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 →

This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

4.8 (244)

Garden and City tour

This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (244)

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$35

Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

5.0 (240)

Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (240)

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$95

3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

Choose a Morning or Afternoon Departure. From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish. …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (233)

3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

Choose a Morning or Afternoon Departure. From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish....

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (233)

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$112

See Auckland's wild side on this half-day tour from Auckland. Visit the iconic Mt Eden volcano for 360 degree views of the city before travelling …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (229)

6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland

See Auckland's wild side on this half-day tour from Auckland. Visit the iconic Mt Eden volcano for 360 degree views of the city before travelling...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$167

Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington

Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (227)

Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington

Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (227)

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$218

Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge …More

Bay of Islands, New Zealand

4.9 (222)

Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

Hop aboard Vigilant and enjoy a beautiful day sailing in the Bay of Islands. We only take 10 passengers, the small group allows you to lounge...

5 hours 30 minutes

4.9 (222)

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$118

Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

Drive up through the Henderson Valley for spectacular elevated views of the Waitakere Ranges from the Aratkai Visitors Centre. This protected regional reserve was originally …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (212)

Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

Drive up through the Henderson Valley for spectacular elevated views of the Waitakere Ranges from the Aratkai Visitors Centre. This protected regional reserve was originally...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (212)

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$169

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Combine the International Antarctic Centre with its little Blue Penguins, Antarctic Storm in the Ice and Snow room, 4-D Movie and Hagglund ride over a …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

4.8 (212)

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Combine the International Antarctic Centre with its little Blue Penguins, Antarctic Storm in the Ice and Snow room, 4-D Movie and Hagglund ride over a...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (212)

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$112

Skywire ziplining Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson NZ

The Skywire is one of the Worlds longest Flying Fox experiences! - your trip starts from our Base area, onboarding a mini-bus journey up through …More

Nelson, New Zealand

4.8 (205)

Skywire ziplining Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson NZ

The Skywire is one of the Worlds longest Flying Fox experiences! - your trip starts from our Base area, onboarding a mini-bus journey up through...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (205)

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$66

Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

4.9 (203)

Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor....

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (203)

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$108

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour

*** We run ALL these tours to fit with cruise ships arrival & sailing times**** This half-day Tauranga Highlights Tour is designed especially for cruise …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.8 (201)

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Top Half Day Curated Highlights Tour

*** We run ALL these tours to fit with cruise ships arrival & sailing times**** This half-day Tauranga Highlights Tour is designed especially for cruise...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (201)

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$67

1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)

Spend time with local guides supporting our family owned business! Your opportunity to visit locations in Wellington that you simply couldn't make on foot. All …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.9 (198)

1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)

Spend time with local guides supporting our family owned business! Your opportunity to visit locations in Wellington that you simply couldn't make on foot. All...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (198)

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$73

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the …More

Napier, New Zealand

5.0 (197)

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$132

3 Hours Hole in the Rock Cruise and Bay of Islands Tour

Discover the Bay of Islands, and take a scenic boat cruise through the 144 subtropical islands. Visit the famous "Hole in the Rock" and Cape …More

Paihia, New Zealand

4.9 (192)

3 Hours Hole in the Rock Cruise and Bay of Islands Tour

Discover the Bay of Islands, and take a scenic boat cruise through the 144 subtropical islands. Visit the famous "Hole in the Rock" and Cape...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (192)

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$89

Private Auckland Airport Transfer: to/from City Hotels in Minivan

Arriving at Auckland Airport early morning or late at night? Skip the hassle and start your journey with a smooth, private airport transfer designed for …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (191)

Private Auckland Airport Transfer: to/from City Hotels in Minivan

Arriving at Auckland Airport early morning or late at night? Skip the hassle and start your journey with a smooth, private airport transfer designed for...

1 to 60 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (191)

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$61

Premium Tasting, 4-Best Wineries Napier Hawke's Bay Tour, 5.5h

Join our Best Wine Tour group with Best tour guide to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon. Visit 4 different …More

Napier, New Zealand

4.8 (179)

Premium Tasting, 4-Best Wineries Napier Hawke's Bay Tour, 5.5h

Join our Best Wine Tour group with Best tour guide to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon. Visit 4 different...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (179)

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$106

We only take 10 guests and offer a unique personal experience with 20 years taking guests on our beautiful live-aboard yacht and we still love …More

Bay of Islands, New Zealand

5.0 (176)

Phantom Sailing Bay of Islands

We only take 10 guests and offer a unique personal experience with 20 years taking guests on our beautiful live-aboard yacht and we still love...

5 hours 30 minutes

5.0 (176)

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$112

Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Discover the stories, flavours, and scenic beauty of Tauranga on this immersive four-hour journey combining coastal highlights, fascinating history, and local food experiences. RUNS SEPTEMBER …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.8 (169)

Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Discover the stories, flavours, and scenic beauty of Tauranga on this immersive four-hour journey combining coastal highlights, fascinating history, and local food experiences. RUNS SEPTEMBER...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (169)

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$56

Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch

Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide picks you up from …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

5.0 (165)

Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch

Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide picks you up from...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (165)

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$195

Half-Day: Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS

Join this half-day Scenic Tour if you want to see as much of Auckland as possible in a time frame that suits you. Perfect for …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (158)

Half-Day: Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS

Join this half-day Scenic Tour if you want to see as much of Auckland as possible in a time frame that suits you. Perfect for...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (158)

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$72

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?

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?

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?