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Rotorua Geothermal Wonders and Waikato River Jet Boat Ride

Rotorua Geothermal Wonders and Waikato River Jet Boat Ride

Wildlife - Rotorua - Starting from $199.00 per person

Marvel at New Zealand’s volcanic geology as you see the steaming cliffs of Rainbow Mountain, the boiling mud pools near Wai-O-Tapu and the gushing geysers of Orakei Korako Geothermal Park. Visit the Hidden geothermal valley or Experience the Squeeze as options for this half a day tour. Wrap up on the Waikato River with a jet boat ride full of high-speed tricks and turns that will make you shriek with delight. Your 6-hour tour of Rotorua’s natural wonders includes short walks in incredible... More...

H2OHH White Water Rafting and Jet Boat Combo

H2OHH White Water Rafting and Jet Boat Combo

Jet Boating - Turangi - Starting from $219.00 per person

H2-Ohhh COMBO Raft + Jet Boat
Lake Taupo's most exciting White Water adventure! 
Dash to the base of the spectacular Huka Falls on-board a twin engine V6 jet boat. Play in the tail of the mighty Huka Falls and slide past cliffs and trees at an amazing 80km/hr. Then get ready for Hukafalls Jet’s trademark 360 degree spins, leaving you with a beaming smile and heart pumping with adrenalin. We’ll then transfer you so you can continue your white water adventure by paddling and splashing your... More...

Nature and Nosh Explore & Taste Experience Waikato

Nature and Nosh Explore & Taste Experience Waikato

Wildlife - Hamilton - Starting from $370.00 per person

Escape with us to climb a waterfall, explore the purest of springs and sample the finest wine and cheese in the Waikato region. This unique Nature & Nosh experience includes a three hour guided hike to the top of the tallest waterfall in the North Island, gourmet picnic style lunch at the Blue Spring and a short walk along the crystal clear banks of Te Waihou stream. A region renown for it's dairy farming, it's only natural that we visit a local cheese maker to sample some of the best... More...

Kayak the Waikato River Taupo

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...


Tuatara Wetlands Tour at Sanctuary Mountain

Tuatara Wetlands Tour at Sanctuary Mountain

Wildlife - Hamilton - Starting from $45.00 per person

Discover the secrets of the Tautari Wetland and learn why wetlands need to be restored.  You’ll hear the story of the people behind the wetland; the family who gifted the land to the Trust.  Walk along the inside of our multi-species predator-proof fence and find out how we keep the wetland pest-free. 

Explore the Tuatarium with your guide for an insight into the fascinating world of tuatara - their history, life cycle and unique physical characteristics and hear about... More...


Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland

Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Waitomo Luxury Day tour from Auckland

Private Tour - Auckland - Starting from $345.00 per person

In this exclusive luxury tour you will visit one of the largest pest proof wildlife sanctuaries in the world as well as the Waitomo Caves, primarily famous for their limestone and glow worm caves, but for the more adrelalin charged, there is abseiling, blackwater rafting, and cave tubing. Not to mention an amazing variety of walks and trails. In the surrounding district the Otorohanga Kiwi House is the best place to see our native Kiwi bird and the Tuatara. The oldest living relative to the... More...

Rotorua City Tour and 'The Lord of the Rings' Hobbiton Movie Set

Rotorua City Tour and 'The Lord of the Rings' Hobbiton Movie Set

Day Tour - Rotorua - Starting from $281.00 per person

Experience Maori culture, see the wildlife and natural wonders of New Zealand, and explore the magic setting for the 'Lord Of The Rings' movie trilogy on this action-packed full-day tour from Rotorua. In the morning, tour three of Rotorua's top attractions: Te Puia Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, Rainbow Springs wildlife park, and a working sheep farm called the Velocity Valley.Then travel to Hobbiton for a guided tour through the Shire, stopping at hobbit holes including Bilbo Baggins’ home... More...

Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Hobbiton Day trip from Auckland

Sanctuary Mountain (Mt Maungatautari) & Hobbiton Day trip from Auckland

Day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $382.00 per person

In this exclusive luxury tour you will visit one of the largest pest proof wildlife sanctuaries in the world and the set of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies More...

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Family Friendly - Waitomo - Starting from $55.00 per person

Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above on this 45-minute, small group guided tour, as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Many of the current guides are descendants of the Maori chief who originally explored the cave and can share with you the remarkable history of the area. Guided since the late 1880s, this is the original, iconic New Zealand attraction.

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21-Day Legendary New Zealand Tour

21-Day Legendary New Zealand Tour

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $3788.06 per person

Starting from Auckland, we make our way down the beautiful and volcanic North Island to New Zealand's capital, Wellington, before catching a ferry to cross the Cook Strait to get up close and personal with the best of the South Island.

As with all our tours, we do include a few 'must-do' events, ranging from a Māori Cultural night, a pounamu (greenstone/jade) pendant carving experience, and learning to paddle a waka (Māori canoe) with your group.

We have a massive... More...

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The Institute of Awesome at Karioi Lodge - Lodge.

Located in Raglan in the Waikato region, The Institute of Awesome at Karioi Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi...

Premier Helicopter Whale WatchPremier Helicopter Whale Watch - Dolphin & Whale Watching - Kaikoura. Starting from $650.00 per person.

Soar above it all on our longest and most exclusive helicopter tour for an unforgettable adventure viewing amazing...

 

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