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Feel the sea air in akaroa, spot hector’s dolphins on a harbor cruise, stroll french village streets, and sample local cheese—includes pickup & optional lunch.
4.63 (301)
9h 30m
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Akaroa Day Trip from Christchurch: Dolphin Cruise & Cheese Tasting
Feel the sea air in akaroa, spot hector’s dolphins on a harbor cruise, stroll french village streets, and sample local cheese—includes pickup & optional lunch....
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From US$ 162.18
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Savor central otago’s boutique wineries on a queenstown wine tour with cave visit, three tastings, and a vineyard lunch. includes hotel pickup and local guide.
4.94 (294)
5h 30m
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Queenstown: Central Otago Wine Tour with Lunch & Tastings
Savor central otago’s boutique wineries on a queenstown wine tour with cave visit, three tastings, and a vineyard lunch. includes hotel pickup and local guide....
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From US$ 149.57
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Feel the rush on new zealand’s longest zipline in christchurch, with four lines, chairlift ascent, and local guides. all gear provided—just bring your nerves.
4.93 (286)
3h
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Christchurch: Zipline Adventure Park Tour & Chairlift Ride
Feel the rush on new zealand’s longest zipline in christchurch, with four lines, chairlift ascent, and local guides. all gear provided—just bring your nerves....
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From US$ 132.15
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Step off your ship in dunedin for a small-group tour of the otago peninsula, see sea lions on wild beaches, stroll baldwin street, and enjoy local stories with pickup included.
4.60 (286)
3h 30m
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Dunedin & Otago Peninsula: Small-Group Shore Excursion Tour
Step off your ship in dunedin for a small-group tour of the otago peninsula, see sea lions on wild beaches, stroll baldwin street, and enjoy local stories with pickup included....
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From US$ 95.51
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Feel the rush on five ziplines over kaikōura’s valleys, ride a custom 4x4 unimog, and wander native forest trails with a local guide. pickup included.
4.98 (285)
3h 30m
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Kaikōura: Zipline Adventure, 4x4 River Drive & Forest Walk
Feel the rush on five ziplines over kaikōura’s valleys, ride a custom 4x4 unimog, and wander native forest trails with a local guide. pickup included....
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From US$ 119.53
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Feel the charm of arrowtown’s gold rush streets and wanaka’s lakeside calm on a small group tour from queenstown. includes cardrona hotel drink, local guide, and pickup.
4.89 (284)
6h
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Arrowtown & Wanaka Day Trip from Queenstown: Small Group Tour
Feel the charm of arrowtown’s gold rush streets and wanaka’s lakeside calm on a small group tour from queenstown. includes cardrona hotel drink, local guide, and pickup....
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From US$ 125.54
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Wake up surrounded by doubtful sound’s misty silence, spot dolphins from a classic sailing scow, kayak sheltered coves, and share stories over dinner. includes transfers & meals.
4.81 (279)
2d
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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise: Fiordland Wildlife & Kayaking
Wake up surrounded by doubtful sound’s misty silence, spot dolphins from a classic sailing scow, kayak sheltered coves, and share stories over dinner. includes transfers & meals....
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From US$ 449.90
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Feel the chill and excitement as you swim with wild fur seals off kaikoura. small group, wetsuits included, local guide. book your half-day marine adventure.
4.96 (279)
2h 30m
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Kaikoura: Seal Swimming Tour & Wildlife Encounter
Feel the chill and excitement as you swim with wild fur seals off kaikoura. small group, wetsuits included, local guide. book your half-day marine adventure....
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Feel the thrill of cardrona valley’s high country on horseback, with trotting and cantering, mountain views, and a classic pub stop—includes guide and drinks.
4.98 (273)
3h 30m
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Cardrona Valley: High Country Pub Horse Trek & Mountain Ride
Feel the thrill of cardrona valley’s high country on horseback, with trotting and cantering, mountain views, and a classic pub stop—includes guide and drinks....
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From US$ 419.87
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Feel the rush of a wanaka jet boat tour, explore matukituki’s wild valley on foot, and hear local stories—includes shuttle transfer and all gear.
4.89 (273)
4h
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Wanaka: Jet Boat Adventure & Wilderness Walk in Matukituki
Feel the rush of a wanaka jet boat tour, explore matukituki’s wild valley on foot, and hear local stories—includes shuttle transfer and all gear....
