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★4.8 1,168 experiences from NZ$ 10.90 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All tours (1–20 of 1,168)

Ziplining in Rotorua: 6 lines through native forest
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Ziplining in Rotorua: 6 lines through native forestZipline through a 1,000-year-old native forest in Rotorua on 6 lines reaching 60km/h, with suspended bridges and tree-top platforms guided by experts who.
4,696 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
20
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 209per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Lord of the Rings & Hobbit Holes
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Travelers' pick
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: Lord of the Rings & Hobbit HolesWalk the 12-acre Hobbiton set in Waikato with a guide, see Hobbit Holes and the Green Dragon Inn, plus a complimentary Southfarthing beverage. Shuttle included.
4,103 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
12
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 130per person
Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from Queenstown
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound & Fiordland: Small Group Cruise from QueenstownSmall group tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound with cruise and picnic lunch. Visit Mirror Lakes, Homer Tunnel, and Mitre Peak in Fiordland National Park.
3,812 reviews
4.93★
Duration
13h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 369per person
Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise & Mitre Peak Views
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound Small Boat Cruise & Mitre Peak ViewsSmall-group Milford Sound cruise in Fiordland with wildlife, waterfalls & complimentary refreshments. Max 75 passengers, uncrowded experience, UNESCO World Heritage site.
3,265 reviews
4.90★
Duration
1h 45m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 189per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch
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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with LunchStep inside a Hobbit Hole at Hobbiton, glide through Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and enjoy a Kiwi-style lunch. Includes hotel pickup and all entry fees.
3,224 reviews
4.94★
Duration
11h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 374per person
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Boat Tour & Sperm Whale Encounters
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Travelers' pick
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Boat Tour & Sperm Whale EncountersWhale watching boat tour in Kaikoura with 95% success rate and 80% refund guarantee. See sperm whales year-round on catamarans with experienced guides.
3,055 reviews
4.47★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 179per person
Shotover River Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown: 360° spins through river canyons
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Travelers' pick
Shotover River Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown: 360° spins through river canyons25-minute jet boat ride through Shotover River canyons with 360° spins and high-speed manoeuvres. Professional drivers navigate waters only Shotover Jet can access.
2,902 reviews
4.84★
Duration
25m
start times · Every day
24
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 204per person
Milford Sound: Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound: Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from QueenstownMilford Sound day trip from Queenstown with 1hr 45min cruise, picnic lunch & photo stops. Groups capped at 15, Mercedes van with WiFi. Around 13 hours door to door.
2,677 reviews
4.90★
Duration
13h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 419per person
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines & 400m Tandem with Cliff Walk
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★Top rated
Rotorua: 6 Ziplines & 400m Tandem with Cliff WalkSix ziplines through forest near Rotorua, including a 400m tandem line at 80 km/h, suspended bridges, and NZ's only volcanic cliff walk. Gear and photos included.
2,619 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
18
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 279per person
Akaroa Dolphins & Seals: 2-Hour Harbour Cruise with Wine
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Travelers' pick
Akaroa Dolphins & Seals: 2-Hour Harbour Cruise with Wine2-hour dolphin & seal cruise in Akaroa Harbour with complimentary wine, homemade treats & DOC permit. Small groups, high sighting success rate.
2,293 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 140per person
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly from Queenstown: Scenic Flight & Fiord
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly from Queenstown: Scenic Flight & FiordFly over the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, cruise the fiord, and return by a different route. Includes hotel pickup, 2-hour cruise, and tea & coffee. Around 5 hours.
2,255 reviews
4.95★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 895per person
Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna
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Travelers' pick
Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free SaunaFeel the rush on Rotorua’s Kaituna River with white water rafting, conquer Tutea Falls, then unwind in a free sauna. Includes hotel pickup and all gear.
2,177 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
15
Live guide EN · DE · JA · DA +1Free cancellationfromNZ$ 135per person
Auckland Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 4.5-hour eco-safari
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Travelers' pick
Auckland Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise: 4.5-hour eco-safariA 4.5-hour whale and dolphin watching cruise from Auckland's Viaduct Harbour into the Hauraki Gulf with a marine research guide.
1,928 reviews
4.59★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 225per person
Māori Cultural Experience & Feast at Te Pā Tū
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Travelers' pick
Māori Cultural Experience & Feast at Te Pā TūSeasonal Māori cultural celebration at Te Pā Tū with traditional welcome, fusion feast, and live performance in a forest village.
1,714 reviews
4.77★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 290per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland: Small Group & Lunch
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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland: Small Group & LunchSmall group tour to Hobbiton Movie Set from Auckland with hotel pickup, 2.5-hour guided tour, Green Dragon Inn drink & scenic Waikato drive. Max 16 travelers.
1,683 reviews
4.90★
Duration
9h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 319per person
Skydive Auckland: 75-second freefall from 18,000ft
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Likely to sell out
Skydive Auckland: 75-second freefall from 18,000ftTandem skydive from 18,000ft with 75-second freefall at 200+ km/hr, seeing both coasts of New Zealand in one jump.
1,667 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ZH · ESFree cancellationfromNZ$ 375per person
Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Cruise with Wildlife Views
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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Cruise with Wildlife ViewsHear the thundering Bowen Falls, spot seals and dolphins, and cruise close to Mitre Peak on this 2-hour Milford Sound tour. Includes tea, coffee, and child-friendly options.
1,645 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 179per person
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu 90-Minute Scenic Cruise & Remarkables
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Best value
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu 90-Minute Scenic Cruise & Remarkables90-minute Lake Wakatipu cruise from Queenstown with views of The Remarkables, Kawarau Falls, and lakeside homes. Live captain commentary, licensed bar, daily departures.
1,588 reviews
4.76★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 79per person
Lord of the Rings tour Queenstown: Film locations with costumes
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Lord of the Rings tour Queenstown: Film locations with costumesVisit Lord of the Rings filming locations across Mt Aspiring National Park from Queenstown in a small group with a local guide.
1,538 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 219per person
Tandem Skydiving Queenstown: Freefall Over Mountains & Lakes
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Tandem Skydiving Queenstown: Freefall Over Mountains & LakesTandem skydive above Queenstown's Wakatipu basin with a certified Tandem Master: 60 seconds of freefall at terminal velocity.
1,479 reviews
4.71★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
15
Live guide EN · ZHFree cancellationfromNZ$ 379per person
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