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2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201

Mitre Peak beckons as your helicopter lifts off to begin your journey into Milford Sound. Your 2 hour tour includes a landing in Milford Sound …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Mitre Peak beckons as your helicopter lifts off to begin your journey into Milford Sound. Your 2 hour tour includes a landing in Milford Sound...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (68)
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$935
Highlands Taxi - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are...

15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (17)
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$85
Tandem Skydive 13,000ft from Franz Josef

Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (15)
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$256
Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. This flight tour covers it all including glacial icefalls …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. This flight tour covers it all including glacial icefalls...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (7)
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$410
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Christchurch

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each...

4 days Hotel pickup offered
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$920
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Queenstown

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each...

4 days Hotel pickup offered
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$920
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

An intimate privately guided wildlife experience around the Kaikoura peninsula on hands free pedal kayaks, allowing for the ultimate kayaking experience. Let us take you …More

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Canterbury, New Zealand

An intimate privately guided wildlife experience around the Kaikoura peninsula on hands free pedal kayaks, allowing for the ultimate kayaking experience. Let us take you...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$201
Mount Cook Alpine Explorer Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

Aoraki / Mount Cook was named the cloud piercer by Máori.  You’ll see for yourself on this flight over the Ben Ohau mountain range and …More

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Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

Aoraki / Mount Cook was named the cloud piercer by Máori.  You’ll see for yourself on this flight over the Ben Ohau mountain range and...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (22)
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$346
Stargazing Astronomy Tours at Manuka Skies Hanmer Springs

Manuka Skies is a truely unique stargazing location. With minimal light pollution, and in a setting of native forest and wildlife, you will be visiting …More

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Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

Manuka Skies is a truely unique stargazing location. With minimal light pollution, and in a setting of native forest and wildlife, you will be visiting...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (15)
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$73
Mustang V8 U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
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$227
60Min Classic VR (max 4 games)

This is a cutting edge experience that everyone can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the future of …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

This is a cutting edge experience that everyone can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the future of...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
Wildwire Wanaka- Climb & Canyon (4-5 Hours)

Immerse yourself in the environment and truly connect with nature Learn climbing and canyoning in one tour Enjoy stunning mountain and lake views. Get up …More

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Wanaka, New Zealand

Immerse yourself in the environment and truly connect with nature Learn climbing and canyoning in one tour Enjoy stunning mountain and lake views. Get up...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$216
Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

Go one step further taking our Milford Sound / Piopiotahi return scenic Helicopter flights and a wonderous 2 hour Milford Sound Cruise with our partners …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Go one step further taking our Milford Sound / Piopiotahi return scenic Helicopter flights and a wonderous 2 hour Milford Sound Cruise with our partners...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$986
5 Day South Island Tour from Queenstown including Stewart Island

This curated 5 day tour from Queenstown offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting many of the top attractions in New Zealand's …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

This curated 5 day tour from Queenstown offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting many of the top attractions in New Zealand's...

5 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,539
Glenorchy Snow Landing Helicopter Flight 30mins

Heli Glenorchy’s Snow Landing is a short and scenic flight into the mountains, with a stunning landing in the snow. Perfect for photos, snow play, …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Heli Glenorchy’s Snow Landing is a short and scenic flight into the mountains, with a stunning landing in the snow. Perfect for photos, snow play,...

30 to 150 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train

Experience the natural treasures of New Zealand on a whale-watching cruise from the picturesque town of Kaikoura. Look for the mighty sperm whales that live …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Experience the natural treasures of New Zealand on a whale-watching cruise from the picturesque town of Kaikoura. Look for the mighty sperm whales that live...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (7)
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$332
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

Take a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at daily life in the unique and isolated Marlborough Sounds as we deliver goods and passengers to far-flung jetties and …More

Picton, New Zealand

Take a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at daily life in the unique and isolated Marlborough Sounds as we deliver goods and passengers to far-flung jetties and...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (75)
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$75
Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Explore the coastal town of Akaroa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with dolphins on this full day tour from Christchurch. Travel through the …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Explore the coastal town of Akaroa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with dolphins on this full day tour from Christchurch. Travel through the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.3 (29)
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$218
Kaikōura Whale Watch Tour from Christchurch - Small Group

Discover New Zealand's marine wildlife capital on this whale watching day tour from Christchurch to Kaikōura. Journey along a spectacular coastal route to witness giant …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Discover New Zealand's marine wildlife capital on this whale watching day tour from Christchurch to Kaikōura. Journey along a spectacular coastal route to witness giant...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (11)
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$216
Queenstown Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour

Hop on Hop off Beer Tours run every Thursday - Saturday night from 5pm - 10pm with easy pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown centre. This …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Hop on Hop off Beer Tours run every Thursday - Saturday night from 5pm - 10pm with easy pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown centre. This...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$73

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