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 (1,101–1,120 of 1,168)

Lake Wānaka kayaking: 7 km paddle with local guide
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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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New
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
Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau: Small Group, Priority Boarding
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Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau: Small Group, Priority BoardingSmall-group tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a 12-seat glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter, with priority boarding, the Captain's VIP Lounge.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 449per person
Wellington to Airport: Private Transfer with Flight Tracking
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Wellington to Airport: Private Transfer with Flight TrackingPrivate transfer from Wellington city hotels to Wellington Airport. Driver meets you with nameplate, tracks your flight, handles luggage. Up to 15 passengers.
Duration
15m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 133per person
Private Transfer: Picton Port to Blenheim Airport
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Private Transfer: Picton Port to Blenheim AirportPrivate transfer from Picton Cruise Port to Blenheim Airport with driver holding a nameplate. Your flight is tracked so pickup timing matches your departure.
Duration
35m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 229per person
Kayaking on Waitemata River: Auckland Riverhead Tavern paddle
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Kayaking on Waitemata River: Auckland Riverhead Tavern paddlePaddle the Waitemata River from Riverhead Tavern in Auckland with a guide, life jacket and kayak included: two hours on serene water, suitable for all fitness levels.
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 110per person
Wellington Airport Transfer: Private SUV & Meet-and-Greet
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Wellington Airport Transfer: Private SUV & Meet-and-GreetPrivate airport transfer in Wellington by SUV with driver meet-and-greet at arrivals, bottled water and WiFi included. Fixed price, flexible destinations up to 3 hours away.
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 125per group
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Private SUV with Pickup & WiFi
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Private SUV with Pickup & WiFiPrivate airport transfer in Christchurch by SUV with name board pickup, complimentary water and WiFi. Fixed price, flight tracking, experienced drivers.
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 115per group
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Business Car & Meet-Greet
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Business Car & Meet-GreetChristchurch airport transfer with professional driver, meet-and-greet in arrivals, 60 mins free wait time, flight tracking. Fixed price, up to 3 passengers.
Duration
20m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 169NZ$ 161per person
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Van & Meet-Greet
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Van & Meet-GreetPrivate van from Christchurch hotels to airport (CHC). Professional driver, 20-min wait time, meet-and-greet, up to 6 passengers. Fixed price confirmed before booking.
Duration
20m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 192NZ$ 182per person
Queenstown & Wanaka Airport Transfer: Mercedes Sprinter & WiFi
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Queenstown & Wanaka Airport Transfer: Mercedes Sprinter & WiFiPrivate airport transfer between Queenstown and Wanaka with professional driver, modern Mercedes Sprinter, complimentary WiFi and water. 1.5–2 hours, up to 17 passengers.
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 349per person
Queenstown Airport Transfer: Private SUV & Wifi
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Queenstown Airport Transfer: Private SUV & WifiPrivate airport transfer in Queenstown by SUV with name board pickup, bottled water, and complimentary wifi. Experienced drivers, fixed pricing, under 2 hours to most hotels.
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 115per group
Private Family Bike Tour Wanaka: Self-Guided E-Bike Trails
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Private Family Bike Tour Wanaka: Self-Guided E-Bike TrailsPrivate family e-bike tour in Wanaka with pickup, guide and up to 11 bikes. You choose the trail, ride self-guided, and the manager stays reachable all day.
Duration
6h–8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 2,000per group
Ziplining Martinborough: Four-Seat Croc Bike
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Ziplining Martinborough: Four-Seat Croc BikePedal a four-seat croc bike through Martinborough wine country with friends or family, stopping whenever you want. Fits up to six adults and two young children.
Duration
2h–8h
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 160per group
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