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West Coast Tree Top Walk Experience

West Coast Tree Top Walk Experience

Nature Park - Hokitika - Starting from $29.00 per person

An exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rain forest giants. Experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy.



Easy access for all to enjoy along a steel platform 20 metres high and over 450 metres long.


Gently sway in harmony with the forest on the Mahinapua Springboard. View the exquisite Lake Mahinapua through the richly diverse forest foliage.


Thrill seekers will feel their heart pump and the adrenalin rush as... More...

Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise

Milford Sound Sightseeing Cruise

Coffee Cruise - Milford Sound - Starting from $95.00 per person

Join this tour for an uncrowded boutique small boat cruise on Milford Sound. With limited passenger numbers, comfortable luxury lounge style seating and superb customer service, a memorable experience is guaranteed. The smaller vessel will get you closer to observe the local wildlife like seals, dolphins and penguins in their marine habitat. More...

Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

Sightseeing Cruise - Queenstown - Starting from $99.00 per person

Take a leisurely cruise around Paterson Inlet and a 45-minute walking tour in the bird sanctuary of Ulva Island. Your 2.5-hour itinerary departs from Stewart Island and includes a visit to the historic whaler’s base at Prices Inlet and the hidden coves and unspoiled beaches of Paterson Inlet. Your guide provides informative commentary during the scenic cruise, with the option to purchase lunch. While on board, keep a lookout for New Zealand fur seals and penguins. More...

Full-Day Milford Explorer Tour and Cruise from Queenstown

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...

Wildlife Cruise from Wellers Rock - 1 hour

Wildlife Cruise from Wellers Rock - 1 hour

Wildlife - Otago Peninsula - Starting from NZ $49.00 per person

An unforgettable experience awaits; be fascinated and exhilarated with the wealth of wildlife and the dramatic views of Taiaroa Head and the South Pacific Ocean up close.

Experience unrivalled viewing of the exciting and diverse wildlife that makes its home on Otago Peninsula's spectacular Taiaroa Head. Visit the world's only mainland nesting place for Northern Royal Albatross, a colony of New Zealand Fur Seals, and eight other nesting bird species.

See what cannot be seen from... More...

Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour

Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small-Group Tour

Day Tour - Dunedin - Starting from $185.00 per person

Enjoy a full-day tour experiencing lovely Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You will see all the city highlights before journeying along the Otago Peninsula, which is full of wildlife and the majestic Larnach Castle. Included in the price is a tour at Penguin Place, the wild habitat of the rare yellow-eyed penguins. Your knowledgeable local guide has many stories of the area and knows all the best spots and vantage points along the way. There is plenty of time to chat and enjoy the... 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...

Kaikoura Ultimate Adventure

Kaikoura Ultimate Adventure

Adventure Tour - Kaikoura - Starting from $895.00 per person

Kaikoura Ultimate Adventure is an incredible experience - The best of Kaikoura; See the magnificent vistas of our coastal shores, picturesque landscapes, majestic mountain ranges, and diverse marine wildlife in a way only a helicopter can. The tour combines whale watching with a scenic tour. Slowly orbit marine animals including resident sperm whales, dusky dolphins, and NZ fur seals and other whale species migrating through year round population of sperm whales, with the backdrop of the... More...

Lord of the Rings Mt Owen, Exit from the Mines of Moria

Lord of the Rings Mt Owen, Exit from the Mines of Moria

Air Tour - Nelson - Starting from $1125.00 per person

Included in this adventure:
• Approximately 40 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park
• Two-way communication between you and your pilot
• 1 x Mountain landing
SIGHTS:
• Official Lord of the Rings film location!
• Unique land forms, habitats, plant communities and wildlife
• Native bush
• Breathtaking mountain landscapes More...

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Ports of Call Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $140.00 per person

See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is in Akaroa port, and explore the city on a comprehensive tour. Your Akaroa shore excursion also includes a trip through the beautiful Banks Peninsula and a visit to the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. Meet the elusive kiwi, New Zealand’s national bird, along with exotic visitors including deer, wallabies, otters, gibbons and lemurs. More...

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Solace Country House Bed and BreakfastSolace Country House Bed and Breakfast - Bed and Breakfast.

Solace Country House is located on a hilltop offering lovely views of the mountains, sea and surrounding countryside....

Small-Group Tour of Dunedin CitySmall-Group Tour of Dunedin City - Half-day Tour - Dunedin. Starting from $63.00 per person.

Make the most of your visit to Dunedin, the oldest city in New Zealand, which boasts impressive architecture and...

 

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