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Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Enjoy a 25 minute panoramic scenic flight, with stunning scenic views of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges and a birds eye view of the Kaikoura Peninsula. …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

Enjoy a 25 minute panoramic scenic flight, with stunning scenic views of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges and a birds eye view of the Kaikoura Peninsula....

25 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (8)
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$111
Mount Cook Grand Glacier Experience Helicopter Flight

Journey over the mesmerizing Tasman Glacier Lake, taking in breathtaking views while following the path of the Tasman Glacier. Experience the grandeur of Aoraki / …More

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Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

Journey over the mesmerizing Tasman Glacier Lake, taking in breathtaking views while following the path of the Tasman Glacier. Experience the grandeur of Aoraki /...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$463
Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour

This is an educational tour where we dive into the human history of New Zealand. Discussing how Polynesians (Māori) navigated to New Zealand with pin-point …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

This is an educational tour where we dive into the human history of New Zealand. Discussing how Polynesians (Māori) navigated to New Zealand with pin-point...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$79
Fiordland Finest Helicopter Flight from Queenstown

Beat the crowds with our signature flight that includes Milford Sound, Lake Quill, Mt Tutoko, Skippers Canyon and our exclusive landing location, the Earnslaw Burn. …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Beat the crowds with our signature flight that includes Milford Sound, Lake Quill, Mt Tutoko, Skippers Canyon and our exclusive landing location, the Earnslaw Burn....

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$1,132
Private Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch

Enjoy a half-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula, a spectacular extinct volcano only 30 minutes from Christchurch. Experience world-class views and see some of New …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Enjoy a half-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula, a spectacular extinct volcano only 30 minutes from Christchurch. Experience world-class views and see some of New...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$261
Glenorchy 50 min Helicopter Tour | Earnslaw Burn & Waterfalls

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand on this flagship helicopter flight, departing from Glenorchy. Soar over vast valleys and winding rivers as you approach …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand on this flagship helicopter flight, departing from Glenorchy. Soar over vast valleys and winding rivers as you approach...

50 to 165 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$355
Milford Sound Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

The only helicopter experience that combines a Milford Sound flyover with two incredible landings — a remote alpine peak and the cinematic Earnslaw Burn showcasing …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

The only helicopter experience that combines a Milford Sound flyover with two incredible landings — a remote alpine peak and the cinematic Earnslaw Burn showcasing...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$962
Queenstown Helicopter Experience Exclusive Earnslaw Burn Glacier

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Earnslaw Burn, home to a stunning hanging glacier, vibrant blue ice, and cascading waterfalls. As the only company permitted to …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Earnslaw Burn, home to a stunning hanging glacier, vibrant blue ice, and cascading waterfalls. As the only company permitted to...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$564
Emerson's Brewery Tour

Whether you’re into science, history, machinery, or (most likely) beer, the Emerson’s brewery tour is a must do in Dunedin. The tour gives you a …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Whether you’re into science, history, machinery, or (most likely) beer, the Emerson’s brewery tour is a must do in Dunedin. The tour gives you a...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$23
Progressive Wine and Gourmet Trail of Marlborough

Marlborough's Wine and Gourmet experience is something you should not miss....Progressive Wine and Gourmet Trail with your menu tailor-made for your tastes with a matching …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

Marlborough's Wine and Gourmet experience is something you should not miss....Progressive Wine and Gourmet Trail with your menu tailor-made for your tastes with a matching...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$508
Cromwell Wine Tasting Tour using Classic Car

Qualmark Accredited Cromwell Classic Car Wine Tours is unique among Central Otago wine-tasting tours. This is no whirlwind mini bus tour crammed with strangers but …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Qualmark Accredited Cromwell Classic Car Wine Tours is unique among Central Otago wine-tasting tours. This is no whirlwind mini bus tour crammed with strangers but...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$221
Lyttelton Cruise Excursions: Christchurch Sightseeing with Sheep Farm

Visit a working sheep farm with dog mustering, sheep shearing and afternoon tea combined with a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Visit a working sheep farm with dog mustering, sheep shearing and afternoon tea combined with a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is in Akaroa port, and explore the city on a comprehensive tour. Your Akaroa shore excursion also …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is in Akaroa port, and explore the city on a comprehensive tour. Your Akaroa shore excursion also...

6 hours
3.7 (24)
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$119
Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight

Includes: 1 Alpine Lift from our hangar at Queenstown Airport, fly up to the Remarkables Mountain range, where the helicopter will land and shutdown, so …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Includes: 1 Alpine Lift from our hangar at Queenstown Airport, fly up to the Remarkables Mountain range, where the helicopter will land and shutdown, so...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (35)
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$368
Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

The Picnic on the Peak is one of our most popular excursions. Queenstown has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand and what …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Picnic on the Peak is one of our most popular excursions. Queenstown has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand and what...

60 to 210 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
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$2,033
8 Day Southern Crossing Small Group Tour

Spectacular scenery and lots of opportunity for adventure, this 8 day South Island adventure starts and finishes in the diverse city of Christchurch. Turquoise lakes, …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Spectacular scenery and lots of opportunity for adventure, this 8 day South Island adventure starts and finishes in the diverse city of Christchurch. Turquoise lakes,...

8 days
5.0 (3)
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$1,079
V8 Trike Private Tour of Christchurch

It's all about the experience! Exhilarating! Sightseeing has never been so much fun. Standard tour or made-to-measure, you are sure to enjoy your ride on …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

It's all about the experience! Exhilarating! Sightseeing has never been so much fun. Standard tour or made-to-measure, you are sure to enjoy your ride on...

30 to 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$132
20 minute Queenstown Scenic Flight

View the spectacular sights of Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin from above, aboard this 20 minute scenic flight. …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

View the spectacular sights of Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin from above, aboard this 20 minute scenic flight....

20 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$185
Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight

Helicopters depart from our centrally located beach front helipads, lifting off on your scenic helicopter tour to view the Kaikoura Coast. View Sperm Whales from …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

Helicopters depart from our centrally located beach front helipads, lifting off on your scenic helicopter tour to view the Kaikoura Coast. View Sperm Whales from...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$425
Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown via Wānaka and Pukaki

New Zealand's highest peak deserves more than a drive-past. This full-day small-group tour from Queenstown travels north via Kawarau Gorge, before heading through the Mackenzie …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

New Zealand's highest peak deserves more than a drive-past. This full-day small-group tour from Queenstown travels north via Kawarau Gorge, before heading through the Mackenzie...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (10)
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$150

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