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Half-Day Dolphin Viewing Eco-Tour from Picton

Half-Day Dolphin Viewing Eco-Tour from Picton

Wildlife - Picton - Starting from $99.00 per person

Enjoy some of the majestic dolphins that visit the sheltered waters of the scenic Marlborough Sounds. Degree qualified guides will be there to ensure you (and the dolphins) have an enjoyable and safe experience. Whether you see a school of dolphins leisurely cruising along or marvel at their high leaps, back-flips and somersaults during social bouts, dolphins are a magnificent sight! Our Department of Conservation permits allows us to seek out and interact with all species of marine mammals... More...

3-Day Deep South Adventure from Queenstown

3-Day Deep South Adventure from Queenstown

Multi-day Tour - Te Anau - Starting from $375.00 per person

Our Three day Bottom Bus tour is one of the best ways to see the Bottom of the South Island.
In a minimum of three days you can experience the adrenaline in Queenstown, take in the breathtaking scenery with a cruise on the majestic Milford Sound in the Fiordland National Park, explore the Catlins wildlife and wonders and bathe in the heritage of Dunedin.
Want to spend extra nights at one of our stops? No problem you can hop off for a night or two and get on our next bus coming through.... More...

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

Ports of Call Tour - Akaroa - Starting from $85.00 per person

After your cruise ship docks in Akaroa, take a nature cruise across the harbor to spot dolphins and admire New Zealand’s stunning scenery. Look out for New Zealand’s friendly Hector’s dolphins, the world’s rarest and smallest dolphins, and bring your camera along on your shore excursion to photograph soaring volcanic cliffs, secluded sea caves and tropical palm trees. 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...

Extreme Flyboarding from Queenstown

Extreme Flyboarding from Queenstown

Water Activity - Queenstown - Starting from $149.00 per person

Have you ever wished you could fly like a superhero? Or swim like a dolphin? We can make your wishes come true! The Flyboard is what you've always been dreaming of. It is a water activity that takes you to the next level, in your quest for adrenaline, like no other adventure activities can. More...

Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch

Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch

Day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $225.00 per person

Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes.  The Akaroa crater nurses the picturesque harbor and Akaroa village. Experience a Nature Cruise with highlights including the rare, NZ native dolphin - the Hector's Dolphin, as well as penguins and other sea birds. And you'll see giant volcanic sea cliffs and hear about Akaroa's fascinating past. The Tour also includes a delightful lunch at... More...

Akaroa Surf Lesson & Guided Tour

Akaroa Surf Lesson & Guided Tour

Surfing Lesson - Akaroa - Starting from $118.00 per person

You will be met by your experienced and qualified surf guide who will transport you out to some of the Banks Peninsulas hidden gems. Tranquil, stunning, eastern bay beaches which are perfect for learning to surf.
Along the way the guide will show you points of interest and share stories about this amazing volcanic area, have your camera ready as the views along the way are breath taking!
The guide will lead you through a comprehensive lesson, this includes technique training on the beach... More...

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by boat

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by boat

Dolphin & Whale Watching - Kaikoura - Starting from $150.00 per person

Whale Watch is located in the small coastal town of Kaikōura on the East Coast of New Zealand’s South Island a scenic two and a half-hour drive north from Christchurch and two hour drive south from Picton. Kaikōura is a special place of lush pastures and towering, snow covered peaks that fall to the sea. This rare magic continues just offshore where a deep undersea canyon combines with unusual sea currents to attract an extraordinary abundance of marine life, the most famous being the Giant... More...

Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Swim with Dolphins - Christchurch - Starting from $295.00 per person

Explore the coastal town of Akaroa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with dolphins on this full day tour from Christchurch. Travel through the breathtaking New Zealand countryside to Akaroa and admire sights of interest such as Governor’s Bay and Lake Ellesmere on route. Cruise into the harbour with your guide and watch the waves for marine life. Strap on your snorkel and flippers and swim with elegant Hector’s dolphins in the wild. Enjoy free time to explore Akaroa, then visit a... More...

Bay of Islands & Cape Reinga Flexible Travel Pass  - Auckland return

Bay of Islands & Cape Reinga Flexible Travel Pass - Auckland return

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $210.00 per person

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 10 days, but is valid for 12 months so you can spend as... More...

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Ecoworld New Zealand tour from Marlborough SoundsEcoworld New Zealand tour from Marlborough Sounds - Ports of Call Tour - Picton. Starting from $24.00 per person.

Get close to  rare living fossil (Tuatara).  Get close to rescued Little Blue Penguin
Have fun discovering amazing...

 

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