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Milford Sound
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   Glaciers

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Marlborough Sounds
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Golden Bay
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Motueka
 Abel Tasman National Park (17)
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Tasman
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 Tasman (85)

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Kaikoura
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 Kaikoura (25)
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 Waimakariri River (4)

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Waitaki
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Wanaka
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 Wanaka (82)

   Queenstown

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Wanaka
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   Southern Lakes

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Fiordland
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 Fiordland National Park (44)
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Milford Sound
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Mount Cook
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 Lake Pukaki (10)
 Mount Cook (53)
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Wanaka
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Catlins
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Fiordland
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 Fiordland National Park (44)
 Manapouri (16)
 Routeburn Track (4)
 Te Anau (55)
Southland District
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 Curio Bay (2)
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Stewart Island
 Stewart Island (15)

   Wanaka

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 Wanaka (82)

   West Coast

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Buller
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Glaciers
 Fox Glacier (17)
 Franz Josef (38)
Grey
 Greymouth (6)
 Marsden (2)
Northern West Coast
 Hector (21)
 Punakaiki (5)
 The Heaphy Track (1)
Westland
 Fox Glacier (17)
 Franz Josef (38)
 Haast (12)
 Harihari (2)
 Hokitika (5)
 Jackson Bay (1)
 Okarito (3)
 Ross (3)
 Whataroa (3)

Activity Types

Outdoor Activities

4WD Tour (30)
Abseiling (7)
Albatross (31)
ATV Tour (11)
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Bungy Jumping (36)
Camping (2)
Canyoning (8)
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Eco Tour (30)
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Fishing Tour (10)
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Glacier Walk (6)
Golf (9)
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Horse Riding (13)
Hot Pool (3)
Hunting (10)
Ice Climbing (1)
Lift Pass (2)
Obstacle Course (1)
Paintball (2)
Penguin (36)
Quad Bike Tour (8)
Race Car Drive / Ride Along (1)
Rafting (22)
Safari Day Tour (3)
Segway Tour (2)
Shooting Range (12)
Skiing / Snowboarding (2)
Skydiving (20)
Snow Sport (15)
Snowmobiling (1)
Snowshoeing (2)
Water Activity (64)
Wildlife (192)
Zipline (11)
Zorbing (1)

Activity Listings (21-30 of 590)

Fiordland Expeditions Overnight and Extended Cruises

Fiordland Expeditions Overnight and Extended Cruises

Overnight Cruise - Doubtful Sound - Starting from NZ $450 per person

Your Doubtful Sound overnight cruise will leave you in complete awe of the outstanding views of untouched beauty, wildlife and the serenity of your experience. Includes a freshly caught and prepared seafood dinner, fishing, kayaking and transfers to and from Manapouri or Te Anau. More...

Siberia Experience or the NEW Blue Pools Nature Experience

Siberia Experience or the NEW Blue Pools Nature Experience

Air-Land Tour - Wanaka - Starting from NZ $299.00 per person

Four hours of unique New Zealand Wilderness Adventure in Mount Aspiring World Heritage National Park with our Siberia Experience. Enjoy a Scenic Flight, a Bush and Valley Walk and a Jetboat Safari. The original since 1975 and still the best! More...

Hare Hill - 3 Hour Beach Ride

Hare Hill - 3 Hour Beach Ride

Horse Riding - Dunedin - Starting from NZ $180.00 per person

Spend half a day with the horses on the beaches of Aramoana. Suits beginners or competent riders with a maximum of two people per trip. View wildlife from horseback, including seals, sealions and penguins. Advanced riders will relish the opportunity to gallop along the white sands of the shore. More...

Eco Wanaka Adventures - Guided Walks

Eco Wanaka Adventures - Guided Walks

Hiking - Walking - Wanaka

Lake Wanaka is a jewel in the South Island of New Zealand's Southern Alps and is home to Eco Wanaka Adventures, specialists in Guided Nature Walks who will take you to many special places off-the-beaten-track in pure wilderness.

Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk


Grade: Moderate Fitness
Trip Duration: Full Day
Season: All year round but weather dependent

The day begins with a scenic drive in our 4WD air conditioned vehicles around Lake Wanaka, and into the Matukituki... More...

Southern Alps Air Milford Sound Scenic Flight and Cruise

Southern Alps Air Milford Sound Scenic Flight and Cruise

Air Tour - Fiordland National Park - Starting from NZ $490.00 per adult

Extensive flight time, comprehensive route, competitive rates. View alpine lakes, rivers and waterfalls cascading amongst rugged mountain landscapes en-route. View wildlife on a smaller interactive boat cruise on arrival at Milford Sound. See the impressive 3033m high Mt Aspiring, pristine glaciers as well as the huge ice basin known as the Olivine Ice Plateau and much, much more! More...

Ridgeline Adventures

Ridgeline Adventures

Day Tour - Wanaka

Treat yourself to Personalised Wanaka and Queenstown adventure tours for everyone. Set beneath the stunning backdrop of the Southern Alps and on the shores of the lake that gives the resort its name, Wanaka is the perfect place for adventure, relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether you are planning to be based in Wanaka or Queenstown for your visit to the Southern Lakes allow us to introduce you to our slice of 'Real New Zealand' and the place we call home. 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...

Hanmer Springs Quad Bikes

Hanmer Springs Quad Bikes

ATV Tour - Hanmer Springs - Starting from $169.00 per person

Put yourself in the driver's seat of a 4WD quad bike, or ride as a passenger, over challenging terrain. This 2-hour guided tour follows the rugged countryside around Hanmer Springs and the Waiau River. After some instruction, go full-throttle along winding dirt tracks. Choose a morning or afternoon departure on this family-friendly tour. More...

New Zealand Trip Planning Service featuring Queenstown Highlights

New Zealand Trip Planning Service featuring Queenstown Highlights

Maori - Queenstown - Starting from $270.00 per person

Set on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by majestic mountains, the natural beauty and the unique energy of New Zealand's Queenstown region creates the perfect backdrop for a trip full of adventure, exploration or relaxation.

Our itineraries are created by a local Kiwi Travel Consultant who will not only share great local tips and advice, but also tailor your visit specifically to suit your personal interests, tastes,... More...


Cruise the remotest part of The Marlborough Sounds

Cruise the remotest part of The Marlborough Sounds

Sightseeing Cruise - Havelock - Starting from $132.00 per person

Sunday Best of the Sounds Cruise operates every Sunday through Summer from November to April and brings together all the best highlights in one cruise You’ll see local wildlife, walk through native bush and enjoy spectacular views of Tennyson Inlet. The Jacobs Bay walk gives a gentle but wonderful ‘up close and personal’ taste of the magic of the Sounds. This area is perfect to enjoy swimming as it is sheltered from the wind. Relax for lunch at The Lodge at Te Rawa or bring your own and... More...

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Luxury BackpackerLuxury Backpacker - Hostel.

Luxury Backpacker is set in Auckland, 8 km from Howick Historical Village and 11 km from Auckland Botanic Gardens....

Auckland Maori TourAuckland Maori Tour - Day Tour - Auckland. Starting from $295.00 per person.

See the very best sights of Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) and the wild West Coast with an indigenous guide. Explore some...

 

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