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Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp
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Ernest Kemp Cruises cruising Lake Taupo for over 30 years. We specialise in visiting the Maori Rock Carvings daily. Enjoy the history of the area...

110 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
110 to 120 minutesFree Cancellation
110 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (977)
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$31.09

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
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Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (582)
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$196.56

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
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Enjoyable, informative and a great day out... Explore Auckland with a more personalised experience. An exceptional value, we offer a very comprehensive tour covering all...

240 to 250 minutesFree Cancellation
240 to 250 minutesFree Cancellation
240 to 250 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,197)
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$43.17

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
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Step behind-the-scenes Wētā Workshop has been making cool stuff for film and TV since 1987. Our crew has brought to life beloved characters and epic...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (948)
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$36.32

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

Join a magical journey to the heart of Middle-earth with an intimate small group tour to the world-famous Hobbiton Movie Set. Immerse yourself in the...

9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,553)
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$190.75

Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust

Discover the fascinating story of Napier’s heritage on this easy walking tour. Check in for the walk, watch a 20- minute film about the earthquake...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (207)
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$21.20

Wētā Workshop Guided Transfers & Tour
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Journey from Wellington to Wētā Workshop—and back again—in our dedicated shuttle. With daily tours departing from Wakefield Street in the city centre, we invite you...

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (166)
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$66.08

Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa: International Visitor Entry
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Special Offer

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand is unique for its innovative, interactive exhibits that engage visitors through cutting-edge technology, its deep respect and authentic representation...

2 daysFree Cancellation
2 daysFree Cancellation
2 days • Free Cancellation
4.6 (72)
$22.36
$21.36

Rotorua Highlights Tour: Waiotapu, Hot Tubs & Lunch from Auckland

Discover the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation on this full-day tour from Auckland to Rotorua. Explore the geothermal wonders of Wai O Tapu, before...

12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (132)
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$233.39

Garden and City tour
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This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can...

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (242)
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$36.90

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Special Offer
Special Offer

Visit New Zealand’s only Castle, situated on the dramatic Otago Peninsula and only a 20-minute drive from central Dunedin. Learn about the colonial history and...

2 to 4 hours
2 to 4 hours
2 to 4 hours
4.5 (306)
$29.92
$28.92

Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

Discover the stories, flavours, and scenic beauty of Tauranga on this immersive four-hour journey combining coastal highlights, fascinating history, and local food experiences. RUNS SEPTEMBER...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (166)
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$62.59

Voyages of Maori at Mitai Maori Village

Experience Maori Culture and Traditions Embark on this journey as you partake in the revelation of the traditional hangi feast and relish for lunch in...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (90)
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$85.86

Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Experiences

Choose from two unique experiences: Wild Kiwi Encounter: Embark on an unforgettable journey into the wild landscapes of Rakiura Stewart Island as day turns to...

5 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (80)
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$163.99

Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour
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Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach...

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (543)
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$196.56

Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour
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Explore Rotorua like never before on a 90–105 minute sightseeing adventure aboard a genuine WWII amphibious vehicle that travels seamlessly from land to water. Departing...

90 to 105 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 105 minutesFree Cancellation
90 to 105 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (641)
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$56.77

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
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Enter the world of Mitai Māori Village and embrace our history and culture. Watch our stories unfold through the dynamic scenes of our warriors paddling...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,304)
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$103.31

Skip the Line: Dangerous Skies WWII Exhibition - Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
Special Offer
Special Offer

Visit the ‘Dangerous Skies’ exhibition which features stories from World War II at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum. These are tales of daring, valour and...

45 to 420 minutesFree Cancellation
45 to 420 minutesFree Cancellation
45 to 420 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (26)
$16.54
$15.54

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Take a journey with us deep into Middle Earth and explore unique Lord of the Rings filming locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,414)
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$103.33

Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients!

''MAXIMUM 11 CLIENTS'' with Scenic tour and PREMIUM WINE TASTINGS! Line up by 8.30am in order to catch the Fullers 0900 ferry to Waiheke, LOOK...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,443)
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$158.75

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