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Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland. Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Experience two North Island icons on a day tour from Auckland. Travel south from Auckland to Hobbiton. On arrival at Shire’s Rest you embark on...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (278)
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$298
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Small Group Tour (One Way)

On this small group, fully guided One Way trip, visit the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and other stops and secret locations …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

On this small group, fully guided One Way trip, visit the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbiton Movie Set and other stops and secret locations...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (84)
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$209
Auckland Food Walk Tour: 5 Tastings, Hidden Lanes & Legends

Eat your way through Auckland's hidden lanes on this moving feast of mouth-watering New Zealand-style food, with all food included. Every stop is hand-picked by …More

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Auckland, New Zealand

Eat your way through Auckland's hidden lanes on this moving feast of mouth-watering New Zealand-style food, with all food included. Every stop is hand-picked by...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (89)
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$120
Kawiti Glow Worm Cave Tour & Opua Forest Walk

This tour is for Cruise Ship customers and all members of the public staying in the Bay of Islands. We visit the Kawiti Glow Worm …More

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Bay of Islands, New Zealand

This tour is for Cruise Ship customers and all members of the public staying in the Bay of Islands. We visit the Kawiti Glow Worm...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (137)
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$142
Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa Restorative Journey (2hrs)

Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa is the only Māori Cultural Wellness Spa in New Zealand proudly owned by an local iwi (tribe), Ngāti Whakaue. …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa is the only Māori Cultural Wellness Spa in New Zealand proudly owned by an local iwi (tribe), Ngāti Whakaue....

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (111)
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$99
Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (548)
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$184
The Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Guided Tour from Auckland

Step into the magic of Middle-earth with early access to the Hobbiton Movie Set, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the Shire before the …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Step into the magic of Middle-earth with early access to the Hobbiton Movie Set, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the Shire before the...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (264)
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$187
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (499)
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$113
Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu

Join a small-group morning tour from Rotorua to explore two top geothermal parks: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Get picked up around 8-8:30 …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

Join a small-group morning tour from Rotorua to explore two top geothermal parks: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Get picked up around 8-8:30...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (380)
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$130
Rotorua Highlights: Wai-O-Tapu, Lunch & 5 Experience Choices

One day from Auckland. One must-see geothermal wonder. Five ways to spend your afternoon. Travel from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and explore its surreal …More

Auckland, New Zealand

One day from Auckland. One must-see geothermal wonder. Five ways to spend your afternoon. Travel from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and explore its surreal...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (439)
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$218
Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Rotorua's Geothermal Valley

Visit two of New Zealand’s top destinations in one unforgettable day trip! Experience the real Middle-earth on a fully guided 2.5-hour tour of the Hobbiton …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Visit two of New Zealand’s top destinations in one unforgettable day trip! Experience the real Middle-earth on a fully guided 2.5-hour tour of the Hobbiton...

13 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (136)
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$255
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

We make our way up to the Mount Victoria Lookout to see spectacular views of Wellington’s city by driving up Courtenay Place, past the Embassy …More

Wellington, New Zealand

We make our way up to the Mount Victoria Lookout to see spectacular views of Wellington’s city by driving up Courtenay Place, past the Embassy...

210 to 240 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (132)
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$111
Rotorua Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland

Travel in comfort with our small-group guarantee — no long hotel pickup loops, we collect you quickly and head straight to Rotorua. This full-day experience …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Travel in comfort with our small-group guarantee — no long hotel pickup loops, we collect you quickly and head straight to Rotorua. This full-day experience...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (223)
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$239
Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with Guide

The Tarawera and Lakes Tour is the ultimate way to experience the beauty of Rotorua's lakes district and uncover the stories of the land, its …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

The Tarawera and Lakes Tour is the ultimate way to experience the beauty of Rotorua's lakes district and uncover the stories of the land, its...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (202)
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$65
Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour (with Lunch)

This five-hour experience offers outstanding value, giving you more time to explore, a wider variety of attractions, and a delicious lunch all in one tour. …More

Wellington, New Zealand

This five-hour experience offers outstanding value, giving you more time to explore, a wider variety of attractions, and a delicious lunch all in one tour....

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (271)
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$122
Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop

Half day cruise of the Bay of islands including the famous Hole in the Rock, Island stopover and marine mammal viewing. The perfect water activity …More

Paihia, New Zealand

Half day cruise of the Bay of islands including the famous Hole in the Rock, Island stopover and marine mammal viewing. The perfect water activity...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (254)
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$102
Redwoods Altitude High Ropes & Ziplines + Glowworms, Rotorua

Redwoods Altitude is designed to showcase even more of the spectacular Redwoods Forest. From 25 metres up, you will be guided on an exhilarating journey …More

Rotorua, New Zealand

Redwoods Altitude is designed to showcase even more of the spectacular Redwoods Forest. From 25 metres up, you will be guided on an exhilarating journey...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (461)
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$82
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish. These quality electric bikes are easy …More

Wellington, New Zealand

From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish. These quality electric bikes are easy...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (112)
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$111
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

Enjoy this full-day tour visiting the best of the Far North on board our purpose built coach. Let our drivers immerse you in the culture …More

Paihia, New Zealand

Enjoy this full-day tour visiting the best of the Far North on board our purpose built coach. Let our drivers immerse you in the culture...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (245)
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$128
Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour

First stop, Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith. Then River Anduin where the Fellowship travelled to Amon Hen, Gardens of Isengard …More

Wellington, New Zealand

First stop, Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith. Then River Anduin where the Fellowship travelled to Amon Hen, Gardens of Isengard...

360 to 390 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (160)
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$170

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