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Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park - Pure Wilderness

This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Fiordland National Park - far from the crowds found elsewhere. Fiordland Jet is is the only …More

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Te Anau, New Zealand

This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Fiordland National Park - far from the crowds found elsewhere. Fiordland Jet is is the only...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$118
Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

Embark on an awe-inspiring day excursion to Milford Sound from Te Anau, where you'll be part of a friendly, intimate group of no more than …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Embark on an awe-inspiring day excursion to Milford Sound from Te Anau, where you'll be part of a friendly, intimate group of no more than...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$188
Mt Aspiring Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk - Small-Group, Wanaka

We're the only jet boat company that takes you to the very base of Mount Aspiring and its surrounding glaciers, deep into the Matukituki wilderness …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

We're the only jet boat company that takes you to the very base of Mount Aspiring and its surrounding glaciers, deep into the Matukituki wilderness...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$206
Llama Trek (Half-day) - Kaikoura Bay, Beaches & Seal Colony

Spend quality time with one of the world's most exotic animals. You trek with your own llama, who walks on a lead, at your side, …More

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Kaikoura, New Zealand

Spend quality time with one of the world's most exotic animals. You trek with your own llama, who walks on a lead, at your side,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$126
Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour

Enjoy a 1hr Taster Llama Trek - along the Kowhai River banks and riverbed. Surrounded throughout by protected native woodland, and abundant wildlife. …More

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Kaikoura, New Zealand

Enjoy a 1hr Taster Llama Trek - along the Kowhai River banks and riverbed. Surrounded throughout by protected native woodland, and abundant wildlife....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
Fox Glacier Nature Tour

This scenic trail meanders through the lush, historic glaciated rainforest of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, where you'll encounter magnificent rata & rimu trees, vibrant …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

This scenic trail meanders through the lush, historic glaciated rainforest of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, where you'll encounter magnificent rata & rimu trees, vibrant...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$66
Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike

The Tasman Glacier is Aotearoa New Zealand's longest glacier measuring at 27km long and as wide as 4km in places, so this is an experience …More

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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand

The Tasman Glacier is Aotearoa New Zealand's longest glacier measuring at 27km long and as wide as 4km in places, so this is an experience...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$587
Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau

Experience a full-day guided walk on one of New Zealand's premier Great Walks - the Routeburn track, including Key Summit.  Tour departs from Te Anau, …More

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Te Anau, New Zealand

Experience a full-day guided walk on one of New Zealand's premier Great Walks - the Routeburn track, including Key Summit.  Tour departs from Te Anau,...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$193
Self-Guided Queen Charlotte Track Walk from Picton

Explore the Marlborough Sounds on foot with one of the popular self-guided walks on the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose from three walks of varying length …More

Picton, New Zealand

Explore the Marlborough Sounds on foot with one of the popular self-guided walks on the Queen Charlotte Track. Choose from three walks of varying length...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

The original since 1975 and still the best! Four hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in the vast Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience a true …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

The original since 1975 and still the best! Four hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in the vast Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience a true...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$368
Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

Take an unforgettable journey with our awe-inspiring guided day experience on the Kepler Track. Start off in style with a scenic helicopter flight to Luxmore …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Take an unforgettable journey with our awe-inspiring guided day experience on the Kepler Track. Start off in style with a scenic helicopter flight to Luxmore...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$457
Routeburn Guided Hike Experience - Full Day

Experience one of New Zealand's celebrated Great Walks on a full-day guided adventure along the Routeburn Track. Travel from Queenstown alongside Lake Whakatipu and through …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Experience one of New Zealand's celebrated Great Walks on a full-day guided adventure along the Routeburn Track. Travel from Queenstown alongside Lake Whakatipu and through...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$254
Routeburn Guided Nature Trail - Half Day

Experience the natural beauty of the Glenorchy region on a relaxed half-day journey from Queenstown to the Routeburn Nature Loop. Travel alongside Lake Whakatipu through …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Experience the natural beauty of the Glenorchy region on a relaxed half-day journey from Queenstown to the Routeburn Nature Loop. Travel alongside Lake Whakatipu through...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$162
Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option

Come and enjoy a kayaking tour to a wildlife sanctuary not able to be accessed by the general public. Unless you have a kayak in …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Come and enjoy a kayaking tour to a wildlife sanctuary not able to be accessed by the general public. Unless you have a kayak in...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$89
Glenorchy Island Safari departing Queenstown

Come and enjoy a kayaking tour to a wildlife sanctuary not able to be accessed by the general public. Unless you have a kayak in …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Come and enjoy a kayaking tour to a wildlife sanctuary not able to be accessed by the general public. Unless you have a kayak in...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$106
Franz Josef Small Group Bespoke Heli Hike Adventure with lunch

This small group Franz Josef Heli Hike Adventure offers a unique glacier experience, including a scenic helicopter flight, lunch, and drinks. You'll fly from Franz …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

This small group Franz Josef Heli Hike Adventure offers a unique glacier experience, including a scenic helicopter flight, lunch, and drinks. You'll fly from Franz...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$914
1 Day Freedom Rental

Freedom kayaking Abel Tasman gives you the independence to see the wonders of the coastline at your own pace. Kahu Kayaks will equip you with …More

Marahau, New Zealand

Freedom kayaking Abel Tasman gives you the independence to see the wonders of the coastline at your own pace. Kahu Kayaks will equip you with...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$69
Routeburn Guided Day Hike from Te Anau with Lunch & Transport

Take in stunning panoramic views of mountains and alpine lakes on this half-day, fully guided small-group hike along the Routeburn Track to Key Summit. Limited …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Take in stunning panoramic views of mountains and alpine lakes on this half-day, fully guided small-group hike along the Routeburn Track to Key Summit. Limited...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$189
Te Anau Jetboat Experience, Kepler Guided Hike, Transport & Lunch

The most scenic jet boat ride ever: see actual “Lord of the Rings” film locations on the way down to the beautiful Lake Manapouri. On …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

The most scenic jet boat ride ever: see actual “Lord of the Rings” film locations on the way down to the beautiful Lake Manapouri. On...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$258
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill

Totally Personalized Private Experience! A day trip to Arthur's National Park offers a variety of green fields to rugged mountain ranges, lush forest, and ice-fed …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Totally Personalized Private Experience! A day trip to Arthur's National Park offers a variety of green fields to rugged mountain ranges, lush forest, and ice-fed...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$184

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