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Tours & day trips
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.0 out of 10 with 105 reviews
9/10
105 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 170 reviews
9.8/10
170 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
2h 15m
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9.4/10
13 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 867 reviews
9.8/10
867 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 429 reviews
10/10
429 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 262 reviews
9.8/10
262 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kiwi Park Admission Ticket
8.6 out of 10 with 36 reviews
8.6/10
36 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 302 reviews
9.8/10
302 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
9.8 out of 10 with 702 reviews
9.8/10
702 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
10/10
34 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Mt Cook Day Trip/Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaikoura Day Trip including Whale Watch from Christchurch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Waipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic Views
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo
Activity duration is 13 hours and 30 minutes
13h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Shore Tour – Discover Dunedin & Otago Peninsula
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Adventure & outdoor
See all 154 activitiesTranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 302 reviews
9.8/10
302 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 49 reviews
10/10
49 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.8/10
24 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 175 reviews
9.6/10
175 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 130 reviews
9.6/10
130 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 359 reviews
10/10
359 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 230 reviews
10/10
230 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 159 reviews
9.6/10
159 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 49 reviews
9.8/10
49 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
12h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 111 reviews
9.4/10
111 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.2/10
50 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.2 out of 10 with 59 reviews
9.2/10
59 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.8/10
24 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Barbecue Lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 76 reviews
9.6/10
76 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.6/10
32 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 49 reviews
9.8/10
49 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.4 out of 10 with 144 reviews
9.4/10
144 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 46 activities
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
Activity duration is 25 minutes
25m
10.0 out of 10 with 439 reviews
10/10
439 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.2/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 523 reviews
9.6/10
523 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 230 reviews
10/10
230 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.6 out of 10 with 454 reviews
9.6/10
454 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.4 out of 10 with 30 reviews
9.4/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
30-Minute High-Speed Thrill Queenstown Jet Boat Adventure
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
1-Hour Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure on the Kawarau River
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.4 out of 10 with 147 reviews
9.4/10
147 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Māori Waka Experience in Christchurch - 75 minutes
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
