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Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

Take a leisurely cruise around Paterson Inlet and a 45-minute walking tour in the bird sanctuary of Ulva Island. Your 2.5-hour itinerary departs from Stewart Island …More

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Stewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand
4.8 (92)

Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

Take a leisurely cruise around Paterson Inlet and a 45-minute walking tour in the bird sanctuary of Ulva Island. Your 2.5-hour itinerary departs from Stewart Island...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (92)
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$86
Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown

Get ready for an adventure or a relaxing day in the mountains! Explore Mt Cook on a fully guided, small-group tour from Queenstown, with free …More

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Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand
4.9 (437)

Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park Small-Group Tour from Queenstown

Get ready for an adventure or a relaxing day in the mountains! Explore Mt Cook on a fully guided, small-group tour from Queenstown, with free...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (437)
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$158
Small Group Lake Mapourika Kayak & Hike in Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier! …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
5.0 (126)

Small Group Lake Mapourika Kayak & Hike in Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier!...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (126)
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$102
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of Fiordland National Park. Surrounded by some of …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
4.9 (398)

Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of Fiordland National Park. Surrounded by some of...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (398)
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$486
Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand
4.8 (121)

Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (121)
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$230
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
5.0 (176)

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,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$126
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
4.9 (270)

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...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (270)
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$204
Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
4.7 (170)

Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$215
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
5.0 (183)

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...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$164
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
5.0 (86)

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....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
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
5.0 (71)

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...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$199
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
4.9 (107)

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...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (107)
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$122
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
5.0 (75)

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
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
5.0 (165)

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...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (165)
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$193
Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the island . Once aboard our …More

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Wanaka, New Zealand
4.9 (76)

Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the island . Once aboard our...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (76)
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$102
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
4.7 (83)

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...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (83)
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$97
Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour

With this tour, you will enjoy a small-group experience with personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You’ll also …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand
4.8 (51)

Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour

With this tour, you will enjoy a small-group experience with personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You’ll also...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (51)
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$190
The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River

Paddle down New Zealands most beautiful river. Join our experienced, friendly guides on an eye-opening, fun adventure paddling down the scenic Pelorus river. Includes short …More

Havelock, New Zealand
4.9 (171)

The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River

Paddle down New Zealands most beautiful river. Join our experienced, friendly guides on an eye-opening, fun adventure paddling down the scenic Pelorus river. Includes short...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (171)
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$124
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

Nelson is a stunning, unique city in New Zealand, so whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our …More

Nelson, New Zealand
4.9 (80)

Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

Nelson is a stunning, unique city in New Zealand, so whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (80)
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$33
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise

Nature and wildlife enthusiasts will love the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise. This tour enjoys unrivalled access to remote locations and rare animals. You'll visit …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
4.8 (64)

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise

Nature and wildlife enthusiasts will love the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise. This tour enjoys unrivalled access to remote locations and rare animals. You'll visit...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (64)
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$131

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