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Otago Peninsula package from Dunedin - full day

Wildlife - Dunedin - Starting from NZ $235.00 per person

This premier tour of the Otago Peninsula includes the full Otago Harbour and Taiaroa Head Wildlife Cruise, scenic Otago Peninsula bus tour, and guided tours of the Royal Albatross Colony, the Yellow Eyed Penguin Reserve and a visit to wading bird habitats.

Cruise the length of the beautiful Otago Harbour before embarking on an exploration of Taiaroa Head's spectacular wildlife a scenic Otago Peninsula bus tour. An unforgettable experience awaits; be fascinated and exhilarated with the... More...

Full-Day Milford Explorer Tour and Cruise from Queenstown

Day Tour - Te Anau - Starting from $125.00 per person

Recently ranked as the world's most beautiful place, Milford Sound is a must-do for those visiting New Zealand's South Island. The Milford Explorer departs Queenstown and stops at the picturesque Te Anau township on the lake before heading through the Homer Tunnel into Milford Sound. Once there, you will go on an unforgettable one and a half hour boat cruise through the Milford Sound exploring soaring peaks, towering waterfalls and New Zealand nature at its best. More...

Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Te Anau

Day Tour - Te Anau - Starting from $163.00 per person

Be mesmerized by the World Heritage listed Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound on this full-day tour from Te Anau. More...

Marlborough Sounds Day Visit to Lochmara

Day Tour - Picton - Starting from $60.00 per person

Spend the day or a few hours at Lochmara in the Queen Charlotte Sound. Enjoy a 15 minute cruise over to Lochmara and choose from an array of activities, including a self guided walk around our 11 acre property with interpretation panels on the native flora and fauna, for those fit walkers we have a 3.5 km access track to the Queen Charlotte track, participate in the daily hand-feeding on animals including the Kakariki (native parakeet) and join a guided tour (additional fee applies) of the... More...

Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau

Hiking - Walking - Te Anau - Starting from $195.00 per person

Experience a full-day guided walk on one of New Zealand's premier Great Walks - the Routeburn track, including Key Summit. Tour departs from Te Anau, with a drive along the Milford Road to the track. Ascend through lush forest and into a unique alpine herb field offering panoramic views, this walk offers an incredible day out in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps.

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Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Explorer

Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $169.00 per person

Glenorchy is nestled on the northern shores of Lake Wakatipu & is the home to what many say is NZ's best hidden scenery and not to mention Middle‑earth magic. Start the tour off with pick up from Central Queenstown and travel in style in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter vans on one of the top 10 most scenic roads in the world to Glenorchy. This rustic town is a true outdoor enthusiast's paradise. Set against a background of native beech forest and towering mountain ranges, Glenorchy’s surrounds... More...

Milford Sound Air, Land and Sea Day Trip from Queenstown

Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $619.00 per person

Embark on a 13-hour shared adventure with a friendly and professional guide. Enjoy three modes of transport on land, sea and in the air. Venture into Milford Sound within a glass roof 50-seater coach, while relaxing and enjoying the magnificent scenery and informative commentary. Take memorable photos during a short walk on Milford Road, before Immersing into the Milford Sound Nature Cruise. The day concludes with a stunning scenic flight over the Southern Alps back to Queenstown... More...

Taieri Gorge Railway and the Otago Peninsula Day Trip from Dunedin

Day Tour - Dunedin - Starting from $199.00 per person

Explore the South Island’s gorgeous scenery on a full-day excursion from Dunedin. In the morning, travel aboard the Taieri Gorge Railway through stunning mountain landscapes en route to Pukerangi. Then return to Dunedin for an afternoon tour of the Otago Peninsula by minivan. Get personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide on this small-group tour limited to 19 people. More...

The Old Gold Trail Tour from Queenstown

Maori - Queenstown - Starting from $119.00 per person

Departs 8.00am returns 12.00pm Daily (Allow 4 Hours)
Tour Available in English, Spanish and Mandarin

Join us on a journey like no other, our fully equipped 4WD all-terrain vehicle can handle any conditions. Spend the morning on The Old Gold Trail to discover Central Otago’s rich history. Your driver will take you off road along rugged 4WD farm tracks to a traditional high country New Zealand farm. As you climb up the mountains, you will see stunning... More...

Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour

Day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $657.00 per person

This tour provides an alternative to large coach transfers between Christchurch and Queenstown ( or in reverse ) and is a more intimate journey than flying. The trip takes you across the Canterbury farming plains and eventually through the foothills to the Southern Alps. Further south the route takes you through the iconic MacKenzie Country, named after an infamous sheep rustler and past the glacially formed lakes Tekapo and Pukaki.
Tekapo boasts a famous lakeside chapel while beyond the... More...