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Activity Listings (51-60 of 590)

Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway and the Otago Peninsula Day Trip from Dunedin

Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway and the Otago Peninsula Day Trip from Dunedin

Ports of Call Tour - Dunedin - Starting from $199.00 per person

This tour combines an unforgettable way to explore inland Dunedin by railway and also visit the stunning Otago Peninsula. The Taieri Gorge Railway provides a look at the vast landscape of Dunedin with spectacular views as you travel through narrow tunnels, along sharp curves, over deep ravines and through the Taieri River Gorge. The second half of the day continues with an exploration of Otago Peninsula’s rugged coastline, where some of the best photo opportunities can be experienced, as you... More...


Quad Bike - Bayview Circuit

Quad Bike - Bayview Circuit

Adventure Tour - Nelson - Starting from $175.00 per person

Our most popular quad bike tour - Explore over 14 km of beautiful native forest trails. Ride high to the hilltops, to spectacular coastal scenery, then down through the farmlands. Light refreshments included. More...

The Old Gold Trail Tour from Queenstown

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...


Lead Climbing Wanaka - Half Day

Lead Climbing Wanaka - Half Day

Climbing - Wanaka - Starting from $199.50 per person

Push yourself mentally and physically by learning to lead climb in New Zealand’s premier (and most scenic) sport climbing venue.

This course teaches the essentials for leading bolted sport routes. It is also a must do for people who had a friend teach them but want to check they have good and safe techniques.

We keep our ratios small (1:4 max), so the course is tailored to you and our instructors always check what you already know (of course you may not have any lead climbing... More...


Half-Day Wild West Coast Tour including Lunch from Auckland

Half-Day Wild West Coast Tour including Lunch from Auckland

Half-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $175.00 per person

Escape the city and discover the best of New Zealand’s western coastline on this half-day tour including lunch from Auckland. Spin along New Zealand’s rugged North Island shores with a guide, and stop at beautiful beaches such as Karekare and Piha. Learn of the country’s first settlers at the Arataki Center and admire panoramic views over the Waitakere Ranges to the Pacific Ocean. After lunch, follow hiking trails through the Cascade Kauri Park and discover New Zealand’s diverse native... More...

Ultimate Nature Experience from Queenstown: Dart River Jet Boat Ride and Lake Sylvan Hike

Ultimate Nature Experience from Queenstown: Dart River Jet Boat Ride and Lake Sylvan Hike

Nature Walk - Queenstown - Starting from $399.00 per person

Experience both the waterways and forests of the South Island of New Zealand on a full-day tour from Queenstown. First, you’ll zip along the Dart River on a 2-hour jet boat ride, and then take a leisurely 3-hour hike with a knowledgeable guide through native beech trees to Lake Sylvan, located in Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy picturesque scenery, see bird and plant life, eat lunch by the lake, and walk part of the Routeburn track on this small-group tour limited to 10 people, which provides... More...

9-Day South Island Adventure from Christchurch

9-Day South Island Adventure from Christchurch

Multi-day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $2285.00 per person

This 9-day tour, will take you on an unforgettable adventure around the lower South Island of New Zealand with a knowledgeable local guide. The first destination is the iconic Franz Josef Glacier, where the journey to get there is just as impressive as the destination. We'll visit Fiordland, revered as one of New Zealand's most scenic national parks where we board an overnight boat cruise through Doubtful Sound, rich in marine life and untouched rain forest. You will have a two full days to... More...

Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour from Picton

Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour from Picton

Bird Watching - Picton - Starting from $99.00 per person

This Wildlife and Dolphin tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough!
You will have the opportunity to see rare seas birds, marine mammals, and endangered land birds. Led by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you may even catch a glimpse of the King Shag and South Island Saddleback. Search for Dolphins in calm sheltered waters before traveling to Motuara Bird Sanctuary Island. More...

Fiordlander Helicopter Tour with Gourmet Lunch and Wine from Queenstown

Fiordlander Helicopter Tour with Gourmet Lunch and Wine from Queenstown

Helicopter Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $1540.00 per person

Fly from Queenstown to the breath-taking Lake Quill and the 1900ft Sutherland Falls. Continue on to the Tasman Sea and West Coast before flying the length of Milford Sound. Experience an exhilarating flight past spectacular mountains and land upon Mt Tutoko Glacier.

Then we continue on to an alpine picnic lunch.

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Half day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Half day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Kayaking - Picton - Starting from $99.00 per person

Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on this 4 hour half day guided sea kayak tour. Your tour takes in the western end of the Queen Charlotte Sound with its sheltered coves, beautiful beaches, azure blue waters and lush native bush. Learn about the history of the area from your knowledgeable, relaxed and friendly guides. 
On any given day, you have a good chance of seeing sting rays and eagle rays, a huge variety of sea birds including cormorants and... More...

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Judge & Jury CottageJudge & Jury Cottage - Farmstay.

Situated in Gibbston in the Otago region and Nevis Bungy reachable within 15 km, Judge & Jury Cottage features...

Auckland City Quick ExplorerAuckland City Quick Explorer - Day Tour - Auckland. Starting from $490.00 per person.

Auckland is the international gateway to New Zealand. Our team in our new comfortable vehicles will pick you up from...

 

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