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20 minute Queenstown Scenic Flight

View the spectacular sights of Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin from above, aboard this 20 minute scenic flight. …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

View the spectacular sights of Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin from above, aboard this 20 minute scenic flight....

20 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (35)
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$185
Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight

Helicopters depart from our centrally located beach front helipads, lifting off on your scenic helicopter tour to view the Kaikoura Coast. View Sperm Whales from …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

Helicopters depart from our centrally located beach front helipads, lifting off on your scenic helicopter tour to view the Kaikoura Coast. View Sperm Whales from...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$426
Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown via Wānaka and Pukaki

New Zealand's highest peak deserves more than a drive-past. This full-day small-group tour from Queenstown travels north via Kawarau Gorge, before heading through the Mackenzie …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

New Zealand's highest peak deserves more than a drive-past. This full-day small-group tour from Queenstown travels north via Kawarau Gorge, before heading through the Mackenzie...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$151
Private Luxury Glenorchy/ Mt Aspiring Park Portrait 4WD Tour

We photograph your tour professionally, so you can sit back and relax. From posed photographs through to candid ones, we'll be helping you feel relaxed …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

We photograph your tour professionally, so you can sit back and relax. From posed photographs through to candid ones, we'll be helping you feel relaxed...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,437
Kaikōura Whale Watching - 1hr 20min Ultimate Adventure

Embark on the ultimate Kaikōura helicopter whale watching tour for a unique wildlife and scenic adventure. Fly over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine …More

Canterbury, New Zealand

Embark on the ultimate Kaikōura helicopter whale watching tour for a unique wildlife and scenic adventure. Fly over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$923
Private Driving Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

Our Private Driving Wine Tour of the Marlborough wine region is private touring at its best. You will be picked up from your Blenheim or Renwick …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

Our Private Driving Wine Tour of the Marlborough wine region is private touring at its best. You will be picked up from your Blenheim or Renwick...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (7)
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$341
Arrowtown Mountain Bike Hire

Ride completely at your own pace as you make your way through some of the most stunning scenery in New Zealand with breath taking scenery …More

Ride completely at your own pace as you make your way through some of the most stunning scenery in New Zealand with breath taking scenery...

1 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
Scenic Helicopter & Kepler Guided Hike from Te Anau with Lunch

Your wonderful day begins with an amazing helicopter flight. This is an extended flight – more than just getting you to the start of the …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Your wonderful day begins with an amazing helicopter flight. This is an extended flight – more than just getting you to the start of the...

8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$454
Dunedin Shore Excursion - Sightseeing, Larnach Castle, Chinese Garden & Museum

A unique opportunity to experience the very best Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula has to offer. This shore excursion combines sightseeing of Dunedin City and …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

A unique opportunity to experience the very best Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula has to offer. This shore excursion combines sightseeing of Dunedin City and...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$114
Private Full Day Photography Tour in Queenstown - Follow the Gold

This full-day private photography tour takes us further afield than our other tours to the wild and rugged hills and mountains east of Queenstown. First …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

This full-day private photography tour takes us further afield than our other tours to the wild and rugged hills and mountains east of Queenstown. First...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$267
Routeburn Guided Day Hike from Te Anau with Lunch & Transport

Take in stunning panoramic views of mountains and alpine lakes on this half-day, fully guided small-group hike along the Routeburn Track to Key Summit. Limited …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Take in stunning panoramic views of mountains and alpine lakes on this half-day, fully guided small-group hike along the Routeburn Track to Key Summit. Limited...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$187
Lyttelton 8hr Shore Ex: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch, Transport, Sml Grp

Join our exclusive small-group tour for up to 8 people, designed specifically for cruise ship passengers arriving at Lyttelton Port in Christchurch. Visit Akaroa and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Join our exclusive small-group tour for up to 8 people, designed specifically for cruise ship passengers arriving at Lyttelton Port in Christchurch. Visit Akaroa and...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$333
4-8hr Rock Climbing tour Christchurch. Food, guide, transport inc

The 30 min drive up to the climbing area will take you through some of Christchurch’s most affluent suburbs, affording uninterrupted views from the Pacific …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

The 30 min drive up to the climbing area will take you through some of Christchurch’s most affluent suburbs, affording uninterrupted views from the Pacific...

1 day Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$187
8hr Sea Kayak Tour Lyttelton/Christchurch Lunch, guide, transport

Embark on an unforgettable sea kayaking adventure in the stunning Lyttelton Harbour, where breathtaking coastal scenery and rich maritime history await you. Whether you’re a …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Embark on an unforgettable sea kayaking adventure in the stunning Lyttelton Harbour, where breathtaking coastal scenery and rich maritime history await you. Whether you’re a...

1 day Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$272
Golden Bay in a Day

Golden Bay is truly a hiden gem providing lots of incredible surprises. Departing  your accommodation and the city we drive over the Waimea Plains in Tasman Bay …More

Nelson, New Zealand

Golden Bay is truly a hiden gem providing lots of incredible surprises. Departing  your accommodation and the city we drive over the Waimea Plains in Tasman Bay...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (26)
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$258
Private Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Shore Excursion

Private guided tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. This tour doesn't require minimum numbers. It is suitable for individuals, …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Private guided tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. This tour doesn't require minimum numbers. It is suitable for individuals,...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$248
Lyttelton Shore Ex: 3.5 hr Guided Scenic Hike. Transport & Food

Godley Head is an exciting and wild place at the far end of the Port Hills. From Godley Head, you will be treated to uninterrupted …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Godley Head is an exciting and wild place at the far end of the Port Hills. From Godley Head, you will be treated to uninterrupted...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$181
E-Bike Hire with Return Shuttle from Queenstown Accommodation

This is winery E-bike rides made easy. If you don’t have your own transport, or plan on sampling some award-winning Otago Pinot Noir, our accommodation …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

This is winery E-bike rides made easy. If you don’t have your own transport, or plan on sampling some award-winning Otago Pinot Noir, our accommodation...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
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$112
Kaikoura Whales

Soar Above Kaikoura – Whale Watching by Helicopter from Christchurch. Experience the thrill of flight and the wonder of marine wildlife in one unforgettable journey. …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Soar Above Kaikoura – Whale Watching by Helicopter from Christchurch. Experience the thrill of flight and the wonder of marine wildlife in one unforgettable journey....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,463
Otago Peninsula & Larnach Castle Shore Excursion

We are a well known tour guiding company in Dunedin. We offer a small group tour of the highest quality, branded vehicles and great fun …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

We are a well known tour guiding company in Dunedin. We offer a small group tour of the highest quality, branded vehicles and great fun...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (47)
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$167

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