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Dunedin Harbour Ferry-Port To Port

Its a mini tour of the harbour as we cross from one side to the other. The scenery is stunning, there are many birds to …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Its a mini tour of the harbour as we cross from one side to the other. The scenery is stunning, there are many birds to...

10 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (154)
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$28
Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch Return

Christchurch to Akaroa: A Scenic Escape Journey from Christchurch to Akaroa through breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills, and stunning coastal views. Explore Akaroa’s French charm, vibrant …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch to Akaroa: A Scenic Escape Journey from Christchurch to Akaroa through breathtaking landscapes, rolling hills, and stunning coastal views. Explore Akaroa’s French charm, vibrant...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$31
Garden and City tour

This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (242)
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$35
Christchurch International Airport :Airport to City Centre

Traveler pick up is offered. Customer can quickly input their location and request a ride. Our Drivers can use GPS for precise passenger pickup and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Traveler pick up is offered. Customer can quickly input their location and request a ride. Our Drivers can use GPS for precise passenger pickup and...

30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (8)
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$48
Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (122)
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$55
Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts

Feel the wind in your face as you race your friends and family around our cusom-built track in a blokart. Fun, safe, accessible, sustainable, and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Feel the wind in your face as you race your friends and family around our cusom-built track in a blokart. Fun, safe, accessible, sustainable, and...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (88)
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$56
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Giants House Local Tour

Enjoy a local 2.5 hour guided sightseeing shore excursion of Akaroa exploring the beautiful township, harbour, and this portion of the Banks Peninsula. After being …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

Enjoy a local 2.5 hour guided sightseeing shore excursion of Akaroa exploring the beautiful township, harbour, and this portion of the Banks Peninsula. After being...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (17)
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$56
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Christchurch while your ship is at port in Lyttelton. This tour highlights both the damage to the city …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Christchurch while your ship is at port in Lyttelton. This tour highlights both the damage to the city...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (220)
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$64
Skywire ziplining Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson NZ

The Skywire is one of the Worlds longest Flying Fox experiences! - your trip starts from our Base area, onboarding a mini-bus journey up through …More

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Nelson, New Zealand

The Skywire is one of the Worlds longest Flying Fox experiences! - your trip starts from our Base area, onboarding a mini-bus journey up through...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (205)
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$65
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour and Sheep Farm Local Tour

A 2.5 hour shore excursion which combines a guided local tour of Akaroa township and harbours with a tour of a working sheep farm. After …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

A 2.5 hour shore excursion which combines a guided local tour of Akaroa township and harbours with a tour of a working sheep farm. After...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (11)
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$65
Methven Ōpuke Hot Pool & Scenic Canterbury Tour from Christchurch

Experience the award winning Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa, located in the heart of Mid-Canterbury. Start in Christchurch, where you’ll begin your bespoke tour filled …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Experience the award winning Ōpuke Thermal Pools & Spa, located in the heart of Mid-Canterbury. Start in Christchurch, where you’ll begin your bespoke tour filled...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (13)
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$68
Great Taste Beer Tour; Self-guided E-bike tour & tastings

If you love beer and fancy getting some exercise at the same time, this is the tour for you! We cater for groups, big and …More

Nelson, New Zealand

If you love beer and fancy getting some exercise at the same time, this is the tour for you! We cater for groups, big and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (22)
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$72
CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

THIS IS A CRUISE SHIP ONLY TICKET. TRAVELERS WHO ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS, PLEASE RING US DIRECTLY FOR BOOKINGS! - Hop on and off …More

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Picton, New Zealand

THIS IS A CRUISE SHIP ONLY TICKET. TRAVELERS WHO ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS, PLEASE RING US DIRECTLY FOR BOOKINGS! - Hop on and off...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (96)
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$74
Picton & Blenheim Scenic Tour

Travel in a comfortable van, relax and watch the countryside out the window as we go from location to location. Guide lives locally and will …More

Picton, New Zealand

Travel in a comfortable van, relax and watch the countryside out the window as we go from location to location. Guide lives locally and will...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (13)
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$74
Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Join one of the best kayak adventures in New Zealand, jump into a safe stable NZ made sea kayak and follow our local guides as …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

Join one of the best kayak adventures in New Zealand, jump into a safe stable NZ made sea kayak and follow our local guides as...

2 to 3 hours
4.9 (158)
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$78
Quad Biking adventure through native forest & farm tracks

Designed to suit all abilities, this tour follows native forest trails, progressing through fields and along the banks of the river. …More

Nelson, New Zealand

Designed to suit all abilities, this tour follows native forest trails, progressing through fields and along the banks of the river....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
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$80
Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (17)
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$81
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch. …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch....

6 hours
4.0 (207)
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$82
Scenic Spooners Tunnel Adventure in Nelson Tasman

Begin with a shuttle ride into the picturesque Tasman hills, where the journey kicks off at the entrance to the iconic Spooner's Tunnel. Cycle along …More

Nelson, New Zealand

Begin with a shuttle ride into the picturesque Tasman hills, where the journey kicks off at the entrance to the iconic Spooner's Tunnel. Cycle along...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.0 (1)
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$86
Catlins Cruiser Private Tour from Dunedin Cruise Port

Take off on your scenic cruise down the Southern New Zealand coast to explore all the Catlins Forest Park has to offer. Starting at the …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Take off on your scenic cruise down the Southern New Zealand coast to explore all the Catlins Forest Park has to offer. Starting at the...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (3)
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$87

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