All New Zealand Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hoursFree Cancellation

The fictional, yet globally famous, village of Hobbiton™ and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves rank among New Zealand’s top attractions. Visit both sites in one day on a small-group tour that includes hotel pickup, a delicious lunch, and personal attention from your guide. Avoid the hassle of self-driving from Auckland and admire scenic views en route. A must-do tour for nature and movie lovers short on time in the North Island.

Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Heli Hike Fox Glacier

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Auckland: Waiheke Island Wine Tour + Tastings & Beachfront Lunch

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience an evening of authentic Maori food, movement, and music paired with the raw power of the Pōhutu geyser on this cultural experience. Watch an energetic performance inside a carved Maori meeting house, followed by a delicious ‘hangi’ feast prepared in a traditional pit oven. Later, venture into the geothermal valley to sip hot chocolate under the stars and watch the eruption of the Southern Hemisphere's largest active geyser.

Te Puia: Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience with Dinner

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

14 hoursFree Cancellation

Milford Sound is a must-visit destination, but many people only experience it on the surface level with rushed cruises. This extended cruise gives more in-depth commentary and the chance to spot rare penguins, dolphins, and other wildlife. The on-board nature guide answers your questions, and a multilingual guide app is available for further commentary. Get up-close views of waterfalls—especially impressive on rainy days—and warm up with provided hot drinks.

Milford Sound Cruise with Live Nature Guide and Hot Drinks

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship (or a replacement vessel when the steamship is undergoing maintenance). Stroll the lakeside gardens, watch a farm show, and see sheepdogs in action. Take a guided tour and enjoy free time to stroll. Savor a delicious afternoon tea with scones before heading back to Queenstown the same way you came.

Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Embark on a cruise of Fiordland’s Doubtful Sound, starting from an easy-to-find location in Te Anau village. Travel by coach to Manapouri Lake for a short boat ride, followed by a bus trip over Wilmot Pass. En route, stop for alpine views of Fiordland National Park, park of a UNESCO-listed landscape, before taking in the dramatic landscapes, soaring peaks, and wildlife of Doubtful Sound on a cruise.

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Instead of glimpsing snippets of extraordinary beauty from the Milford Road, travelers in the know enjoy the entire landscape in context on this cruise of Milford Sound. Turn your attention across the horizon to see glacier-carved cliffs rising from the inky waters below to frame up the perfect shot to preserve the moment. Opt for a shorter "classic" cruise, with multilingual commentary via app, or the longer "signature" cruise with live commentary.

Milford Sound Cruise - RealNZ

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit Edoras of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ fame on this full-day excursion by 4WD vehicle to the peak of New Zealand’s Mt Sunday. Get a look at exclusive photos of Edoras under construction and learn from a knowledgeable LOTR guide about its transformation from tranquil countryside to mythical capital city of the Rohan people. Pose with replica props from the popular trilogy, such as Aragorn’s sword, Gimli’s axe and the flag of Rohan. Includes round-trip hotel transport from Christchurch plus a picnic lunch with sparkling wine.

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch

9 hoursFree Cancellation

3 hoursFree Cancellation

25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

25 minutesFree Cancellation

UNESCO World Heritage-listed Milford Sound is an icon of New Zealand’s South Island—a dramatic fjord ringed by jagged cliffs and cascading waterfalls. This cruise checks off all the highlights, affording spectacular views of Bowen Falls, Sinbad Gully, and Mt. Pembroke, passing mighty Mitre Peak, and gliding out along the Tasman Sea coast. It starts and ends at Milford Sound itself so the rest of your day is free.

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

This Doubtful Sound overnight cruise takes you over Manapouri Lake to this South Island gem in the UNESCO-listed Fiordland National Park. Board the ‘Wanderer,’ a 3-mast motorized boat designed on a traditional scow, and cruise past soaring granite peaks in New Zealand’s second-largest fiord. Learn from an onboard nature guide about wildlife such as fur seals, penguins, and bottlenose dolphins. Then spend the night in a comfortable cabin, including a 3-course dinner and breakfast.

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

This is the best way to experience the highlights of Auckland’s West Coast. Enjoy a private tour with no need to rush — the itinerary is always tailored to your pace and interests. We will visit Arataki Visitor center, Karekare Falls, Mercer bay loop and Piha beach We are happy to add destinations or adjust the schedule based on what you’d like to see. Minimum required for this tour is 2 people

Private Auckland West Coast Tour Piha Beach and Karekare Falls

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Be amazed by Fiordland’s dramatic landscapes on this full-day, small-group tour by coach, boat, and air. This combo tour makes it easy to see a lot in one day. After a Queenstown hotel pickup, admire the dramatic scenery without having to drive yourself. Hop aboard a cruise on Milford Sound, then return to Queenstown by air, flying over Fiordland National Park and seeing views you couldn’t experience any other way.

