Top Things to Do in New Zealand

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

All tours (361–380 of 1,168)

Buried Village of Te Wairoa: 1886 eruption site near Rotorua
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Buried Village of Te Wairoa: 1886 eruption site near RotoruaWalk the excavated village of Te Wairoa near Rotorua, buried by Mt. Tarawera's 1886 eruption. Guided tours and museum exhibits included. Allow 1–1.5 hours on flat paved paths.
131 reviews
4.50★
Duration
45m–2h
Wed–SunFree cancellationfromNZ$ 27per person
Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown & Fiordland
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Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown & FiordlandScenic flight over Milford Sound from Queenstown with window seats, Mitre Peak & Stirling Falls views. Includes pickup, all fees. 1 hour flight.
130 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ZHPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 760per person
Dunedin Nature & City Full-Day Cruise Tour from Port Chalmers
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Travelers' pick
Dunedin Nature & City Full-Day Cruise Tour from Port ChalmersFull-day bus tour of Dunedin and Otago Peninsula for cruise passengers, departing Port Chalmers with a live guide and air-conditioned vehicle.
129 reviews
4.60★
Duration
6h–7h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 95per person
Helicopter tours in Paihia: Land on Hole in the Rock
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Helicopter tours in Paihia: Land on Hole in the RockScenic helicopter tour over Bay of Islands and Hole in the Rock from Paihia with pilot commentary. Option to land on the rock itself. Minimum 2 passengers.
128 reviews
4.88★
Duration
20m
Every dayLive guide ENInstant confirmationfromNZ$ 354per person
Akaroa: Sunrise Sea Kayak Safari & Wildlife in Marine Reserve
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Akaroa: Sunrise Sea Kayak Safari & Wildlife in Marine ReserveEarly 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.
128 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h
Every day except Friday
07:30
Live guide EN · FR · ESInstant confirmationfromNZ$ 155per person
Franz Josef: Lake Mapourika Kayak & Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary Walk
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Franz Josef: Lake Mapourika Kayak & Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary WalkPaddle Lake Mapourika’s calm waters, explore ancient rainforest in the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary, and enjoy coffee with glacier views. Includes guide, gear, and free photos.
128 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
Every day
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 179per person
Rotorua: Whakarewarewa Redwood Mountain Bike 4-Hour Rental
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Rotorua: Whakarewarewa Redwood Mountain Bike 4-Hour RentalSelf-guided mountain bike ride through Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Redwoods. 160km of trails for all levels, 5 minutes from city centre. Bike, helmet & route planning included.
128 reviews
4.74★
Duration
4h
Every day
09:00
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 55per person
Christchurch to Queenstown tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo
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Travelers' pick
Christchurch to Queenstown tour via Mt Cook & Lake TekapoOne-way guided tour from Christchurch to Queenstown crossing Mt Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki with picnic lunch and 2 hours free time.
127 reviews
4.72★
Duration
14h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 399per person
Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua: 30-minute high-speed ride
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Katoa Jet Boat tour on Lake Rotorua: 30-minute high-speed rideJet boat tour on Lake Rotorua with 30-minute ride at speeds up to 85km/hr past Mokoia Island and Sulphur Bay, featuring V8 engines and 360° spins.
127 reviews
4.81★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
7
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 109per person
Wai Ariki Māori Spa Rotorua: Geothermal Pools & Cultural Journey
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Travelers' pick
Wai Ariki Māori Spa Rotorua: Geothermal Pools & Cultural JourneyWai Ariki Rotorua Māori-owned spa tour with geothermal pools, saunas, mud. Experience Ngāti Whakaue stories and blessings.
127 reviews
4.75★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
16
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
Māori Cultural Performance & Auckland Museum Entry
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Māori Cultural Performance & Auckland Museum EntryWatch a live Māori cultural performance at Auckland Museum led by indigenous artists, then explore natural history and heritage exhibits showcasing New Zealand's past.
126 reviews
4.46★
Duration
45m–3h
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 67per person
Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Land on The Remarkables
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Land on The RemarkablesFly 25 minutes from Queenstown to The Remarkables spur at 5,000 feet with landing, photo stop, hotel pickup, headsets, and guide commentary.
126 reviews
4.95★
Duration
25m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 430per person
Rotorua: Māori Evening with Hāngī Dinner & Pōhutu Geyser
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Travelers' pick
Rotorua: Māori Evening with Hāngī Dinner & Pōhutu GeyserTe Puia's Te Pō evening includes traditional hāngī buffet, cultural performance in carved meeting house, and hot chocolate by Pōhutu Geyser. Around 2 hours 45 minutes.
125 reviews
4.71★
Duration
3h
Every day
17:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 203per person
Te Mata Peak trike tour from Napier: 360-degree views
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Travelers' pick
Te Mata Peak trike tour from Napier: 360-degree viewsRide a V8 trike up Te Mata Peak from Napier with a certified guide, climbing to panoramic views across Hawkes Bay: time at the summit to soak it in.
125 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 220per person
Wanaka: Highest Waterfall Cable Climb & Via Ferrata Level 1
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Wanaka: Highest Waterfall Cable Climb & Via Ferrata Level 1Climb the world's highest waterfall on steel rungs and wire bridges near Wanaka. Two hours, professional guide, all gear included. Suitable for beginners with basic fitness.
124 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 205per person
Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo: Glacier Landing
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Travelers' pick
Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo: Glacier LandingFly both a ski plane and helicopter over Mount Cook in a 45-minute scenic flight with a Tasman glacier landing: the only tour combining both aircraft in the world.
124 reviews
4.69★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 599per person
Parasailing Bay of Islands: 1300ft towline, all ages
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Parasailing Bay of Islands: 1300ft towline, all agesParasail 1,300 feet above the Bay of Islands with views of Russell, the outer islands and the Hole in the Rock.
124 reviews
4.81★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 169per person
Christchurch: Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Guaranteed Kiwi Viewing
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Travelers' pick
Christchurch: Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Guaranteed Kiwi ViewingSee NZ's Big 5 wildlife (kea, kaka, takahe, tuatara, and kiwi) plus 50+ species at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch. Hand-feed alpacas and farm animals.
123 reviews
4.52★
Duration
1h–3h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 37per person
Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau: Cruise Included
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Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau: Cruise IncludedStart your Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with a private Tesla ride, guided stops through Fiordland, and a 2-hour cruise: includes morning tea and pickup.
122 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–10h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 365per person
Sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve: Paddle with dolphins
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Sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve: Paddle with dolphinsPaddle through Akaroa's extinct volcano basin on a guided sea kayak safari with a local nature guide: two to three hours spotting Hector dolphins.
122 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · FR · ESInstant confirmationfromNZ$ 135per person
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