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Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Enjoyable, informative and a great day out... Explore Auckland with a more personalised experience. An exceptional value, we offer a very comprehensive tour covering all …More

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Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (1,266)

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Enjoyable, informative and a great day out... Explore Auckland with a more personalised experience. An exceptional value, we offer a very comprehensive tour covering all...

240 to 250 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,266)
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$41
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

Enter the world of Mitai Māori Village and embrace our history and culture. Watch our stories unfold through the dynamic scenes of our warriors paddling …More

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Rotorua, New Zealand
4.7 (1,368)

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

Enter the world of Mitai Māori Village and embrace our history and culture. Watch our stories unfold through the dynamic scenes of our warriors paddling...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,368)
from
$103
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative …More

Rotorua, New Zealand
4.6 (580)

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (580)
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$189
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland

One day. Two worlds you won't find anywhere else. Above ground, step into the storybook setting of Hobbiton Movie Set, where rolling green hills and …More

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Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (1,262)

Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland

One day. Two worlds you won't find anywhere else. Above ground, step into the storybook setting of Hobbiton Movie Set, where rolling green hills and...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,262)
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$247
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
4.9 (601)

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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (601)
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$187
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above on this 45-minute group guided tour, as you glide silently by boat in the world famous …More

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Waitomo, New Zealand
4.5 (1,152)

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above on this 45-minute group guided tour, as you glide silently by boat in the world famous...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,152)
from
$49
Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland

Join a magical journey to the heart of Middle-earth with an intimate small group tour to the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Immerse yourself in the …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (1,628)

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Day Tour from Auckland

Join a magical journey to the heart of Middle-earth with an intimate small group tour to the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Immerse yourself in the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,628)
from
$183
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
4.9 (853)

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...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (853)
from
$104
Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake …More

Napier, New Zealand
4.8 (221)

Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (221)
from
$19
Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk

If you’re a traveller who works up an appetite while exploring the city, then this is the tour for you! A relaxing way to spend …More

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Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (491)

Auckland: Flavours of our City Food Walk

If you’re a traveller who works up an appetite while exploring the city, then this is the tour for you! A relaxing way to spend...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (491)
from
$129
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
4.9 (363)

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...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (363)
from
$201
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
4.8 (168)

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...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (168)
from
$57
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
4.8 (177)

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...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (177)
from
$106
Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket

Odyssey is an a-maze-ing adventure where while trying to find your way out you will experience darker challenging spaces, quirky physical obstacles and challenges, illusions, …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.4 (145)

Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket

Odyssey is an a-maze-ing adventure where while trying to find your way out you will experience darker challenging spaces, quirky physical obstacles and challenges, illusions,...

20 to 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (145)
from
$22
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch

Explore the idyllic waters of the Bay of Islands on board our traditional tall ship, the R. Tucker Thompson, to get an authentic taste of …More

Bay of Islands, New Zealand
4.9 (376)

Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch

Explore the idyllic waters of the Bay of Islands on board our traditional tall ship, the R. Tucker Thompson, to get an authentic taste of...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (376)
from
$118
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding …More

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Likely to Sell Out
Waitomo, New Zealand
4.8 (195)

90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (195)
from
$70
Zealandia Small Group Eco Wildlife Night Tour

Explore the sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native …More

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Likely to Sell Out
Wellington, New Zealand
4.8 (154)

Zealandia Small Group Eco Wildlife Night Tour

Explore the sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (154)
from
$69
Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour

Journey from Wellington to Wētā Workshop—and back again—in our dedicated shuttle. With daily tours departing from Wakefield Street in the city centre, we invite you …More

Wellington, New Zealand
4.8 (177)

Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour

Journey from Wellington to Wētā Workshop—and back again—in our dedicated shuttle. With daily tours departing from Wakefield Street in the city centre, we invite you...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (177)
from
$60
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
4.9 (293)

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...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (293)
from
$92
Bay of Islands Catamaran Sailing Cruise & Island Stop

Spend a relaxing day sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard Hibiscus Star, a spacious 40-foot sailing catamaran with a maximum of 19 guests. Enjoy …More

Paihia, New Zealand
5.0 (109)

Bay of Islands Catamaran Sailing Cruise & Island Stop

Spend a relaxing day sailing the beautiful Bay of Islands aboard Hibiscus Star, a spacious 40-foot sailing catamaran with a maximum of 19 guests. Enjoy...

6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (109)
from
$124

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