All New Zealand Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(2,995)

from $207

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.

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(3,023)

from $104

Travel from Queenstown to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Milford Sound on an easy day trip. Enjoy live commentary along the way, and many scenic photo stops. At Milford Sound, don’t worry about waiting in lines as tickets are included. Admire views of waterfalls and Mitre Peak from your cruise. Refuel with a tasty picnic lunch in a scenic location. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from listed locations for added convenience.

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hoursFree Cancellation

The TranzAlpine train is often referred to as one of the world’s most scenic train journeys, and this tour will allow you to experience it. Enjoy the convenience of a day trip where all transport is taken care of— round-trip transfers in a luxury minivan, and a TranzAlpine train ticket are included. See Canterbury Plains, the Southern Alps, Lake Pearson, and get the chance to walk in Arthur’s Pass National Park.

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(479)

from $230

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

25 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(2,796)

from $118

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(1,101)

from $75

Fiordland is one of New Zealand’s most beautiful destinations, but self-driving through the landscape of snow-capped mountains, towering waterfalls, and emerald greenery can be challenging—and distracting. Eliminate the hassle when you travel with a small group by coach from Queenstown. Pass Lake Te Anau, the South Island’s largest lake, and enter the hand-carved Homer Tunnel on your way to Milford Sound, where you relax on a scenic nature cruise.

Cruise the Milford Sound fiord on a two hour nature boat cruise.

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hoursFree Cancellation

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(3,862)

from $75

Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka

Swap Auckland for an exciting day trip showcasing the best of Rotorua. With stops at Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia included, you can skip ticket lines and explore the area’s famous geothermal wonders with ease—including geysers, hot springs, and vivid landscapes. To help you get more out of your day, cultural performances are also part of the experience. Hotel pickup from Auckland CBD is included for added convenience.

Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka

12 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(92)

from $230

Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

(375)

from $133

4 hours to 4 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(1,215)

from $46

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(1,186)

from $47

Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(182)

from $130

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

14 hoursFree Cancellation

(97)

from $230

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).

Aerial views of Kaikoura Sperm Whales & Boat

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

11 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(192)

from $214

Cruise Milford Sound and travel the scenic Milford Road without having to self-drive on this handy day tour from Te Anau. Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Fiordland National Park by luxury coach, stopping en route at the Mirror Lakes and Monkey Creek before boarding a catamaran for a cruise. Journey past waterfalls and steep-walled pinnacles such as postcard-perfect Mitre Peak. Audio commentary is available in multiple languages.

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Avoid the risk of driving to Milford Sound yourself and being distracted by the views. This group tour from Queenstown makes it easy—and safe—to visit the must-see natural attraction for a day. After a handy hotel pickup, embark on a dramatic journey through mountains, gorges, and the incredible Homer Tunnel. Make scenic stops along the way. Cruise Milford Sound in a catamaran, looking out for wildlife along the way.

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

12 hoursFree Cancellation

(926)

from $153

Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House & Blue Springs Day Tour

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

(31)

from $202

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(649)

from $533

On this full-day tour from Tauranga, take a journey deep into Middle-earth—to the Hobbiton™ Movie Set—without the stress of driving yourself on unfamiliar rural roads. Be driven from Tauranga into the heart of the Waikato with a group and guide. Also spend some time in the secluded New Zealand bush at McLaren Falls Park and see the striking waterfall of the same name. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

7 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(236)

from $95

25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Remarkables flight during Winter (snow landing)

25 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(112)

from $179

From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

(222)

from $188

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

(656)

from $219

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Krista_D, Jun 2026

The scenery on the flight...

The scenery on the flight was spectacular! We were delayed from our original booking time due to weather, so be prepared to potentially be rescheduled. The trip was worth the wait, and we appreciate that the company put safety first. We enjoyed the Milford Sound and would highly recommend this flight option.

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Baohan_T, Jun 2026

Totally worth the trip....

Totally worth the trip. We saw beautiful sites throughout the tour leading to the main attraction Milford sounds and at each stop our tour guide who was experienced using cameras was eager and more than happy to take gorgeous pictures of us and the scenery.

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Siobhan_L, Jun 2026

Book this trip 💘

This was one of the best tours I have ever done. Our tour guide Rachel was such a good guide and such a lovely, friendly and intelligent woman. Hobbiton was out of this world and the caves were so magical. I’d do it again tomorrow if I could. The stop for an early coffee as the sun came up and then another stop for Hokey Pokey ice-cream at sunrise was the cherry on top. The peaceful music playing on the bus was fab as were all the facts we got along the way! It was my first day in NZ and I was blown away by how sound and kind and genuine Kiwis are. I had an unforgettable day💚💚

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

Bryden_H, Jun 2026

In a hole, in the ground. There lived a hobbit

Travelling here is an experience for anyone that anyone can hope for. As would bilbo. Resting at home, wondering what an adventure would be. Running out of the shire with the contract in hand with the reoccurring thought. “What if, I do participate in this endeavour”. I advise you to try. Go experience this. Enjoy the magic that is New Zealand and hobbiton. You will look back on this adventure and won’t regret.

