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5 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviewsPremium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch
Nicknamed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” Milford Sound will take your breath away. This 13-hour small-group tour includes scenic stops, lunch, and a boutique cruise through the stunning fiord.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviewsExplore Lord of the Rings filming locations
Explore Middle-earth on our award-winning Glenorchy adventure. Visit iconic Lord of the Rings filming locations, stunning alpine scenery and ancient forests with passionate local guides.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsMt Cook Small Group Tour from Queenstown
Travel from Queenstown through breathtaking alpine landscapes to the heart of Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park on this unforgettable 12-hour small-group adventure.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviewsE-bike the Lake Dunstan Cycling Trail
Enjoy biking the Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail on an e-bike. This is a self-guided trip along the trail. Your host will brief you and then meet you in Clyde for a return shuttle back to your car at 3pm.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsE-bike the Wanaka & Hawea River Trails
Enjoy one of the best ways to see the beauty of Wānaka & Hāwea by e-bike. Surrounded by mountains, crossing plateaus, riding along lakesides and riversides until you arrive back in Wānaka.
5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviewsQueenstown Segway Bay Ride
Discover Queenstown's beauty on a guided Segway trip! This is a fun way to experience riding a Segway and seeing some Queenstown sightseeing with your experienced local guide leading the way.
5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsStargaze with Two Telescopes in Akaroa
Discover the wonders of the Southern Skies with an expert astronomy guide. Get up-close with galaxies, nebulae and planets. Get a souvenir picture of you under the night sky + instant deep-sky images!
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsMilford Sound Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch Te Anau
Experience the beauty of Milford Sound on a 7-hour small group tour from Te Anau, complete with cruise and lunch.
5 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviewsRide through Queenstown by Segway
Ride a Segway and enjoy Queenstown's stunning views and interesting information.
4.56 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviewsMt Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour from Christchurch
Discover Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo on this guided 13 hour small group day tour! This experience is offered by a business. Airbnb relies on the business to select, qualify, and vet its individual hosts.
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New place to stayEpic Snow Day Tour from Queenstown
Head over the Crown Range Road to the Snow Farm to play in the snow and build snowmen, then pause at the Cardrona Hotel and wander Wānaka and the Cromwell Heritage Precinct.
New place to stayPrivate Scenic Tour to Lake Tekapo via Lindis Pass
Follow a seasoned driver-guide to Mackenzie Basin, Lindis Pass, Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo, then step into lupin fields and the Church of the Good Shepherd for calm scenic moments.
New place to stayCycle Marlborough's World-Famous Wine Region
Ride at your own pace through one of the world's great wine regions. We set you up with bikes, local knowledge and curated maps, then you're free to discover Marlborough's iconic cellar doors your way
New place to stayTwilight Progressive Tour: Wine, Dine & Stargazing
Join a Central Otago wine host for an à la carte main with paired wines, a dessert platter and tasting at Waitiri Creek, then guided stargazing with telescopes on the southern sky.
New place to stayPrivate Scenic Tour to Glenorchy & Paradise
Ride scenic backroads to Bennet's Bluff, Glenorchy Lagoon, beech forest and the Dart and Rees River, with time for photos, gentle walks and Mrs Woolly's General Store.
New place to stayDark Sky Stargazing at Lake Pukaki
Join us for an evening under the darkest and clearest skies in the world! Located within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, we offer a front row seat to the wonders of the universe.
New place to stayLake Cruise & Guided Island Nature Walk
Enjoy a 30-minute lake cruise to the predator-free island of Mou Waho. Take a 1hr guided walk to the secret lake on the island, plant a native tree & enjoy "high" tea!
New place to stayPrivate Day Tour with flexible pickup from Timaru
Relax by Tekapo’s brilliant turquoise waters, explore the Good Shepherd Church, and enjoy a picnic surrounded by Mount Cook’s peaks.
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsThe Ultimate Lake Dunstan Biking Experience
Head along the 42km Dunstan Trail, then return by boat to see hidden sights.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsHike and packraft in Rees Valley with an explorer
Delve into New Zealand's stunning backcountry on two feet and by inflatable boat.
