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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
4.8 (657)

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 •...

3 hours 20 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (657)
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$73
PREMIUM WINE tasting = Waiheke Island Wine Tours MAX 11 clients!

''MAXIMUM 11 CLIENTS'' with Scenic tour and PREMIUM WINE TASTINGS! Line up by 8.30am in order to catch the Fullers 0900 ferry to Waiheke, LOOK …More

Waiheke Island, New Zealand
4.9 (1,469)

PREMIUM WINE tasting = Waiheke Island Wine Tours MAX 11 clients!

''MAXIMUM 11 CLIENTS'' with Scenic tour and PREMIUM WINE TASTINGS! Line up by 8.30am in order to catch the Fullers 0900 ferry to Waiheke, LOOK...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,469)
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$153
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Visit the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute tour through this underground wonder, seeing stalactites, stalagmites, and sparkling glowworms. Then head to a …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.7 (814)

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Visit the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute tour through this underground wonder, seeing stalactites, stalagmites, and sparkling glowworms. Then head to a...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (814)
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$266
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
5.0 (33)

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....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (33)
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$168
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Glow-worms are the highlight of any night-time stroll in New Zealand, and when found in abundance they can be as breathtaking as our clearest night …More

Rotorua, New Zealand
5.0 (749)

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Glow-worms are the highlight of any night-time stroll in New Zealand, and when found in abundance they can be as breathtaking as our clearest night...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (749)
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$71
Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

This is a once in a life-time experience and different from any other Glowworm Tour you'll go on! Our adventure begins late afternoon / early …More

Rotorua, New Zealand
5.0 (526)

Twilight Glowworm Kayak Tour – Lake Karapiro

This is a once in a life-time experience and different from any other Glowworm Tour you'll go on! Our adventure begins late afternoon / early...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (526)
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$102
Ocean Leopard - Cathedral Cove & Volcanic Coast Boat Tour

Discover Cathedral Cove and Mercury Bay’s spectacular volcanic coastline on a premium 2-hour sightseeing experience from Whitianga. Travel aboard Ocean Leopard, purpose-built for comfort and …More

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Whitianga, New Zealand
5.0 (451)

Ocean Leopard - Cathedral Cove & Volcanic Coast Boat Tour

Discover Cathedral Cove and Mercury Bay’s spectacular volcanic coastline on a premium 2-hour sightseeing experience from Whitianga. Travel aboard Ocean Leopard, purpose-built for comfort and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (451)
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$85
Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour with Lunch

Escape Auckland for a day of turquoise water, golden beaches, and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal scenery. Travel into the Coromandel Peninsula to …More

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Coromandel, New Zealand
4.9 (306)

Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach Small-Group Tour with Lunch

Escape Auckland for a day of turquoise water, golden beaches, and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular coastal scenery. Travel into the Coromandel Peninsula to...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (306)
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$118
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour

Escape the crowds and discover a side of Waitomo most visitors never see. Our Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour takes place on our …More

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Waitomo, New Zealand
5.0 (462)

Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour

Escape the crowds and discover a side of Waitomo most visitors never see. Our Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour takes place on our...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (462)
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$124
Sea Cave Adventures in Whitianga

Join local guides for an authentic 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our unique purpose built vessel is the perfect viewing …More

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Whitianga, New Zealand
5.0 (122)

Sea Cave Adventures in Whitianga

Join local guides for an authentic 2-3 hour tour covering over 25km of continuous volcanic coastline. Our unique purpose built vessel is the perfect viewing...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (122)
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$81
From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of …More

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Waitomo, New Zealand
4.9 (245)

From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (245)
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$175
Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2)

Have awesome thrills on a V8 350 Chev Trike with a 60 minute tour from Paihia. For those that love adrenaline, experience the sense of …More

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Paihia, New Zealand
5.0 (177)

Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2)

Have awesome thrills on a V8 350 Chev Trike with a 60 minute tour from Paihia. For those that love adrenaline, experience the sense of...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (177)
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$135
Private Martinborough Wine Tour for Wine Enthusiasts

Experience Martinborough through a curated, wine‑first lens with a WSET Level 3 qualified guide. As part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, this tour …More

Martinborough, New Zealand
5.0 (25)

Private Martinborough Wine Tour for Wine Enthusiasts

Experience Martinborough through a curated, wine‑first lens with a WSET Level 3 qualified guide. As part of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, this tour...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
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$230
Full Day Fishing Trip on Auckland Waitemata Harbour

Set sail on the MV Ocean Spirit for a day of fishing on Auckland's stunning Waitemata Harbour. Ideal for individuals or small groups, these public …More

Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (2)

Full Day Fishing Trip on Auckland Waitemata Harbour

Set sail on the MV Ocean Spirit for a day of fishing on Auckland's stunning Waitemata Harbour. Ideal for individuals or small groups, these public...

9 hours
5.0 (2)
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$63
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

We offer two different Blackwater Rafting experiences through the Ruakuri Cave. The Black Labyrinth is the original, 3-hour Blackwater Rafting tour. You will jump off …More

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Waitomo, New Zealand
4.9 (432)

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

We offer two different Blackwater Rafting experiences through the Ruakuri Cave. The Black Labyrinth is the original, 3-hour Blackwater Rafting tour. You will jump off...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (432)
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$113
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
4.9 (367)

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...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (367)
from
$111
Rotorua Hiking: Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Experience

Experience the majesty of Mt. Tarawera, infamous for its volcanic eruption in 1886. This guided trek encompasses the stunning landscape and unique history of the area. You'll …More

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Rotorua, New Zealand
4.9 (344)

Rotorua Hiking: Mt Tarawera Guided Volcanic Crater Experience

Experience the majesty of Mt. Tarawera, infamous for its volcanic eruption in 1886. This guided trek encompasses the stunning landscape and unique history of the area. You'll...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (344)
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$101
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland

If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie …More

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Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (223)

Hobbiton, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland

If you’ve come to New Zealand for experiences you can’t have anywhere else, make this your day. Wander through the real-life setting of Hobbiton Movie...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (223)
from
$255
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
5.0 (232)

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....

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (232)
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$111
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
5.0 (278)

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...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (278)
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$298

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