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Wellington City and Sea: Private 5-6 hr tour Lunch inclusive

Our guests enjoy travelling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs , with zero emissions. We provide a private tour for you, offering …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Our guests enjoy travelling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs , with zero emissions. We provide a private tour for you, offering...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise

This tour offers an amazing fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! Guided by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you are sure to spot some rare …More

Picton, New Zealand

This tour offers an amazing fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! Guided by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you are sure to spot some rare...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (28)
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$99
Private Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour

Experience Auckland like never before on this private half-day tour, perfect for couples, families, friends, or small groups. Enjoy a personalized journey through the city’s …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Experience Auckland like never before on this private half-day tour, perfect for couples, families, friends, or small groups. Enjoy a personalized journey through the city’s...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (30)
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$142
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

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)
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$35
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

Experience the grand architecture and beautiful gardens of Christchurch when your ship is in port in Akaroa. Your shore excursion from Akaroa port also includes …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

Experience the grand architecture and beautiful gardens of Christchurch when your ship is in port in Akaroa. Your shore excursion from Akaroa port also includes...

6 hours
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$131
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

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
ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip

Join us and experience the magic of New Zealand’s most distinctive geothermal destination. Relax in rejuvenating mud baths and soothing sulphur spas on an unforgettable …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand

Join us and experience the magic of New Zealand’s most distinctive geothermal destination. Relax in rejuvenating mud baths and soothing sulphur spas on an unforgettable...

5 to 6 hours
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$172
Castle, Coast & City Half-day Private Tour (German or English)

Offered in German or English! From the soaring spires to the sweeping beaches, experience the best of New Zealand's most fascinating wee city with an …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Offered in German or English! From the soaring spires to the sweeping beaches, experience the best of New Zealand's most fascinating wee city with an...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$518
Private Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$448
Private Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

The deluxe guided biking wine tour of the Marlborough wine region is private touring at its best. You will be picked up from your Blenheim …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

The deluxe guided biking wine tour of the Marlborough wine region is private touring at its best. You will be picked up from your Blenheim...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (15)
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$340
Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour

We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one! Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we …More

Wellington, New Zealand

We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one! Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (17)
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$108
Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride

The Arrowtown to Gibbston Ride is a great family-friendly cycling experience for those wanting a Half Day Adventure in Queenstown. This scenic undulating trail offers …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Arrowtown to Gibbston Ride is a great family-friendly cycling experience for those wanting a Half Day Adventure in Queenstown. This scenic undulating trail offers...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (43)
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$60
Marlborough Pure Wine Tasting Tour - afternoon 3-4hrs

Discover the relaxed side of Marlborough wine touring with a fun and friendly experience designed for “sippers” who simply want to enjoy great wines, beautiful …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

Discover the relaxed side of Marlborough wine touring with a fun and friendly experience designed for “sippers” who simply want to enjoy great wines, beautiful...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (17)
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$102
Explore Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway

At Tree Top Walk Way, experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy. Easy access for all to enjoy …More

Greymouth, New Zealand

At Tree Top Walk Way, experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy. Easy access for all to enjoy...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (39)
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$124
Small Group - Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour

Join Hawke's Bay scenic tour's small Wine tour group. Visit 4 Internationally recognised Wineries. tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included. Tour is door …More

Napier, New Zealand

Join Hawke's Bay scenic tour's small Wine tour group. Visit 4 Internationally recognised Wineries. tastings, admissions and any drinks advertised are included. Tour is door...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$102
Full Waimangu Experience - Walk & Cruise

Explore the geothermal valley in its entirety with the full Waimangu Experience. Discover New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes at your own pace on this independent Waimangu …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

Explore the geothermal valley in its entirety with the full Waimangu Experience. Discover New Zealand’s geothermal landscapes at your own pace on this independent Waimangu...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (32)
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$102
Queenstown Wine Tour

Discover why Central Otago is one of the world's most celebrated cool-climate wine regions on this small-group tour through Gibbston Valley. Visit four of the …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Discover why Central Otago is one of the world's most celebrated cool-climate wine regions on this small-group tour through Gibbston Valley. Visit four of the...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$137
Auckland Walking Tour: Small-Group History & Culture Experience

Come join me to walk through time, from volcanoes to the viaduct on my small group guided walking tour of Auckland! From its volcanic origins …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Come join me to walk through time, from volcanoes to the viaduct on my small group guided walking tour of Auckland! From its volcanic origins...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (22)
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$68
Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Goldrush Small Group Tour

The Goldrush Tour was created with one goal: to be Queenstown's most detailed historical experience Travelling through Skippers Canyon with up to 11 guests, professionally …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Goldrush Tour was created with one goal: to be Queenstown's most detailed historical experience Travelling through Skippers Canyon with up to 11 guests, professionally...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (42)
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$97
Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

Half day tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy. This photographic tour is an enjoyable outdoor adventure combined with insightful guidance on maximising the use of your …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Half day tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy. This photographic tour is an enjoyable outdoor adventure combined with insightful guidance on maximising the use of your...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219

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