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Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a …More

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Wellington, New Zealand

Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$187
Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a …More

Paihia, New Zealand

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$104
Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours)

Enjoy a magical 6-6.5 hour tour to the Hobbiton Movie set, used for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series, which has …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand

Enjoy a magical 6-6.5 hour tour to the Hobbiton Movie set, used for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series, which has...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$201
Premium Tasting, 4-Best Wineries Napier Hawke's Bay Tour, 5.5h

Join our Best Wine Tour group with Best tour guide to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon. Visit 4 different …More

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Napier, New Zealand

Join our Best Wine Tour group with Best tour guide to explore a huge variety of Hawkes Bay Wines lasting all afternoon. Visit 4 different...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$106
Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Discover the stories, flavours, and scenic beauty of Tauranga on this immersive four-hour journey combining coastal highlights, fascinating history, and local food experiences. RUNS SEPTEMBER …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand

Discover the stories, flavours, and scenic beauty of Tauranga on this immersive four-hour journey combining coastal highlights, fascinating history, and local food experiences. RUNS SEPTEMBER...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (168)
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$57
Auckland City Top Spots Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)

A Half-day tour that satisfies all visitors to Auckland. Recommended for travelers short on time and those eager to see the city's top attractions. Includes …More

Auckland, New Zealand

A Half-day tour that satisfies all visitors to Auckland. Recommended for travelers short on time and those eager to see the city's top attractions. Includes...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$92
Waiheke Island: 3 Vineyards, Stunning Views & Wine Tastings

Waiheke's most booked wine tour — and for good reason! Three stunning vineyards, fabulous wine tastings, breathtaking scenery and local guides who know the island …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Waiheke's most booked wine tour — and for good reason! Three stunning vineyards, fabulous wine tastings, breathtaking scenery and local guides who know the island...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa: International Visitor Entry

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand is unique for its innovative, interactive exhibits that engage visitors through cutting-edge technology, its deep respect and authentic representation …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand is unique for its innovative, interactive exhibits that engage visitors through cutting-edge technology, its deep respect and authentic representation...

2 days Free Cancellation
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$20
Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

Create lasting memories on this half-day tour of the Bay of Islands from your cruise ships arrival at the Waitangi Wharf. The Bay of Islands …More

Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Create lasting memories on this half-day tour of the Bay of Islands from your cruise ships arrival at the Waitangi Wharf. The Bay of Islands...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$141
Tauranga Harbour Scenic 90 Minute Historical Boat Cruise

Discover Tauranga Harbour aboard the iconic KEWPIE — a relaxing, great‑value scenic cruise showcasing one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal environments. Enjoy a laid‑back …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

Discover Tauranga Harbour aboard the iconic KEWPIE — a relaxing, great‑value scenic cruise showcasing one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal environments. Enjoy a laid‑back...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$29
Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

Paddle out to the middle of the wonderfully calm Lake McLaren in a 18 seater canoe if you are from a Cruise Ship, where serenity …More

Tauranga, New Zealand

Paddle out to the middle of the wonderfully calm Lake McLaren in a 18 seater canoe if you are from a Cruise Ship, where serenity...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$104
Cruise ship: Napier Art Deco-Premium Wineries +Beer, Cider tour

For Cruise Ship passengers: We tailor every tour to your ship's schedule. Depending on your arrival time, you'll visit either - 1 Premium winery and …More

Napier, New Zealand

For Cruise Ship passengers: We tailor every tour to your ship's schedule. Depending on your arrival time, you'll visit either - 1 Premium winery and...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

Discover Wellington from the water on a 90-minute harbour cruise aboard Ika Rere, the Southern Hemisphere's first fully electric passenger ferry. This relaxed harbour tour …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Discover Wellington from the water on a 90-minute harbour cruise aboard Ika Rere, the Southern Hemisphere's first fully electric passenger ferry. This relaxed harbour tour...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
Waiheke Island: Premium Wine Tour 3 Vineyards + Seafront Lunch

Afternoon Wine Affair – Waiheke Island Escape Auckland for an unforgettable afternoon on Waiheke Island, where beautiful wines, coastal scenery and exceptional food come together. …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Afternoon Wine Affair – Waiheke Island Escape Auckland for an unforgettable afternoon on Waiheke Island, where beautiful wines, coastal scenery and exceptional food come together....

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$187
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour

2025 Award Winning Auckland Tour Auckland's most highly reviewed small-group city experience Want to see the real best highlight of Auckland in one day with …More

Auckland, New Zealand

2025 Award Winning Auckland Tour Auckland's most highly reviewed small-group city experience Want to see the real best highlight of Auckland in one day with...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$83
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Visit two of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions in one unforgettable journey through movie magic and natural wonders. Begin at the Hobbiton Movie Set with …More

Auckland, New Zealand

Visit two of New Zealand’s most iconic attractions in one unforgettable journey through movie magic and natural wonders. Begin at the Hobbiton Movie Set with...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$259
Half Day Tour of Wellington

Must See and Fun Tour of Wellington Where your Wellington adventure begins … Features include: • Downtown entertainment area of Wellington • Mt Victoria • …More

Wellington, New Zealand

Must See and Fun Tour of Wellington Where your Wellington adventure begins … Features include: • Downtown entertainment area of Wellington • Mt Victoria •...

3 hours 20 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$74
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including entry to Te Papa

After collecting our guests, we start the day on a high (excuse the pun) by heading up to the Mount Victoria lookout. for 360' views. …More

Wellington, New Zealand

After collecting our guests, we start the day on a high (excuse the pun) by heading up to the Mount Victoria lookout. for 360' views....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

A unique and exciting exploration to Wellington’s secret coast. With exclusive access through private farmland, we'll take you on a journey to discover Wellington's natural …More

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Wellington, New Zealand

A unique and exciting exploration to Wellington’s secret coast. With exclusive access through private farmland, we'll take you on a journey to discover Wellington's natural...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$112
3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

Choose a Morning or Afternoon Departure. From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish. …More

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Wellington, New Zealand

Choose a Morning or Afternoon Departure. From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish....

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$112

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