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Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

Discover Kaikōura’s world renowned sperm whales & marine life with an unforgettable Whale Watching Flight. From above, you’ll have the ultimate vantage point to admire …More

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Kaikoura, New Zealand

Discover Kaikōura’s world renowned sperm whales & marine life with an unforgettable Whale Watching Flight. From above, you’ll have the ultimate vantage point to admire...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (217)
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$167
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 25-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 25-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef...

25 minutes Free Cancellation
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$230
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Hop aboard our sturdy vessel for a one-hour Wildlife Cruise, departing from Wellers Rock Wharf on the Otago Peninsula. You'll cruise out of the Otago …More

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Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Hop aboard our sturdy vessel for a one-hour Wildlife Cruise, departing from Wellers Rock Wharf on the Otago Peninsula. You'll cruise out of the Otago...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$43
Clearyak hire at Goat Island Marine Reserve

Paddle your 100% glass canoe over stunningly clear waters where you'll see a variety of fish swimming just below your Clearyak at Goat Island Marine …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

Paddle your 100% glass canoe over stunningly clear waters where you'll see a variety of fish swimming just below your Clearyak at Goat Island Marine...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$73
Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

Indulge in a bird's eye view of Queenstown and her surrounding mountains. Alpine landing our pilot will choose the best location on the day. Experience …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Indulge in a bird's eye view of Queenstown and her surrounding mountains. Alpine landing our pilot will choose the best location on the day. Experience...

25 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$230
Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

Fly further and see more when you fly with us from Wanaka. Fly to Milford Sound through two of New Zealand’s most picturesque national parks. …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

Fly further and see more when you fly with us from Wanaka. Fly to Milford Sound through two of New Zealand’s most picturesque national parks....

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$487
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding …More

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Waitomo, New Zealand

Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
Zealandia Small Group Eco Wildlife Night Tour

Explore the sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native …More

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Wellington, New Zealand

Explore the sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
ZIPCHCH - Signature Zipline Tour: NZ's Highest & Longest

Fly high above Christchurch on New Zealand's longest & highest Zipline. Set on 358 private hectares in Christchurch’s stunning Port Hills, the Christchurch Adventure Park …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Fly high above Christchurch on New Zealand's longest & highest Zipline. Set on 358 private hectares in Christchurch’s stunning Port Hills, the Christchurch Adventure Park...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown

Discover the best of the South Island scenery on this half-day Walter Peak horse trek from Queenstown. Take a traditional steam-driven boat from Queenstown to …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Discover the best of the South Island scenery on this half-day Walter Peak horse trek from Queenstown. Take a traditional steam-driven boat from Queenstown to...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$158
Mt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour from Christchurch with lunch

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour. This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour. This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
Franz Josef Nature Tour

This eco-tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, providing opportunities for off-track adventures & a profound insight into the intricate workings …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

This eco-tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, providing opportunities for off-track adventures & a profound insight into the intricate workings...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Sailing Catamaran Cruise - Island Stop & Lunch - Bay of Islands

Spend a relaxing day sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard Hibiscus Star, a spacious 40-foot sailing catamaran with a maximum of 19 guests. Enjoy …More

Paihia, New Zealand

Spend a relaxing day sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard Hibiscus Star, a spacious 40-foot sailing catamaran with a maximum of 19 guests. Enjoy...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$122
Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular wildlife. Visit …More

Picton, New Zealand

The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular wildlife. Visit...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Napier E-bike Hire

Make the most of your day in Napier - hop on one of our E-bikes and start exploring! Discover the beauty of Hawke’s Bay on …More

Napier, New Zealand

Make the most of your day in Napier - hop on one of our E-bikes and start exploring! Discover the beauty of Hawke’s Bay on...

1 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway Journey from Dunedin

Journey deep into the Taieri Gorge on a 5-hour heritage rail experience from Dunedin. Cross spectacular viaducts, hand-carved tunnels, and step onto the Deep Stream …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Journey deep into the Taieri Gorge on a 5-hour heritage rail experience from Dunedin. Cross spectacular viaducts, hand-carved tunnels, and step onto the Deep Stream...

5 hours
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$96
Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission

Explore our 5-acre oasis at Kiwi Park. A family-owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown, dedicated to saving our endangered wildlife species. …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Explore our 5-acre oasis at Kiwi Park. A family-owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown, dedicated to saving our endangered wildlife species....

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Experience the natural beauty of Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise departing from Manapouri on New Zealand’s South Island. Cruise on a traditional two-mast sailing …More

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Te Anau, New Zealand

Experience the natural beauty of Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise departing from Manapouri on New Zealand’s South Island. Cruise on a traditional two-mast sailing...

2 days
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$453
Tongariro Crossing Park & Ride (Ketetahi)

We are an experienced shuttle service providing transport for visitors to and from the Tongariro National Park since the 90's. Tongariro Expeditions operates out of …More

Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

We are an experienced shuttle service providing transport for visitors to and from the Tongariro National Park since the 90's. Tongariro Expeditions operates out of...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$43
Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes.  The Akaroa crater nurses …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes.  The Akaroa crater nurses...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$165

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