Top New Zealand Outdoor Activities

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament in Wellington

Sweet Axe is the first and top rated axe throwing venue in NZ. Our commitment to safety community and fun has our guests coming back …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Sweet Axe is the first and top rated axe throwing venue in NZ. Our commitment to safety community and fun has our guests coming back...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$37
Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef

Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$316
Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide

Enjoy an exclusive private, non-sharing Auckland experience, reserved entirely for you and your group. Journey west into the spectacular Waitākere Ranges, visit the Arataki Cultural …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Enjoy an exclusive private, non-sharing Auckland experience, reserved entirely for you and your group. Journey west into the spectacular Waitākere Ranges, visit the Arataki Cultural...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$179
Te Anau to Dunedin Via The Catlins Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

Venture into the rugged beauty of the Catlins on this full-day, one- way small group tour from Te Anau to Dunedin. Delight in the dramatic …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Venture into the rugged beauty of the Catlins on this full-day, one- way small group tour from Te Anau to Dunedin. Delight in the dramatic...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$165
Lake Tekapo Private Day Trip from Queenstown

Escape the crowds with a fully private, customizable 12-hour day trip from Queenstown to the turquoise wonder of Lake Tekapo. Travel through spectacular alpine landscapes, …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Escape the crowds with a fully private, customizable 12-hour day trip from Queenstown to the turquoise wonder of Lake Tekapo. Travel through spectacular alpine landscapes,...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$585
Radical U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$249
Hike New Zealand's finest forest - Whirinaki forest

Let our guides show you hiking at its best and experience one of New Zealand's best one day walks. Whirinaki forest is an icon of …More

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Rotorua, New Zealand

Let our guides show you hiking at its best and experience one of New Zealand's best one day walks. Whirinaki forest is an icon of...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$315
Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (125)
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$55
Rotorua Off-Road 4WD Buggy Adventure

Enjoy a spectacular tour with our experienced guides and learn about the history of our Spirit Mountain, Mount Ngongotaha.  Our guides are passionate about the …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

Enjoy a spectacular tour with our experienced guides and learn about the history of our Spirit Mountain, Mount Ngongotaha.  Our guides are passionate about the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$57
Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

Treat yourself to the only scheduled Full Day sailing tour in New Zealand's coastal paradise - the Abel Tasman National Park.  Either chill out and …More

Nelson, New Zealand

Treat yourself to the only scheduled Full Day sailing tour in New Zealand's coastal paradise - the Abel Tasman National Park.  Either chill out and...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$160
2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation

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

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Auckland, New Zealand

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...

2 days Hotel pickup offered
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$974
Private Luxury Tour to Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitimo Glowworm Cave

This private tour has been designed for couples that require privacy and flexibility. You can make stops for photo shoots or spend extra time on …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

This private tour has been designed for couples that require privacy and flexibility. You can make stops for photo shoots or spend extra time on...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,553
Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village, Waitomo Caves & Lunch

Begin your tour with a scenic bus ride from Auckland to Rotorua, arriving at Whakarewarewa Village. Step into this living Māori village and be greeted …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

Begin your tour with a scenic bus ride from Auckland to Rotorua, arriving at Whakarewarewa Village. Step into this living Māori village and be greeted...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$235
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

Enjoy the ultimate helicopter experience on this 35-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. This flight tour covers it all including glacial icefalls …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Enjoy the ultimate helicopter experience on this 35-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. This flight tour covers it all including glacial icefalls...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
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$288
Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

Abel Tasman Water and Walk is a small group tour for visitors who prefer faster access into the heart of this popular National Park so …More

Nelson, New Zealand

Abel Tasman Water and Walk is a small group tour for visitors who prefer faster access into the heart of this popular National Park so...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$345
Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch

Book your day trip from Christchurch to Mount cook by passing all the amazing stops like Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, lavender farms (Summer) and beautiful …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Book your day trip from Christchurch to Mount cook by passing all the amazing stops like Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, lavender farms (Summer) and beautiful...

13 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$184
Bays and Bush Flight Scenic Tour

This air tour is the best way to see and experience the grandeur of the inner Marlborough Sounds, with views beyond to the Outer Sounds. …More

Picton, New Zealand

This air tour is the best way to see and experience the grandeur of the inner Marlborough Sounds, with views beyond to the Outer Sounds....

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Auckland to Rangitoto Island Ferry

Rangitoto Island is Auckland's most iconic volcanic landmark, New Zealand's youngest and largest shield volcano, formed by eruptions around 600 years ago. It's also a …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Rangitoto Island is Auckland's most iconic volcanic landmark, New Zealand's youngest and largest shield volcano, formed by eruptions around 600 years ago. It's also a...

4 hours
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$36
Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour

Join us for a relaxed informative 45 minute tour of the vineyard, winery and wine cave. Visit Home Block, the region's oldest vineyard, step into …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Join us for a relaxed informative 45 minute tour of the vineyard, winery and wine cave. Visit Home Block, the region's oldest vineyard, step into...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$28
Stewart Island/Rakiura Half-Day Guided Nature Walk to Oneke

Embark on a guided small-group walk to Oneke, 'The Neck,' on Rakiura Stewart Island. Check in at the ferry terminal in Oban, just a 5 …More

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Stewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand

Embark on a guided small-group walk to Oneke, 'The Neck,' on Rakiura Stewart Island. Check in at the ferry terminal in Oban, just a 5...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$114

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