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Feel the wild side of marlborough sounds—dolphins, rare birds, and seals on a guided cruise with motuara island walk. includes wine, hot drinks & pickup.
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4h
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Marlborough Sounds: Wildlife Cruise & Motuara Island Walk
Feel the wild side of marlborough sounds—dolphins, rare birds, and seals on a guided cruise with motuara island walk. includes wine, hot drinks & pickup....
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From US$ 104.52
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Feel the rush of a helicopter flight over mount cook, tasman & franz josef glaciers, with an alpine snow landing and local pilot guide. includes seasonal snow stop.
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55m
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Mount Cook: Helicopter Flight & Glacier Snow Landing
Feel the rush of a helicopter flight over mount cook, tasman & franz josef glaciers, with an alpine snow landing and local pilot guide. includes seasonal snow stop....
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From US$ 539.07
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Let yourself wander through marlborough’s vineyards, taste local sauvignon blancs, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and finish with handmade chocolates. includes pickup.
4.96 (140)
6h
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Marlborough: Small Group Wine Tour & Chocolate Tasting Day
Let yourself wander through marlborough’s vineyards, taste local sauvignon blancs, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and finish with handmade chocolates. includes pickup....
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From US$ 132.15
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Feel the rush of a 50-minute helicopter flight from queenstown, soaring over lake wakatipu and landing on jura glacier. includes pickup and expert pilot.
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50m
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Queenstown: Glacier Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Feel the rush of a 50-minute helicopter flight from queenstown, soaring over lake wakatipu and landing on jura glacier. includes pickup and expert pilot....
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From US$ 529.82
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Feel the wild beauty of milford sound on a glass-roof coach from te anau, walk mirror lakes, taste mountain water at monkey creek, and cruise with local guides.
4.57 (139)
7h 45m
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Te Anau to Milford Sound: Glass-Roof Coach & Cruise Tour
Feel the wild beauty of milford sound on a glass-roof coach from te anau, walk mirror lakes, taste mountain water at monkey creek, and cruise with local guides....
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From US$ 130.95
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Breathe in lake tekapo’s night air, gaze through a 14” telescope, and snap a starlit photo. small group stargazing tour with shuttle and warm jackets included.
4.65 (139)
1h 15m
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Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Tour with Shuttle & Night Sky Photo
Breathe in lake tekapo’s night air, gaze through a 14” telescope, and snap a starlit photo. small group stargazing tour with shuttle and warm jackets included....
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From US$ 71.48
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Feel the sea air on a small group dunedin wildlife cruise—spot albatross, seals, and shipwrecks with a local skipper. includes binoculars, heated cabin, and commentary.
4.85 (137)
1h 30m–2h
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Dunedin: Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise with Albatross & Seals
Feel the sea air on a small group dunedin wildlife cruise—spot albatross, seals, and shipwrecks with a local skipper. includes binoculars, heated cabin, and commentary....
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From US$ 114.13
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Feel the wild beauty of milford sound on a small group day trip from queenstown, with scenic stops, a boutique nature cruise, and picnic lunch included.
4.96 (136)
13h
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Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown with Cruise & Lunch
Feel the wild beauty of milford sound on a small group day trip from queenstown, with scenic stops, a boutique nature cruise, and picnic lunch included....
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From US$ 249.28
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Feel the rush flying above franz josef, fox & tasman glaciers, land on fresh snow in the southern alps, and meet local pilots. includes 45min flight & photos.
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45m
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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Helicopter Tour with Snow Landing
Feel the rush flying above franz josef, fox & tasman glaciers, land on fresh snow in the southern alps, and meet local pilots. includes 45min flight & photos....
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From US$ 417.47
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Feel the rush on fiordland’s jet boat, spot trout, pause at lord of the rings film sites, then cycle riverside back to te anau. includes gear & guide.
4.99 (135)
4h
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Te Anau: Fiordland Jet Boat & Bike Tour with Small Group
Feel the rush on fiordland’s jet boat, spot trout, pause at lord of the rings film sites, then cycle riverside back to te anau. includes gear & guide....
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From US$ 153.17
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Wake up to mitre peak views on a milford sound overnight cruise, with kayaking, chef-prepared meals, and a cozy cabin. includes pickup options from te anau or queenstown.
