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Queenstown Quad Bike Adventure Tour - Half Day

Leave Queenstown behind and head into spectacular Queenstown Hill Station for an unforgettable off-road quad biking adventure. After a comprehensive safety briefing and training session, …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Leave Queenstown behind and head into spectacular Queenstown Hill Station for an unforgettable off-road quad biking adventure. After a comprehensive safety briefing and training session,...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (261)
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$204
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

We meet you at the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal for the 'Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour' Stops include: -Dunedin Railway Station (most …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand

We meet you at the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal for the 'Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour' Stops include: -Dunedin Railway Station (most...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (87)
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$119
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Join us on this 3hr journey into the story of Wellington, where we share the history, culture, conservation and place in the world of Te-Whanagnui-a-Tara …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Join us on this 3hr journey into the story of Wellington, where we share the history, culture, conservation and place in the world of Te-Whanagnui-a-Tara...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$62
Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Visit the stunning Larnach Castle. Explore the scenic Otago Peninsula and enjoy a special Monarch Wildlife Cruise. Your guide will take you on a one-hour …More

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Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Visit the stunning Larnach Castle. Explore the scenic Otago Peninsula and enjoy a special Monarch Wildlife Cruise. Your guide will take you on a one-hour...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure Tour - Half Day from Queenstown

Discover one of Queenstown's most spectacular backcountry landscapes on a guided 4WD adventure into Skippers Canyon, travelling the legendary road hand-cut into the cliffs during …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Discover one of Queenstown's most spectacular backcountry landscapes on a guided 4WD adventure into Skippers Canyon, travelling the legendary road hand-cut into the cliffs during...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$183
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
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$80
Southern Skies Stargazing Tour in Dunedin

The Southern Skies Star Gazing tour takes you out to the Otago Peninsula on a journey of discovery to learn about the unique celestial features …More

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Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

The Southern Skies Star Gazing tour takes you out to the Otago Peninsula on a journey of discovery to learn about the unique celestial features...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$112
Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$184
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$113
Island Hopper- Sail to wildlife sanctuary - 6 hr - Bay of Islands

Most visitors see the Bay of Islands from a crowded deck. Our guests see it from the secret local spots that are not on the …More

Paihia, New Zealand

Most visitors see the Bay of Islands from a crowded deck. Our guests see it from the secret local spots that are not on the...

6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (305)
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$139
Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu

Join a small-group morning tour from Rotorua to explore two top geothermal parks: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Get picked up around 8-8:30 …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

Join a small-group morning tour from Rotorua to explore two top geothermal parks: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Get picked up around 8-8:30...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$130
Queenstown Wine Tour

Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience. Unlike rigid tours, our expert local Wine Guides help you customize your day, letting you …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience. Unlike rigid tours, our expert local Wine Guides help you customize your day, letting you...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland

Discover the delicate wines of New Zealand’s North Island on this 3.5-hour wine tour from Auckland at Soljans Vineyard. Travel through the scenic Waimauku, Kumeu …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Discover the delicate wines of New Zealand’s North Island on this 3.5-hour wine tour from Auckland at Soljans Vineyard. Travel through the scenic Waimauku, Kumeu...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$105
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

We make our way up to the Mount Victoria Lookout to see spectacular views of Wellington’s city by driving up Courtenay Place, past the Embassy …More

Wellington, New Zealand

We make our way up to the Mount Victoria Lookout to see spectacular views of Wellington’s city by driving up Courtenay Place, past the Embassy...

210 to 240 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$111
The Tastebud Tour, award winning food tour of Auckland

The Tastebud Tour has been our flagship experience since 2010. Over four delicious hours, you'll explore Auckland’s sights, stories, and most importantly, its flavours, on …More

Auckland, New Zealand

The Tastebud Tour has been our flagship experience since 2010. Over four delicious hours, you'll explore Auckland’s sights, stories, and most importantly, its flavours, on...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (152)
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$156
Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

Discover the Best of Central Otago on our Wine & Food Tour! Embark on a 5-hour Queenstown wine tour through the picturesque wine region, where …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Discover the Best of Central Otago on our Wine & Food Tour! Embark on a 5-hour Queenstown wine tour through the picturesque wine region, where...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (344)
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$158
The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour: 3 Wineries & Tastings

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$130
Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk

Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk • A “must see” in Wanaka, take a 30 minute cruise to the remote, predator free Mou …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk • A “must see” in Wanaka, take a 30 minute cruise to the remote, predator free Mou...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$162
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic

Experience the spectacular scenery of Godley Head on a full-day guided coastal hike designed for cruise ship guests visiting Lyttelton Port. Meet your local guide …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Experience the spectacular scenery of Godley Head on a full-day guided coastal hike designed for cruise ship guests visiting Lyttelton Port. Meet your local guide...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$199
'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (99)
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$109

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