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Feel the wind at mount sunday, pose with movie props, and share a picnic lunch with sparkling wine on this lord of the rings day trip from christchurch. includes pickup.
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9h
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Christchurch to Edoras: Lord of the Rings Day Trip & Picnic
Feel the wind at mount sunday, pose with movie props, and share a picnic lunch with sparkling wine on this lord of the rings day trip from christchurch. includes pickup....
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From US$ 195.22
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Watch morning mist lift over lake tekapo, walk to tasman glacier, and share stories with your guide on this small-group mount cook day trip from christchurch with lunch included.
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13h
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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch
Watch morning mist lift over lake tekapo, walk to tasman glacier, and share stories with your guide on this small-group mount cook day trip from christchurch with lunch included....
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From US$ 150.17
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Feel the spray of stirling falls, watch mitre peak drift by, and sip hot tea on a milford sound cruise with live commentary and flexible lunch options.
4.62 (378)
1h 45m
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Milford Sound Cruise: Waterfalls, Mitre Peak & Nature Views
Feel the spray of stirling falls, watch mitre peak drift by, and sip hot tea on a milford sound cruise with live commentary and flexible lunch options....
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From US$ 107.52
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An afternoon in queenstown tasting gibbston wines or craft beers, sharing platters, and stories with locals—includes central pickup and a friendly guide.
4.89 (376)
4h
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Queenstown: Twilight Wine & Beer Tour with Platters
An afternoon in queenstown tasting gibbston wines or craft beers, sharing platters, and stories with locals—includes central pickup and a friendly guide....
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From US$ 155.57
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Savor central otago’s wine regions from queenstown with tastings, a barrel-cooked lunch, and a guided cave tour. includes pickup and local wine expert.
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6h 30m
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Queenstown: Central Otago Food & Wine Tour with Barrel Lunch
Savor central otago’s wine regions from queenstown with tastings, a barrel-cooked lunch, and a guided cave tour. includes pickup and local wine expert....
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From US$ 197.62 US$ 177.86
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Experience queenstown’s shotover river on a guided white water rafting trip, with pickup, all gear provided, and hot showers after. includes digital photos.
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4h 30m
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Queenstown: Shotover River Rafting with Guide & Pickup
Experience queenstown’s shotover river on a guided white water rafting trip, with pickup, all gear provided, and hot showers after. includes digital photos....
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From US$ 179.60
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