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Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

Rotorua Canopy Tours is unlike any other zipline experience and it’s more than just epic ziplines! At the heart of it all, it’s about people. …More

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Rotorua, New Zealand
5.0 (4,639)

Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

Rotorua Canopy Tours is unlike any other zipline experience and it’s more than just epic ziplines! At the heart of it all, it’s about people....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (4,639)
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$119
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Join this tour to visit two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves, in one easy day trip from Auckland. …More

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Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (3,139)

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Join this tour to visit two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves, in one easy day trip from Auckland....

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (3,139)
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$212
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)
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$181
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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$139
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 (1,269)

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 (1,269)
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$40
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 (1,263)

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 (1,263)
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$244
Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

Gannet Safaris Overland is the only tour which drives up onto to the Gannet plateau. No walking required. The views are spectutular with so much …More

4.9 (1,017)

Gannet Safaris Overland tour to Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony

Gannet Safaris Overland is the only tour which drives up onto to the Gannet plateau. No walking required. The views are spectutular with so much...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,017)
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$56
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour. The perfect way to get out of the city …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (922)

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour. The perfect way to get out of the city...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (922)
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$121
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 (854)

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 (854)
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$104
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)
from
$71
Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland

New Zealand’s most remarkable landscapes aren’t always found in plain sight. Journey from Auckland to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where thousands of tiny lights illuminate …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.8 (738)

Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland

New Zealand’s most remarkable landscapes aren’t always found in plain sight. Journey from Auckland to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where thousands of tiny lights illuminate...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (738)
from
$232
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
4.9 (697)

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...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (697)
from
$256
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
4.9 (661)

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...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (661)
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$82
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
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)
from
$185
Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach …More

Wellington, New Zealand
4.8 (548)

Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (548)
from
$185
The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights

Enjoy this small group electric bike tour of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. From the comfort of your saddle, you will see the iconic sights of Auckland city, as well as …More

Auckland, New Zealand
5.0 (536)

The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights

Enjoy this small group electric bike tour of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. From the comfort of your saddle, you will see the iconic sights of Auckland city, as well as...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (536)
from
$104
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 (525)

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 (525)
from
$102
Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings …More

Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (515)

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

Enter the magical world of ‘the Shire’ on this small-group movie set tour to Hobbiton from Auckland. See where the The Lord of the Rings...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (515)
from
$241
Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waiotapu Small Group Tour from Auckland

Want to see more of New Zealand than Auckland? This is the day for it. Start in the rolling countryside of the Waikato at Hobbiton …More

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Likely to Sell Out
Auckland, New Zealand
4.9 (514)

Hobbiton, Rotorua and Waiotapu Small Group Tour from Auckland

Want to see more of New Zealand than Auckland? This is the day for it. Start in the rolling countryside of the Waikato at Hobbiton...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (514)
from
$255

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