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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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$130
Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk

Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk • A “must see” in Wanaka, take a 30 minute cruise to the remote, predator free Mou …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk • A “must see” in Wanaka, take a 30 minute cruise to the remote, predator free Mou...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (183)
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$162
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

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
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
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
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
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$183
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

If you are a visitor that truly wants to see and understand the unique ecosystems, wildlife, culture, geology and botany of the Otago Peninsula then …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

If you are a visitor that truly wants to see and understand the unique ecosystems, wildlife, culture, geology and botany of the Otago Peninsula then...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$94
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
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$397
Queenstown Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting

Raft the Kawarau River, perhaps better known as the River Anduin in Lord of the Rings, for a great half-day activity in Queenstown This is …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Raft the Kawarau River, perhaps better known as the River Anduin in Lord of the Rings, for a great half-day activity in Queenstown This is...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$141
Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet

Get closer to Milford Sound's natural wonders aboard our spacious, purpose-built catamarans. Enjoy more room to move around, with incredible views from our outdoor viewing …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

Get closer to Milford Sound's natural wonders aboard our spacious, purpose-built catamarans. Enjoy more room to move around, with incredible views from our outdoor viewing...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (252)
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$102
Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries

Discover Milford Sound with the experts. For over 70 years, we've shared our passion for the natural wonders of Milford Sound. Our premium catamarans are …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

Discover Milford Sound with the experts. For over 70 years, we've shared our passion for the natural wonders of Milford Sound. Our premium catamarans are...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (381)
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$102
Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch

Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide picks you up from …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide picks you up from...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (165)
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$193
Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

The only scenic flight company ex. Queenstown to showcase some of Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks largest Glaciers. These include the Rob Roy, Bonar, …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

The only scenic flight company ex. Queenstown to showcase some of Mt Aspiring & Fiordland National Parks largest Glaciers. These include the Rob Roy, Bonar,...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (62)
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$372
The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

Combining two scenic flights this is a low fitness Tasman Glacier exploration for up to 2 hours ice time at approximately 1300 metres. Following your knowledgeable, professional, …More

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

Combining two scenic flights this is a low fitness Tasman Glacier exploration for up to 2 hours ice time at approximately 1300 metres. Following your knowledgeable, professional,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (91)
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$579
Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown

Experience the perfect combination of a scenic coach ride to Milford Sound, a two hour cruise on the spectacular fiord and then top the day …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Experience the perfect combination of a scenic coach ride to Milford Sound, a two hour cruise on the spectacular fiord and then top the day...

9 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (71)
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$572
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

Experience the sensation of floating on a smooth cushion of air with this ticket for two indoor skydiving flights in Queenstown. Enjoy the included flight …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Experience the sensation of floating on a smooth cushion of air with this ticket for two indoor skydiving flights in Queenstown. Enjoy the included flight...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (273)
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$86
Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours

Alpacas Farm is an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with alpacas, learn about this loving animal, and create some memories with friends …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

Alpacas Farm is an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with alpacas, learn about this loving animal, and create some memories with friends...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (133)
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$35
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch & Willowbank Tour

Combine a half day city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Combine a half day city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (83)
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$97
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds, at the top of New Zealand's South Island on this cruise. With a complimentary tasting of local wine …More

Picton, New Zealand

Relax and enjoy the stunning Marlborough Sounds, at the top of New Zealand's South Island on this cruise. With a complimentary tasting of local wine...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (132)
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$85
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (129)
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$394

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