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Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

Go on an adrenaline-filled rafting excursion down the Kaituna River on a half-day adventure tour from Rotorua. The river tumbles past a subtropical rainforest lining a deep canyon. Raft over Tutea Falls—a thrilling experience for first-time or experienced rafters. The tour operates in all seasons and there are several departure times daily so you can choose one that suits your schedule.

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Rotorua Rafting: Kaituna River White Water Rafting & Free Sauna

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(2,122)

from $80

Explore the Kaikoura coast on a hands-free kayak tour with an experienced guide. Use your feet to pedal your boat, so your hands are free to snap photos of New Zealand fur seals and the scenic shoreline. Choose between a sunset tour and a special seal-spotting one, where you’ll paddle to places with high chances of spotting the curious creatures. Get some exercise while having fun and admiring the views.

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Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(443)

from $86

Likely to Sell Out

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

Gain entry to the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua with this guided tour and ticket combo. Learn about New Zealand's renowned conservation program as you take a tour of the hatchery which has successfully hatched over 2,600 kiwi chicks. After a guided experience, explore the interactive kiwi burrow where you can see the life cycle of a kiwi from egg to burrow. Children under 5 years old cannot participate in this experience.

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National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.8

(316)

from $46

The Fox Glacier is widely considered among New Zealand’s most impressive natural attractions—but it’s impossible to appreciate its beauty from ground level. On this tour, take to the skies by helicopter for panoramic views over the glacier, and trek deep into the icy wilderness with your guide—where the forces of nature work their magic. With safety kit and crampons included, see the best of the Fox Glacier up-close.

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Heli Hike Fox Glacier

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(595)

from $484

Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(524)

from $33

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(3,892)

from $77

Likely to Sell Out

Located on the eastern shores of New Zealand’s South Island, Kaikoura is famous for the spectacular array of marine wildlife living off its shores—but to see the best of it, you have to take to the waves. On this tour, cruise into Kaikoura’s deep waters by speedy catamaran with running commentary throughout from your guide, and spot dolphins, seals, and sperm whales in their natural habitat.

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Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(3,029)

from $106

Likely to Sell Out

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(649)

from $547

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(1,108)

from $77

Experience the best of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula without trailing around after a large group when you take an easy small-group shore excursion from Port Chalmers. See city highlights—such as the University of Otago, the Dunedin Railway Station, and Olveston House on a guided tour featuring all original furnishings—as well as Larnach Castle gardens on the peninsula. Note that entrance to the castle interior is not included.

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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(88)

from $175

Price varies by group size

Enjoy one of New Zealand’s original tourist attractions: a tour of the magnificent Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Your guide—who may be descended from the Māori chief who first discovered the caves—leads you underground and tells you about the cultural significance of this site. Hop into a boat and glide on an underground river, enjoying the light show put on by millions of tiny bioluminescent insects hanging above.

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(1,197)

from $48

Likely to Sell Out

Aerial views of Kaikoura Sperm Whales & Boat

Wildlife enthusiasts will love this full-day nature-focused tour to Kaikoura from Christchurch that avoids the need to self-drive along winding coastal roads. Look out for sperm whales, migrating humpbacks, southern right whales, orcas, and dolphins on a cruise with live commentary. Visit a fur seal colony on land, glimpse the snowy peaks of the Kaikoura Ranges during your free time, and top off the day with wine tasting (time permitting).

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Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

11 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(192)

from $220

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

This full-day adventure includes a “funyak” (inflatable canoe) and jet boat ride on the Dart River, within Mt. Aspiring National Park. Take the complimentary return coach from Queenstown or make your own way to Glenorchy. From there, speed upriver on a thrilling jet boat before climbing aboard an easy-to-handle funyak. No previous experience is necessary and you paddle in a flotilla behind your guide.

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Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(369)

from $304

Likely to Sell Out

Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

Soar through a 1,000-year-old native New Zealand forest on six ziplines reaching speeds up to 37 miles (60 kilometers) per hour. Cross suspended swing bridges and explore treetop platforms while looking out for native birds such as toutouwai and kererū. This half-day guided eco-adventure includes free digital photos, wet-weather gear, and return transport, with every booking supporting forest restoration. Suitable for families and groups of all ages.

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Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(4,651)

from $118

Likely to Sell Out

Challenge yourself against the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall and enjoy outdoor adventure on this Kaituna River white-water rafting trip from Rotorua. Hop into your raft in the Kahikitea Forest and take to the waves with a guide. Navigate steep canyons through native forest and test your nerve over 14 challenging rapids. Splash, paddle, and roll through New Zealand’s spectacular scenery with all safety equipment and hotel transfers included.

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Rotorua White Water Rafting | Kaitiaki Adventures + Transport

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(809)

from $80

Likely to Sell Out

Fly Carbon Free! Ziptrek has been certified as Carbon Zero for business

Soar through the forest on the world’s steepest tree-to-tree zipline, 1,500 feet (450 meters) above Queenstown. Choose from three different courses, one with a thrilling 68-foot (21-meter) drop. Or, tone down the adrenaline a notch on a longer course, perfect for families with kids. Expert guides supervise your launch so all you have to do is take in the panoramic mountain and lake views.

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Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(990)

from $71

Likely to Sell Out

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

25 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(2,814)

from $121

Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(1,676)

from $166

Hukafalls Jet Boat Ride in Taupo

30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(716)

from $109

Likely to Sell Out

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

Embark on a thrilling Blackwater Rafting adventure in Ruakuri Cave. Choose between two exhilarating tours: the original Black Labyrinth, where you'll float under glowworms and jump off waterfalls, or the longer Black Abyss, which includes abseiling, ziplining, and cave exploration. Both experiences offer unforgettable encounters with the natural beauty of the cave and take you to places impossible to reach on your own.

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Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(431)

from $115

Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

Travelers short on time in the South Island won’t miss out on exploring the Southern Alps with this easy day tour from Christchurch. Take the train there and a car on the way back. Hop aboard the TranzAlpine train in Christchurch for the ride through the Canterbury Plains, Waimakariri Gorge, and up to Arthur’s Pass National Park. Explore the village, take walks, and visit a farm before returning to Christchurch.

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Arthur's Pass National Park Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(229)

from $294

Likely to Sell Out

Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

Travel along the spectacular Milford Road on a full-day Milford Sound tour from Te Anau. See native wildlife such as the endangered kea (an alpine parrot), seals, dolphins, and Fiordland crested penguins. Enjoy short walks to beautiful sights including the Chasm and Marian Cascade, and take a sightseeing cruise on Milford Sound. Includes entrance fees, boat cruise, morning tea, and hotel transfers.

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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(1,295)

from $187

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(198)

from $133

Likely to Sell Out

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(391)

from $133

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