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Wellington Craft Beer & Brewery Half-Day Tour

Visit three of Wellington and the Hutt Valley’s best craft breweries with tastings at each location. Enjoy a range of locally made craft beers at …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Visit three of Wellington and the Hutt Valley’s best craft breweries with tastings at each location. Enjoy a range of locally made craft beers at...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (30)
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$102
Wellington City and Sea: Private 5-6 hr tour Lunch inclusive

Our guests enjoy travelling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs , with zero emissions. We provide a private tour for you, offering …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Our guests enjoy travelling in the comfort and luxury of electric Tesla SUVs , with zero emissions. We provide a private tour for you, offering...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (32)
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$170
Private tour from Auckland - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Zealong Tea & Kiwi Bird

We have combined 3 of New Zealand's unique experiences in this tour around the Waikato: Zealong Tea Estate, Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Otorohanga Kiwi Sanctuary. …More

Auckland, New Zealand

We have combined 3 of New Zealand's unique experiences in this tour around the Waikato: Zealong Tea Estate, Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Otorohanga Kiwi Sanctuary....

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$575
Shore Excursion: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (40)
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$165
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 …More

Port Chalmers, 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...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (242)
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$35
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

Experience the grand architecture and beautiful gardens of Christchurch when your ship is in port in Akaroa. Your shore excursion from Akaroa port also includes …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

Experience the grand architecture and beautiful gardens of Christchurch when your ship is in port in Akaroa. Your shore excursion from Akaroa port also includes...

6 hours
4.0 (124)
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$131
Boutique tour, Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

During your day's visit to Tauranga, experience the Geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. On the way there, marvel at beautiful beaches and beautiful homes, before a …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

During your day's visit to Tauranga, experience the Geothermal wonderland of Rotorua. On the way there, marvel at beautiful beaches and beautiful homes, before a...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (49)
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$118
Wellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast

Explore the breathtaking Wellington landscapes that brought Middle-earth to life in Peter Jackson's iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy. This exclusive tour offers film enthusiasts …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Explore the breathtaking Wellington landscapes that brought Middle-earth to life in Peter Jackson's iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy. This exclusive tour offers film enthusiasts...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$227
Gourmet Gold Wine Tour: Indulge in Cloudy Bay's finest wines

Discover the essence of Marlborough with a premier experience designed for discerning wine lovers. This exclusive tour offers a deep dive into Cloudy Bay’s prestigious …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

Discover the essence of Marlborough with a premier experience designed for discerning wine lovers. This exclusive tour offers a deep dive into Cloudy Bay’s prestigious...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
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$349
ROTORUA - Hell's Gate Geothermal Park & Mud Spa Day Trip

Join us and experience the magic of New Zealand’s most distinctive geothermal destination. Relax in rejuvenating mud baths and soothing sulphur spas on an unforgettable …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand

Join us and experience the magic of New Zealand’s most distinctive geothermal destination. Relax in rejuvenating mud baths and soothing sulphur spas on an unforgettable...

5 to 6 hours
4.8 (57)
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$172
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

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 (202)
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$108
Best of Auckland Small Group Tour Top Attractions & Scenic Views

Perfect for first-time visitors to New Zealand, this half-day Auckland tour is the ideal introduction to the country’s natural beauty, coastal charm, and vibrant city …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Perfect for first-time visitors to New Zealand, this half-day Auckland tour is the ideal introduction to the country’s natural beauty, coastal charm, and vibrant city...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (24)
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$85
Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored exclusively for your group of up to six passengers. A knowledgeable driver-guide will show you the city’s best …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored exclusively for your group of up to six passengers. A knowledgeable driver-guide will show you the city’s best...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (38)
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$1,035
Private Tour - Rotorua Adventures Day Trip From Auckland

This luxury, private tour offers a premium Rotorua experience with return transfers from Auckland in a luxurious Mercedes vehicle. Our expert guides will immerse you …More

Auckland, New Zealand

This luxury, private tour offers a premium Rotorua experience with return transfers from Auckland in a luxurious Mercedes vehicle. Our expert guides will immerse you...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (21)
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$566
Private Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Escape for the day to Waiheke, New Zealand’s "Island of Wine". Enjoy a relaxing and informative day on Waiheke in the safe hands of a...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$454
Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour

We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one! Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we …More

Wellington, New Zealand

We squeeze loads of Lord of the Rings magic in to this one! Recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the trilogy as we...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (17)
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$108
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Giants House Local Tour

Enjoy a local 2.5 hour guided sightseeing shore excursion of Akaroa exploring the beautiful township, harbour, and this portion of the Banks Peninsula. After being …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

Enjoy a local 2.5 hour guided sightseeing shore excursion of Akaroa exploring the beautiful township, harbour, and this portion of the Banks Peninsula. After being...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (17)
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$56
Ultimate Auckland Experience Full Day Tour with Brewery Lunch

This full-day small group tour combines the best of Auckland's city highlights with the rugged beauty of the wild west coast for the ultimate Auckland …More

Auckland, New Zealand

This full-day small group tour combines the best of Auckland's city highlights with the rugged beauty of the wild west coast for the ultimate Auckland...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (18)
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$156
West Coast Discovery Piha Beach Private Tour

Venture into Auckland’s spectacular West Coast, where lush native rainforest, dramatic black-sand beaches, cascading waterfalls, and celebrated wine country create an unforgettable journey. Travel through …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Venture into Auckland’s spectacular West Coast, where lush native rainforest, dramatic black-sand beaches, cascading waterfalls, and celebrated wine country create an unforgettable journey. Travel through...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (17)
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$323
Auckland City Highlights Full Day Tour

Want to see the best highlight of Auckland in one day with great stories of Auckland? Epic tour provide the ideal personalized escorted tours of …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Want to see the best highlight of Auckland in one day with great stories of Auckland? Epic tour provide the ideal personalized escorted tours of...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
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$170

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