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Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

Fast becoming the most popular choice for all levels of fitness and ability. Let the electrics assist you up hills and boost you further than …More

Fast becoming the most popular choice for all levels of fitness and ability. Let the electrics assist you up hills and boost you further than...

1 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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Queenstown Afternoon Wine Tour: Gibbston Valley | NZ Local Guide

Three Distinctive Winery Experiences in One Afternoon Escape Queenstown and step into Gibbston Valley wine country — known as the “Valley of the Vines” — …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Three Distinctive Winery Experiences in One Afternoon Escape Queenstown and step into Gibbston Valley wine country — known as the “Valley of the Vines” —...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown

Discover the beauty of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Queestown and travel 32 kilometers …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Discover the beauty of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Queestown and travel 32 kilometers...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

Explore Dunedin highlights on a half-day, small-group tour that goes from the city's historic landmarks to the beaches of the Otago Peninsula. You'll see the …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Explore Dunedin highlights on a half-day, small-group tour that goes from the city's historic landmarks to the beaches of the Otago Peninsula. You'll see the...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure

Discover one of Queenstown’s ultimate biking adventures on this self-guided ride from historic Arrowtown to central Queenstown. Shuttle to Arrowtown, get fitted with a top-quality …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Discover one of Queenstown’s ultimate biking adventures on this self-guided ride from historic Arrowtown to central Queenstown. Shuttle to Arrowtown, get fitted with a top-quality...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre presents two world-class exhibitions. The first is the original ‘Knights of the Sky’ exhibition, featuring film director, Sir Peter Jackson's …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre presents two world-class exhibitions. The first is the original ‘Knights of the Sky’ exhibition, featuring film director, Sir Peter Jackson's...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Tranz Alpine Train Tour

A wonderful day tour to Arthurs Pass which includes a train journey on one of the worlds famous train journeys, a visit to the National …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

A wonderful day tour to Arthurs Pass which includes a train journey on one of the worlds famous train journeys, a visit to the National...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$308
Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

Sea kayak from the picturesque Picton foreshore, across the harbour and into the Grove Arm of the Queen Charlotte Sound. Stop on a sandy beach …More

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Picton, New Zealand

Sea kayak from the picturesque Picton foreshore, across the harbour and into the Grove Arm of the Queen Charlotte Sound. Stop on a sandy beach...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$97
Fox Glacier Nature Tour

This scenic trail meanders through the lush, historic glaciated rainforest of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, where you'll encounter magnificent rata & rimu trees, vibrant …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

This scenic trail meanders through the lush, historic glaciated rainforest of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, where you'll encounter magnificent rata & rimu trees, vibrant...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

Take a leisurely cruise around Paterson Inlet and a 45-minute walking tour in the bird sanctuary of Ulva Island. Your 2.5-hour itinerary departs from Stewart Island …More

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Stewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand

Take a leisurely cruise around Paterson Inlet and a 45-minute walking tour in the bird sanctuary of Ulva Island. Your 2.5-hour itinerary departs from Stewart Island...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$86
Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$181
The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

Combining two scenic flights this is a low fitness Tasman Glacier exploration for up to 2 hours ice time at approximately 1300 metres. Following your knowledgeable, professional, …More

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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand

Combining two scenic flights this is a low fitness Tasman Glacier exploration for up to 2 hours ice time at approximately 1300 metres. Following your knowledgeable, professional,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Hot Air Balloon Flights from Methven

Our Pilots will take you up to 9500 ft above the patchwork Canterbury Plains with spectacular Panoramic views west to the Mountains and east to …More

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Canterbury, New Zealand

Our Pilots will take you up to 9500 ft above the patchwork Canterbury Plains with spectacular Panoramic views west to the Mountains and east to...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$216
Small Group Southern Voyager 7 Days Tour

Journey through New Zealand's natural wonderland on a 7-day road trip through the South Island. Have the chance to explore some of the best spots …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Journey through New Zealand's natural wonderland on a 7-day road trip through the South Island. Have the chance to explore some of the best spots...

7 days
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$1,322
Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator - Est 1998 Celebrating 27 years of operation! 100% guaranteed to view Fur Seals on all tours. Family Friendly - operating …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

Kaikoura's Original Kayak Operator - Est 1998 Celebrating 27 years of operation! 100% guaranteed to view Fur Seals on all tours. Family Friendly - operating...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

With this tour, you will experience the pure beauty of Dunedin through a journey rich in heritage, spectacular scenery, and memorable highlights. You’ll explore the …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand

With this tour, you will experience the pure beauty of Dunedin through a journey rich in heritage, spectacular scenery, and memorable highlights. You’ll explore the...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$176
Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts

Feel the wind in your face as you race your friends and family around our cusom-built track in a blokart. Fun, safe, accessible, sustainable, and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Feel the wind in your face as you race your friends and family around our cusom-built track in a blokart. Fun, safe, accessible, sustainable, and...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$56
Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

Abel Tasman Water and Walk is a small group tour for visitors who prefer faster access into the heart of this popular National Park so …More

Nelson, New Zealand

Abel Tasman Water and Walk is a small group tour for visitors who prefer faster access into the heart of this popular National Park so...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$345
City Highlights, Larnach Castle Gardens Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of Dunedin city, take in the highlights and enjoy a café lunch in a lovely garden setting. This 5 hour tour explores …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Enjoy a guided tour of Dunedin city, take in the highlights and enjoy a café lunch in a lovely garden setting. This 5 hour tour explores...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$142
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

We meet you at the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal for the 'Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour' Stops include: -Dunedin Railway Station (most …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand

We meet you at the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal for the 'Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour' Stops include: -Dunedin Railway Station (most...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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