Activities

The adventure capital of the world, culture, arts, degustation, Lord of the Rings - New Zealand has at all! No matter what your vice, we'll put together a customised package that offers the activities you want and more.

To learn more about the plethora of activities available at your fingertips, simply search the activity type, and/or region below. Can’t find what you're looking for? Get in touch and we'll track it down for you!
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  • Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

    Be amazed by the thousands of magical glow worms above, as you glide silently by boat in the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.

     

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  • Half Day Marlborough Wine Tour

    An afternoon among the vines!  Be immersed in the Marlborough wine country with the Sounds Connection half day wine tour.

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  • Seafood Odyssey Cruise

    3 hours

    Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Queen Charlotte Sound with seemingly endless bays and coves to explore and different scenery around each corner

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  • The Essential Middle Earth Tour of the North Island

    10 days / 9 nights
    NZ$3,412 per person

    Bring the Lord of the Rings and Hobbiton to life with this 10 day self-drive tour of the key filming locations in the North Island

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  • Mt Cook Ultimate Scenic Helicopter Flight

    View the spectacular Aoraki Mount Cook from above on this 55 minute scenic flight.

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  • Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Flight

     

    Take in the spectacular Southern Alps - including New Zealand's highest peak Aoraki Mount Cook - and the constantly changing glacial landscape. 

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  • Wildwire Wanaka

    Conquer the highest waterfall in the world and be amazed at stunning scenery from high above

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  • Stewart Island

    Stewart Island is perfect for a day excursion or an extended stay. Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board an express catamaran.

    During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island friendly staff provide informative commentary and point out highlights.

    Includes complimentary tea & coffee.

    On the island take a Village & Bays TourWild Kiwi Encounter, or Ulva Island Explorer.

    Car storage is available at the Bluff Wharf Visitor Terminal. Coach transfers available from Invercargill (optional extra).

    Departs Bluff: 9.30am every day in Summer.  Tues/Weds/Sat in Winter.

    Departs Stewart Island: 8am & 3.30pm - All Year; 5pm (20 Mar - 30 Apr); 6.30pm (Oct - 19 Mar)

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  • The Grand Traverse

    Recognised as the premier Aoraki Mount Cook flight-seeing experience, this magnificent flight encompasses 10 major glaciers including Tasman, Franz Josef and Fox Glacier, two World Heritage National Parks and 200km of New Zealand's most breathtaking scenery.

    Departs regularly from Lake Tekapo and Franz Josef.  Flight time approx 50 mins.

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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  • Zorb Rotorua

    An iconic must-do adventure.  Roll down a hill in a 12ft inflatable globe!

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  • Ultimate Thermal Safari

    This is an ultimate adventure tour combining the thrills of jet boating with a trip to a geothermal reserve

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  • Skyline Gondola

    The Skyline Gondola is the best way to see the panoramic views of Lake Rotorua and the City

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  • Skydive Wanaka

    It's not every day you strap yourself to a beautiful stranger and leap from an aircraft.

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  • Skydive Abel Tasman

    Amaze yourself with a skydive over turqoise oceans and snow-capped mountains

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  • Rotorua Canopy Zipline

    A magical journey through native forest traversing a network of ziplines, walking trails, swingbridges and tree top platforms at heights of up to 22 metres above the forest floor!

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  • Rafting Tongariro

    Raft more rapids on the white water Tongariro then any other half-day professionally rafted river in New Zealand. 

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  • Off Road NZ

    Rotorua - Experience a range of self-drive, off-road experiences amongst New Zealand's native bush.

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  • Odyssey Sensory Maze

    Invigorate your senses and leave reality behind as you experience rooms with illusions, unusual sound, and light effects

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  • Highlands Motorsport Park

    Ride a Go-Kart or luxurious Super Car, explore the Jurassic forest or take plenty of amusing photos in the Wacky Sculpture Park. Fun adventure for all the family!

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  • Franz Josef Helihike

    Hike amongst ice caves, pinnacles and seracs in this pristine alpine enviroment.

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  • Agroventures Adventure Park

    An array of fun activities all in one location

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  • A.J. Hackett Bungy Auckland

    Auckland is home to the world's first harbour bridge bungy jump, operated by the bungy originals - AJ Hackett Bungy. 

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  • A J Hackett Bungy

    Dare to drop in Queenstown!  Choose between the 43-metre Kawarau Bridge Bungy or the Nevis Bungy, Australasia's highest Bungy with a 134m drop & 8.5 seconds of freefall.

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  • 4 x 4 Rainforest Adventure

    Hop into a 4 x 4 and explore not the usual Tourist Route, you will have several trails to choose from.

