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Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more! Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights, …More

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Napier, New Zealand
4.5 (100)

Deco Napier, Te Mata Peak, Garden Walk and Wine Tasting Tour

Looking for an exciting shore excursion in Napier? Look no more! Join this tour for exciting activities and sites such as Napier Art Deco highlights,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (100)
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$86
Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga

Watch wild dolphins swim and play right beneath your feet! That is the magical, close-up encounter we specialize in. We don't just look for marine …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
4.8 (103)

Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga

Watch wild dolphins swim and play right beneath your feet! That is the magical, close-up encounter we specialize in. We don't just look for marine...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (103)
from
$99
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

Experience a fascinating journey through the culture, geothermal wonders, and natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua on this immersive six-hour adventure. …More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
4.9 (153)

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga

Experience a fascinating journey through the culture, geothermal wonders, and natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua on this immersive six-hour adventure....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (153)
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$153
Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

If you’re looking for a premium wine tour experience on Waiheke Island, this is the tour for you. Discover an abundance of beauty on Waiheke …More

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Waiheke Island, New Zealand
4.8 (500)

Waiheke Island Premium Wine Tour with Tastings

If you’re looking for a premium wine tour experience on Waiheke Island, this is the tour for you. Discover an abundance of beauty on Waiheke...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (500)
from
$105
Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

Drive up through the Henderson Valley for spectacular elevated views of the Waitakere Ranges from the Aratkai Visitors Centre. This protected regional reserve was originally …More

Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (212)

Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland

Drive up through the Henderson Valley for spectacular elevated views of the Waitakere Ranges from the Aratkai Visitors Centre. This protected regional reserve was originally...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (212)
from
$170
Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Your Wellington Full Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce …More

Wellington, New Zealand
5.0 (105)

Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Your Wellington Full Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (105)
from
$267
Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience

Experience a day filled with excitement, culture, and connection as you explore Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Encounter our national treasure, the kiwi, and immerse yourself …More

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Rotorua, New Zealand
4.6 (371)

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience

Experience a day filled with excitement, culture, and connection as you explore Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Encounter our national treasure, the kiwi, and immerse yourself...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (371)
from
$60
Jet Ski Hire Auckland - Experience the Fun with the Best Operator

Customise your experience to your heart's delight for the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride and if you like enjoy fishing at the same …More

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Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (82)

Jet Ski Hire Auckland - Experience the Fun with the Best Operator

Customise your experience to your heart's delight for the fun and thrill of a Jetski ride and if you like enjoy fishing at the same...

1 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (82)
from
$104
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Discover movie magic at the Hobbiton Movie Set on this luxury coach tour; see the original hobbit-holes, visit the Party Tree, venture beyond the door …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.8 (225)

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland

Discover movie magic at the Hobbiton Movie Set on this luxury coach tour; see the original hobbit-holes, visit the Party Tree, venture beyond the door...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (225)
from
$187
Scenic Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min2)

Awesome tour filled with gorgeous views, great photo opportunities and adrenaline packed thrills. A definite bucket list experience! Summer - bring a light sweater, sunglasses …More

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Paihia, New Zealand
4.9 (81)

Scenic Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min2)

Awesome tour filled with gorgeous views, great photo opportunities and adrenaline packed thrills. A definite bucket list experience! Summer - bring a light sweater, sunglasses...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (81)
from
$74
Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch

Experience the best of Waiheke on a full-day tour that combines a morning of high-flying zipline adventure with an afternoon sampling the delicious wines and …More

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Likely to Sell Out
Waiheke Island, New Zealand
4.9 (110)

Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch

Experience the best of Waiheke on a full-day tour that combines a morning of high-flying zipline adventure with an afternoon sampling the delicious wines and...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (110)
from
$247
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Descend into the forested slopes of the Outer Shire, where our expert guides will entertain you with stories of how the Lord of the Rings …More

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Wellington, New Zealand
4.6 (328)

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Descend into the forested slopes of the Outer Shire, where our expert guides will entertain you with stories of how the Lord of the Rings...

210 to 240 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (328)
from
$101
Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Day Tour From Auckland

Journey from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set on a memorable full-day adventure into the heart of Middle-earth. Enjoy complimentary pick-up and drop-off from …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (393)

Hobbiton Movie Set Signature Day Tour From Auckland

Journey from Auckland to the enchanting Hobbiton Movie Set on a memorable full-day adventure into the heart of Middle-earth. Enjoy complimentary pick-up and drop-off from...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (393)
from
$190
Insider Auckland Walking Tour: Hidden Lanes, History & Culture

Discover Auckland's downtown lanes and uptown vibes on this small-group walking tour, long regarded as one of Auckland's Best First Day experiences. ' Your local …More

Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (201)

Insider Auckland Walking Tour: Hidden Lanes, History & Culture

Discover Auckland's downtown lanes and uptown vibes on this small-group walking tour, long regarded as one of Auckland's Best First Day experiences. ' Your local...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (201)
from
$55
Group tour to Bay of Islands return from Auckland

Enjoy a memorable full-day excursion from Auckland to the spectacular Bay of Islands, combining scenic landscapes, coastal beauty, and an unforgettable marine adventure. Your journey …More

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Likely to Sell Out
Auckland, New Zealand
4.8 (70)

Group tour to Bay of Islands return from Auckland

Enjoy a memorable full-day excursion from Auckland to the spectacular Bay of Islands, combining scenic landscapes, coastal beauty, and an unforgettable marine adventure. Your journey...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (70)
from
$264
Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour - Small Group

Join Prinsy’s for a relaxed half-day trip through beautiful scenery and the region’s most celebrated wine areas. We keep numbers small (max 11) so it …More

Napier, New Zealand
4.9 (279)

Top-Rated Hawke’s Bay Wine Tour - Small Group

Join Prinsy’s for a relaxed half-day trip through beautiful scenery and the region’s most celebrated wine areas. We keep numbers small (max 11) so it...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (279)
from
$107
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

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
4.7 (137)

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...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (137)
from
$142
Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike

*All cruise tours depart from the National Aquarium - please see note below* This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland …More

Napier, New Zealand
5.0 (125)

Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike

*All cruise tours depart from the National Aquarium - please see note below* This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (125)
from
$127
Magical Hobbiton: Small-Group Guided Tour from Auckland

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Middle earth with a day trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set, perfect for those seeking a shorter excursion …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (84)

Magical Hobbiton: Small-Group Guided Tour from Auckland

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Middle earth with a day trip to the Hobbiton Movie Set, perfect for those seeking a shorter excursion...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (84)
from
$184
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Join us on this 3hr journey into the story of Wellington, where we share the history, culture, conservation and place in the world of Te-Whanagnui-a-Tara …More

Wellington, New Zealand
4.9 (359)

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Join us on this 3hr journey into the story of Wellington, where we share the history, culture, conservation and place in the world of Te-Whanagnui-a-Tara...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (359)
from
$62

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