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The Seasider

The Seasider

Rail Tour - Dunedin - Starting from NZ $89.00 per adult

Run by the Taieri Gorge Railway, The Seasider train is Dunedin's scenic coastal tourist train operating from the historic Railway Station in Dunedin New Zealand. This tour runs on a section of railway which was considered the highlight of the trip between Christchurch and Invercargill and offers spectacular views over Otago Harbour and the wild Otago coastline. It is considered one of the "must-do" railway trips in New Zealand! More...

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Historic - Mairangi Bay - Starting from $95.00 per person

This is an exhilarating night paddle. Experience the magical light show put on by the smallest of living sea creatures. Watch as your kayak leaves a glittering wake behind you. Dip your hands in and see the sparkles latch to your hand as you withdraw it from the water.
Be one of the few to see this natural phenomenon.
Also, mullet, flounder and many birds can be seen or heard. Birdlife includes tui, bellbird, kereru, oyster-catcher, pied stilt, reef heron, white-faced heron, dotterel,... More...

Dunedin Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing with Olveston House Tour

Dunedin Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing with Olveston House Tour

Ports of Call Tour - Dunedin - Starting from $80.00 per person

Discover Dunedin’s roots when your ship is in port on a shore excursion that takes in the city's central sights and historic Olveston House. You’ll see Dunedin’s highlights -- including Otago University on a two-hour sightseeing tour which includes guided tour of the stately Olveston mansion and its landscaped gardens. More...

Christchurch - The Works, incl Cashmere, Lyttelton and Seaside Suburbs + Gondola

Christchurch - The Works, incl Cashmere, Lyttelton and Seaside Suburbs + Gondola

Heritage Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $195.00 per person

Bespoke, private, felxible tour with an experienced Local who has 16 years experience in the tour business.
Passengers can stop when they like...unlike a bus tour where the participant goes where they are told.
See a city enjoying a NZ$50 billion rebuild.
See, $1 million Margret Mahy Playground, see and vosot memorials, Transitional Cardboard Cathedral, Arts Centre, parks and gardens...this is The Garden City after all.
You'll be tempted to sample a kiwi icon ...'Hokey Pokey' pure... More...

Ewelme Cottage - Heritage New Zealand

Ewelme Cottage - Heritage New Zealand

Historic - Auckland

Step back in time and enjoy one of Auckland's most charming early cottages. Built for Rev Vicesimus Lush and his family in 1863-4, Ewelme Cottage is crammed with family belongings, and is largely unchanged from Victorian days - right down to its wall to wall drawing room carpet. Boasting a superb antique book collection and a fascinating array of family items spanning over a century, Ewelme Cottage is an unforgettable heritage experience. More...

Combo Tours to HobbitonRotorua and WaitomoHobbiton also WaiotapuWhakarewarewa

Combo Tours to HobbitonRotorua and WaitomoHobbiton also WaiotapuWhakarewarewa

Maori - Hinuera - Starting from $165.00 per person

The care and attention we take to assure our guests have a wonderful,fulfilling day tour with us.

We will take great care of them and hope to become lifelong friends. More...

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

Attraction - Dunedin - Starting from $22.00 per person

Admire the fine architecture, gardens and decor of the elegant Olveston Historic Home during a 1-hour guided tour of this must-see attraction in Dunedin. You can also stroll through the beautiful gardens and take in views of the city and Otago Harbour. During the house tour, your knowledgeable guide shares informative commentary about the design, art and furnishings, as well as the family that built the home. This tour gives you a chance to glimpse life in New Zealand during the early... More...

Alberton - Heritage New Zealand

Alberton - Heritage New Zealand

Historic - Auckland

Once the centre of an estate that stretched as far as the eye could see, this beautiful building grew from a farmhouse into an 18-room mansion - including Oriental styled decorative verandahs and towers. Famous in the 19th Century for its balls, hunts, garden parties and music, Alberton was the 'party house' for Auckland's Colonial elite. More...

Stone Store - Heritage New Zealand

Stone Store - Heritage New Zealand

Historic - Kerikeri

Located next door to Kemp House in Kerikeri, the Stone Store is New Zealand's oldest stone building. Designed by Wesleyan missionary John Hobbs, and built by Australian convict William Parrott in 1832-36, the Stone Store was constructed to hold New Zealand mission supplies and large quantities of wheat from the mission farm at Te Waimate. More...

Half day Private Tour of Dunedin City Highlights and Peninsula Scenery

Half day Private Tour of Dunedin City Highlights and Peninsula Scenery

Private Tour - Dunedin - Starting from $500.00 per person

Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored just for your group of up to 6 passengers. A knowledgeable driver - guide will show you the best spots in Dunedin in a private vehicle. You will be very flexible to spend any amount of time at all the stops.
Scenic drive from Port Chalmers through the countryside road to the city. Suggested stops are: Baldwin Street, Signal Hill Lookout Point, upper Botanic Garden with bird aviaries, Otago University, Octagon, First Church, Dunedin Railway station,... More...

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On The RiverOn The River - Bed and Breakfast.

On the River is situated within 8 km of Mystery Creek Events Centre and Hamilton Gardens. The property is set 10 km...

Mangungu Mission House - Heritage New ZealandMangungu Mission House - Heritage New Zealand - Historic - Hokianga.

Visit the site of the third and largest signing of the Treaty of Waitangi at this Wesleyan Mission, located in one of...

 

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