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  • Whanganui Journey Kayak & Independent Walk

    This multi-day journey takes you through the heart of Whanganui National Park, a region of remote historical sites and landscapes.

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  • Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

    The Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track, situated in the South West corner of the South Island is part of Fiordland National Park, dominating the landsceape from Lake Hauroko to Te Waewae Bay.

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  • Tongariro Crossing One Day Trek with return transport

    The Tongariro Crossing is a spectacular trek across New Zealand's Tongariro National Park World Heritage Area, starting from Mangatepopo and ending at Ketetahi. It has been described as one of New Zealand's best one-day treks.

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  • The Heaphy Track

    An Independent journey taking you through a diverse range of landscapes in Kahurangi National Park, from alpine tussock meadows to West Coast rainforests.

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  • Routeburn Track

    The Routeburn Guided Walk is a three day, all inclusive, Queenstown to Queenstown alpine adventure, through World Heritage Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks.

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  • Rakiura Track Independent Walk

    This remote island walk takes you away from civilisation to an untouched area of forests, tidal flats and rugged ocean views.

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  • Queen Charlotte Track

    This 71 km 4 day/3 night walk requires a moderate level of fitness. Highlights include panoramic coastal views, lush native forest, ECO tour and dolphin watching and resort accommodation.

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  • Milford Track

    Fiordland National Park is perfect for the independent spirit who has a reasonable level of fitness and is prepared to carry all their own provisions and utilise Department of Conservation huts.

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  • Mesopotamia High Country Walk

    An awe-inspiring 4 day guided walk taking in the Mesopotamia High Country Station and spectacular Peel Forest Scenic Reserve.

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  • Matukituki Valley - Rob Roy Glacier

    This full day walk starts from Queenstown with a scenic drive over the Crown Range (or pick up from Wanaka) and into the Matukituki Valley west of Lake Wanaka in the Mount Aspiring National Park. 

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  • Kaikoura Wilderness Experience

    A 3 day Wilderness Walk through the internationally renowned Puhi Peaks Nature Reserve - join the path of discovery into the 'World of the Gods'.

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  • Hollyford Track

    Located in Fiordland, a World Heritage area, the dramatic Hollyford Valley is New Zealand’s wilderness at its most undisturbed and inspiring.

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  • Guided Abel Tasman Walking Break

    This is one of New Zealand's gentle treks, and certainly the most popular with a pleasant blend blend of forest and white sandy beaches.

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  • Best of the Southern Alps Trek

    Explore remote lake and valley systems whilst enjoying the vistas of Aoraki Mt Cook and Mt Aspiring.  A sense of isolation and wilderness is a strong feature of this trip!

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  • Akaroa Walk

    This Akaroa Walk is a among one the icons New Zealand Walking Tour

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  • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and Ko Tane Maori Culture

    Experience the close encounters of the 'wildlife kind' at Willowbank. Meet the Kea and the Kiwi and the ancient Tuatara, the Kaka and the rare Takahe.

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  • Waitangi Treaty Grounds

    Visit New Zealand's most important historic site

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  • Tamaki Maori Village

    New Zealand’s most awarded cultural experience! Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, amazing re-enactment, powerful cultural performance, storytelling and hangi feasting as we relive significant events within our pre-European history.

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  • Kiwi Haka

    After the Gondola ride to Bob's Peak over looking Queenstown you will be taken on a spiritual journey of Maori culture and customs as told through traditional song and dance, set in an intimate theatre surrounded by traditional decorations & mythical carved legends of the Wakatipu and surrounding areas.

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  • Full Day Heritage & Cultural Tour

    The perfect tour for people wanting a more in-depth Rotorua experience rather than just a quick snapshot tour.

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  • Auckland Full Day Tour with a Maori Guide

    Experience Auckland in a small group tour.  You will discover a landscape rich with Maori myths and legends and steeped in the history, both ancient and modern, of the tangata whenua (the people of the land).  

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  • Wings over Whales Scenic Flight

    Observe the mighty whale leap out of the water in preparation for his dive below to feed. 

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  • Wanaka Jet Safari - Jet Boat + 4WD

    An unforgettable adventure tour package that will leave you with lasting memories and photographs to keep with you forever

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  • Wanaka Jet Safari

    An unforgettable adventure tour package that will leave you with lasting memories

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  • Waiatoto River Safaris

    Discover the world's first and only ocean to alps river jet boating tour, exploring Te-Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

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  • Underwater Explorer Cruise Halfmoon Bay

    Enjoy superb underwater viewing of the diverse marine life for which Stewart Island is renowned.  Drift through lush kelp forests, view cray pots, mussels, sea tulips and a variety of fish species.

