Top New Zealand Unique Experiences

Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $211

Central Otago is one of New Zealand’s top wine regions, producing well-respected reds and whites in alpine vineyards, but it’s risky to sample wines and drive around the region. On this afternoon tour, visit four boutique wineries and taste some of their award-winning offerings. Learn the secrets behind the wines from the winemakers themselves, and enjoy a platter lunch matched with award-winning wines. The small-group tour provides an intimate atmosphere.

Just one of the views you'll see on this tour!

Wanaka Wine Tours - Boutique Tour

4 hours 30 minutes

Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram

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from $179

1 dayFree Cancellation

4.5

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from $25

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.

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

The Hobbiton movie set and the Waitomo glow-worm caves are two of the most popular attractions on New Zealand’s North Island. Visit both in one day and enjoy a more personalized experience on this small-group tour. Discover behind-the-scenes of the legendary LOTR films during a guided tour of Hobbiton, then cruise the underground river of the Waitomo Caves, beneath a glittering canopy of glow worms.

(435)

from $116

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $298

Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

35 minutesFree Cancellation

Travelers in Rotorua don’t need to travel all the way to Waitomo to see twinkling glow-worms: there are groves in forests near the city, but you have to know where to look. Take an evening bush walk to see these increasingly rare creatures, and avoid getting lost as your guide leads the way. The evening timing means you can easily fit the tour into other daytime activities in and around Rotorua.

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from $299

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Cover more ground without the hassle of navigating unfamiliar roads on your own and visit four Napier wineries on this half-day Hawke’s Bay tour. Explore New Zealand food and wine, enjoying tastings at each destination, as you visit the largest wine-producing region in the North Island. Tour with a small group for more personal service and learn about the local wine history and production from your guide.

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from $75

Small Group - Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

See Auckland's Secret Glow Worms

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from $108

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Sip your way around Martinborough — a once sleepy colonial town that’s now a prominent wine village at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail — on this private day trip from Wellington. Following hotel or port pickup and a scenic drive through the Wairarapa, you’ll visit three of Martinborough’s renowned wineries. Enjoy a guided wine tasting at each and a lunch platter with wine at Poppies Martinborough. Then, choose to continue hopping around Martinborough’s wineries or travel to nearby Greytown, whose pretty streets are thronged with cafes and antique stores.

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from $87

Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington

Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

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from $217

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy an evening of drinking without worrying about getting home safely on this wine and craft beer tour. Visit three wineries or breweries in the Gibbston region, with tastings at each and shared antipasto platters at one location. As you go, your guide tells you all about the region’s history, for an enjoyable and informative trip. Transfers from central Queenstown are included, and the small-group tour creates a friendly atmosphere.

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from $159

Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour 12 Tastings & Charcuterie

4 hoursFree Cancellation

The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!

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from $156

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Full-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

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from $120

6 hours

The Monteith’s Brewing Company is one of New Zealand’s oldest beer-makers and a West Coast icon. Go behind the scenes at the company’s Greymouth brewery on this exclusive tour and learn about the history behind West Coast brewing. See how Monteith’s make their beer and cider and sample some of it for yourself during a hands-on beer-tasting lesson with tasting notes to help you out.

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from $150

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Monteith's Brewery Tour

4.4

(97)

from $27

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. Immerse yourself in nature and learn about conservation throughout New Zealand. Begin your trip with a 45 minute cruise aboard the Vintage TSS Earnslaw, an integral part of Queenstown’s pioneering history and to this day a Queenstown icon. You will be greeted by our rural host, who will give you a tour of the stunning Restaurant Garden and showcase the beautiful native plants. Sample fresh produce straight from the veggie beds and orchard! Next savour a delicious garden platters made with with ingredients just harvested during your visit. This is the perfect adventure for those who want to give back to the environment while immersing themselves in New Zealand’s native scenery. You will then have the opportunity to have a hands on role in Walter Peaks land restoration project by planting a native tree or shrub from our nursery.

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(19)

from $102

Wellington Craft Beer & Brewery Half-Day Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $108

Exploring Marlborough’s wine scene on your own means designating a driver and juggling reservations. This full-day tour from Picton removes the hassle, taking you to a curated selection of local wineries for guided tastings and insight into what makes this region one of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine destinations. Along the way, learn about Marlborough’s winemaking style as you sample its wines, and enjoy free time to purchase lunch at a winery restaurant.

Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

7 to 8 hours

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class and home cooked meal with your host Joe in the comfort of your own residence. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Joe brings a diversity of culinary experiences unseen before in a local New Zealand chef – he was crowned Chef of the Year in 2013 specializing in Oriental cuisine in the UK, and awarded the privilege of overseeing the Relais and Chateaux Kitchen as sous chef. Joe is passionate about sharing his deep culinary knowledge to create fun and relaxing dining experiences for his guests. Joe's cooking focuses on gastronomic fusion delivered in a down-to-earth, socially interactive, and family friendly setting. Most of all, Joe loves creating memories with travelers from all over the world. He looks forward to teaching you and introducing you to the flavors of the region.

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from $150

Private Cooking Class with Chef of the Year in Hawke’s Bay at Your Residence

Private Cooking Class with Chef of the Year in Hawke’s Bay at Your Residence

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

from $215

See two remarkable glaciers from the air on a 30-minute helicopter tour of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier. Lift off from a helipad at Fox Glacier twon, then fly across ice falls, formations, and crevasses on your way to Franz Josef Glacier, and touch down on a glacial snowfield for a photography session. Departures are available throughout the day for this 30-minute helicopter tour of two New Zealand glaciers.

Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

35 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $299

Start your day exploring the stunning Rere Falls, a beloved natural wonder just outside Gisborne. Capture the magic of the cascading water and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Next, venture to Eastwoodhill Arboretum — a magnificent 131-hectare sanctuary boasting over 8,000 trees from across the globe, including rare and endangered species. Wander through scenic trails tailored for all fitness levels, from easy walks to rewarding climbs with breathtaking panoramic views. For a truly unique experience, ask about our popular Jeep Tour add-on, a favourite among our guests. After your arboretum journey, unwind with delicious light refreshments — whether tea, coffee, a slice, or similar — while basking in the serene setting and vibrant birdlife. With complimentary pick-up and drop-off within Gisborne city limits and refreshments included, this is the perfect way to enjoy a relaxed and unforgettable day out.

Rere Falls & Eastwoodhill Arboretum Tour with Refreshments

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $193

Private Modern Vegetarian Cooking Class with Anna in Northland

Enjoy a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and cook delicious vegetarian cuisine with this private cooking class. Step into the beautiful 140-year old villa of your host Anna and learn to cook a range of vegetarian dishes in her wonderful kitchen. After you have finished cooking, enjoy your meal alongside the family at either the dining table or, in summertime, on the vine-covered deck.

Private Modern Vegetarian Cooking Class with Anna in Northland

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

from $195

Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

Choose this day-tour for a personal and comfortable visit to a number of craft beer breweries in Wellington. With beverages and lunch included, you’re all set to have a low-stress, informal day away from the hustle and bustle of your cruise ship. This is a great way to understand, from beer to beer, why the city is the craft beer capital of New Zealand. Make the most of Wellington’s array of craft beer and its friendly, knowledgeable residents!

Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Driving Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

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from $217

Ride in style with a Explore Marlborough Deluxe Driving Tour

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

See Auckland's Secret Glow Worms

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from $361

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Mary_d, Sep 2026

A magical evening with a terrific guide!

I had such an amazing time seeing the glow worms with Kate! Everything about the evening was absolutely perfect. Kate is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly cares so deeply about the environment and these special creatures. Plus, she’s so fun and cool! A great experience as a solo traveler, too. Highly recommend!

Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Lorri_M, Jun 2026

Highly recommended tour of Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworm caves

Wonderful tour. We took the tour of Hobbiton and the Waitomo glowworm caves during the off season. It was perfect because we felt like we had the places to ourselves. Hobbiton is bigger than I expected. We felt fully immersed in the village. The "Hobbit meal" afterwards was delicious. The Waitomo glowworm caves were also spectacular. It was a beautiful experience. We highly recommend this tour.

