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Franz Josef: Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight with snow landing

The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glacier and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glacier and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over...

25 minutes Free Cancellation
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$230
Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour

Travel in Style and comfort onboard our luxury small group vehicle, hear our amazing themed stories and be taken to a different time and place …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Travel in Style and comfort onboard our luxury small group vehicle, hear our amazing themed stories and be taken to a different time and place...

4 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$57
Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown

Learn how it feels to fly on water and take a ride in Oxbow’s unique, custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats! Accelerating at an incredible 0 …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Learn how it feels to fly on water and take a ride in Oxbow’s unique, custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats! Accelerating at an incredible 0...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$162
Milford Track Multi-Night Hike - Water Taxi Transport ONLY

* First Boat to the Milford Track * Small and personal family company offering premium service and a fun commentary along the way * Get …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

* First Boat to the Milford Track * Small and personal family company offering premium service and a fun commentary along the way * Get...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$139
Premium Milford Sound Cruise Including Lunch

Experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy freshly prepared canapes and bubbles made from …More

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Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

Experience the majestic Milford Sound onboard the MV Sinbad vessel. Cruising the length of the fiord you’ll enjoy freshly prepared canapes and bubbles made from...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$221
25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing

**For Guaranteed snow landings all year round, please book our Mt Cook: Ski Plane & Helicopter Glacier flight** Experience Mount Cook National Park from the …More

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

**For Guaranteed snow landings all year round, please book our Mt Cook: Ski Plane & Helicopter Glacier flight** Experience Mount Cook National Park from the...

25 minutes Free Cancellation
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$215
Private Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic

Enjoy a premium guided coastal hike at spectacular Godley Head on Banks Peninsula, travelling by private SUV with your own experienced local guide. This full-day …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Enjoy a premium guided coastal hike at spectacular Godley Head on Banks Peninsula, travelling by private SUV with your own experienced local guide. This full-day...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$290
Harbour, Albatross and Wildlife Cruise on Otago Harbour

Join our group tour of Otago Harbour on our sightseeing vessel, "Adagio" Fast, safe, and comfortable, you will see more of our beautiful harbor with …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Join our group tour of Otago Harbour on our sightseeing vessel, "Adagio" Fast, safe, and comfortable, you will see more of our beautiful harbor with...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$74
Milford Sound Premium Coach and Cruise from Te Anau

Discover the stress-free way to see Milford Sound from Te Anau. Our premium coaches offer unobstructed views of the spectacular Milford Road so you can …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Discover the stress-free way to see Milford Sound from Te Anau. Our premium coaches offer unobstructed views of the spectacular Milford Road so you can...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$118
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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$28
West Coast Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk Combo

Tower Zipline: 425m, 60km/hr, 47m high, 40-sec ride, guided adventure including a Tree Top Walk, learn about Rimu rainforest, tandem ziplining, post-zip café and exploration. …More

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Greymouth, New Zealand

Tower Zipline: 425m, 60km/hr, 47m high, 40-sec ride, guided adventure including a Tree Top Walk, learn about Rimu rainforest, tandem ziplining, post-zip café and exploration....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

Take off from Queenstown on an unforgettable journey through some of the South Island’s most spectacular alpine landscapes. Soar above the rugged cliffs of Skippers …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Take off from Queenstown on an unforgettable journey through some of the South Island’s most spectacular alpine landscapes. Soar above the rugged cliffs of Skippers...

50 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$545
45-Minute Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook

Soar through the sky on this 45-minute Ski Plane scenic experience through Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Enjoy the Breathtaking views from the moment you’re …More

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

Soar through the sky on this 45-minute Ski Plane scenic experience through Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Enjoy the Breathtaking views from the moment you’re...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$397
Queenstown to Te Anau via Milford Sound inc Cruise & Lunch

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown to Te Anau, discovering the majestic Milford Sound in comfort and style. Designed for travelers who value more …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown to Te Anau, discovering the majestic Milford Sound in comfort and style. Designed for travelers who value more...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$210
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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$178
Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour

In the heart of the Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass National Park has an incredible diversity of flora and landscape. Experience a breathtaking journey aboard the …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

In the heart of the Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass National Park has an incredible diversity of flora and landscape. Experience a breathtaking journey aboard the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (306)
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$534
Private Queenstown Dinner & Wine Tour: 3 Iconic Venues

Discover Queenstown's exceptional food and wine scene on an exclusive private dining experience for 2–10 guests. Enjoy three iconic venues in one unforgettable evening, with …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Discover Queenstown's exceptional food and wine scene on an exclusive private dining experience for 2–10 guests. Enjoy three iconic venues in one unforgettable evening, with...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$260
Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

Enjoy a 4-5 hour fun tour with a local chauffeur/guide departing from the Port of Picton with a scenic journey to the Marlborough Wine region. …More

Picton, New Zealand

Enjoy a 4-5 hour fun tour with a local chauffeur/guide departing from the Port of Picton with a scenic journey to the Marlborough Wine region....

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$185
Self-Guided Queen Charlotte Track Walk from Picton

Explore the Marlborough Sounds on foot with one of the popular self-guided walks on the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose from three walks of varying length …More

Picton, New Zealand

Explore the Marlborough Sounds on foot with one of the popular self-guided walks on the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose from three walks of varying length...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Wanaka is the only wine tour in Wanaka and Cromwell that connects Maori culture with the local wines and …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Wanaka is the only wine tour in Wanaka and Cromwell that connects Maori culture with the local wines and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (83)
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$175

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