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Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Auckland’s amazing volcanoes and …More

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Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (49)

Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some of Auckland’s amazing volcanoes and...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (49)
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$281
Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour Including Scenic Flight

Discover the rugged natural beauty of Cape Reinga, located on the tip of New Zealand's North Island. Perfect for those short on time who want …More

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Bay of Islands, New Zealand
5.0 (135)

Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour Including Scenic Flight

Discover the rugged natural beauty of Cape Reinga, located on the tip of New Zealand's North Island. Perfect for those short on time who want...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (135)
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$317
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Experience New Zealand's cinematic and natural wonders in one incredible day. Begin with a pickup from Auckland and a scenic drive through the Waikato region, …More

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Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (31)

Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Experience New Zealand's cinematic and natural wonders in one incredible day. Begin with a pickup from Auckland and a scenic drive through the Waikato region,...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (31)
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$244
Rotorua Māori Village and Activity Combinations from Auckland

Start your Rotorua adventure with an unforgettable visit to a Māori village, where you'll be fully immersed in the vibrant culture and awe-inspiring geothermal wonders. …More

Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (56)

Rotorua Māori Village and Activity Combinations from Auckland

Start your Rotorua adventure with an unforgettable visit to a Māori village, where you'll be fully immersed in the vibrant culture and awe-inspiring geothermal wonders....

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (56)
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$185
Wild Dolphin Encounter in Tauranga

Join this tour for a must-do, once-in-a-lifetime adventure with friendly dolphins in their natural habitat! Admire wild common dolphins from the boat and, in some …More

Tauranga, New Zealand
4.7 (172)

Wild Dolphin Encounter in Tauranga

Join this tour for a must-do, once-in-a-lifetime adventure with friendly dolphins in their natural habitat! Admire wild common dolphins from the boat and, in some...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (172)
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$102
Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier

Experience Hawke's Bay on this scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride. The route follows beautiful coastal bike trail. Visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass and …More

Napier, New Zealand
4.7 (73)

Great Escape Self-Guided Scenic Cycle Winery Tour from Napier

Experience Hawke's Bay on this scenic 28km (17 mile) cycle ride. The route follows beautiful coastal bike trail. Visit Atea A Rangi Star Compass and...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (73)
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$51
Thriller Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min 2)

Tour is for two passengers - Wind your way from Paihia, thru native bush and valleys to the seaside marina village of Opua. Definitely more …More

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Paihia, New Zealand
5.0 (25)

Thriller Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min 2)

Tour is for two passengers - Wind your way from Paihia, thru native bush and valleys to the seaside marina village of Opua. Definitely more...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
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$74
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

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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
Sea Cave Adventures in the Coromandel

Join local guides, on a 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our custom-built vessel will take you places no other tour …More

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Whitianga, New Zealand
4.8 (25)

Sea Cave Adventures in the Coromandel

Join local guides, on a 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our custom-built vessel will take you places no other tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (25)
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$81
Auckland : Waitomo Spellbound Glow Worm Twin Caves Private Tour

Experience the magic of New Zealand’s landscapes with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour, ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Your day begins with …More

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Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (22)

Auckland : Waitomo Spellbound Glow Worm Twin Caves Private Tour

Experience the magic of New Zealand’s landscapes with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour, ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Your day begins with...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (22)
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$426
Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua

Fly high over breathtaking volcanic landscapes on an unforgettable 30-minute seaplane flight from Rotorua. See New Zealand's world-famous volcanic scenery as you fly over spectacular …More

Rotorua, New Zealand
4.9 (45)

Mt. Tarawera Volcano Scenic Floatplane Tour from Rotorua

Fly high over breathtaking volcanic landscapes on an unforgettable 30-minute seaplane flight from Rotorua. See New Zealand's world-famous volcanic scenery as you fly over spectacular...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (45)
from
$224
Hobbiton Movie Set Small-Group Full-Day Tour from Auckland

Guided day tour of the magical 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set & Alexander Sheep Farm, famous from the Lord of the Rings movies. Highlights: • Hobbiton …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (28)

Hobbiton Movie Set Small-Group Full-Day Tour from Auckland

Guided day tour of the magical 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set & Alexander Sheep Farm, famous from the Lord of the Rings movies. Highlights: • Hobbiton...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (28)
from
$181
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
4.8 (40)

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...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (40)
from
$165
From Auckand: Waiotapu and Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Auckland to Waiotapu and the Polynesian Spa in Rotorua, where natural wonders and relaxation await. Witness the surreal …More

Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (47)

From Auckand: Waiotapu and Polynesian Spa Rotorua Day Tour

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Auckland to Waiotapu and the Polynesian Spa in Rotorua, where natural wonders and relaxation await. Witness the surreal...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (47)
from
$216
Bay of Islands 2-Day Small Group Tour from Auckland with Cruise

Experience the best of Northland with Cheeky Kiwi Travel on this fully guided Bay of Islands Small Group Overnight Tour, showcasing the region’s stunning scenery, …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (53)

Bay of Islands 2-Day Small Group Tour from Auckland with Cruise

Experience the best of Northland with Cheeky Kiwi Travel on this fully guided Bay of Islands Small Group Overnight Tour, showcasing the region’s stunning scenery,...

1 day 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (53)
from
$419
Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

Follow the eruption trail of Mt. Tarawera on a helicopter tour that includes a landing on the volcano. Best viewed from the air, the rugged …More

Rotorua, New Zealand
4.9 (43)

Mt Tarawera Helicopter Tour with Volcano Landing

Follow the eruption trail of Mt. Tarawera on a helicopter tour that includes a landing on the volcano. Best viewed from the air, the rugged...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (43)
from
$383
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)
from
$407
See Auckland's Secret Glow Worms

We’ve been tracking and monitoring a thriving colony of bush glow worms for a while now and they are magnificent, strange and magical all at …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.8 (28)

See Auckland's Secret Glow Worms

We’ve been tracking and monitoring a thriving colony of bush glow worms for a while now and they are magnificent, strange and magical all at...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (28)
from
$83
Coromandel Day Tour From Auckland

The Coromandel Day Tour begins with pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, followed by a scenic three-hour drive through the Waikato Region …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (26)

Coromandel Day Tour From Auckland

The Coromandel Day Tour begins with pick-up from the 4 hotels listed in Auckland CBD, followed by a scenic three-hour drive through the Waikato Region...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (26)
from
$264

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