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

Corinna_G, Jun 2026

Fabulous boat trip and dinner.

Well worth the time and money spent. Great commentary on the boat over to Walter's Peak estate and amazing dinner. They treated me well as a solo traveler. They also, I guess from my birthdate, that it was my birthday and they had set up the table with a special surprise birthday message and they also came out at the dinner service singing happy birthday and cake. The trip over and back in the boat was smooth and comfortable.

Milford Sound Cruise

Marianne_A, Jun 2026

Great Ship, Great Tour

This boat was an excellent one for the experience as it had many seats and table tables inside, along with a café to get food. It’s one of the only boats that tour Milford sound which offer this option. But even better, there are great viewing opportunities outside and up top, which we took full advantage of. The tour took us all around the sound, and we saw all the waterfalls, as well as going out into the Tazman Sea for a ways, and then turning around to come back into the sound. The captain talked quite a bit, although it was more difficult to hear outside, but overall, I highly recommend this tour, which was also a very competitive price.

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Aujie_B, Jun 2026

Absolute 10/10 with Altitude Tours!

If you are looking to experience Milford Sound without the stress of driving the winding roads yourself, do yourself a favour and book with Altitude Tours. From start to finish, the entire day was seamless, comfortable, and spectacularly beautiful. We traveled in a premium, modern Mercedes minibus which made a massive difference for a long day of driving. The large windows were perfect for taking in the dramatic landscapes, and the smaller group size felt incredibly personal—miles away from those massive, crowded tour buses. A massive, special shout-out goes to our amazing tour guide, Katy. She truly made the trip unforgettable. Katy is an absolute gem—incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and her storytelling brought the history and geography of the region to life. She timed all the must-see stops perfectly so we missed the big crowds. She was also very considerate about scheduling toilet breaks, and we never felt rushed during the stops. A bonus experience happened when she spotted a group of Kea on the way back. She made a quick stop so we could safely get up close and watch these cheeky, intelligent alpine parrots check out the bus—an absolute highlight of the trip! The cruise itself through the fiord was breathtaking, getting us right up close to crashing waterfalls. The best surprise of all was a pod of dolphins joining us alongside the boat, leaping through the wake. If you're on the fence about which company to choose, go with Altitude Tours and cross your fingers that you get Katy as your guide. Couldn't recommend them more highly!

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Clive_D, Jun 2026

Loved every minute. Great value. Pure magic Milford!

We are so glad we decided to travel with Pure Milford and Ben our driver. From the moment we got on the bus, the service was great. Ben is professional, a great driver, has a great sense of humour and knowledge/interesting. He kept our attention the whole way. Made lots of stops for photo opportunities, which was fabulous. Lunch on the boat was ample and enough fur a snack on the way home. The boat trip was wonderful and the waterfallls spectacular. The scenery at Milford is always majestic. All in all great value!

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

Hannah_L, Jun 2026

Great dinner and performance

We really enjoyed our dinner and learning about Māori culture. The performance was incredible and we loved dinner and dessert! Walking around the bush was also really neat even with the dark and rain; really added to the ambience. The performers were very talented and engaging, and our host taught us much about the people and history.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Donna_L, May 2026

Last Tour of the Day

I tried booking this through a 3rd party but they could not get a reservation at the time. I checked a few days later through Viator and was able to reserve. I would recommend using Viator even if it does cost a little more (I had a coupon for the 3rd party). There is peace of mind going through a major company like Viator. The guided tour itself was great. We had Cohen as our guide and he made us laugh and gave us great insight. The best part was that because we were the last tour of the day, we were not rushed. He also was able to do something near the end which made the Glowworms light intense which was awesome - he said he could only do this as the last tour whether that was true or not I could not say.

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Trudi_M, Apr 2026

Must-do when in...

Must-do when in Queenstown. Did this first when I visited in February with my sisters, and enjoyed it so much, I had to take my now husband on the way to our wedding. Both of us were really nervous before the first time we both went, but the drivers are absolutely amazing (I think they said they train for 18mths before they take passengers). Ngāi Tahu tourism are an extremely professional operation, and their safety record is impeccable. They are the best for a Queenstown jet boat experience - don't skimp and go for a cheaper operator - Shotover Jet have the exclusive rights to the section of river that's best for this. So much fun - you really won't regret it (and like us, will probably want to go again as soon as you get off!)