| Wildlife Activities in South Island, New Zealand. South Island, NZ Nature & Wildlife. |
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South Island Wildlife Activities
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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... |
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Maori - Christchurch - Starting from $97.50 per person
Experience the South Island's only Māori Cultural Experience & guaranteed kiwi viewing all in one location.
An 'up close, personal and interactive' experience including New Zealand's wildlife and culture.
• General entry to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
• 45 minute guided kiwi tour
• 1.5 hour interactive Māori Cultural experience
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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... |
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Maori - Dunedin - Starting from $60.00 per person
We will visit iconic, yet ‘hidden gems’ of Dunedin’s urban nature. Explore and experience the sights and sounds of native bush, only minutes from the city centre.
Your guide will share stories about the unique properties of the many tree species such as kānuka, lemonwood and lancewood and explain how these were used by Māori and European settlers. As we wander beneath the forest canopy, listen for bird-song of iconic New Zealand native birds, including tui, kererῡ (wood pigeon), korimako... More... |
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Museum - Dunedin - Starting from $15.00 per person
Discover the secrets of the surprising south, from its unique wildlife and natural resources to the strong and enterprising people of the land. Hear of the journeys of early Māori sourcing seasonal food supplies or precious pounamu (greenstone), and learn how whaling, gold, agriculture and industries built Otago's prosperity. See the largest collection of articulated moa skeletons in the world, plus New Zealand’s largest fossil, the Shag Point plesiosaur.
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Kayaking - Picton - Starting from $140.00 per person
Sea kayak from the picturesque Picton foreshore, across the harbour and into the Grove Arm of the Queen Charlotte Sound. Stop on a sandy beach in this beautiful remote location for morning tea and lunch. Your guide will enjoy sharing their knowledge of the Marlborough Sounds and it's native flora and fauna as you paddle along. More... |
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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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Maori - Dunedin - Starting from $260.00 per person
See spectacular marine wildlife, learn from a conservation expert, discover intriguing Māori history, and explore the geological and biological diversity of our Otago Peninsula.
Join us to discover some of the iconic Otago Peninsula's wildlife residents; albatross, penguins, seals and sea lions, all call this place home. Our guide, Lyndon, comes with 30 years of hands-on species management in his previous role as a conservation ranger. Likewise, James has a... More... |
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Jet Boating - Queenstown - Starting from $135.00 per person
Feel your adrenaline soar as you zoom along Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau River during a 1-hour Queenstown jet boat ride. Admire the Remarkables Range, Kelvin Peninsula and Cecil Peak, and hold on tight as an experienced driver performs fishtail turns and 360-degree spins at high speeds. You’ll access remote parts of the wilderness beyond the Kawarau Falls Dam, passing between narrow canyon walls and skimming across shallow water with ease. Choose from several tour times throughout the day. More... |
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Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $235.00 per person
This tour combines the best of Auckland city with the best of Auckland nature in the afternoon. The Auckland City tour is an easy morning introduction to the diverse city of Auckland. The tour has plenty of photo opportunities and includes the views from Mount Victoria in Devonport which are not to be missed. The afternoon nature tour is a great introduction to New Zealand nature and visits some stunning scenery of rainforest and beaches. Easy walking tracks and dramatic coastlines are... More... |
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 St Matthews Retreat - Holiday Home. Featuring mountain views, St Matthews Retreat offers accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 3.7 km from...
 The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Combo Tour - Air Tour - Nelson. Starting from $1950.00 per person. Included in this adventure
• Approximately 90 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park
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