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Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour

Discover Wellington's breath-taking vistas through our expertly curated City Heights Tour. This signature experience showcases New Zealand's capital from its three most spectacular viewing points, …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Discover Wellington's breath-taking vistas through our expertly curated City Heights Tour. This signature experience showcases New Zealand's capital from its three most spectacular viewing points,...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$134
Volcanoes, Coasts, and Secret Spots Afternoon Tour in Auckland

A guided tour of the volcanic features and viewpoints in Devonport, including Lake Pupuke explosion crater, the ancient lava flows at Takapuna, and the famous …More

Auckland, New Zealand

A guided tour of the volcanic features and viewpoints in Devonport, including Lake Pupuke explosion crater, the ancient lava flows at Takapuna, and the famous...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$108
3-Hour Private Photography Tour in Waitomo Caves

On our photography tours we provide beautiful natural New Zealand scenery both inside and outside of the glow worm caves, with an experienced guide. These …More

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Waitomo, New Zealand

On our photography tours we provide beautiful natural New Zealand scenery both inside and outside of the glow worm caves, with an experienced guide. These...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$680
Queenstown: Half-Day Private Sightseeing & Photography Tour

This is your chance to photograph one of the most spectacular and majestic places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes. This Half-Day Private Photography …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

This is your chance to photograph one of the most spectacular and majestic places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes. This Half-Day Private Photography...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Queenstown Afternoon Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | NZ Local Guide

Go Beyond the Traditional Queenstown Wine Tour Escape Queenstown for an afternoon combining Central Otago wine, New Zealand craft gin and locally brewed beer, with …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Go Beyond the Traditional Queenstown Wine Tour Escape Queenstown for an afternoon combining Central Otago wine, New Zealand craft gin and locally brewed beer, with...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$130
Bay of Islands, Wine & Craft Beer Tour with Lunch

Bay of Islands Wine, Food & Craft Beer Experience Marsden Estate Winery & Vineyard Lunch Platter Your afternoon begins at Marsden Estate, one of Northland’s …More

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Paihia, New Zealand

Bay of Islands Wine, Food & Craft Beer Experience Marsden Estate Winery & Vineyard Lunch Platter Your afternoon begins at Marsden Estate, one of Northland’s...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Scenic Guided eBike Tour Ride to the Lake

This tour is a beautiful way to see and learn about our amazing countryside. It is also perfect for a beginner starting out on their …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

This tour is a beautiful way to see and learn about our amazing countryside. It is also perfect for a beginner starting out on their...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$128
Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour Including Scenic Flight

Discover the rugged natural beauty of Cape Reinga, located on the tip of New Zealand's North Island. Perfect for those short on time who want …More

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Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Discover the rugged natural beauty of Cape Reinga, located on the tip of New Zealand's North Island. Perfect for those short on time who want...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$317
Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour

Travel in Style and comfort onboard our luxury small group vehicle, hear our amazing themed stories and be taken to a different time and place …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Travel in Style and comfort onboard our luxury small group vehicle, hear our amazing themed stories and be taken to a different time and place...

4 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$57
Sheep World Country Tour from Auckland

Yes! You can see sheep in Auckland. We will take you to experience a sheep farm show, sheep shearing and dog display, all during a …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Yes! You can see sheep in Auckland. We will take you to experience a sheep farm show, sheep shearing and dog display, all during a...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
Queenstown: Private Skippers Canyon Photography & Sightseeing

Journey with us into wild and remote Skippers Canyon. We'll take you on a photographic adventure into some of New Zealand's most spectacular and majestic landscapes …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Journey with us into wild and remote Skippers Canyon. We'll take you on a photographic adventure into some of New Zealand's most spectacular and majestic landscapes...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Waiheke Island Half Day Scenic Wine and Lunch

The tour commences with a drive along the scenic northern route, taking in spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf and beyond to the Coromandel Peninsula. …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

The tour commences with a drive along the scenic northern route, taking in spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf and beyond to the Coromandel Peninsula....

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$156
Private Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic

Enjoy a premium guided coastal hike at spectacular Godley Head on Banks Peninsula, travelling by private SUV with your own experienced local guide. This full-day …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Enjoy a premium guided coastal hike at spectacular Godley Head on Banks Peninsula, travelling by private SUV with your own experienced local guide. This full-day...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$289
Scenic Short Hike Tour - McLaren Falls and Puketoki Reserve

Escape the city and experience the natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty on this relaxing scenic hiking tour featuring native forest walks, tranquil lakes, …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand

Escape the city and experience the natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty on this relaxing scenic hiking tour featuring native forest walks, tranquil lakes,...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$68
Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier

Experience Hawke's Bay on this scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride. The route follows beautiful coastal bike trail. Visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass and …More

Napier, New Zealand

Experience Hawke's Bay on this scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride. The route follows beautiful coastal bike trail. Visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass and...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$51
Private Auckland City Tour For Small Group in a luxury vehicle.

See All the attractions that Auckland City has to offer on this private tour for 1 to 3 guests. Enjoy each other’s company as you …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

See All the attractions that Auckland City has to offer on this private tour for 1 to 3 guests. Enjoy each other’s company as you...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$653
Shore Excursion: Half Day Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS

This is the most comprehensive Half Day Tour of Auckland available; perfect for those arriving by cruise ship. Join this half-day Auckland Scenic Tour if …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

This is the most comprehensive Half Day Tour of Auckland available; perfect for those arriving by cruise ship. Join this half-day Auckland Scenic Tour if...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge …More

Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge...

5 hours 30 minutes
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$118
Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Join our guide for a personalised tour of Larnach Castle and learn about Dunedin's early history along the way. Enjoy stunning views of the Otago …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Join our guide for a personalised tour of Larnach Castle and learn about Dunedin's early history along the way. Enjoy stunning views of the Otago...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$111
Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

Enjoy a 4-5 hour fun tour with a local chauffeur/guide departing from the Port of Picton with a scenic journey to the Marlborough Wine region. …More

Picton, New Zealand

Enjoy a 4-5 hour fun tour with a local chauffeur/guide departing from the Port of Picton with a scenic journey to the Marlborough Wine region....

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$184

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