Top New Zealand Tours & Sightseeing

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: Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience 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: Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience 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 →

The two-day tour from Auckland to Rotorua includes visits to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, the Hobbiton Movie Set, and Te Puia Geothermal Activity. Guests may …More

Auckland, New Zealand

2 Days Tours from Auckland to Rotorua

The two-day tour from Auckland to Rotorua includes visits to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, the Hobbiton Movie Set, and Te Puia Geothermal Activity. Guests may...

2 days Hotel pickup offered

from
$1,806

Mt Cook Scenic & Tasman Glacier Heli Hike

As a country recognised for its hiking opportunities and stunning scenery, take your pick of an untouched landscape to explore. If you would rather leave …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Mt Cook Scenic & Tasman Glacier Heli Hike

As a country recognised for its hiking opportunities and stunning scenery, take your pick of an untouched landscape to explore. If you would rather leave...

4 hours Free Cancellation

from
$3,399

Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

World in a day

Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

from
$2,870

Get to know the real untouched New Zealand as you take off over the Canterbury Plains towards the well-known braided Waimakariri River. Notice the Craigieburn …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Rakaia Glaciers

Get to know the real untouched New Zealand as you take off over the Canterbury Plains towards the well-known braided Waimakariri River. Notice the Craigieburn...

3 hours Free Cancellation

from
$2,054

3 Day Kaikoura Sealife and Coastal Tour from Christchurch

Available 01 October to 30 April. Seals, dolphins and whales - what more could you want in a three-day break! Head north from Christchurch to …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

3 Day Kaikoura Sealife and Coastal Tour from Christchurch

Available 01 October to 30 April. Seals, dolphins and whales - what more could you want in a three-day break! Head north from Christchurch to...

3 days

from
$1,041

5 Day Circuit: Glaciers, Christchurch & Mt Cook: from Queenstown

A seamless South Island loop linking Queenstown, West Coast rainforests, the Canterbury Plains, and Aoraki Mount Cook. Travel via small-group coach and the iconic TranzAlpine …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5 Day Circuit: Glaciers, Christchurch & Mt Cook: from Queenstown

A seamless South Island loop linking Queenstown, West Coast rainforests, the Canterbury Plains, and Aoraki Mount Cook. Travel via small-group coach and the iconic TranzAlpine...

5 days

from
$1,611

4 Day/3 Night Queenstown Ski Package at Remarkables Ski Field

Welcome to Queenstown for your winter ski or snowboarding holiday. It’s not just the skiing that makes Queenstown a fantastic winter destination; there’s also the …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4 Day/3 Night Queenstown Ski Package at Remarkables Ski Field

Welcome to Queenstown for your winter ski or snowboarding holiday. It’s not just the skiing that makes Queenstown a fantastic winter destination; there’s also the...

4 days

from
$1,076

Private Tour Waitomo Caves from Auckland

Experience our Private Excursion tailored exclusively for you! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand as you make your way …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Private Tour Waitomo Caves from Auckland

Experience our Private Excursion tailored exclusively for you! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand as you make your way...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

from
$1,033

5 Day Queenstown Ski Tour - Remarkables Ski Field & Coronet Peak

• Package length 5 days / 4 nights • Accommodation style included is Hotel 3 star for 4 nights • You will need flights arriving …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5 Day Queenstown Ski Tour - Remarkables Ski Field & Coronet Peak

• Package length 5 days / 4 nights • Accommodation style included is Hotel 3 star for 4 nights • You will need flights arriving...

5 days

from
$1,386

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Bay Of Islands Port

Experience our Private Full Day Shore Excursion tailored exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Bay Of Islands Port

Experience our Private Full Day Shore Excursion tailored exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$443

An intensive itinerary . Highlights of a diverse landscape and scenery with multi stops and photo opportunities . This itinerary can be done in the …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Customized South Island Tour

An intensive itinerary . Highlights of a diverse landscape and scenery with multi stops and photo opportunities . This itinerary can be done in the...

8 days

from
$8,680

2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin

We offer you the best and most affordable private, customized holiday tours in south island for family or small group up to five people. You …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin

We offer you the best and most affordable private, customized holiday tours in south island for family or small group up to five people. You...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,362

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Guided Tours

This is a full-day adventure tour on our private luxury vehicle from Auckland to see New Zealand's two most famous attractions in one day. Select …More

Auckland, New Zealand

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Guided Tours

This is a full-day adventure tour on our private luxury vehicle from Auckland to see New Zealand's two most famous attractions in one day. Select...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$449

Auckland to Rotorua Te Rā, Dinner + Haka Deal & Hamilton Gardens

Book with us a private luxury trip from Auckland to Rotorua, including the Te Puia Night experience, New Zealand's most award-winning cultural attraction. Fully guided …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland to Rotorua Te Rā, Dinner + Haka Deal & Hamilton Gardens

Book with us a private luxury trip from Auckland to Rotorua, including the Te Puia Night experience, New Zealand's most award-winning cultural attraction. Fully guided...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$529

Auckland to Blue Springs, Rotorua Whakarewarewa, Redwood Forest

We will pick you up from your Hotel in the Auckland CBD at 7 am and start the tour. First stop is Bluespring. After the …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland to Blue Springs, Rotorua Whakarewarewa, Redwood Forest

We will pick you up from your Hotel in the Auckland CBD at 7 am and start the tour. First stop is Bluespring. After the...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$403

3 Day/2 Night Bay of Islands tour from Auckland

Visit the beautiful Bay of Islands, tropical Northland, a year-round destination and birthplace of our nation. Journey to New Zealand's northernmost point, Cape Reinga. Discover …More

Auckland, New Zealand

3 Day/2 Night Bay of Islands tour from Auckland

Visit the beautiful Bay of Islands, tropical Northland, a year-round destination and birthplace of our nation. Journey to New Zealand's northernmost point, Cape Reinga. Discover...

3 days

from
$1,064

The pinnacle of our flights east of Christchurch, this tour first sees you fly over the city centre to view the progress of the massive …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

The pinnacle of our flights east of Christchurch, this tour first sees you fly over the city centre to view the progress of the massive...

1 hour Free Cancellation

from
$710

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery, including intricate river systems and fast-flowing rapids. This tour takes you on an …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Alpine Jet Boat Experience

New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery, including intricate river systems and fast-flowing rapids. This tour takes you on an...

3 hours Free Cancellation

from
$880

Full Day Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Tour from Auckland

Embark on an Epic Journey with Our Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Tour from Auckland! Join us on a magical adventure to two of New …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Full Day Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Tour from Auckland

Embark on an Epic Journey with Our Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua Tour from Auckland! Join us on a magical adventure to two of New...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered

from
$472

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland – Private Ultra-Luxury

Step into the magical world of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit on an ultra-luxury private tour to the Hobbiton Movie Set from …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland – Private Ultra-Luxury

Step into the magical world of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit on an ultra-luxury private tour to the Hobbiton Movie Set from...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$1,699

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

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:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

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?