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

Ashlee_R, May 2026

Magical

This was awesome! Our guide, Ellen, was knowledgeable and funny. She adapted to the needs of our group quickly and made the experience that much better. We saw Glowworm from right away scattered around and then once we got deeper into the cave we saw them in larger groups. It was magical!

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Stephanie_G, May 2026

THE BEST way to see glow-worms, ferns, and other joys of the region's forests!

We LOVED Stephen's nocturnal adventure!! We had such a lovely time learning from him about all of the wonderful plants and creatures of the forest near Rotorua. Stephen also took really fun pictures of us and helped us photograph the things we saw. Stephen has put together a really fun, informative, and memorable experience, and the effort he has put forth in doing so really shines through.

Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram

Christine_C, Apr 2026

An absolute must See and Do in Christchurch

Beautifully restored old trams which trundle through Christchurch, on the edge of the CBD as well literally through the middle streets. Has 18 tram stops which are adjacent to all the major sites of interest. Best money spent on an excursion. You have a very interesting commentary as well as you travel along. The round trip is about 50.minutes and you can get on and off wherever you like. And the staff on the trams are very entertaining, and they obviously love their jobs.

Hobbiton Movie Set Shore Excursion from Tauranga (6 Hours)

Guia_C, Apr 2026

When in NZ, this tour is a must!!!

Our tour of Hobbiton Movie Set was truly magical—like stepping straight into the world of The Lord of the Rings. Every detail, from the charming Hobbit holes to the lush green landscape, was beautifully crafted and brought the set to life in the most unforgettable way. It was a one-of-a-kind experience that felt both whimsical and incredibly special.

Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Michelle_C, Mar 2026

A magical experience.

Ben did a great job as tour guide for this activity and narrating the trip. It was a lovely adventure. We enjoyed delicious gourmet snacks before setting out in our kayaks with all the gear we could possibly need. We paddled out at sunset, then Ben pulled us into a narrower area where the glowworms were located. We learned about the science of the glowworms and a beautiful Maori legend. It was magical seeing the "stars" in the trees/cliffs around us while listening to gentle waterfalls. I have been to glowworm cave experiences and this is better. It was really special. My 11 year old loved it too.

Wanaka Wine Tours - Boutique Tour

Angelina_P, Feb 2026

Lovely Wanaka Wine Tour in the Otago Region

We had an amazing experience with Wanaka Wine Tours. The small group size, just eight guests in a comfortable van, made the entire day feel personal and relaxed. Our driver picked us up directly from our Airbnb and dropped us back off afterward, which made everything incredibly convenient. As we drove through the beautiful Otago region, our guide, Rod, shared local commentary and stories that added depth to the experience. One of the highlights was the incredible meal cooked in old wine barrels. It was such a unique touch and something we had never seen before on a wine tour. The food, the wine, and the scenery all came together perfectly. If you are visiting Wanaka and want a well-paced, intimate wine tour with great local insight, this is an excellent choice.

Small Group - Half-Day Hawke's Bay Winery Tour

Patricia_P, Feb 2026

The whole experience from...

The whole experience from start to finish was absolutely fantastic, picked up from hotel, a great bunch of people on the tour (9 in total) our driver Kirsty was friendly, informative and very professional. The wineries that we visited were generous with their wine and informative about the production and history of the wines and the vineyards . A must do trip if you are visiting Napier

Private Martinborough Wine Full Day Tour From Wellington

Diane_W, Jan 2026

Wine tour

This was a wonderful tour! Andrew picked us up right at the ship. We drove through town where he gave us details on all the sights. We made stops along the way through the mountains and got to see where they filmed lord of the rings. We stopped at 3 winery's and had a lovely lunch. We then on the way home stopped at a lovely chocolate store and purchased delicious chocolate! Our final stop was an old church we had a fabulous day! Don't hesitate to book it was one of the best tours we ever had.

Wellington Craft Beer & Brewery Half-Day Tour

Ernest_H, Nov 2025

Wellington Craft Beer Tour

Phil was a fabulous tour guide. We visited 3 different establishments and were extremely impressed with the selections. Phil worked with us to help in tailoring our selections to meet our preferences. The van was very comfortable and the drive from Wellington to Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt was very pleasant. We enjoyed our time together and would highly recommend this tour.