Top New Zealand Shore Excursions

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Christchurch while your ship is at port in Lyttelton. This tour highlights both the damage to the city …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

4.6 (220)

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Christchurch while your ship is at port in Lyttelton. This tour highlights both the damage to the city...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (220)

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$64

Shore Excursion To Historic Kerikeri Including Lunch

Bay of Islands & Kerikeri Tour (Approximately 4 hours). Kerikeri Stone Store is the oldest Stone Building in New Zealand. Kerikeri Mission Station was established …More

Paihia, New Zealand

4.5 (22)

Shore Excursion To Historic Kerikeri Including Lunch

Bay of Islands & Kerikeri Tour (Approximately 4 hours). Kerikeri Stone Store is the oldest Stone Building in New Zealand. Kerikeri Mission Station was established...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

4.5 (22)

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$142

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

Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour

Deco City Discoverer Napier Tour treats you to the Best Views and highlights of Napier City and surrounding areas traveling along the coast through the countryside …More

Napier, New Zealand

4.4 (92)

Shore Excursion: Napier and Surrounding Countryside Scenic Tour

Deco City Discoverer Napier Tour treats you to the Best Views and highlights of Napier City and surrounding areas traveling along the coast through the countryside...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (92)

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$81

Quad Biking adventure through native forest & farm tracks

Designed to suit all abilities, this tour follows native forest trails, progressing through fields and along the banks of the river. …More

Nelson, New Zealand

5.0 (20)

Quad Biking adventure through native forest & farm tracks

Designed to suit all abilities, this tour follows native forest trails, progressing through fields and along the banks of the river....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (20)

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$79

Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion - Tauranga

Experience the unique and special natural beauty of Rotorua, the geothermal hot spot of New Zealand, just 1 hour's drive from Tauranga. Learn about the …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.6 (319)

Small-Group Rotorua Naturally Shore Excursion - Tauranga

Experience the unique and special natural beauty of Rotorua, the geothermal hot spot of New Zealand, just 1 hour's drive from Tauranga. Learn about the...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (319)

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$139

Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour Early Access (Avoid the crowds)

Experience this full-day tour from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set, where the popular trilogies were brought to life. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (49)

Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Tour Early Access (Avoid the crowds)

Experience this full-day tour from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set, where the popular trilogies were brought to life....

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (49)

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$187

Private Vineyard Bush Walk Tour in Waiheke Island

Enjoy this spectacular private walk with your friends, and you'll experience a little bit of everything – bush, beaches, headlands and vineyards. We start with …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

4.9 (41)

Private Vineyard Bush Walk Tour in Waiheke Island

Enjoy this spectacular private walk with your friends, and you'll experience a little bit of everything – bush, beaches, headlands and vineyards. We start with...

5 hours

4.9 (41)

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$421

Private Personalised Tour in Waiheke Island

For private groups of 2-12, we offer a range of specialist touring options (including driving and walking components). We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

5.0 (48)

Private Personalised Tour in Waiheke Island

For private groups of 2-12, we offer a range of specialist touring options (including driving and walking components). We’ll provide a tailor-made itinerary and confirm...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (48)

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$406

Shore Excursion: Auckland Scenic Full Day Tour - 8 Hours

Popular Tour now released as a Shore Excursion.The most comprehensive Full Day 8 hour Auckland Tour available. See the top attractions of Auckland on this …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.9 (16)

Shore Excursion: Auckland Scenic Full Day Tour - 8 Hours

Popular Tour now released as a Shore Excursion.The most comprehensive Full Day 8 hour Auckland Tour available. See the top attractions of Auckland on this...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (16)

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$122

Escape Auckland and travel north through the scenic landscapes of Northland to the spectacular Bay of Islands. Upon arrival in Paihia, board a comfortable catamaran …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.7 (19)

Bay of Islands Private Tour

Escape Auckland and travel north through the scenic landscapes of Northland to the spectacular Bay of Islands. Upon arrival in Paihia, board a comfortable catamaran...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (19)

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$546

Explore BLACK SAND PIHA BEACH, and Water Falls in West Auckland

West Coast Wonders – 4 Hours Scenic Tour from Auckland CBD - Piha Beach - Kitekite Falls Leave the city behind and immerse yourself in …More

Auckland, New Zealand

4.8 (53)

Explore BLACK SAND PIHA BEACH, and Water Falls in West Auckland

West Coast Wonders – 4 Hours Scenic Tour from Auckland CBD - Piha Beach - Kitekite Falls Leave the city behind and immerse yourself in...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (53)

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$109

Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

With this tour, you will experience the pure beauty of Dunedin through a journey rich in heritage, spectacular scenery, and memorable highlights. You’ll explore the …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

4.9 (88)

Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

With this tour, you will experience the pure beauty of Dunedin through a journey rich in heritage, spectacular scenery, and memorable highlights. You’ll explore the...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (88)

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$176

Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

A day of Epicurean delights, visiting a boutique brewery, travelling through scenic countryside to Rotorua, then up on the gondola to a cellar door with …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.9 (77)

Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

A day of Epicurean delights, visiting a boutique brewery, travelling through scenic countryside to Rotorua, then up on the gondola to a cellar door with...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (77)

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$173

Martinborough Winery and Foodie Day Tour with vineyard lunch

This tour combines behind the scenes experiences at FIVE of the regions best artisan foodie producers. The tour covers a wide range of products and …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (52)

Martinborough Winery and Foodie Day Tour with vineyard lunch

This tour combines behind the scenes experiences at FIVE of the regions best artisan foodie producers. The tour covers a wide range of products and...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (52)

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$186

Enjoy a 5 hour guided tour over the Remutaka Ranges to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Visit three of the regions best …More

Wellington, New Zealand

4.9 (21)

Martinborough Winery Private Tour

Enjoy a 5 hour guided tour over the Remutaka Ranges to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Visit three of the regions best...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (21)

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$142

Kaikōura Whale Watching and Scenic Landing - 1hr Premier Tour

Experience Kaikōura’s longest and most immersive helicopter whale watching tour. This one-hour adventure begins with an unforgettable aerial journey over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and …More

Canterbury, New Zealand

5.0 (27)

Kaikōura Whale Watching and Scenic Landing - 1hr Premier Tour

Experience Kaikōura’s longest and most immersive helicopter whale watching tour. This one-hour adventure begins with an unforgettable aerial journey over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (27)

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$766

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Picton. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough …More

Picton, New Zealand

4.9 (156)

Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Picton. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (156)

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$113

Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

4.5 (17)

Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (17)

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$81

CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

THIS IS A CRUISE SHIP ONLY TICKET. TRAVELERS WHO ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS, PLEASE RING US DIRECTLY FOR BOOKINGS! - Hop on and off …More

Picton, New Zealand

4.4 (96)

CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

THIS IS A CRUISE SHIP ONLY TICKET. TRAVELERS WHO ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS, PLEASE RING US DIRECTLY FOR BOOKINGS! - Hop on and off...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (96)

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$73

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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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