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Milford Sound Coach, Nature Cruise and Kayak with buffet lunch

Kayaking - Queenstown - Starting from $269.00 per person

Discover more of Milford Sound on the ultimate day trip from Queenstown. Travel on a glass roof coach to Milford Sound, join our two hour nature cruise with a hot buffet lunch included. After your cruise disembark at the underwater observatory for an hour of kayaking around Harrison Cove. After your kayaking descend 10 metres below the surface to a viewing chamber and check out the local marine life. Return to the Milford visitor terminal by boat and return to Queenstown by coach. More...

Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

Sightseeing Cruise - Picton - Starting from $89.00 per person

Cruise from Picton Harbour to Motuara Island and beyond to see rare native birds and other wildlife on this 4.5-hour boat excursion. Spend time exploring Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove, learn from your expert captain about wildlife and cultural history, and take in the gorgeous scenery of Queen Charlotte Sound. Look for endangered native birds including the South Island saddleback, king shag, little blue penguin and kiwi as well as seals and rare dolphins. More...

Milford Sound Full-Day Tour from Queenstown

Day Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $240.00 per person

Discover Milford Sound on a full-day trip from Queenstown. You'll travel through beautiful Fiordland in a luxury coach with panoramic windows and take an unforgettable scenic cruise on majestic Milford Sound. More...

Peninsula Cruise/Bus from Dunedin incl. Penguin Place - half day

Half-day Tour - Dunedin - Starting from NZ $139.00 per person

Cruise the length of the beautiful Otago Harbour before embarking on an exploration of Taiaroa Head's spectacular wildlife a scenic Otago Peninsula bus tour. An unforgettable experience awaits; be fascinated and exhilarated with the wealth of wildlife and the dramatic views of Otago Peninsula and the South Pacific Ocean.

Included is a tour to the award winning Penguin Place, home of the Yellow Eyed Penguin, which can only be found on the the southern shores of New Zealand's South... More...

Ko Tane Maori Experience including Hangi Dinner

Maori - Christchurch - Starting from $135.00 per person

Experience the South Island's only Māori cultural experience with a hāngī dinner set in native bush surroundings.
An 'up close, personal and interactive' experience including New Zealand's wildlife, culture and cuisine. An interactive, intimate and educational experience.
• 1.5 hour interactive Māori Cultural experience
• 4 course dinner with hāngī cooked mains
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Guaranteed Kiwi Viewing & Maori Performance

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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Christchurch Maori Concert and Kiwi Viewing

Maori - Christchurch - Starting from $130.00 per person

Complete your New Zealand experience with a traditional Maori Concert. On this evening tour from Christchurch, visit the Nga Hau E Wha National Marae, where you will view a cultural performance of Maori dance and song including the famous haka! More...

Sunrise Kayaking Safari with Sea Wildlife in Akaroa

Kayaking - Akaroa - Starting from $130.00 per person

The Sunrise Wildlife Safari is our recommended Safari of the day! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle in an extinct volcano basin. Take in breath-taking scenery and have the chance to experience close encounters with some of the most endangered marine life on the planet including Hector Dolphins, white flippered penguins, and Orca located in Akaroa Harbor during their most active time of the day, only 80 minutes from Christchurch.
Small group numbers are key as we are... More...

InterIslander Ferry - Wellington to Picton

Ferry Service - Wellington - Starting from $65.00 per person

InterIslander offers daily ferry services across Cook Strait linking New Zealand's North and South Islands. Cruise across in 3-hours whilst traveling in comfort and style as you savor one of the world's most scenic ferry journeys.The InterIslander is an experience not be missed.

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Day Safari Sea Kayaking Trip from Te Anau

Water Activity - Milford Sound - Starting from $195.00 per person

Start your day with a scenic minibus journey along the magnificent Milford Road with our guide showing you the best spots before connecting with the Sunriser Classic sea kayaking trip. More...