Follow in the footsteps of Bilbo, Frodo and Gandalf on a half-day 'Lord of the Rings' tour from Wellington. See where Middle-earth was created in New Zealand’s beautiful countryside on this Wellington 'Lord of the Rings' tour, and discover why the scenic region was chosen to film the famous ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Hobbit’ movies. Visit movie director Peter Jackson’s Wellington production base, Weta Studios, to see where LOTR and Hobbit production was completed, and go behind the scenes on this... More...

10-Day 'Vibe of the North' Epic Summer Tour for 18-30s!

Multi-day Tour - Waitomo - Starting from $999.00 per person

The photos, the stories, the FOMO! You can’t beat New Zealand’s North Island in summer time!
The ‘Vibe of the North’ is our most popular tour ever, and you’re about to see why! From digging a natural bath at ‘Hot Water Beach’, to doing ‘bombs’ off the rocks into the crystal clear river in Coroglen, even an unbeatable Taranaki vineyard wine tasting overlooking the West Coast of NZ, you’re about to experience a Kiwi summer the way the locals do!
Throw in a visit to Hobbiton,... More...

Waiheke Island Wine Tours

Maori - Auckland - Starting from $145.00 per person

Take a day trip to discover Waiheke - the world renowned 'Island of Wine'. Its right on Auckland's doorstep and just a 35minute ferry ride across the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf. In our seven years of operation we have met thousands of amazing people from all over the world, treated them to lively commentary and introduced them to some of our quintessential boutique vineyards making delicious wines and offering outstanding tasting experiences. We are fired with a passion for this... More...

Original Cocktail Tour Auckland Central

Culinary & Gourmet Tour - Auckland - Starting from $219.00 per person

A leisurely walking tour discovering hidden bars where Auckland comes alive after dark. You go early so you can remember where to come at night! These are hard to find hot spots off the beaten track where locals in the know go in the old part of town. Some of our highlights are; a bar set in Auckland'™s first picture theatre; bars in cellars below sea level; a house bar in an Art Deco Hotel and more. Discover Auckland's hidden bar culture and their barmen, owners or managers as you visit a... More...

Wellington Walking Gourmet Food Tour with Lunch

Culinary & Gourmet Tour - Wellington - Starting from $320.00 per person

Zest Food Tours has been helping visitors discover fresh tastes in New Zealand’s café capital since 2003. Our friendly, local guides showcase Wellington, its history, art and eclectic architecture in ways that only locals can, in partnership with our lovely artisan providers, which are relationships developed over many years. We only take small groups (maximum 8 people) and aim to ensure all guests go away with memorable personalised experiences, and a thorough understanding of what makes... More...

The Best of Waiheke: Ziplining, Wine Tasting and Vineyard Lunch

Eco Tour - Onetangi - Starting from $284.00 per person

Experience the best of Waiheke on a full-day tour that combines a morning of high-flying zipline adventure with an afternoon sampling the delicious wines and foods of the fertile island. Expert guides lead your zipline adventure and show you how to soar through the air. Afterward, celebrate with lunch and wine tasting at a premium vineyard, followed by two more wine tastings and visits to an olive oil estate and a Vineyard. If you want, take advantage of a complimentary bus pass to explore more... More...

The Entire North Island Flexible Pass - Auckland to Wellington Return

Adventure Tour - Auckland - Starting from $795.00 per person

This pass is valid for travel from October 2018

See more, do more and go further off the beaten track on our adventurous hop-on hop-off guided travel network!

A Hop-on Hop-off Travel Pass is a great way to see New Zealand, access stunning destinations, meet like-minded travelers, get great recommendations from your Driver Guide and best of all have total flexibility to hop-on or hop-off where ever you like along the route. This pass can be completed in 13-18 days, but... More...

Shore Excursion: Local Tasting Tour from Tauranga

Beer & Brewery Tour - Tauranga - Starting from $140.00 per person

A day of Epicurean delights, visiting a boutique brewery, two medal-winning wineries and finishing with a coffee and sweet treat at our last venue. Clients enjoy the diversity of venues and the variety of tastings, rather than having exclusively a beer or wine tour.
This approximately 6-hour small group tour has a range of great sights to see on the way and the starting time can be adjusted to accommodate variations in ship arrival time. More...

Twin Coast Bike Trail Experience

Bike Tour - Paihia - Starting from $80.00 per person

Go like the clappers and knock off the full 87km (54mi) of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail from Horeke to Opua in one day (west to east). Riding in this direction allows for an easier overall ride. Pass by small towns along the way of Okaihau, Kaikohe and Kawakawa, and take in all of the changing scenery as you traverse the width of New Zealand. This is ideal for those fit people out there. This trail is all off the main road, with a variable gradient and is achievable by most regular cyclists or... More...

Mountain Air and Beer Craft Beer Tour Queenstown

Beer & Brewery Tour - Tauranga - Starting from $170.00 per person

Set amongst the Southern Alps this Craft Beer experience over 6 hours visits 4 unique locations. Tour commences with a scrumptious lunch paired with beer and continues with tastings at all locations. Also included is a behind the scenes brewery tour and you will hear from the experts behind the beer. More...