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International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket
Likely to Sell Out
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Christchurch, New Zealand
4.5 (524)

International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket

The International Antarctic Centre transports a slice of this astounding continent to Christchurch, with a range of immersive experiences that allow everyday visitors to see,...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (524)
from
$45.02
Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
5.0 (530)

Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

See up to 200 blue penguins returning from sea in the evening! (Generally more penguins are seen over the spring/summer than our autumn or winter...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (530)
from
$34.86
Skywire ziplining Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson NZ
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Nelson, New Zealand
4.8 (203)

Skywire ziplining Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson NZ

The Skywire is one of the Worlds longest Flying Fox experiences! - your trip starts from our Base area, onboarding a mini-bus journey up through...

1 hour 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (203)
from
$69.84
Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram
Christchurch, New Zealand
4.6 (907)

Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram

Welcome aboard the Christchurch Tram! Travel on our newly extended track & enjoy this unique and historic way to view the inner city. Drivers provide...

1 day • Free Cancellation
1 day • Free Cancellation
1 day • Free Cancellation
4.6 (907)
from
$25.55
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
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Likely to Sell Out
Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand
4.9 (3,096)

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

Rated one of the Top 10 Experiences in New Zealand. Join our boutique small boat cruise and experience Milford Sound the "local" way. We limit...

1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (3,096)
from
$114.78
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand
4.9 (965)

Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

Find out why Queenstown is New Zealand’s adrenaline capital with this zipline adventure! Launching from the Ziptrek Treehouse at the Skyline Gondola summit, you’ll zipline...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (965)
from
$72.27
Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience
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Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand
4.9 (581)

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Immerse yourself in an authentic New Zealand adventure as you journey deep into the heart of world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park, a truly unique and...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (581)
from
$198.69
Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries
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Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (698)

Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

Voted the World’s Best Wine Tour Begin your day with a warm welcome from your wine-certified guide at (or near) your Queenstown accommodation before setting...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (698)
from
$169.43
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
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Likely to Sell Out
Kaikoura, New Zealand
4.7 (2,741)

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Whale Watch is located in the small coastal town of Kaikōura on the East Coast of New Zealand’s South Island a scenic two and a...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,741)
from
$109
Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure
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Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand
4.7 (461)

Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Whakatipu, aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw or the sleek Spirit...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (461)
from
$84.56
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (2,115)

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

Take an Cool Destinations award-winning scenic flight to Milford Sound, the Eighth Wonder of the World. Leave the queues behind and see it the way...

4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,115)
from
$483.64
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri
Te Anau, New Zealand
4.8 (529)

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri

Experience an 8-hour day trip into the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound, the heart of Fiordland National Park, while nature guides answer questions and point...

7 hours • Free Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (529)
from
$218.40
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Queenstown, New Zealand
4.8 (1,549)

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

Step aboard a classic Queenstown lake cruise and take in the region’s most iconic views from the water. Million Dollar Cruise is a 90-minute journey...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,549)
from
$47.97
Queenstown: ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour
Queenstown, New Zealand
4.9 (850)

Queenstown: ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

Ride a 250cc sports quad bike through real off-road terrain, just 5 minutes from central Queenstown. After a safety briefing and training session on purpose-built...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (850)
from
$193.72
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour
Te Anau, New Zealand
4.6 (1,068)

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

The fascinating Te Anau caves system on the western shore of Lake Te Anau offers an underground adventure that charms visitors of all ages. This...

2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (1,068)
from
$78.34
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Kaikoura, New Zealand
4.9 (217)

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

Discover Kaikōura’s world renowned sperm whales & marine life with an unforgettable Whale Watching Flight. From above, you’ll have the ultimate vantage point to admire...

40 minutes • Free Cancellation
40 minutes • Free Cancellation
40 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (217)
from
$179.15
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
5.0 (223)

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 25-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef...

25 minutes • Free Cancellation
25 minutes • Free Cancellation
25 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (223)
from
$239.80
Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand
4.8 (112)

Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

⭐ Set off on the Ride to Riches journey, traversing the stunning Twin River trail outside Queenstown, featuring seven bridges and three rivers. This trail...

3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (112)
from
$69.96
TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand
4.5 (339)

TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

Cruise on Queenstown’s iconic vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw. Relax on board and admire the stunning alpine scenery whilst you cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (339)
from
$72.39
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
4.7 (236)

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Hop aboard our sturdy vessel for a one-hour Wildlife Cruise, departing from Wellers Rock Wharf on the Otago Peninsula. You'll cruise out of the Otago...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.7 (236)
from
$45.63

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