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Board the vintage TSS Earnslaw steamship or the modern Spirit of Queenstown for an evening cruise on Lake Wakatipu. Sail to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a buffet dinner featuring local meats, salads, vegetables, and desserts, then watch farm demonstrations or relax in the bar. The cruise returns to the same central Queenstown location. The TSS Earnslaw undergoes winter maintenance, when the Spirit of Queenstown is available instead.

Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Avoid the stress of self-driving through distractingly beautiful landscapes on a full-day tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Peer through the panoramic windows of a luxury coach as you travel through UNESCO World Heritage–listed Fiordland National Park with a guide, stopping at sites of interest en route. At Milford Sound, board a catamaran for a memorable sightseeing cruise past Mitre Peak and magnificent cliff-side waterfalls. Look out for wildlife, too.

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Get a behind-the-scenes look at several “The Lord of the Rings” locations around Wellington that will delight fans of the movies or books. See where scenes were filmed, take a forest walk through Tolkien’s Rivendell, and step into Weta Workshop for a movie production tour of digital special effects. Your guide shares insider gossip on how the movies were made and takes you to lunch.

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Located in the heart of Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound forms part of the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site. Explore the stunning fiord in a way few tourists will—by air and water during a half-day excursion. The exhilarating, round-trip helicopter flight from Queenstown includes a glacier or alpine landing. Perhaps spot dolphins, seals, and penguins during an unforgettable cruise.

Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

John_M, Oct 2026

Great day well worth it

We had a great driver who was so full of knowledge. Great commentary along the way. History various sites around the farms and various general topics. Explained what to expect checking in on how we were going. Could not have asked for a better person to take us on this tour.

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

Matt_J, Oct 2026

Don’t miss this.

An absolutely magic few hours flying into Milford with a cruise around the sound. Once in a lifetime experience and something that should be everyone’s #1 thing to do when in Queenstown. Would absolutely go again, particularly shout out to our pilot Lily who made for a great flight!

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Marilyn_W, Oct 2026

A great opportunity to...

A great opportunity to see a beautiful part of New Zealand. Milford Sound is spectacular with its sheer size and mountains rising from the waters edge. The journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound gives you an opportunity to see the diversity in the landscape.

Milford Sound Cruise

gkao28, Oct 2026

What a great experience!...

What a great experience! The staff were professional, friendly, and welcoming. They even took the time to walk around, help families take photos, and chat with travellers. Their sense of humour during the briefing made the experience even more enjoyable.

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Rebecca_B, Oct 2026

Awesome ride and staff!

We had a fantastic ride with our jet boat pilot Joe. One of our group got a bad dose of motion sickness and vertigo, Joe realised he was unwell and dropped him off with his wife, before rhe ride finished. The staff were very lovely offering help and support. The rest of the group loved the ride! So much fun!

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Anonymous, Oct 2026

Amazing Tour guide !

My daughter became said she felt sick, we decided to tell our tour guide we are going back. We waited for a group to come down the stairs and there was another tour guide just behind the group the behind by himself. I let him know “sorry we need to go back up the stairs cause my daughter is feeling sick” , he said the fastest way to go out was actually on the boat. He quickly took us on the boat to enter out the caves and we managed to catch the Glowworms at the same time and didn’t miss out ! Thank you soooo much I think he goes by the name “bubba” , anyways bro you are a life saver ! Much aroha to you and the crew !

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

Rich_W, Oct 2026

Steamship/lunch/sheep dog adventure

Fun adventure on a 1912 steamship to Walter Peak. The boat ride across the lake was scenic, and educational if you take advantage of going below deck to see the inner working of the ship - very hot down there but worth it to see for a few minutes. The BBQ lunch was plentiful and excellent. You won’t leave hungry. The “farm” really started the sheep dog - who was excellent. We did not see a shearing demo, but was quite fun to see the sheep dog herd those sheep!

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

Georgia_H, Sept 2026

As beautiful as the...

As beautiful as the pictures! It was a lovely walk through the movie set, we had an incredible guide who was extremely helpful and informative- she made the experience so much fun! We got there a bit early for our booking and were able to attend an earlier time with worked great for us! We had lots of photo opportunities and learnt so much about the set. There was a steep section of the track but the walk up was only about 5 minutes so it wasn't too difficult. Our guide was very patient and kept checking on all of us!

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Susan_F, Sept 2026

Thankyou.

Absolutely amazing day. From pick up to drop off, we enjoyed the whole trip. For a long 12 hr day, not once were we disappointed or felt the day drag. Our driver was amazing, the views spectacular from the beginning, the cruise was a once in a lifetime experience, not one complaint. Comfortable bus ride and amazing nature views. 1000% recommend. Thankyou pure Milford.