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 (21–40 of 1,168)

Taupo: Waikato River Jet Boat & Nga Awa Purua Rapids
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Taupo: Waikato River Jet Boat & Nga Awa Purua Rapids35-minute jet boat on Waikato River with canyon runs and rapids surfing. Groups up to 11, life jackets included, multiple daily departures from Taupo.
1,476 reviews
4.93★
Duration
35m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 155per person
Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting Tour & Scenic Ferry from Auckland
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Travelers' pick
Waiheke Island: Wine Tasting Tour & Scenic Ferry from AucklandSmall-group wine tour on Waiheke Island with three boutique vineyard tastings, scenic commentary, and ferry from Auckland. Max 11 people, lunch included, half-day.
1,475 reviews
4.91★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 269NZ$ 242per person
Mitai Māori Village Rotorua: Cultural show & hangi dinner
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Mitai Māori Village Rotorua: Cultural show & hangi dinnerMitai Māori Village evening tour in Rotorua includes waka canoe on the stream, haka and cultural performance, traditional hangi buffet.
1,461 reviews
4.61★
Duration
3h
Every day
18:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 179per person
Lake Wakatipu Cruise & Walter Peak Farm: Gourmet BBQ Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Lake Wakatipu Cruise & Walter Peak Farm: Gourmet BBQ LunchCruise Lake Wakatipu on a vintage steamship or modern catamaran to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a gourmet BBQ lunch and live sheep-shearing demo.
1,399 reviews
4.77★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
Kaituna River Rafting: 7-Meter Waterfall Drop
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★Top rated
Kaituna River Rafting: 7-Meter Waterfall DropGrade 5 whitewater rafting on Kaituna River near Tauranga with 11 rapids, 3 waterfalls, world's highest rafted drop. Guide, wetsuit, helmet included.
1,383 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · KO · JA · ESFree cancellationfromNZ$ 135per person
Milford Sound day tour: Fiordland cruise & scenic drive
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Milford Sound day tour: Fiordland cruise & scenic driveJoin a 9-hour guided tour from Te Anau along the Milford Road with 15 photo stops, then cruise Milford Sound to see waterfalls.
1,329 reviews
4.96★
Duration
9h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 315per person
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour from Auckland
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Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour from AucklandFull-day guided tour from Auckland visiting Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch.
1,304 reviews
4.91★
Duration
12h
Every day
06:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 429per person
Queenstown Segway Tour: Lake Wakatipu & Gardens
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Queenstown Segway Tour: Lake Wakatipu & GardensRide a Segway around Lake Wakatipu and through Queenstown Gardens on a small-group tour with a live guide. Choose 1 hour or 2 hours, departures throughout the day.
1,296 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ZHFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Half-day Auckland City Tour: Harbour Bridge, volcanoes & beaches
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Half-day Auckland City Tour: Harbour Bridge, volcanoes & beachesHalf-day Auckland sightseeing tour with a local guide visiting the Harbour Bridge, volcanic summits, Viaduct Harbour and coastal beaches.
1,285 reviews
4.92★
Duration
4h–4h 10m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 71per person
Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour: Under thousands of lights
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour: Under thousands of lightsGlide silently by boat through Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a 45-minute guided tour with a local guide.
1,269 reviews
4.36★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
34
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 85per person
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour: Lake cruise and underground caves
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Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour: Lake cruise and underground cavesCruise Lake Te Anau to the glowworm caves on the western shore, then drift in darkness beneath thousands of luminous glowworms in the underground cavern.
1,150 reviews
4.52★
Duration
2h 15m
start times · Every day
11
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 129per person
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Cruise: Ernest Kemp Steamboat
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Best value
Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Cruise: Ernest Kemp SteamboatCruise Lake Taupō aboard the Ernest Kemp replica steamboat to see Mine Bay's Māori Rock Carvings with live skipper commentary.
1,067 reviews
4.69★
Duration
1h 50m–2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 59per person
Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony tour: Drive the plateau, no walking
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Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony tour: Drive the plateau, no walkingDrive onto the Gannet plateau at Cape Kidnappers in an air-conditioned minivan with tea and coffee included. The only tour that reaches the birds without a single step.
1,052 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Wellington Wētā Workshop Tour: Behind-the-scenes Effects
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Wellington Wētā Workshop Tour: Behind-the-scenes EffectsSpend 90 minutes inside Wētā Workshop in Wellington with an expert guide exploring props, costumes and creatures from Lord of the Rings.
1,039 reviews
4.76★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 59per person
Whitianga Boat Tour: Glass Bottom Cathedral Cove Cruise
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Whitianga Boat Tour: Glass Bottom Cathedral Cove CruiseGlass bottom boat tour from Whitianga Wharf exploring Cathedral Cove and volcanic coastline. See marine life without getting wet. Snorkel gear included.
1,038 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 150NZ$ 135per person
Wētā Workshop Unleashed Auckland: Behind-the-Scenes Movie Effects
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Wētā Workshop Unleashed Auckland: Behind-the-Scenes Movie EffectsGo behind the scenes of practical filmmaking at Auckland's Wētā Workshop with a live guide through three interactive film worlds, fantasy.
1,031 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 67per person
Queenstown: Zipline Adventure Tour & Skyline Gondola Views
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Queenstown: Zipline Adventure Tour & Skyline Gondola ViewsFeel your heart race on a Queenstown zipline tour, soaring above Lake Wakatipu with expert guides. Includes all gear and winter extras. Book your spot easily.
1,031 reviews
4.85★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 129per person
Milford Sound: Small Group Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te Anau
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Milford Sound: Small Group Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Te AnauStart in Te Anau, travel through Fiordland’s valleys and lakes, cruise Milford Sound with a local guide, and enjoy a picnic lunch, pickup included.
998 reviews
4.94★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 319per person
Dunedin: Taieri Gorge Railway 5-Hour Scenic Train Journey
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Dunedin: Taieri Gorge Railway 5-Hour Scenic Train JourneyHeritage train journey through 10 tunnels and 12 viaducts, including Wingatui Viaduct. Live commentary, onboard café, and walk across Deep Stream Bridge from Dunedin.
993 reviews
4.51★
Duration
5h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromNZ$ 169per person
Cathedral Cove Kayaking: Sea Caves & Marine Reserve
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Cathedral Cove Kayaking: Sea Caves & Marine ReservePaddle through sea caves and rock gardens in the Te Whanganui-o-Hei Marine Reserve with a live guide. Cathedral Cove is the only landing spot.
990 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 205NZ$ 191per person
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