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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri

Experience an 8-hour day trip into the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound, the heart of Fiordland National Park, while nature guides answer questions and point …More

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Te Anau, New Zealand
4.8 (542)

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri

Experience an 8-hour day trip into the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound, the heart of Fiordland National Park, while nature guides answer questions and point...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (542)
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$206
Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

Premium small group tour including boutique Milford Sound cruise onboard a Milford Sound Cruise, and picnic lunch from Te Anau. There is no better way …More

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Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand
4.9 (978)

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

Premium small group tour including boutique Milford Sound cruise onboard a Milford Sound Cruise, and picnic lunch from Te Anau. There is no better way...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (978)
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$183
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote …More

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Havelock, New Zealand
4.8 (326)

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote...

5 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (326)
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$83
Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (716)

Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (716)
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$160
Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. We take care of the driving while you sit back and enjoy the stunning views from …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
4.7 (667)

Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. We take care of the driving while you sit back and enjoy the stunning views from...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (667)
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$218
Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

⭐ Set off on the Ride to Riches journey, traversing the stunning Twin River trail outside Queenstown, featuring seven bridges and three rivers. This trail …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
4.8 (113)

Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

⭐ Set off on the Ride to Riches journey, traversing the stunning Twin River trail outside Queenstown, featuring seven bridges and three rivers. This trail...

3 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (113)
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$66
Mt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour from Christchurch with lunch

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour. This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake …More

Christchurch, New Zealand
4.8 (248)

Mt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour from Christchurch with lunch

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour. This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (248)
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$172
Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch

This is the best wine tour in Christchurch/Canterbury. You will visit some of the best wineries in North Canterbury on the all-inclusive Waipara Wine Experience …More

Christchurch, New Zealand
4.9 (165)

Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch

This is the best wine tour in Christchurch/Canterbury. You will visit some of the best wineries in North Canterbury on the all-inclusive Waipara Wine Experience...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (165)
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$114
Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings

Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour through North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, visiting three boutique vineyards such as Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, or Georges Road. …More

Christchurch, New Zealand
4.6 (490)

Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings

Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour through North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, visiting three boutique vineyards such as Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, or Georges Road....

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$114
Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway Journey from Dunedin

Journey deep into the Taieri Gorge on a 5-hour heritage rail experience from Dunedin. Cross spectacular viaducts, hand-carved tunnels, and step onto the Deep Stream …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
4.6 (952)

Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway Journey from Dunedin

Journey deep into the Taieri Gorge on a 5-hour heritage rail experience from Dunedin. Cross spectacular viaducts, hand-carved tunnels, and step onto the Deep Stream...

5 hours
4.6 (952)
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$97
Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

We've been welcoming visitors to the spectacular Abel Tasman granite coast since 1841. Travel in style on our Vista Cruise. There's no need to go …More

Nelson, New Zealand
4.7 (404)

Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

We've been welcoming visitors to the spectacular Abel Tasman granite coast since 1841. Travel in style on our Vista Cruise. There's no need to go...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (404)
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$72
Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes.  The Akaroa crater nurses …More

Christchurch, New Zealand
4.8 (297)

Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes.  The Akaroa crater nurses...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
4.8 (297)
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$167
Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

Discover the spectacular beauty of Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park on an extended 9-hour small-group tour from Te Anau, limited to 16 guests. Travel …More

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Te Anau, New Zealand
5.0 (1,296)

Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

Discover the spectacular beauty of Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park on an extended 9-hour small-group tour from Te Anau, limited to 16 guests. Travel...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$181
Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
4.9 (2,619)

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,619)
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$241
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better …More

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Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand
4.9 (3,743)

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (3,743)
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$212
Tekapo Shuttle: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park

-IMPORTANT UPDATE- *Operating year-round with no minimum passenger requirement and a capacity of up to 60 passengers, our shuttle lets you enjoy this self-guided walk …More

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
4.8 (51)

Tekapo Shuttle: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park

-IMPORTANT UPDATE- *Operating year-round with no minimum passenger requirement and a capacity of up to 60 passengers, our shuttle lets you enjoy this self-guided walk...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (51)
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$97
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary natural beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery and prolific flora and fauna. This tour …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (694)

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary natural beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery and prolific flora and fauna. This tour...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (694)
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$551
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
4.7 (948)

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share,...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$158
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

Discover one of the best things to do in South Island New Zealand as you embark on a full-day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
4.6 (676)

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

Discover one of the best things to do in South Island New Zealand as you embark on a full-day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound....

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (676)
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$172
Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand
4.8 (547)

Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in...

13 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (547)
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$198

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