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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
5.0 (2,232)

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,232)
from
$80
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise, 90 Minutes

Discover Queenstown the authentic way, from some of the best seats in town: out on Lake Wakatipu. On this relaxing 90-minute cruise, leave the bustle …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
4.8 (1,574)

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise, 90 Minutes

Discover Queenstown the authentic way, from some of the best seats in town: out on Lake Wakatipu. On this relaxing 90-minute cruise, leave the bustle...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,574)
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$45
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
4.8 (1,364)

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,364)
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$96
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
5.0 (438)

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (438)
from
$83
Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (362)

Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (362)
from
$565
Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef

Drive a Quad Bike along the ancient glacial pathways of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, carved into the landscape by ice and water over thousands …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
4.9 (360)

Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef

Drive a Quad Bike along the ancient glacial pathways of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, carved into the landscape by ice and water over thousands...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (360)
from
$86
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau

Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it's over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to …More

Te Anau, New Zealand
4.8 (329)

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau

Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it's over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (329)
from
$220
Queenstown Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - half day

Rediscover the magic of Tolkien’s Middle-earth on a small-group 4WD adventure through Queenstown’s spectacular landscapes. View The Remarkables from Queenstown Hill, featured as the Misty …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
4.8 (319)

Queenstown Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - half day

Rediscover the magic of Tolkien’s Middle-earth on a small-group 4WD adventure through Queenstown’s spectacular landscapes. View The Remarkables from Queenstown Hill, featured as the Misty...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (319)
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$184
Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

Discover Wānaka, Arrowtown and the spectacular Crown Range on a relaxed small-group day tour from Queenstown. Travel with a knowledgeable local driver-guide through dramatic mountain …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
4.9 (295)

Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

Discover Wānaka, Arrowtown and the spectacular Crown Range on a relaxed small-group day tour from Queenstown. Travel with a knowledgeable local driver-guide through dramatic mountain...

6 hours
4.9 (295)
from
$120
CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell

• Start from Cromwell and enjoy your leisurely ride to Clyde - shuttle transport included. • Latest LLEVANT Electric Mountain Bikes and TREK Roscoe 7's …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (283)

CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell

• Start from Cromwell and enjoy your leisurely ride to Clyde - shuttle transport included. • Latest LLEVANT Electric Mountain Bikes and TREK Roscoe 7's...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (283)
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$104
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

Experience the sensation of floating on a smooth cushion of air with this ticket for two indoor skydiving flights in Queenstown. Enjoy the included flight …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
4.9 (273)

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

Experience the sensation of floating on a smooth cushion of air with this ticket for two indoor skydiving flights in Queenstown. Enjoy the included flight...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (273)
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$86
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

Come and join us on a trip to our favourite place on Lake Wanaka, Mou Waho Island.Where you can find an island, on a lake, …More

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Likely to Sell Out
Wanaka, New Zealand
4.9 (271)

Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

Come and join us on a trip to our favourite place on Lake Wanaka, Mou Waho Island.Where you can find an island, on a lake,...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (271)
from
$79
Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day High Country Pub horse trek takes you up into …More

Wanaka, New Zealand
5.0 (268)

Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day High Country Pub horse trek takes you up into...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (268)
from
$402
Massages in Queenstown

At Body Sanctum, we know that in today's environment, our lives are just forever busy, we never have enough time! Body Sanctum has been designed …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
4.9 (266)

Massages in Queenstown

At Body Sanctum, we know that in today's environment, our lives are just forever busy, we never have enough time! Body Sanctum has been designed...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (266)
from
$169
Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka

The Cardrona presents New Zealand's best guided quad bike tour. This two hour mountain experience takes you to the top of the mountains of the …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (246)

Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka

The Cardrona presents New Zealand's best guided quad bike tour. This two hour mountain experience takes you to the top of the mountains of the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (246)
from
$206
Abel Tasman Cruise- Best Day trip

Our small group personalized day-trip is the best way to experience all the Abel Tasman National Park has to offer in comfort in one day. …More

Nelson, New Zealand
5.0 (245)

Abel Tasman Cruise- Best Day trip

Our small group personalized day-trip is the best way to experience all the Abel Tasman National Park has to offer in comfort in one day....

6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (245)
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$264
Garden and City tour

This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand
4.8 (242)

Garden and City tour

This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (242)
from
$35
Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River

Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities in some of the world greatest scenery. Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars, …More

Wanaka, New Zealand
5.0 (241)

Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River

Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities in some of the world greatest scenery. Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (241)
from
$79
Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality …More

Blenheim, New Zealand
4.9 (226)

Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (226)
from
$40
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

Admire the fine architecture, gardens and decor of the elegant Olveston Historic Home during a 1-hour guided tour of this must-see attraction in Dunedin. You …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
4.9 (225)

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

Admire the fine architecture, gardens and decor of the elegant Olveston Historic Home during a 1-hour guided tour of this must-see attraction in Dunedin. You...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (225)
from
$15

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