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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand

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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$103.07

Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour from Queenstown (half day)
Queenstown, New Zealand

An adventure safari packed with breathtaking scenery, thrilling 4WD action whilst discovering LOTR filming locations. Visit the filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (312)
from
$185.43

Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour - Glenorchy (half day)
Queenstown, New Zealand

If you’re a movie fan or lover of beautiful landscapes, take the opportunity to see film locations from ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films on...

4 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (246)
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$185.43

Small group - Napier City & Art Deco Tour, 2 hours
Napier, New Zealand

This 2-hour Napier Art Deco Tour will allow you to take in all the main Art Deco components this unique City has to offer. On...

2 hours 10 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 10 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 10 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (18)
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$80.10

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Creative Workshop Intro to Worldbuilding
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Auckland, New Zealand

Turn your fantasy world, into reality. Have you ever dreamed of a fantasy world and imagined every tiny detail of its landscape, colour, texture and...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.3 (9)
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$40.71

Private Tour - Horse Riding, Wine Tasting and Art Trail
Auckland, New Zealand

Combine a unique Horse Ride with tasting some of New Zealand’s Luxurious wines after strolling down one of the most beautiful Sculpture Tracks between the...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (6)
from
$443.28

Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour
Queenstown, New Zealand

See the land where The Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. After a complimentary hotel pickup, you will arrive and meet your helicopter pilot....

1 hour 10 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hour 10 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hour 10 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (45)
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$680.90

3 Day Hobbiton Rotorua Waiotapu Taupo and Waitomo Caves Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Auckland, New Zealand

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay...

3 daysHotel pickup offered
3 daysHotel pickup offered
3 days • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (3)
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$1,111.81

Napier Highlights Plus: Art Deco, Murals & Coastal Discovery
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Napier, New Zealand

Discover the essence of Napier in an intimate small-group setting, where every detail is curated to provide an enriching and memorable experience. This isn’t just...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$92.03

Private Auckland Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Auckland, New Zealand

A journey of discovery across the Auckland region. From the maunga (mountains) to the spectacular harbours of the Auckland region and the stunning west and...

6 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offered
6 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offered
6 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (1)
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$531.19

Waiheke Island Private Art Tour
Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Waiheke Island is an artsy and creative place. On the Waiheke Island Private Art Walk you’ll enjoy a personalised tour of galleries, sculpture parks and...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
from
$421.95

Matakana Art & Vineyard Experience incl. Lunch & Wine Tasting Tour From Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand

A promise of adventure awaits on this full day luxurious private tour to the Matakana Coast from Auckland. Experience a tasting tour to sample the...

9 hoursHotel pickup offered
9 hoursHotel pickup offered
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (4)
from
$560.62

Matakana Art & Horse Riding Experience Private Tour From Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand

Experience a private guided tour of the beautiful Matakana region in our comfortable luxury vehicle. Spend a day marvelling at unspoilt countryside, indulging in wonderful...

9 hoursHotel pickup offered
9 hoursHotel pickup offered
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (3)
from
$560.62

Jade Carving, Honey & Wine Tasting Private Tour
Auckland, New Zealand

Discover the charm of Matakana on this elegant private tour just 45 minutes north of Auckland, where creativity, fine wine, and natural beauty meet in...

9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$697.47

Exclusive Wellington Sightseeing Private Tour
Wellington, New Zealand

We offer a private sightseeing tour with our knowledgeable and experienced guides. We drive you in our luxury vehicles. Wellington is an awesome city to...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.0 (5)
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$586.79

Bay of Islands Craft Beer Brewery Tour and Haruru Falls, Paihia

PhatHouse Brewery Bar and Kitchen is a family owned and run Craft Beer Brewery located in the small village of Haruru, 3km from Paihia and...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
3.0 (1)
from
$56.34

Private Tour [4 Days]: Hokianga, Tane Mahuta & Bay of Islands
Auckland, New Zealand

The journey to this magical place begins in spectacular style on this luxury private tour from Auckland to Hokianga, Northland and the Bay of Islands....

4 daysHotel pickup offered
4 daysHotel pickup offered
4 days • Hotel pickup offered
from
$4,068.54

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