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Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50 Minute Helicopter Flight

Soar over the majestic Southern Alps on a 50-minute breathtaking helicopter flight from Queenstown. Discover the mystery of Lake Wakatipu's northern shores, before experiencing a …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Soar over the majestic Southern Alps on a 50-minute breathtaking helicopter flight from Queenstown. Discover the mystery of Lake Wakatipu's northern shores, before experiencing a...

50 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$503
Discover Christchurch Tour

Join Pete - your passionate local guide, for an unforgettable experience showcasing Christchurch’s iconic landmarks, beautiful coastal suburbs, rich history and hidden gems. Travelling in …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Join Pete - your passionate local guide, for an unforgettable experience showcasing Christchurch’s iconic landmarks, beautiful coastal suburbs, rich history and hidden gems. Travelling in...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$226
Day of Wine

Jade Tours is a local company specialising in small groups - we pride ourselves on providing a personal touch. Company owner Bruce Thomas established an …More

Blenheim, New Zealand
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Day of Wine

Jade Tours is a local company specialising in small groups - we pride ourselves on providing a personal touch. Company owner Bruce Thomas established an...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$162
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

Guided tour to the stars and night sky, enhancing your experience with abundant opportunities for questions and answers. Immerse yourself in naked-eye observations and telescope …More

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Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

Guided tour to the stars and night sky, enhancing your experience with abundant opportunities for questions and answers. Immerse yourself in naked-eye observations and telescope...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (136)
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$68
Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago Harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago Harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor....

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$108
Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau

At Fiordland Jet we want to take tourism back to what it use to be! With a small group of 11-13 passengers per boat, our …More

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Te Anau, New Zealand

At Fiordland Jet we want to take tourism back to what it use to be! With a small group of 11-13 passengers per boat, our...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (135)
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$145
Mount Cook and The Glaciers 55-Minute Helicopter Flight

Our premier flight over the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and its vast glaciers and snowfields. See the ancient waters of the Tasman Glacier …More

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Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

Our premier flight over the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and its vast glaciers and snowfields. See the ancient waters of the Tasman Glacier...

55 minutes Free Cancellation
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$538
Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours

Alpacas Farm is an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with alpacas, learn about this loving animal, and create some memories with friends …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

Alpacas Farm is an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with alpacas, learn about this loving animal, and create some memories with friends...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$35
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds, at the top of New Zealand's South Island on this cruise. With a complimentary tasting of local wine …More

Picton, New Zealand

Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds, at the top of New Zealand's South Island on this cruise. With a complimentary tasting of local wine...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Milford Sound Overnight Cruise Fiordland Jewel

Taking only 22 passengers a night, the Fiordland Jewel features nine climate-controlled cabins each with their own ensuite and sea views. Includes: overnight accommodation cabin …More

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Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

Taking only 22 passengers a night, the Fiordland Jewel features nine climate-controlled cabins each with their own ensuite and sea views. Includes: overnight accommodation cabin...

17 hours 30 minutes
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$833
2-Hour Waiatoto River Jetboat Safari

The jet boat is the mode of transport, the river safari is the attraction. The jet boat will take you safely up the river into …More

The jet boat is the mode of transport, the river safari is the attraction. The jet boat will take you safely up the river into...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$183
Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak

We fly from New Zealand's highest commercial take-off point. Offering stunning views of the Wakatipu valley and beyond, let our highly experienced pilots guide you …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

We fly from New Zealand's highest commercial take-off point. Offering stunning views of the Wakatipu valley and beyond, let our highly experienced pilots guide you...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (129)
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$215
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (129)
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$394
Milford Sound Scenic Flyover ex Queenstown

This trip provides a spectacular overview of Milford Sound and endless panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls, jagged razor backed ridge lines and …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

This trip provides a spectacular overview of Milford Sound and endless panoramic views of lakes, forested river valleys, waterfalls, jagged razor backed ridge lines and...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$431
Small Group Lake Mapourika Kayak & Hike in Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier! …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier!...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$102
Wildwire Wanaka- Level 1 (2 Hours)

Living a rich life is about experiences, not stuff – our spectacular backyard is full of adventure and we want to share it with you. …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

Living a rich life is about experiences, not stuff – our spectacular backyard is full of adventure and we want to share it with you....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$116
Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)

Private guided tour in a luxury Tesla Model X or Model Y. Our knowledgeable guides offer personalized tours into the world-renown Milford Sound from Te …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Private guided tour in a luxury Tesla Model X or Model Y. Our knowledgeable guides offer personalized tours into the world-renown Milford Sound from Te...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$207
Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Akaroa guided kayak safari provide a premium 3 hour guided sea kayak safari with a local nature/sea kayak guide through's pristine marine reserve and harbour. …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

Akaroa guided kayak safari provide a premium 3 hour guided sea kayak safari with a local nature/sea kayak guide through's pristine marine reserve and harbour....

3 hours
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$89
Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (121)
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$226
Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included

A relaxed and friendly small group tour (max. 8 pax) showing you Dunedin's most impressive, unique and charming sights, including a tour of the only …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand

A relaxed and friendly small group tour (max. 8 pax) showing you Dunedin's most impressive, unique and charming sights, including a tour of the only...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (120)
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$150

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