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Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise

At the core, we’re a family business with our management team being 6th & 7th generation Banks Peninsula locals. Alongside our family members, we have …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

At the core, we’re a family business with our management team being 6th & 7th generation Banks Peninsula locals. Alongside our family members, we have...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,235)
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$80
Queenstown to Wanaka Small-Group Tour (one-way)

Travel from Queenstown to Wānaka and experience the stunning Cardrona Valley. This one-way tour, led by passionate guides with deep local knowledge, features iconic stops …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Travel from Queenstown to Wānaka and experience the stunning Cardrona Valley. This one-way tour, led by passionate guides with deep local knowledge, features iconic stops...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$80
Nelson to Mapua: Full-Day Self-Guided Cycling Adventure

This full day self-guided cycle adventure takes in some of the most stunning scenery on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail with approximately 3 -4 hours of …More

Nelson, New Zealand

This full day self-guided cycle adventure takes in some of the most stunning scenery on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail with approximately 3 -4 hours of...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (71)
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$80
Queenstown: Walter Peak Farm Tour and Lake Cruise

Experience the beauty of the New Zealand high country on a scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Watch a …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Experience the beauty of the New Zealand high country on a scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Watch a...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (8)
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$80
Sail, Seals, and Walk Tour in Abel Tasman

Start your day sailing from Kaiteriteri beach, soaking up the scenery along the stunning coastline, passing the iconic Split Apple Rock and the playful NZ …More

Marahau, New Zealand

Start your day sailing from Kaiteriteri beach, soaking up the scenery along the stunning coastline, passing the iconic Split Apple Rock and the playful NZ...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (36)
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$80
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Marlborough

This tour is one you design yourself. Use our timetable and descriptions of venues to decide where you want to hop off. Then when you're …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

This tour is one you design yourself. Use our timetable and descriptions of venues to decide where you want to hop off. Then when you're...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (46)
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$80
Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (17)
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$80
Quad Biking adventure through native forest & farm tracks

Designed to suit all abilities, this tour follows native forest trails, progressing through fields and along the banks of the river. …More

Nelson, New Zealand

Designed to suit all abilities, this tour follows native forest trails, progressing through fields and along the banks of the river....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
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$80
Wanaka to Queenstown Small-Group Tour (one-way)

Journey from Wanaka to Queenstown, soaking in the stunning views of the Southern Alps and Cardrona Valley. This small group tour is fully guided and …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

Journey from Wanaka to Queenstown, soaking in the stunning views of the Southern Alps and Cardrona Valley. This small group tour is fully guided and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$80
Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Private Observatory

The ultimate stargazing experience. Enjoy maximum time under the stars whilst enhancing your knowledge of the Southern skies at our private observatory. Designed specifically with …More

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Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

The ultimate stargazing experience. Enjoy maximum time under the stars whilst enhancing your knowledge of the Southern skies at our private observatory. Designed specifically with...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (69)
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$82
Milford Sound Cruise - RealNZ

Choose the Milford Sound cruise style that suits you: 1. Milford Sound Classic Cruise Package- includes 1 hour 40 minute cruise on one of our …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

Choose the Milford Sound cruise style that suits you: 1. Milford Sound Classic Cruise Package- includes 1 hour 40 minute cruise on one of our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (539)
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$82
Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura

You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal. We have …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal. We have...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (55)
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$82
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote …More

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Havelock, New Zealand

Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote...

5 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (326)
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$83
Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset Kayak Tour. It is the first kayak …More

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Kaikoura, New Zealand

This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset Kayak Tour. It is the first kayak...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (439)
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$83
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Discover top attractions and iconic sites and lookouts around the city of Dunedin on this half-day city tour. Explore Dunedin with a guide and take …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Discover top attractions and iconic sites and lookouts around the city of Dunedin on this half-day city tour. Explore Dunedin with a guide and take...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (149)
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$83
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch. …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch....

6 hours
4.0 (207)
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$83
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
5.0 (97)
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$83
Clay Target Shooting in Queenstown

Join us at the Oxbow Gun Club, where you and your mates can enjoy a spot of healthy competition shooting clay targets out of the …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Join us at the Oxbow Gun Club, where you and your mates can enjoy a spot of healthy competition shooting clay targets out of the...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (23)
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$85
Jet Sprint Boating in Gibbston Valley, Queenstown

Learn how it feels to fly on the water. Literally. Take a ride in our unique custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats. Oxbow’s Jet Sprint Boats …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Learn how it feels to fly on the water. Literally. Take a ride in our unique custom-built 4-seater Jet Sprint Boats. Oxbow’s Jet Sprint Boats...

10 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (16)
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$85
Bays and Bush Flight Scenic Tour

This air tour is the best way to see and experience the grandeur of the inner Marlborough Sounds, with views beyond to the Outer Sounds. …More

Picton, New Zealand

This air tour is the best way to see and experience the grandeur of the inner Marlborough Sounds, with views beyond to the Outer Sounds....

40 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (17)
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$85

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