Top Things to Do in New Zealand

We compared all 1,168 experiences in New Zealand so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 1,168 experiences from NZ$ 10.89 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All tours (1,081–1,100 of 1,168)

Wanaka to Queenstown tour: Small-group minibus with guide
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Wanaka to Queenstown tour: Small-group minibus with guideSmall-group minibus tour from Wanaka to Queenstown with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at the Wānaka Tree, historic Cardrona Hotel.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every day
17:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 140per person
Whale watching by helicopter from Christchurch to Kaikoura
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Whale watching by helicopter from Christchurch to KaikouraFly from Christchurch over the Canterbury Plains to Kaikoura for aerial whale watching with a live pilot. Spot sperm whales.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 2,575per person
Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from Christchurch
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Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from ChristchurchRace a jet boat through Rakaia Gorge's limestone canyons, then unwind in adults-only thermal pools in Methven. Includes lunch, a drink.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
9h
Mon–Fri
08:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 399per person
Coromandel Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Walk from Auckland
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Coromandel Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Walk from AucklandWalk to Cathedral Cove's rock arch and turquoise waters, then dig natural hot pools at Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula, guide.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 299per person
Hanmer Springs hot pool day trip private return from Christchurch
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Hanmer Springs hot pool day trip private return from ChristchurchPrivate day tour from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs with guide, driver and vehicle included. Customize your day between thermal pools, jet boating, hiking or the Animal Park.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 290per person
Arthurs Pass day tour: Beech forests & braided rivers
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Arthurs Pass day tour: Beech forests & braided riversDrive across the Canterbury Plains to Arthurs Pass National Park with a private guide, stopping at Porters Pass, Castle Hill limestone cliffs.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,818per group
Havelock North wine tasting tour: Smith & Sheth exclusive
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Likely to sell out
Havelock North wine tasting tour: Smith & Sheth exclusiveVisit Smith & Sheth's Heretaunga Studio in Havelock North for barrel tastings, then explore a second urban winery on this four-hour small group tour with private transport.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 352per person
Private Walking Tour Tauranga: Local Guide & Hidden Stories
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Private Walking Tour Tauranga: Local Guide & Hidden StoriesPrivate walking tour of Tauranga with a local guide covering heritage sites, art galleries and the city's history.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,572per person
Tauranga Dolphin & Whale Watching Marine Cruise
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Likely to sell out
Tauranga Dolphin & Whale Watching Marine CruiseHalf-day marine wildlife cruise from Tauranga on an 18-meter vessel with 360° views, dolphins, whales, seals, penguins and seasonal wildlife.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
5h
start times · Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
Bay of Plenty Foodie Tour: Kiwifruit, Avocado & Honey Tasting
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Bay of Plenty Foodie Tour: Kiwifruit, Avocado & Honey TastingSix to seven hours touring the Coastal Bay of Plenty with a guide, tasting kiwifruit, avocados and honey at working orchards and producers.
1 review
4.00★
Duration
6h–7h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
Milford Sound cruise and farm visit from Te Anau
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Likely to sell out
Milford Sound cruise and farm visit from Te AnauDay tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound with cruise, farm visit and afternoon tea, all transport and commentary included on a premium coach.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h 15m
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 340per person
Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Hike from Te Anau
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Likely to sell out
Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Hike from Te AnauCruise Milford Sound spotting seals and dolphins, then hike 11km to Giant Gate Falls on the Milford Track in one day from Te Anau with coach transfers.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
11h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 395per person
Lake Wānaka kayaking: 7 km paddle with local guide
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Likely to sell out
Lake Wānaka kayaking: 7 km paddle with local guidePaddle Lake Wānaka's Roy's Bay on a 3-hour guided kayak through the Southern Alps, with equipment and local knowledge included. Weather permitting.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 159per person
Mount Maunganui Stand Up Paddle Board Adventure Māori-led
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Mount Maunganui Stand Up Paddle Board Adventure Māori-ledLearn to paddleboard along Mount Maunganui's coast with Māori instructors sharing ancestral stories, then explore the beach and climb Mauao in this 2-hour guided adventure.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every day
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 150per person
Waka Ama Lesson & Guided Walk at Mount Maunganui
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Waka Ama Lesson & Guided Walk at Mount MaunganuiPaddle an outrigger canoe in Pilot Bay, then walk Mount Maunganui's base with a Māori guide sharing ancestral stories and local history over 3.5 hours.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 165per person
Napier to Te Mata Peak tour: 360-degree views and honey tasting
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Travelers' pick
Napier to Te Mata Peak tour: 360-degree views and honey tastingThree and a half hours from Napier's waterfall gardens through Bluff Hill, the TukiTuki Valley orchards, and up to Te Mata Peak at 400 meters.
1 review
4.00★
Duration
3h 30m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 170per person
Rotorua day trip from Tauranga: Lakes, forests, geothermal parks
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Rotorua day trip from Tauranga: Lakes, forests, geothermal parksDay trip from Tauranga to Rotorua with six stops including Redwoods Forest, geothermal foot baths at Kuirau Park, and Lake Rotorua views, with pickup and expert local guide.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 149per person
Wharariki Beach day trip from Nelson: Walk to sea caves
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Wharariki Beach day trip from Nelson: Walk to sea cavesDay trip from Nelson to Wharariki Beach with guide, minivan transport, and snacks included. Walk through Kauri forest, climb to a 620m lookout.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day except Monday and Thursday
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 440per person
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Kiwi House & Blue Springs from Hamilton
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Kiwi House & Blue Springs from HamiltonFull-day tour from Hamilton visiting Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a 45-minute guided boat ride through the underground river, Otorohanga Kiwi House.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 350per person
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Hamilton: Small-Group Guided Experience
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Travelers' pick
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Hamilton: Small-Group Guided ExperienceSmall-group tour from Hamilton to the Hobbiton Movie Set with a live English-speaking guide, covering the 12-acre film set, Alexander Family Sheep Farm.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
Next departure: 20 Jan 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 325per person
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