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From US$ 215.64
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Step onto a water taxi from wanaka marina for a real island adventure—walk mou waho, spot native birds, hear local stories, and enjoy 1.5+ hours to explore.
4.91 (267)
3h 15m
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Lake Wanaka: Mou Waho Island Water Taxi & Freedom Walk
Step onto a water taxi from wanaka marina for a real island adventure—walk mou waho, spot native birds, hear local stories, and enjoy 1.5+ hours to explore....
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From US$ 83.49
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Feel the rush of indoor skydiving in queenstown with two flights, full gear, and a certified instructor guiding you every step—includes orientation and all equipment.
4.92 (266)
1h
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Queenstown: iFLY Indoor Skydiving Flights for Two
Feel the rush of indoor skydiving in queenstown with two flights, full gear, and a certified instructor guiding you every step—includes orientation and all equipment....
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From US$ 83.49
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Start early from queenstown, cross lake manapouri, and cruise doubtful sound with a local guide. includes hotel pickup and live commentary on board.
4.69 (265)
12h
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Doubtful Sound Cruise from Queenstown: Lake Manapouri & Wilmot Pass
Start early from queenstown, cross lake manapouri, and cruise doubtful sound with a local guide. includes hotel pickup and live commentary on board....
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From US$ 287.72
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Feel the magic of middle-earth on a small-group lord of the rings tour from queenstown. includes hotel pickup, 4wd adventure, local guide, and snacks.
4.61 (256)
4h 15m
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Queenstown to Glenorchy: LOTR Film Sites 4WD Tour & Pickup
Feel the magic of middle-earth on a small-group lord of the rings tour from queenstown. includes hotel pickup, 4wd adventure, local guide, and snacks....
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From US$ 187.28
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Feel the vastness of new zealand’s south island on a guided day trip from queenstown to mount cook, with lake pukaki views, local guide, and flexible free time.
4.86 (256)
12h
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Queenstown to Mount Cook Day Trip & Lake Pukaki Stop
Feel the vastness of new zealand’s south island on a guided day trip from queenstown to mount cook, with lake pukaki views, local guide, and flexible free time....
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From US$ 173.59
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Feel the thrill of quad biking on queenstown hill, guided by locals. includes hotel pickup, all gear, and hot drinks with homemade cake at the summit.
4.85 (255)
3h 30m
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Queenstown Hill: Quad Bike Tour with Pickup & Local Guide
Feel the thrill of quad biking on queenstown hill, guided by locals. includes hotel pickup, all gear, and hot drinks with homemade cake at the summit....
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From US$ 209.47
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Feel the sea breeze on an otago peninsula wildlife cruise, spot royal albatross, fur seals & rare seabirds with a local crew. includes jackets, binoculars & live commentary.
4.62 (251)
1h
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Otago Peninsula: Wildlife Cruise & Albatross Colony Views
Feel the sea breeze on an otago peninsula wildlife cruise, spot royal albatross, fur seals & rare seabirds with a local crew. includes jackets, binoculars & live commentary....
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From US$ 45.05
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Face your fears inside queenstown’s haunted house, guided by live actors through dark corridors. includes 30-minute entry and is best with friends—if you dare.
4.63 (251)
30m
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Queenstown: Haunted House Fear Factory with Live Actors
Face your fears inside queenstown’s haunted house, guided by live actors through dark corridors. includes 30-minute entry and is best with friends—if you dare....
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From US$ 26.42
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Feel sea air on an intimate abel tasman day trip cruise, kayak with seals, walk pitt head loop, enjoy fresh local lunch. includes drinks, gear & small group guide.
4.97 (250)
6h
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Abel Tasman: Small Group Day Trip Cruise & Wildlife Kayak
Feel sea air on an intimate abel tasman day trip cruise, kayak with seals, walk pitt head loop, enjoy fresh local lunch. includes drinks, gear & small group guide....
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From US$ 312.35
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Discover dunedin’s gardens, signal hill views, and historic sites on a relaxed city tour. includes local guide commentary and easy pickup from cruise port.
4.77 (250)
4h–5h
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Dunedin: City & Gardens Tour with Local Guide Pickup
Discover dunedin’s gardens, signal hill views, and historic sites on a relaxed city tour. includes local guide commentary and easy pickup from cruise port....
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From US$ 36.04
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