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Guided 10am Morning Art Deco Walk From Napier Art Deco Trust
Napier, New Zealand

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
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Wellington, New Zealand

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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$66.34

Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa: International Visitor Entry
Special Offer
Special Offer
Wellington, New Zealand

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
Rotorua, New Zealand

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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$234.32

Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours
Tauranga, New Zealand

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
Rotorua, New Zealand

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

Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour
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Likely to Sell Out
Wellington, New Zealand

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
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Rotorua, New Zealand

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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$56.99

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Rotorua, New Zealand

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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$103.72

2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
Auckland, New Zealand

2025 Award Winning Auckland Tour Want to see the real best highlight of Auckland in one day with great exciting stories of Auckland? We are...

3 to 4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (626)
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$98.46

Te Puia: Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience Combo
Rotorua, New Zealand

Our most popular evening experience encompasses all we have to offer - a guided tour, hāngī buffet dinner and a cultural performance. Guided valley tour...

4 hours 30 minutes
4 hours 30 minutes
4 hours 30 minutes
4.6 (38)
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$176.91

The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights
Auckland, New Zealand

Enjoy this small group electric bike tour of Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. From the comfort of your saddle, you will see the iconic sights of Auckland city, as well as...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (527)
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$112.21

Auckland Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)
Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour....

2 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (21)
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$62.98

Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
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Likely to Sell Out
Tauranga, New Zealand

Experience a fascinating journey through the culture, geothermal wonders, and natural beauty of the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua on this immersive six-hour adventure....

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (148)
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$164.64

Tarawera and Rotorua Lakes Eco Tour by Boat with Guide
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Rotorua, New Zealand

The Tarawera and Lakes Tour is the ultimate way to experience the beauty of Rotorua's lakes district and uncover the stories of the land, its...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (198)
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$69.26

Scenic Te Mata Peak Tour by Supertrike
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Napier, New Zealand

*All cruise tours depart from the National Aquarium - please see note below* This scenic tour will depart Napier, following the coastline before heading inland...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (123)
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$135.48

Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Rotorua, New Zealand

Experience a day filled with excitement, culture, and connection as you explore Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Encounter our national treasure, the kiwi, and immerse yourself...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (352)
$66.34
$65.34

Auckland City Top Spots Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)
Auckland, New Zealand

A Half-day tour that satisfies all visitors to Auckland. Recommended for travelers short on time and those eager to see the city’s top attractions. Includes...

3 to 4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (274)
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$98.46

Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour (with Lunch)
Wellington, New Zealand

A 5 hour guided highlights tour of coastal Wellington. Tour highlights include spectacular views at the Mount Victoria Lookout, a scenic coastal drive from Oriental...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (269)
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$133.09

Kawiti Glow Worm Cave Tour & Opua Forest Walk
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Bay of Islands, New Zealand

This tour is for Cruise Ship customers and all members of the public staying in the Bay of Islands. We visit the Kawiti Glow Worm...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (134)
from
$152.93

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