Top New Zealand Outdoor Activities

Guided Tour at Pukorokoro Shorebird Centre

Join our knowledgeable guide on a captivating journey along the unique Shorebird Coast. We will peer into the often-overlooked ecosystem within an estuary and gaze …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

Join our knowledgeable guide on a captivating journey along the unique Shorebird Coast. We will peer into the often-overlooked ecosystem within an estuary and gaze...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Kaikōura Whale Watch Tour from Christchurch - Small Group

Discover New Zealand's marine wildlife capital on this whale watching day tour from Christchurch to Kaikōura. Journey along a spectacular coastal route to witness giant …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Discover New Zealand's marine wildlife capital on this whale watching day tour from Christchurch to Kaikōura. Journey along a spectacular coastal route to witness giant...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (11)
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$218
Dolphin & Wildlife Encounters

A half day cruise on our spacious 18 metre vessel with 360° outdoor views. Comfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching. …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand

A half day cruise on our spacious 18 metre vessel with 360° outdoor views. Comfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching....

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
Private Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk

Enjoy the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing with a private guide from Adrift Tongariro. This 19km trek is New Zealand’s best day one-day walk. The track …More

Ohakune, New Zealand

Enjoy the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing with a private guide from Adrift Tongariro. This 19km trek is New Zealand’s best day one-day walk. The track...

8 hours
4.8 (28)
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$504
Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Walk

If time is limited or you are unable to spend the whole day walking, join us on a half day tour, perfect for families and …More

Ohakune, New Zealand

If time is limited or you are unable to spend the whole day walking, join us on a half day tour, perfect for families and...

4 hours
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$201
Mount Cook Tour: Finish at Queenstown, Christchurch or Dunedin

Discover Aoraki Mount Cook on a scenic private journey for up to 3–4 people. Your day begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in …More

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Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Discover Aoraki Mount Cook on a scenic private journey for up to 3–4 people. Your day begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in...

720 to 750 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,437
Skydive Mt. Cook - 70+ Seconds of Freefall from 16,500ft

Enjoy New Zealand’s most stunning skydiving experience! Located in Pukaki and boasting some of the country’s most epic scenery. Skydive Mt Cook offers quintessential South …More

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Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

Enjoy New Zealand’s most stunning skydiving experience! Located in Pukaki and boasting some of the country’s most epic scenery. Skydive Mt Cook offers quintessential South...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$303
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Auckland

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions. Start your tour in Auckland, one of …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions. Start your tour in Auckland, one of...

4 days
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$1,323
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Flyback

Journey in comfort on one of our brand new, low-emission coaches and take in incredible panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. Enjoy entertaining …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Journey in comfort on one of our brand new, low-emission coaches and take in incredible panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. Enjoy entertaining...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (38)
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$566
Coast to Coast Private Eco Tour

Journey from Auckland City to the dramatic West Coast, where rugged landscapes and spectacular coastal scenery await. Visit Muriwai Beach, famous for its striking black …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

Journey from Auckland City to the dramatic West Coast, where rugged landscapes and spectacular coastal scenery await. Visit Muriwai Beach, famous for its striking black...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$393
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Queenstown

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each...

4 days Hotel pickup offered
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$908
Private Luxury Queenstown Portrait 4WD Gold Heritage Tour

Private pickup, luxury Land Rover, expert local guide, and professional photography — all included, no extras. Your group only, your pace, at locations chosen for …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Private pickup, luxury Land Rover, expert local guide, and professional photography — all included, no extras. Your group only, your pace, at locations chosen for...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$745
Private Journey to Middle-earth: Hobbiton Movie Set - Ex Auckland

Begin your journey with private transport from Auckland, heading through the lush Waikato region. Enjoy the scenic countryside and feel as though you’ve entered the …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

Begin your journey with private transport from Auckland, heading through the lush Waikato region. Enjoy the scenic countryside and feel as though you’ve entered the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$453
Waiheke Island Private Freedom Te Ara Hura Walk

Here’s the ultimate Waiheke experience, taking in the bustling villages of the western end, bush, beaches, birds and the remote eastern end of the island. …More

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Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Here’s the ultimate Waiheke experience, taking in the bustling villages of the western end, bush, beaches, birds and the remote eastern end of the island....

4 days 8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,690
Small Group Southern Loop 7 Days Tour

New Zealand’s South Island hosts the purest natural landscapes you’ll ever experience. From the turquoise waters in Abel Tasman, pods of dolphins in Kaikoura and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

New Zealand’s South Island hosts the purest natural landscapes you’ll ever experience. From the turquoise waters in Abel Tasman, pods of dolphins in Kaikoura and...

7 days
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$1,383
Private Tour From Auckland to Rotorua & Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Small group

This private luxury tour is designed for couples and allows unlimited stops and to customise the tour to suit. During this tour combination, you will …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

This private luxury tour is designed for couples and allows unlimited stops and to customise the tour to suit. During this tour combination, you will...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,553
3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

Wanaka fishing charters offer a unique and interesting experience for several reasons: 1. Stunning Scenery: Lake Wanaka is set in the picturesque Southern Alps, providing …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

Wanaka fishing charters offer a unique and interesting experience for several reasons: 1. Stunning Scenery: Lake Wanaka is set in the picturesque Southern Alps, providing...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$187
5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Dunedin

This immersive 5 day tour from Dunedin offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of the top attractions in New …More

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Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

This immersive 5 day tour from Dunedin offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of the top attractions in New...

5 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,395
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour

Explore the beautiful alpine setting of Arthur's Pass National Park on this shore excursion from Lyttelton Port via guided coach, including time for lunch (own …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Explore the beautiful alpine setting of Arthur's Pass National Park on this shore excursion from Lyttelton Port via guided coach, including time for lunch (own...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (22)
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$192
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Tour from Auckland

This tour offers you the chance to enjoy two of New Zealand's most iconic attractions in a single day. Begin with the mesmerizing Waitomo Caves, …More

Auckland, New Zealand

This tour offers you the chance to enjoy two of New Zealand's most iconic attractions in a single day. Begin with the mesmerizing Waitomo Caves,...

11 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (11)
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$301

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