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7-Day South Island Photography Tour from Queenstown to Christchurch

7-Day South Island Photography Tour from Queenstown to Christchurch

Photography Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $4495.00 per person

Join Richard Young and Dave Buckton on a 7-day tour showcasing some of New Zealand’s rarest wildlife and most distinctive coastal landscapes. New Zealand’s underrated East Coast is full of surprises that include fossilised forests, curious boulders, outstanding coastal scenery and a huge diversity of rare wildlife: penguins, sea lions, fur seals and albatross. 

Starting in Queenstown, the tour the travels through the Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park, with opportunities to... More...


Ocean Safari Heli-Whale Watch

Ocean Safari Heli-Whale Watch

Dolphin & Whale Watching - Kaikoura - Starting from $475.00 per person

In the stunning town of Kaikoura, where mountains meet ocean, experience the magnificent wildlife and scenery from the comfort of a helicopter and see the magnificent sperm whales from top to tail! Your 45 minute tour lets you experience the year round sperm whale population, with more time to enjoy the abundant marine life and a chance to see breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, the Kaikoura Peninsula, and the Seaward Kaikoura Mountain Ranges. More...

Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Private Day Tour from Christchurch

Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Private Day Tour from Christchurch

Historic - Christchurch - Starting from $395.00 per person

A must see for UPTO 5 PEOPLE, Akaroa is situated 83 km from Christchurch. The French tried to claim it but the British beat them to it. There are many a story to be told about that! Akaroa is nestled on the eastern edge of two extinct volcanoes. Together these volcanoes make up Banks Peninsula one of the most picturesque areas in New Zealand. This private, very personal tour will go where no bus can go.

You can stop when and where-ever you like, unlike in a bus when you must stop... More...


Private Kaikoura Day Tour Including Whale Watching

Private Kaikoura Day Tour Including Whale Watching

Day Tour - Kaikoura - Starting from $295.00 per person

Experience the magical marine life on a private day tour to the coastal town of Kaikoura, where mountains meet the sea. Get up-close with nature as you step on board for your Whale Watch Cruise. Spot the Giant Sperm Whales, dusky dolphins, albatross & an abundance of marine wildlife in their natural habitat. Walk up to the peninsula walkway with spectacular scenery & visit the seal colony.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
• Scenic drive to the coastal town of Kaikoura, where mountains meet the sea.
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Christchurch City Sightseeing - Must See Three Attractions

Christchurch City Sightseeing - Must See Three Attractions

City Coach Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $165.00 per person

Three of the best things to do in Christchurch in one day! See New Zealands military history at the Air Force Museum, with 28 fully restored aircraft representing the four ages of flight. Visit the International Antarctic Center and experience what life is like on the ice and meet the animals of Willowbank Wildlife Reserve.
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry

Attraction - Christchurch - Starting from $32.50 per person

The only place to see NZ's Big 5 wildlife (kea, kaka, takahe, tuatara and guaranteed kiwi viewing) all in one location! 

Get 'up close and personal' with over 50 different wildlife species! More...

Christchurch Maori Concert and Kiwi Viewing

Christchurch Maori Concert and Kiwi Viewing

Maori - Christchurch - Starting from $130.00 per person

Complete your New Zealand experience with a traditional Maori Concert. On this evening tour from Christchurch, visit the Nga Hau E Wha National Marae, where you will view a cultural performance of Maori dance and song including the famous haka! More...

Sunrise Kayaking Safari with Sea Wildlife in Akaroa

Sunrise Kayaking Safari with Sea Wildlife in Akaroa

Kayaking - Akaroa - Starting from $130.00 per person

The Sunrise Wildlife Safari is our recommended Safari of the day! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle in an extinct volcano basin. Take in breath-taking scenery and have the chance to experience close encounters with some of the most endangered marine life on the planet including Hector Dolphins,  white flippered penguins, and Orca located in Akaroa Harbor during their most active time of the day, only 80 minutes from Christchurch.
Small group numbers are key as we are... More...

Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Swim with Dolphins - Christchurch - Starting from $350.00 per person

Discover magnificent marine wildlife out on the South Pacific Ocean during this 12-hour Kaikoura dolphin swim from Christchurch. Travel through the rolling hills of North Canterbury to the rugged coastline of Kaikoura — the perfect place to view New Zealand’s dolphins, seals and birdlife in the wild. With warm wetsuit on, hop aboard your boat and learn from your guide the tricks used to encourage interaction with the graceful and curious dolphins. Dive to the depths below, snorkel over the... More...

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Ports of Call Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $140.00 per person

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 includes a trip through the beautiful Banks Peninsula and a visit to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Meet the elusive kiwi, New Zealand’s national bird, along with exotic visitors including deer, wallabies, otters, gibbons and lemurs. More...

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Chelsea House Bed & BreakfastChelsea House Bed & Breakfast - Bed and Breakfast.

Chelsea House Bed & Breakfast is a 5-minute drive from Whangarei City Centre and the Whangarei Bus Station. Whangarei...

Day Safari Sea Kayaking Trip from Te AnauDay Safari Sea Kayaking Trip from Te Anau - Water Activity - Milford Sound. Starting from $195.00 per person.

Start your day with a scenic minibus journey along the magnificent Milford Road with our guide showing you the best...

 

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