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Full-Day Hike on Private Land from Queenstown

Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $245.00 per person

Join this unique guided day-trip. Choose to mountain bike or hike. Located near Queenstown on a hand built private trail on private high country land. This trail is a 27km, single track, cross country trail. Enjoy a day out of Queenstown with an experienced, local guide who will enlighten those with a keen sense of adventure, culture, place and preservation. Not suitable for children. More...

Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras from Christchurch

Day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $299.00 per person

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Lord of the Rings trilogy on this 9-hour adventure to Edoras (Mount Sunday) from Christchurch. Explore with your guide and soak up breathtaking views from the peak of Edoras. Look over exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs of Edoras under construction. Pose for photographs with movie replicas such as Aragorn’s sword, Gimli’s axe and the flag of Rohan. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch with a glass of New Zealand sparkling wine. See for yourself how this... More...

Waitakere Ranges Wilderness Experience Eco-Tour from Auckland

Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $160.00 per person

Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour.

You'll be picked up from your centrally located Auckland hotel before traveling 30-minutes west to the Arataki Visitor Centre. From the Arataki Centre take in panoramic views extending from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean and absorb the area's history and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there.

From here enjoy a walk in the... More...

Mt Cook Fly Heli-Hike Fly from Queenstown

Heli Hiking - Queenstown - Starting from $1295.00 per person

Departing from Queenstown, this stunning 1-hour scenic flight to Aoraki/Mount Cook takes in the dramatic landscapes of vast valleys, stunning lakes and New Zealand’s highest mountains. The only way to truly appreciate the sheer size and ruggedness of the Southern Alps is by air and this flight won’t disappoint.
You’ll fly by helicopter from Mount Cook airport over the gorgeous Tasman Glacier Lake and ice formations on the lower reaches of the Glacier to a location 3000m above sea level and... More...

Fiordland Adventure Day Trip

Day Tour - Te Anau - Starting from $996.25 per person

Experience Fiordland from every angle with an action-packed day of trout fishing, jet boating, hiking and a scenic helicopter flight. With this package, you’ll fish and jet boat the mighty Waiau River, fly over Fiordland National Park and hike a section of the famous Kepler Track – incredible locations all right on the doorstep of Te Anau. Enjoy the grand landscapes Fiordland is famous for by water, air and land, all in one unforgettable day. 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...

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Jet Boat Day Trip from Christchurch

Day Tour - Hanmer Springs - Starting from $295.00 per person

Discover the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs on this full-day trip from Christchurch. Relax and rejuvenate in the hot thermal pools, ride a jet boat through Waiau Gorge and enjoy a cafe lunch in Hamner Springs. More...

Private Full-Day Driving Marlborough Wine Tour

Wine Tasting - Blenheim - Starting from $375.00 per person

Our Private Driving Wine Tour of the Marlborough wine region is private touring at its best. You will be picked up from your Blenheim or Renwick accommodation in the morning where you will meet your guide for the day. They will talk you through the plan for the day and find out whether there are specific wineries you want to visit and what your wine preferences are. The day will be tailored to your specific needs and tastes .
As this is a private tour the day plan can be flexible to... More...

Lord of the Rings Full day tour - Queenstown, New Zealand

Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $299.00 per person

Our full one day 'Into the Vale of Wizards' Lord of the Rings location tour visiting Glenorchy and Paradise. See Ithilien, Isengard, Amon Hen, Nan curunir and a private location used in The Hobbit. Enjoy a restaurant platter style lunch with views over Mt Earnslaw; another spectacular location used during the filming of the trilogy.
Enjoy props and weapons from both movie trilogies and listen as the guides share behind the scenes knowledge. Also receive a souvenir pack to take home with... More...