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The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour: 3 Wineries & Tastings

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Come with us and enjoy a wine tour with top service and flexibility. Tour Highlights Take this afternoon tour and experience the true flavour of...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (160)
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$130
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Travel in a group tour from Christchurch, on a day trip to Aoraki Mount Cook – the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Travel in a group tour from Christchurch, on a day trip to Aoraki Mount Cook – the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (383)
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$156
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau

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

Te Anau, New Zealand

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,...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (81)
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$131
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch

Small groups (max 15) mean personalized experiences with passionate local guides who share hidden stories about Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Small groups (max 15) mean personalized experiences with passionate local guides who share hidden stories about Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (221)
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$170
Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour & Vineyard Experience

Discover the best of Marlborough wine country on a relaxed and enjoyable half-day wine tour hosted by passionate local guides. Your experience begins with complimentary …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

Discover the best of Marlborough wine country on a relaxed and enjoyable half-day wine tour hosted by passionate local guides. Your experience begins with complimentary...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (157)
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$102
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic

Experience the spectacular scenery of Godley Head on a full-day guided coastal hike designed for cruise ship guests visiting Lyttelton Port. Meet your local guide …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Experience the spectacular scenery of Godley Head on a full-day guided coastal hike designed for cruise ship guests visiting Lyttelton Port. Meet your local guide...

6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (71)
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$199
'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

Experience this one-of-a-kind wine tasting with a fascinating Māori culture spin! Learn about Māori history and their experiences of this region while sampling many wonderful...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (99)
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$109
Quad Biking Adventure - Bayview Circuit

Our most popular quad bike tour - Explore over 14 km of beautiful native forest trails. Ride high to the hilltops, to spectacular coastal scenery, …More

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Nelson, New Zealand

Our most popular quad bike tour - Explore over 14 km of beautiful native forest trails. Ride high to the hilltops, to spectacular coastal scenery,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (61)
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$111
Milford Sound Scenic Fly & Explore Day Trip from Queenstown

A chance to do Milford differently and capture a different perspective away from the crowds. You will have the opportunity to explore the shores for …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

A chance to do Milford differently and capture a different perspective away from the crowds. You will have the opportunity to explore the shores for...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (164)
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$408
Queenstown: Off-Road Self-Drive Buggy Tour with Wakatipu Views

New Zealand's premium guided self-drive buggy experience – you drive, we guide. After a quick training session, follow your guide through steep climbs, creek crossings …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

New Zealand's premium guided self-drive buggy experience – you drive, we guide. After a quick training session, follow your guide through steep climbs, creek crossings...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (191)
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$394
Christchurch Inner City Lunchtime Food and Culture Walking Tour

Āmiki offers immersive inner‑city walking tours that share the rich culture of Ōtautahi Christchurch with visitors from near and far. Our guided journeys weave through …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Āmiki offers immersive inner‑city walking tours that share the rich culture of Ōtautahi Christchurch with visitors from near and far. Our guided journeys weave through...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (107)
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$122
Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (65)
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$686
Historic Yacht Cruise and Guided Walk on Lake Te Anau

Cruise across lake Te Anau discover untouched wilderness and timeless heritage. Set out across the fresh waters of Lake Te Anau and journey toward the …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Cruise across lake Te Anau discover untouched wilderness and timeless heritage. Set out across the fresh waters of Lake Te Anau and journey toward the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (173)
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$94
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (349)
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$59
Glenorchy Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - Half Day

Travel in 4WD from Queenstown along the shores of Lake Whakatipu on one of New Zealand's most spectacular scenic drives, surrounded by the Southern Alps, …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Travel in 4WD from Queenstown along the shores of Lake Whakatipu on one of New Zealand's most spectacular scenic drives, surrounded by the Southern Alps,...

4 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (249)
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$183
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (82)
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$1,219
Queenstown Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - half day

Rediscover the magic of Tolkien’s Middle-earth on a small-group 4WD adventure through Queenstown’s spectacular landscapes. View The Remarkables from Queenstown Hill, featured as the Misty …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Rediscover the magic of Tolkien’s Middle-earth on a small-group 4WD adventure through Queenstown’s spectacular landscapes. View The Remarkables from Queenstown Hill, featured as the Misty...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (319)
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$183
Akaroa Stargazing Tour With Two Telescopes

City lights can make stargazing difficult; this guided night tour takes you to Akaroa Heritage Park for views of the Banks Peninsula night sky in …More

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Akaroa, New Zealand

City lights can make stargazing difficult; this guided night tour takes you to Akaroa Heritage Park for views of the Banks Peninsula night sky in...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (75)
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$68
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

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
5.0 (176)
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$124
Hokitika Fly SIX Glaciers Heli Tour + Snow Landing

We're a small boutique Glacier tour company that only operates one scenic Helicopter at a time. We are the only business located at the beautiful …More

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We're a small boutique Glacier tour company that only operates one scenic Helicopter at a time. We are the only business located at the beautiful...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (60)
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$397

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