4.81 (134)
17h 30m
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Milford Sound: Overnight Cruise on Fiordland Jewel with Kayaking
Wake up to mitre peak views on a milford sound overnight cruise, with kayaking, chef-prepared meals, and a cozy cabin. includes pickup options from te anau or queenstown....
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From US$ 870.37
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Feel the rush of tandem paragliding from coronet peak above queenstown, guided by expert pilots. includes return transport, all gear, and a gentle valley landing.
4.70 (134)
1h 30m
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Queenstown: Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding with Return Shuttle
Feel the rush of tandem paragliding from coronet peak above queenstown, guided by expert pilots. includes return transport, all gear, and a gentle valley landing....
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From US$ 227.65
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Step aboard in picton for a marlborough sounds cruise with local salmon and greenshell mussels tasting, live commentary, and relaxed views—includes food sampling.
4.69 (134)
3h
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Marlborough Sounds: Seafood Cruise with Salmon & Mussels Tasting
Step aboard in picton for a marlborough sounds cruise with local salmon and greenshell mussels tasting, live commentary, and relaxed views—includes food sampling....
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From US$ 90.10
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Feel the rush of a waiatoto river jetboat safari in new zealand’s south westland, with local guides, rainforest walk, and snacks included. book for all ages.
4.92 (132)
2h
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West Coast NZ: Waiatoto River Jetboat Safari & Rainforest Walk
Feel the rush of a waiatoto river jetboat safari in new zealand’s south westland, with local guides, rainforest walk, and snacks included. book for all ages....
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From US$ 191.61
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Meet friendly alpacas at shamarra farm overlooking akaroa harbour. feed, pet, and snap photos with these gentle animals on a self-drive tour just 1 hour from christchurch.
4.86 (132)
1h
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Akaroa Alpaca Farm Tour: Meet & Feed Alpacas Near Christchurch
Meet friendly alpacas at shamarra farm overlooking akaroa harbour. feed, pet, and snap photos with these gentle animals on a self-drive tour just 1 hour from christchurch....
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From US$ 37.03
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Kids and parents ride their own quad bikes on purpose-built tracks near queenstown, with a local guide, safety gear, transfers, and photos included.
4.98 (130)
1h 15m
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Queenstown: Kids Quad Bike Family Adventure & Parent Ride
Kids and parents ride their own quad bikes on purpose-built tracks near queenstown, with a local guide, safety gear, transfers, and photos included....
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From US$ 167.59
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Feel dunedin’s quirky city life, wild beaches, and local stories on a full-day tour with flexible stops, easy pickup from the cruise port, and guide commentary.
4.59 (128)
6h–7h
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Dunedin: Nature & City Tour for Cruise Passengers with Flexible Stops
Feel dunedin’s quirky city life, wild beaches, and local stories on a full-day tour with flexible stops, easy pickup from the cruise port, and guide commentary....
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From US$ 57.06
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Early morning sea kayaking in akaroa’s marine reserve with a local guide. spot hector’s dolphins, penguins, and orca. includes photos, refreshments, and small groups.
4.87 (127)
3h
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Akaroa: Sunrise Sea Kayak Safari & Wildlife in Marine Reserve
Early morning sea kayaking in akaroa’s marine reserve with a local guide. spot hector’s dolphins, penguins, and orca. includes photos, refreshments, and small groups....
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From US$ 93.10
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Feel the thrill of both ski plane and helicopter flights over mount cook with a tasman glacier landing, live commentary, and easy check-in—includes headset.
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45m
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Mount Cook: Ski Plane & Helicopter Glacier Landing Flight
Feel the thrill of both ski plane and helicopter flights over mount cook with a tasman glacier landing, live commentary, and easy check-in—includes headset....
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From US$ 342.62
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Push your comfort zone on wanaka’s wildwire waterfall cable climb—cross wire bridges, follow a local guide, and finish with a sweet treat. all gear included.
5.00 (123)
2h
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Wanaka: Wildwire Waterfall Cable Climb & Via Ferrata Tour
Push your comfort zone on wanaka’s wildwire waterfall cable climb—cross wire bridges, follow a local guide, and finish with a sweet treat. all gear included....
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From US$ 123.14
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