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Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

• This private photography tour provides a flexible itinerary. • Your guide holds the public liability insurance, first aid certification and Passenger Service license, which …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

• This private photography tour provides a flexible itinerary. • Your guide holds the public liability insurance, first aid certification and Passenger Service license, which...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$261

Discover Christchurch Hidden Gems Twilight Food and Culture Tour

Our tours are about sharing our ancestors cultural stories, and the narrative of the diverse people which now call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. We do this …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Discover Christchurch Hidden Gems Twilight Food and Culture Tour

Our tours are about sharing our ancestors cultural stories, and the narrative of the diverse people which now call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. We do this...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$96

Stewart Island/Rakiura Half-Day Guided Nature Walk to Oneke

Embark on a guided small-group walk to Oneke, 'The Neck,' on Rakiura Stewart Island. Check in at the ferry terminal in Oban, just a 5 …More

Stewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand

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Stewart Island/Rakiura Half-Day Guided Nature Walk to Oneke

Embark on a guided small-group walk to Oneke, 'The Neck,' on Rakiura Stewart Island. Check in at the ferry terminal in Oban, just a 5...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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$114

Christchurch Highlights Tour (Private Lyttelton shore excursion)

Experience the charm, culture, and beauty of Christchurch on a guided day tour through New Zealand's Garden City. Enjoy panoramic views stretching from the coastline …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Christchurch Highlights Tour (Private Lyttelton shore excursion)

Experience the charm, culture, and beauty of Christchurch on a guided day tour through New Zealand's Garden City. Enjoy panoramic views stretching from the coastline...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$794

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

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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...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$23

Expanding on the incredible opportunities of the Wildlife & Penguin Tour, this tour provides the unique opportunity to experience the reserve at sunset. The magnificent …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Twilight Wildlife & Penguin Tour

Expanding on the incredible opportunities of the Wildlife & Penguin Tour, this tour provides the unique opportunity to experience the reserve at sunset. The magnificent...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$43

Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk

Enjoy a comfortable cruise on our 28 seat super taxi Moutimu and a knowledgeable Kiwi skipper to answer your questions along the way. Cruise through …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

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Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk

Enjoy a comfortable cruise on our 28 seat super taxi Moutimu and a knowledgeable Kiwi skipper to answer your questions along the way. Cruise through...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$85

Private 8hr Shore Exc: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch & Transport Included.

This private tour is specifically designed for cruise ship passengers. Visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private 8hr Shore Exc: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch & Transport Included.

This private tour is specifically designed for cruise ship passengers. Visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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$248

Safe Sun-Viewing Tour with two Telescopes in Akaroa

New Zealand's only guided DAILY tour of the Sun! Discover the Sun like never before. Located just a 90-minute scenic drive from Christchurch, this unique …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

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Safe Sun-Viewing Tour with two Telescopes in Akaroa

New Zealand's only guided DAILY tour of the Sun! Discover the Sun like never before. Located just a 90-minute scenic drive from Christchurch, this unique...

30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$22

This is the Wānaka most locals have never seen. We take you well off the beaten track exploring private backroads high into the mountains of …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

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Wanaka High Country Walk

This is the Wānaka most locals have never seen. We take you well off the beaten track exploring private backroads high into the mountains of...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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$285

Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour (Lyttelton Shore Excursion)

This scenic small-group tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. Visit country towns, mountain passes, alpine lakes, and the amazing …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour (Lyttelton Shore Excursion)

This scenic small-group tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. Visit country towns, mountain passes, alpine lakes, and the amazing...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$300

Akaroa 8hr Tour: Lunch, Transport, Guide. Optional Dolphin Cruise

On this incredibly scenic small group tour, visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local guides. Visit some …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Akaroa 8hr Tour: Lunch, Transport, Guide. Optional Dolphin Cruise

On this incredibly scenic small group tour, visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local guides. Visit some...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$329

A six-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily, experience the scenic South Island of New Zealand. Travel by coach from Christchurch via Lake Tekapo and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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6Day/5Nights Southern Heritage

A six-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily, experience the scenic South Island of New Zealand. Travel by coach from Christchurch via Lake Tekapo and...

6 days

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$1,251

Private 8hr Arthur's Pass Tour from Christchurch. Lunch & Guide

This private guided tour to Arthur's Pass includes lunch, transport, and a local guide. Begin your scenic one-day tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, taking …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private 8hr Arthur's Pass Tour from Christchurch. Lunch & Guide

This private guided tour to Arthur's Pass includes lunch, transport, and a local guide. Begin your scenic one-day tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, taking...

1 day Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$248

Guided Hike & Scenic Drive: Christchurch. 8hr. Lunch & Transport

Godley Head is an exciting and beautiful place at the far end of the Port Hills. From Godley Head, you will be treated to uninterrupted …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Guided Hike & Scenic Drive: Christchurch. 8hr. Lunch & Transport

Godley Head is an exciting and beautiful place at the far end of the Port Hills. From Godley Head, you will be treated to uninterrupted...

3 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$187

Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy

• This private photography tour provides a flexible itinerary & starting times. • You can choose an astrophotography tour option between February & November. • …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy

• This private photography tour provides a flexible itinerary & starting times. • You can choose an astrophotography tour option between February & November. •...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$108

• This private photography tour provides a flexible itinerary. • Your guide holds the public liability insurance, first aid certification and Passenger Service license, which …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

• This private photography tour provides a flexible itinerary. • Your guide holds the public liability insurance, first aid certification and Passenger Service license, which...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$152

Treat your kids to an action-packed day at the Kidz Club while you head off to enjoy Queenstown at your own pace. Whether you are …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Kidz Club Queenstown

Treat your kids to an action-packed day at the Kidz Club while you head off to enjoy Queenstown at your own pace. Whether you are...

1 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

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$48

Lyttelton 8hr Shore Ex: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch, Transport, Sml Grp

Join our exclusive small-group tour for up to 8 people, designed specifically for cruise ship passengers arriving at Lyttelton Port in Christchurch. Visit Akaroa and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Lyttelton 8hr Shore Ex: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch, Transport, Sml Grp

Join our exclusive small-group tour for up to 8 people, designed specifically for cruise ship passengers arriving at Lyttelton Port in Christchurch. Visit Akaroa and...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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$328