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  • U-Fly Wanaka

    A must do while in the Wanaka region!ake control of the plane under guidance of an experienced instructor and enjoy a wonderful scenic flight over Lake Wanaka, with Mt Aspiring and glaciers in the background.

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  • TSS Earnslaw Cruise

    Cruise spectacular Lake Wakatipu onboard the 102 year old vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw.

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  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train

    The TranzAlpine from Christchurch to Greymouth is rated one of the world’s great scenic railway journeys

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  • The Northern Explorer

    Travel from Auckland to Wellington or vice versa enjoying scenic views of lush green farmland, native forests, stunning river gorges and across the volcanic plateau.

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  • The Lakeland Queen

    Modelled from Mississippi river boats and the charm of yesteryear, the Lakeland Queen is undeniably the most romantic way to experience the stunning 360 degree vistas of beautiful Lake Rotorua.

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  • The Helicopter Line

    This could be the highlight of your holiday!

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  • The Coastal Pacific

    Step aboard the TranzCoastal and explore one of the most rugged yet accessible corners of New Zealand's scenic South Island

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  • Taieri Gorge Railway

    A stylish, relaxing ride through the dramatic changing landscapes of Dunedin city, surroundings and the Taieri Gorge. The train departs and returns from the town centre at Dunedin's historic Edwardian Railway Station (built 1904-07).

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  • Split Apple, Seals and Walk day trip, Abel Tasman Wilson

    This relaxing paddle explores the spectacular Kaiteriteri coastline with its golden beaches, and sculpted granite cliffs.

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  • Sounds Delivery Cruise - 3 hours

    See seals basking in the sun, shags and gannets diving for fish, and a working salmon farm. Share in the fun of delivering passengers and freight to the Sound's resorts, holiday homes and permanent residences as you cruise throughout the Queen Charlotte Sound.

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  • Skyline Rotorua

    Ride the Gondola Cableway to the best panoramic view of Lake Rotorua and the city. 

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  • Skyline Queenstown

    Rise effortlessly by Gondola to the top of Bobs Peak overlooking Queenstown.  Watch as spectacular lake and mountain views unfold as you ascent to the Skyline complex. 

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  • Skyline Gondola

    The Skyline Gondola is the best way to see the panoramic views of Lake Rotorua and the City

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  • Sky Tower

    The pearl of the Auckland skyline, the Auckalnd Sky Tower pierces the landscape. Soaring an incredible 328 metres above Auckland, it offers visitors the best view in the city.

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  • Siberia Wilderness Adventure

    A scenic flight, trek amongst the beautiful Siberia Valley before experiencing the thrill of jet boating back to base.

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  • Scenic Cruise & Mt Nicholas 4WD Wilderness Experience

    Travel into areas rarely seen by visitors or locals.  After cruising across Lake Wakatipu you will board a 4WD vehicle to journey deep into the heart of New Zealand's high country. At Mt Nicolas High Country Sheep Station learn about merino sheep whose wool is provided to Ice Breaker clothig company.

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  • Rangitoto Circuit Scenic Flight

    Embark on a breathtaking 40 mins experience around Rangitoto Island and the City of Auckland

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  • R Tucker Tall Ships

    A traditional gaff-rigged schooner with lots of history behind her.  Sit back and relax and let the full time crew command the ship, or you can be hands on and take the Helm, set the sails up or climb the rigging.

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  • Queenstown Panorama with Snow Landing

    Designed to surprise, this spectacular scenic helicopter flight maintains a relaxed and leisurely pace whilst exposing a dramatic panorama of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown township. 

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  • Punting on the Avon

    Sink back into the velvet cushions of your boat as the Edwardian punter propels you past the trailing willows and leafy banks of the prettiest stretch of the Avon River.

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  • Preservation Inlet Discovery Expedition

    Discover five of New Zealand's southernmost and seldom visited fiords

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  • Nomad Safaris 4WD Tours

    Experience the scenery that was made famous by The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. With two options, it will be a hard choice which one to leave out.

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  • Mount Cook Spectacular with Landing

    Cross the Southern Alps spine & circle the peak of magnificent Aoraki/Mount Cook.  Get your camera ready for the spectacular snow landing.

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  • Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours

    Join the 3-time Tourism Award winning company to experience unrivalled viewing of the diversity of wildlife around New Zealand's most picturesque harbour and peninsula.

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  • Milford Sound Tours

    Described by Rudyard Kipling as "the eighth wonder of the world", Milford Sound is surrounded by soaring forest-clad cliffs, and of course Mitre Peak, one of New Zealand's most recognised icons.

