Top New Zealand Shore Excursions

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Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Waitangi Treaty Grounds …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (3)

Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$454

Wai O Tapu Geothermal Park Day Trip Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Wai O Tapu …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

Wai O Tapu Geothermal Park Day Trip Transport From Auckland

Travel comfortably with fully licensed New Zealand Transport Agency and Auckland Airport approved private passenger service business offering flexible scheduling around your Wai O Tapu...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$454

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

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

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...

5 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (2)

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$1,395

Auckland City Private Tour for Couples. Be chauffeur driven with added extras.

Enjoy each other’s company as you explore all the attractions that Auckland City has to offer or customise the tour to include what you will …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (9)

Auckland City Private Tour for Couples. Be chauffeur driven with added extras.

Enjoy each other’s company as you explore all the attractions that Auckland City has to offer or customise the tour to include what you will...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$684

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

4.7 (22)

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...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (22)

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$190

You will be met by your guide at Pier 2 where the ferries for Waiheke Island depart from downtown. The trip to the island through …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

5.0 (5)

Waiheke Island Wine Escape Tour

You will be met by your guide at Pier 2 where the ferries for Waiheke Island depart from downtown. The trip to the island through...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$423

Guided Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small Group Tour

Why Choose Our Dunedin Small-Group Tour? 1. Small Group, More Personal Attention Travel with a maximum of 10 guests, avoiding the crowds and rushed atmosphere …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

5.0 (14)

Guided Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small Group Tour

Why Choose Our Dunedin Small-Group Tour? 1. Small Group, More Personal Attention Travel with a maximum of 10 guests, avoiding the crowds and rushed atmosphere...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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$128

Raise your sails, breathe in the sea air, and experience the ultimate private yacht charter onboard Vigilant through the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Catered to …More

Bay of Islands, New Zealand

5.0 (14)

Private Charter Bay of Islands

Raise your sails, breathe in the sea air, and experience the ultimate private yacht charter onboard Vigilant through the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Catered to...

5 hours 30 minutes

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$1,237

Hobbiton Movie Set tour & Glowworm Cave day tour

You will be heading to Hobbiton Village as the first spot for 3 hours. You will be joined in a guided group tour of the …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.7 (7)

Hobbiton Movie Set tour & Glowworm Cave day tour

You will be heading to Hobbiton Village as the first spot for 3 hours. You will be joined in a guided group tour of the...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.7 (7)

from
$259

Luxury Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set

Luxury transportation with complimentary onboard amenities with professional and experienced guides …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (7)

Luxury Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set

Luxury transportation with complimentary onboard amenities with professional and experienced guides...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$460

Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

This tour is start from Tauranga Port for the cruise passengers. It's a shore excursion tour to the Hobbiton Movie Set. It's the half private …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0 (2)

Small Group Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga

This tour is start from Tauranga Port for the cruise passengers. It's a shore excursion tour to the Hobbiton Movie Set. It's the half private...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$374

Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm (we will confirm with you prior). Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, Waiotapu …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.7 (10)

Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River

Standard tour times 10:00am - 4:00pm (we will confirm with you prior). Sculptured out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, Waiotapu...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.7 (10)

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$152

Travel in a comfortable van, relax and watch the countryside out the window as we go from location to location. Guide lives locally and will …More

Picton, New Zealand

4.9 (13)

Picton & Blenheim Scenic Tour

Travel in a comfortable van, relax and watch the countryside out the window as we go from location to location. Guide lives locally and will...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (13)

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$74

Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour

Enjoy a private day tour to Aoraki/Mount Cook - the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque town of Lake Tekapo, admire stunning alpine …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

5.0 (13)

Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour

Enjoy a private day tour to Aoraki/Mount Cook - the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque town of Lake Tekapo, admire stunning alpine...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (13)

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$425

A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

You get to have your own dedicated Driver Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the …More

Wellington, New Zealand

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A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

You get to have your own dedicated Driver Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$282

Bay of Islands | Private Sailing Charter

Skip crowded shorelines on a private catamaran charter through New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, departing from Paihia or Russell Wharf. Your group of up to …More

Paihia, New Zealand

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Bay of Islands | Private Sailing Charter

Skip crowded shorelines on a private catamaran charter through New Zealand’s Bay of Islands, departing from Paihia or Russell Wharf. Your group of up to...

6 hours

5.0 (4)

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$2,383

This tour is all about you. We travel in luxury to the Kapiti region just north of Wellington and can customize the tour to suit …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.7 (10)

Private Kapiti Coast Full Day Tour

This tour is all about you. We travel in luxury to the Kapiti region just north of Wellington and can customize the tour to suit...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (10)

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$204

Private Guided Marlborough Wine Tour From Picton NZ

Join one of our experienced wine tour guides for a day out in the Marlborough region. You can choose to visit all wineries or you …More

Picton, New Zealand

5.0 (8)

Private Guided Marlborough Wine Tour From Picton NZ

Join one of our experienced wine tour guides for a day out in the Marlborough region. You can choose to visit all wineries or you...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$966

4 Hour Premium Hawke's Bay, Napier sightseeing + Art deco Tour

See and experience Hawke's Bay highlights on this half-day shore excursion designed for travelers with limited time. Explore Art Deco Napier and Hastings, learning about …More

Napier, New Zealand

4.2 (45)

4 Hour Premium Hawke's Bay, Napier sightseeing + Art deco Tour

See and experience Hawke's Bay highlights on this half-day shore excursion designed for travelers with limited time. Explore Art Deco Napier and Hastings, learning about...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.2 (45)

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$68

Private Tour - Coromandel Beach, Caves & Forest

The Coromandel Coast Private Tour will take you to one of the most stunning areas of New Zealand. Formerly known largely for its Hardrock Gold …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Private Tour - Coromandel Beach, Caves & Forest

The Coromandel Coast Private Tour will take you to one of the most stunning areas of New Zealand. Formerly known largely for its Hardrock Gold...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$539

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 Shore Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New Zealand Shore Excursions are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for New Zealand Shore Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New Zealand Shore Excursions are:

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Which New Zealand Shore Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

New Zealand Shore Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which New Zealand Shore Excursions have Free Cancellation?

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

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I need a ride! Which New Zealand Shore Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New Zealand Shore Excursions include Hotel Pickup:

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