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Kaikoura Quad Bike Tour from Christchurch

ATV Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $350.00 per person

Embark on an action-packed off-road adventure to the rugged Kaikoura coastline on this quad bike tour from Christchurch. Enjoy eastern New Zealand's beautiful scenery as you drive your own all-terrain vehicle through the countryside characterized by gentle grassy slopes, winding trails and majestic bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. More...

Kayak the Waikato River Taupo

Kayaking - Taupo - Starting from $80.00 per person

Waikato River Float

Cruise lazily down the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest river, on this gentle kayak tour. The tour starts near the control bridge in town and meanders down the slow moving crytal clear waters of the Waikato River. Kayak past stunning cliff faces, lush native forests, islands, river wildlife and swimming holes. You will kayak under Taupo Bungy’s platform where hopefully someone will be hurling themselves down into the water. Cheer them on! Towards the end of... More...

Waitakere Ranges Wilderness Experience Eco-Tour from Auckland

Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $160.00 per person

Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour.

You'll be picked up from your centrally located Auckland hotel before traveling 30-minutes west to the Arataki Visitor Centre. From the Arataki Centre take in panoramic views extending from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean and absorb the area's history and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there.

From here enjoy a walk in the... More...

3-Day Bay Of Islands Tour from Auckland with Dolphin Cruise and Cape Reinga

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $835.00 per person

Visit the beautiful Bay of Islands, a year-round destination and birthplace of our nation. Journey to New Zealand's northernmost point, Cape Reinga. Discover our cultural heritage at Waitangi Treaty grounds and experience the natural beauty of the region on a scenic Dolphin seeking cruise. Including accommodation in a 3 or 4 star hotel. More...

Lake Wakatipu Catamaran Cruise from Queenstown

Day Cruise - Queenstown - Starting from $39.00 per person

Enjoy exploring New Zealand’s gorgeous Lake Wakatipu on a catamaran cruise from Queenstown. Surrounded by stunning mountains including the Remarkables and the Southern Alps, Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand's longest lake and a highlight of Queenstown. Your captain provides informative commentary about the sights and wildlife around the lake as you cruise to the western shore to take in the stunning scenery. Choose from a selection of morning and afternoon cruises to fit your schedule. More...

Full-Day Marlborough Catamaran Cruise with Wine Tour and Lunch

Day Cruise - Picton - Starting from $262.00 per person

Experience 'The Ultimate Marlborough Day Out', on this full day, small group tour.
In the morning enjoy a scenic cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound, aboard a catamaran and get to see the historic Ship Cove, where Captain Cook anchored way back in 1770. Returning to shore around 12.30pm, you will then be taken to a winery to have a single main course lunch with a glass of wine of your choice.
After lunch you will get to visit a couple more wineries with a chance to try some more of... More...

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Small-Group Wildlife and Sea-Kayaking Safari in Akaroa

Ports of Call Tour - Akaroa - Starting from $130.00 per person

Join one of the best kayak adventures in New Zealand, jump into a safe stable sea kayak and follow our local guides as we take you on a spectacular tour through an untouched marine reserve which now exists in a flooded volcanic crater from millions of years ago. The geology and scenery will blow your mind during this 3-hour small-group wildlife and sea-kayaking safari. Paddle along through the clear blue water, you get the feeling you are in a postcard! Your guide will keep watch for... More...

Milford Sound Cruise with Optional Kayak Tour

Sightseeing Cruise - South Island - Starting from $74.00 per person

An all-inclusive nature experience with excellent wildlife viewing, the package gives you the longest, best value daytime cruise experience in Milford Sound. This cruise option enables you to really explore the beauty of the fiord. With a delicious Picnic Lunch and visit to the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory included, it’s the complete cruise experience.
If you want to get up close to nature double the adventure and add an hour of relaxed kayaking around sheltered Harrison Cove to your... More...

Awa Tour

Maori - Dunedin - Starting from $180.00 per person

Traverse the beautiful Waikouaiti River on our waka ama (outrigger) or waka unua (double hull) with our experienced and knowledgeable guides. Learn about our local ecological restoration projects and give back to the whenua (land) by choosing and planting a native tree.
Tour numbers are limited so that we can personalize your tour.

The tour length is four hours and includes a light lunch and tea & coffee at our sunny premises. More...

Ecoworld New Zealand tour from Marlborough Sounds

Ports of Call Tour - Picton - Starting from $24.00 per person

Get close to rare living fossil (Tuatara). Get close to rescued Little Blue Penguin
Have fun discovering amazing creatures that live in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand
✓conservation in action ✓nature ✓heritage ✓explore & learn ✓family – friendly ✓FUN
EcoWorld’s knowledgeable staff share with you outstanding animal experiences. You discover some of the amazing animals that live in our beautiful Marlborough Sounds.
All our animals have been rescued by us,... More...