Top New Zealand Shore Excursions

Q: Which New Zealand Shore Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

New Zealand Shore Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland 2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour Half Day Tour of Wellington Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

No problem. These New Zealand Shore Excursions include Hotel Pickup: 2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour Half Day Tour of Wellington Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS 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 →

With our experience of living in New Zealand for anywhere between 13 to 30 years, we promise to provide our guests with a joyful and …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland City Halfday Tour

With our experience of living in New Zealand for anywhere between 13 to 30 years, we promise to provide our guests with a joyful and...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$104

Private Tour Waiotapu Geothermal Shore Excursion up to 8 passengers

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people. …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

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Private Tour Waiotapu Geothermal Shore Excursion up to 8 passengers

Take a tour in your own private minivan with an experienced local guide. This Private tour is for a group of up to 8 people....

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$782

Lyttleton Port Excursion Day Tour 3 options for Cruise travelers

Totally Personalized Private Experience! Tailored 3 Private Tours for Cruise Ship Passengers Arriving in Lyttleton, Christchurch. We offer these tour options, specially designed for only …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Lyttleton Port Excursion Day Tour 3 options for Cruise travelers

Totally Personalized Private Experience! Tailored 3 Private Tours for Cruise Ship Passengers Arriving in Lyttleton, Christchurch. We offer these tour options, specially designed for only...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$187

Wharekauhau Heli Lunch Experience – Scenic Flight and Gourmet Dining (3 hours) Combine breathtaking aerial views with gourmet dining on this stunning 3-hour tour from …More

Wellington, New Zealand

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Wharekauhau Heli-lunch from Wellington

Wharekauhau Heli Lunch Experience – Scenic Flight and Gourmet Dining (3 hours) Combine breathtaking aerial views with gourmet dining on this stunning 3-hour tour from...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$505

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

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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

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$426

Private The Hobbiton Tour - Auckland Tour House

Step foot in the enchanted pastures of the Shire, home of the Hobbits. Jump off to jump in a fully guided tour of the Hobbiton …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Private The Hobbiton Tour - Auckland Tour House

Step foot in the enchanted pastures of the Shire, home of the Hobbits. Jump off to jump in a fully guided tour of the Hobbiton...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$249

Private Luxury Auckland City & West Coast Tour.

Enjoy a Private Tour of Auckland City and its glorious West Coast. See the very best parts of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) on a Private Tour …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Private Luxury Auckland City & West Coast Tour.

Enjoy a Private Tour of Auckland City and its glorious West Coast. See the very best parts of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) on a Private Tour...

1 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$391

Private tour - Matakana Art & Wine Village

Journey into the heart of Matakana on a full-day experience combining scenic sightseeing, inspiring art, premium wines, delicious food, and local flavours. Travel through the …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Private tour - Matakana Art & Wine Village

Journey into the heart of Matakana on a full-day experience combining scenic sightseeing, inspiring art, premium wines, delicious food, and local flavours. Travel through the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$456

Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Private Tour From Auckland

Experience the moment of magic on a luxurious private tour from Auckland to Waitomo and marvel at thousands of glow worms located beneath the rolling …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Private Tour From Auckland

Experience the moment of magic on a luxurious private tour from Auckland to Waitomo and marvel at thousands of glow worms located beneath the rolling...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$625

Akaroa 8hr Tour: Lunch, Transport, Guide. Optional Dolphin Cruise

On this incredibly scenic small group tour, visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local guides. Visit some …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Akaroa 8hr Tour: Lunch, Transport, Guide. Optional Dolphin Cruise

On this incredibly scenic small group tour, visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local guides. Visit some...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$331

Auckland City Discovery Experience - Private Tour From Auckland

Explore all the attractions that Auckland city has to offer in a private luxury tour with an exceptional value that covers all the best sights …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland City Discovery Experience - Private Tour From Auckland

Explore all the attractions that Auckland city has to offer in a private luxury tour with an exceptional value that covers all the best sights...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$511

The highlights of Wellington on a personalized 4.5hour private tour. Take in stunning panoramic views from Mt Victoria, the famous Te Papa Museum, and indulge …More

Wellington, New Zealand

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Private Tour in Wellington

The highlights of Wellington on a personalized 4.5hour private tour. Take in stunning panoramic views from Mt Victoria, the famous Te Papa Museum, and indulge...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$572

This tour is a one day Tour to Rotorua from Auckland. This tour is a small private tour. This tour is focusing on healing and …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Rotorua Private tour with Hotspring

This tour is a one day Tour to Rotorua from Auckland. This tour is a small private tour. This tour is focusing on healing and...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$460

Auckland Cruise Wharf & Airport Transfers

We are one of Auckland's most reliable and friendly chauffeur service providers. All our drivers are experienced with local and beyond-Auckland tours: luxury-class vehicles, complimentary …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland Cruise Wharf & Airport Transfers

We are one of Auckland's most reliable and friendly chauffeur service providers. All our drivers are experienced with local and beyond-Auckland tours: luxury-class vehicles, complimentary...

40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$167

Private 3 Day Tour: Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo & Hamilton Gardens

Visit all the best spots in the North Island of New Zealand in this private 3 day experience. This is ideal for all tourists that …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Private 3 Day Tour: Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo & Hamilton Gardens

Visit all the best spots in the North Island of New Zealand in this private 3 day experience. This is ideal for all tourists that...

3 days Hotel pickup offered

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$2,241

Auckland City to Auckland Airport transfers

Affordable, reliable, transfers to and from Auckland Airport, by friendly team who are experienced in tours and transfers business Auckland Airport Transfers Safe for Women …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland City to Auckland Airport transfers

Affordable, reliable, transfers to and from Auckland Airport, by friendly team who are experienced in tours and transfers business Auckland Airport Transfers Safe for Women...

25 to 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$115

Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour

This is a private small group tour for up to 11 people. The route around Christchurch and Lyttelton takes you over the old volcanoes of …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour

This is a private small group tour for up to 11 people. The route around Christchurch and Lyttelton takes you over the old volcanoes of...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$900

This tour seamlessly balances natural and urban experiences, allowing visitors to witness the harmonious blend of Auckland’s city life and green spaces. With a relaxed …More

Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland City Halfday Private Tour

This tour seamlessly balances natural and urban experiences, allowing visitors to witness the harmonious blend of Auckland’s city life and green spaces. With a relaxed...

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$121

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

Auckland, New Zealand

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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...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,553

Private Tour to Rotorua’s Natural wonders and Māori Arts & craft.

Discover one of New Zealand’s most magnificent geothermal wonderlands…in this action packed tour. Featuring dramatic geysers, bubbling mud, and beautiful native bush explored by Te …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (4)

Private Tour to Rotorua’s Natural wonders and Māori Arts & craft.

Discover one of New Zealand’s most magnificent geothermal wonderlands…in this action packed tour. Featuring dramatic geysers, bubbling mud, and beautiful native bush explored by Te...

12 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (4)

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$397

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:

View all kid-friendly Tours →

Which New Zealand Shore Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

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:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

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

Got any more New Zealand trip ideas?

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