Top New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing

Q: What are the best options for New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing are: Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion) Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach & Karekare Falls Tour Matakana Scenic Coastal Getaway from Auckland Waiheke Island: Wine, Whisky Distillery Tour & Gourmet Lunch

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing are: Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include: Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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 →

Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

Discover Wānaka, Arrowtown and the spectacular Crown Range on a relaxed small-group day tour from Queenstown. Travel with a knowledgeable local driver-guide through dramatic mountain …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.9 (297)

Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

Discover Wānaka, Arrowtown and the spectacular Crown Range on a relaxed small-group day tour from Queenstown. Travel with a knowledgeable local driver-guide through dramatic mountain...

6 hours

4.9 (297)

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$119

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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$80

Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach & Karekare Falls Tour

Experience Auckland’s most iconic sights in just one day with a private guide—just for your group, with no crowds or strangers! Explore the city’s must-see …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (57)

Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach & Karekare Falls Tour

Experience Auckland’s most iconic sights in just one day with a private guide—just for your group, with no crowds or strangers! Explore the city’s must-see...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (57)

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$224

Matakana Scenic Coastal Getaway from Auckland

Visit the picturesque wine region of Matakana. Just an hour north of Auckland you can see native forest and giant tree ferns before you pass …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (34)

Matakana Scenic Coastal Getaway from Auckland

Visit the picturesque wine region of Matakana. Just an hour north of Auckland you can see native forest and giant tree ferns before you pass...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (34)

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$162

Waiheke Island: Wine, Whisky Distillery Tour & Gourmet Lunch

Join Taste & Graze, a premium small-group Waiheke tour limited to just 10 guests. Enjoy a hosted wine tasting at iconic Mudbrick Vineyard, followed by …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

4.8 (31)

Waiheke Island: Wine, Whisky Distillery Tour & Gourmet Lunch

Join Taste & Graze, a premium small-group Waiheke tour limited to just 10 guests. Enjoy a hosted wine tasting at iconic Mudbrick Vineyard, followed by...

5 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (31)

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$206

Hologate VR - Multiplayer Virtual Reality

State of the art technology and the latest gear Huge range of gaming scenarios to choose from Suitable for all ages …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.9 (38)

Hologate VR - Multiplayer Virtual Reality

State of the art technology and the latest gear Huge range of gaming scenarios to choose from Suitable for all ages...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (38)

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$34

Join Pete - your passionate local guide, for an unforgettable experience showcasing Christchurch’s iconic landmarks, beautiful coastal suburbs, rich history and hidden gems. Travelling in …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

5.0 (139)

Discover Christchurch Tour

Join Pete - your passionate local guide, for an unforgettable experience showcasing Christchurch’s iconic landmarks, beautiful coastal suburbs, rich history and hidden gems. Travelling in...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (139)

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$229

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 (222)

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 (222)

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$64

Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

The original since 1975 and still the best! Four hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in the vast Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience a true …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

5.0 (26)

Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

The original since 1975 and still the best! Four hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in the vast Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience a true...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (26)

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$366

Marlborough’s wines are treasures that have only come to light in a relatively short space of time. Jimmy has worked in the Marlborough wine industry …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

5.0 (57)

Jimmy’s Classic Marlborough Wine tours

Marlborough’s wines are treasures that have only come to light in a relatively short space of time. Jimmy has worked in the Marlborough wine industry...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (57)

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$224

Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (28)

Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (28)

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$302

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (23)

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (23)

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$302

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! Purely a private tour. You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for …More

Wellington, New Zealand

5.0 (35)

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! Purely a private tour. You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (35)

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$262

A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Join a small-group tour to discover the highlights of Dunedin, the oldest city in New Zealand. Our City Tour is the perfect choice for those …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

4.9 (32)

A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Join a small-group tour to discover the highlights of Dunedin, the oldest city in New Zealand. Our City Tour is the perfect choice for those...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (32)

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$77

Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience - Small Group Tour From Auckland

Get the most out of your visit with a package to explore more than just one unforgettable cave at Waitomo in this small group day …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (46)

Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience - Small Group Tour From Auckland

Get the most out of your visit with a package to explore more than just one unforgettable cave at Waitomo in this small group day...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (46)

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$284

Castle, Coast & City Half-day Private Tour (German or English)

Offered in German or English! From the soaring spires to the sweeping beaches, experience the best of New Zealand's most fascinating wee city with an …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

5.0 (15)

Castle, Coast & City Half-day Private Tour (German or English)

Offered in German or English! From the soaring spires to the sweeping beaches, experience the best of New Zealand's most fascinating wee city with an...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (15)

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$516

An escape room like other: Brace yourself for an escape room experience that defies the ordinary. In Zombie Bite, we’ve crafted a post-apocalyptic setting—one where …More

Auckland, New Zealand

5.0 (59)

Zombie Bite Escape Room Experiences

An escape room like other: Brace yourself for an escape room experience that defies the ordinary. In Zombie Bite, we’ve crafted a post-apocalyptic setting—one where...

1 hour Free Cancellation

5.0 (59)

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$155

Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

Bus across the beautiful Otago Peninsula and enjoy the sights whilst your local guide gives an informative commentary about the area. Then hop aboard our …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

4.8 (43)

Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

Bus across the beautiful Otago Peninsula and enjoy the sights whilst your local guide gives an informative commentary about the area. Then hop aboard our...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (43)

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$69

Soar over the Southern Alps, take in breathtaking views during an 8 minute scenic helicopter flight and walk a trail of High Country history on …More

Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

5.0 (54)

Glentanner High Country Heli Hike

Soar over the Southern Alps, take in breathtaking views during an 8 minute scenic helicopter flight and walk a trail of High Country history on...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (54)

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$284

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

This tour is perfect for people wanting a full day sightseeing our diverse landscape incl. Mt Maunganui. Marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes, …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

4.6 (66)

Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa

This tour is perfect for people wanting a full day sightseeing our diverse landscape incl. Mt Maunganui. Marvel at beautiful beaches and multimillion dollar homes,...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.6 (66)

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$168

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 Tours & Sightseeing?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

Which New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

Which New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing 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 Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing include Hotel Pickup:

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Got any more New Zealand trip ideas?

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