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  • Milford Sound Nature Cruise

    Designed along the lines of a traditional trading scow, this is an ideal way to explore moody, dramatic Milford Sound in a more leisurely and casual manner with smaller groups of like-minded people.

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  • Milford Sound and the Sutherland Falls

    Fly over the Southern Alps, viewing Lake Quill, the source of the Sutherland Falls, and weather permitting land 'on top of the world' to stand among the ancient ice flows of the Fiordland Glaciers.

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  • Milford Sound - The Big Day Out

    Departing from Te Anau, this full day trip has it all - coach, cruise & walk about.  Utilising small coaches, this excursion to Milford Sound is unique with two potential experiences to choose from.

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  • Marlborough Icons Tour

    Enjoy the best of Marlborough with the Marlborough Icons Tour. Indulge in marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, the Marlborough Sounds and fresh local seafood with this full day Tour.

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  • Lunch in the Sounds Cruise

    Spend a few hours in the Sounds with the "Lunch in the Sounds" cruise

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  • Lord of the Rings Helicopter Flight and Tour

    An adventure into the Middle Earth visiting two famouse film sites, mt Olympus and Mt Owen.

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  • Lake Cruise & Island Nature Walk

    Cruise to a unique and magical nature reserve and walk the track to the serene Arethusa pool near the summit for amazing lake and alpine views.

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  • Interislander Ferry Crossing

    The 92 km journey between Picton and Wellington or vice versa takes around 3 hours and has been described as 'one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world'.

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  • Heli Cruise Island Escape

    Experience the Bay of Islands with a spectacular flight and cruise.  

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  • Glacier Country Kayaks

    Join a unique kayak adventure just minutes from Franz Josef Glacier.  Set ourt across Lake Mapourika's mysterious black waters to enjoy mirror-like reflections of the Southern Alps & glaciers.

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  • Gannett Overland Safari

    Take a drive in comfort by 4WD to Cape Kidnappers Station through the rolling pastures and traverse riverbeds, taking in the breathtaking views of native bush. We stop along the way to a cliff top to take in the panoramic vies of Hawkes Bay before veiwing a Gannet Colony.

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  • Franz Josef Glacier Guides

    Guided walk to Franz Josef Glacier with optional extras to make this an experience you'll never forget.

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  • Franz Josef Air Safaris

    The "Grand Traverse of Mount Cook and the Glaciers" is a unique flight over two World Heritage National Parks.

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  • Fox Glacier Guiding

    Fox Glacier is the largest of the mighty West Coast Glaciers.  These guided walks on the ice are an unforgettable experience. 

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  • Fox and Franz Josef Glacier Helicopters

    Helicopter flight and hiking on one of New Zealand's oldest glaciers - it just doesnt get any better.

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  • Farewell Spit Tour

    Drive the length of Cape Farewell in a 4WD vehcile.

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  • Driving Creek Railway

    A 1 hour return trip that takes you through replanted native kauri forest and includes 2 spirals, 3 short tunnels, 5 reversing points and several large viaducts.

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  • Dolphin Eco Experience

    The Bay of Islands has the warmest waters in New Zealand, perfect for swimming with dolphins.

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  • Dolphin Cruise to the Hole in the Rock

    Enjoy a cruise through sheltered waters past the islands of the Bay.  Watch out for dolphins, whales and other marine life as you head towards the famous 'Hole in the Rock'. 

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  • Day in the Bay - The Cream Trip Supercruise

    The perfect way to see all of the highlights of the magnificent Bay of Islands in one day, on board a new state-of-the-art cruising catamaran.

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  • Dart River Safari & Funyaks

    The Wilderness and Funyaks Safaris take you through breathtaking scenery in a world heritage area.  Enjoy wildness jet-boating and a back-country 4WD safari ride,  or a gentle float on your own funyak down the glacier fed Dart River’s braided river system.

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  • Cougar Line Water Taxis

    With a variety of potential excursions around the Marlborough Sounds, Cougar Line Water Taxis can show you the sights and more.

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  • Coromandel Nature Experience, Glowworms and Coastal Tour

    A delightful sample of Coromandel Peninsula's natural heritage and scenic beauty.  A photographer's dream!

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  • Bark Bay Falls (Cruise & Walk)

    A scenic cruise takes you along the spectacular Abel Tasman coast to disembark at Medlands Beach.  From there a 10 minute stroll will take you to popular Bark Bay where you can swim in the calm azure waters, sunbathe or relax in the shade of native forest trees. 

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