Top New Zealand Outdoor Activities

Q: What are the best options for New Zealand Outdoor Activities?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New Zealand Outdoor Activities are: Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyon ex Queenstown or Wanaka Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Wellington Scenic Full Day Tour

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for New Zealand Outdoor Activities Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New Zealand Outdoor Activities are: Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo 60 Minute Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which New Zealand Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

New Zealand Outdoor Activities with Instant Confirmation include: Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience NZONE Skydive Queenstown Huka Falls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo 60 Minute Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New Zealand Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New Zealand Outdoor Activities include Hotel Pickup: Rotorua White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures + Transport Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing Mt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour from Christchurch with lunch Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more New Zealand trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked New Zealand Tours. Top 10 New Zealand 2026 Senior-friendly tours New Zealand The best tours and activities for culture lovers in New Zealand Top Day Trips from New Zealand Things to do in New Zealand this summer View all New Zealand Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Zealand?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in New Zealand are: New Zealand Luxury & Special Occasions New Zealand Luxury Tours New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing New Zealand Outdoor Activities New Zealand Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in New Zealand →

Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium Tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.7 (56)

Day Tour Hobbiton + Rotorua from Auckland in Luxury Minibus

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium Tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (56)

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$298

Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyon ex Queenstown or Wanaka

- Rated ★★★★★ by 1000+ thrill-seekers - Small groups sizes of up to 5 persons maximum - No experience required - Enjoy an array of …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (15)

Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyon ex Queenstown or Wanaka

- Rated ★★★★★ by 1000+ thrill-seekers - Small groups sizes of up to 5 persons maximum - No experience required - Enjoy an array of...

9 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (15)

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$283

Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington

Sample the wines of New Zealand’s fertile North Island on this private full-day Martinborough wine tour from Wellington. Visit three Martinborough wineries with a private …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.8 (43)

Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington

Sample the wines of New Zealand’s fertile North Island on this private full-day Martinborough wine tour from Wellington. Visit three Martinborough wineries with a private...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (43)

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$204

Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike

The Tasman Glacier is Aotearoa New Zealand's longest glacier measuring at 27km long and as wide as 4km in places, so this is an experience …More

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand

4.7 (41)

Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike

The Tasman Glacier is Aotearoa New Zealand's longest glacier measuring at 27km long and as wide as 4km in places, so this is an experience...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (41)

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$585

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (50)

Wellington Scenic Full Day Tour

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (50)

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$214

Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour

Discover the best sights of Auckland City from Queen Street through to the central business district. Visit Auckland's largest inner city park, Auckland Domanin, home …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (74)

Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour

Discover the best sights of Auckland City from Queen Street through to the central business district. Visit Auckland's largest inner city park, Auckland Domanin, home...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (74)

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$62

Flight Experience our Water and Wilderness Scenic Tour

Tour participants see the full grandeur of the Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds in one experience that can only be done by air. And …More

Picton, New Zealand

5.0 (62)

Flight Experience our Water and Wilderness Scenic Tour

Tour participants see the full grandeur of the Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds in one experience that can only be done by air. And...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (62)

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$170

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

Waitomo, New Zealand

5.0 (26)

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (26)

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$687

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

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (17)

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...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (17)

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$140

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. Immerse yourself …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.9 (18)

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. Immerse yourself...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (18)

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$96

Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua

Choose between Waiotapu or Oarakei Korako geothermal areas for your first stop on this 7-hour day trip. Then see Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

4.9 (29)

Taupo Day Trip with Orakei Korako or Waiotapu from Rotorua

Choose between Waiotapu or Oarakei Korako geothermal areas for your first stop on this 7-hour day trip. Then see Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (29)

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$163

Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight

This premier 40-minute helicopter tour lets you experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

4.8 (26)

Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight

This premier 40-minute helicopter tour lets you experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse...

40 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (26)

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$409

Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau

Experience a full-day guided walk on one of New Zealand's premier Great Walks - the Routeburn track, including Key Summit. Tour departs from Te Anau, …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

5.0 (31)

Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau

Experience a full-day guided walk on one of New Zealand's premier Great Walks - the Routeburn track, including Key Summit. Tour departs from Te Anau,...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (31)

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$192

Fox Glacier: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

4.7 (43)

Fox Glacier: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice...

35 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (43)

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$291

Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Take to the skies above the Fox Glacier Township before heading towards the Fox Glacier and exploring the dynamic icefalls on this 25-minute helicopter flight. …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

5.0 (100)

Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Take to the skies above the Fox Glacier Township before heading towards the Fox Glacier and exploring the dynamic icefalls on this 25-minute helicopter flight....

25 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (100)

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$232

Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Auckland’s amazing volcanoes and …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (49)

Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Auckland’s amazing volcanoes and...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (49)

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$284

Fox Glacier: Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glacier and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

4.9 (20)

Fox Glacier: Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glacier and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over...

25 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (20)

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$232

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

5.0 (76)

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...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (76)

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$129

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

Bay of Islands, New Zealand

5.0 (135)

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...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (135)

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$320

Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Marvel at some of New Zealand’s most amazing scenery on this once-in-a-lifetime 30-minute helicopter flight over the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Enjoy panoramic views …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

4.9 (175)

Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Marvel at some of New Zealand’s most amazing scenery on this once-in-a-lifetime 30-minute helicopter flight over the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Enjoy panoramic views...

35 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (175)

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$291

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for New Zealand Outdoor Activities?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New Zealand Outdoor Activities Tours?

Which New Zealand Outdoor Activities have Instant Confirmation?

Which New Zealand Outdoor Activities have Free Cancellation?

New Zealand Outdoor Activities with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which New Zealand Outdoor Activities have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more New Zealand trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Zealand?