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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  • Auckland Seaplanes

    Experience an exhilarating water take off and landing to visit the Hauraki Gulf, one of New Zealand's secret paradises!

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  • Auckland Overnight Cruise

    CURRENTLY ON HOLD

    Experience a unique one night cruise around Auckland's harbour and outlying islands

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  • Auckland Harbour Cruise

    CURRENTLY ON HOLD

    If you are on a tight itinerary, this is the best way to experience the City of Sails.

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  • Akaroa Day Tour including Harbour Cruise

    Visit the beautiful unspoilt old French whaling depot of Akaroa

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  • Akaroa Day Tour

    Visit Akaroa and experience what this quaint township has to offer - gorgeous scenery and nature, beautiful food and souvenir shops to die for.

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  • Akaroa Cruising and Dolphin Swimming

    Akaroa Harbour is the only place you can swim with the rare Hector's Dolphin where you'll enjoy a two cruise and the swim of a lifetime.

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  • Across Country Quad Bikes

    Three combos in one of this thrill seeking adventure 

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  • Abel Tasman Seals & Sand (Cruise & Walk)

    Cruise the magnificent Abel Tasman coastline north to the golden expanse of Onetahuti.

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  • Abel Tasman Kayak and Walk Combo

    Two days kayaking the protected southern coastline and one day walking the lush northern Abel Tasman Coast Track. Includes a scenic cruise along the length of the Abel Tasman coast.

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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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  • Luxmore Jet

    Where jetboating meetings Frodo and some of the most exquisite landscapes of Lake Manapouri.

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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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  • Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tour

    Escape to the tranquil lush rolling hills of the Hobbiton movie set. Daily tours are available to visit the original Hobbiton village set from The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.

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  • Full day Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour

    Journey to Mt Pott Station in a 4WD enjoying the scenery as you head towards the filming location of Edoras. From there a short walk takes you to see the misty mountains and the backdrop to Helms Deep. 

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  • Flat Earth Experiences

    A small group tour taking you to some of the locations in Wellington where The Lord of the Rings movies were made:  Rivendell, the Gardens of Isengard, River Anduin, Hobbiton Woods, Helm Deep and others.

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  • Bush & Beach Day Tours

    Fully guided daily tours to give you a taste of unique, wild, untamed New Zealand, plus a visit to Middle-Earth for a fascintaing tour to the largest "green" movie set in the world.

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  • An Evening with Weta and Coco

    Movie magic and fine food awaits you - bring your appetite for film and food!

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  • Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary

    See critically endangered Takahe and bird species that have been successfully introduced into the mainland by Zealandia

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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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  • 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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  • Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

    This reserve holds a wide range of New Zealand wildlife that you won't find anywhere else in the country.

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  • Wildlife Eco Tour

    Great photographic opportunities, a visit to a Colony of Cormorants, New Zealand Fur Seals, Sea Lions and their pups, plus you also go to see the very rare Yellow Eyed Penguin.

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  • Whirinaki Rainforest Experience

    Regarded by many as this country's finest one day rainforest walk, our naturalist guides will take you right into the heart of the rainforest where the towering 700 - 800 year old Rimu, Totara, Matai, Miro and Kahikatea - the ancient giants of New Zealand's podocarp tree species reach to 65m.

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  • West Coast Wildlife Centre

    Learn about the breeding and incubation programme of the world's rarest Kiwi with just over 375 surviving. The "Backstage Pass"  has been judged by Lonely Planet as one of the top 12 must see activities in New Zealand.

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  • Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walk

    Take this Self Guided walk with instructions on where to walk and see the most amazing structures and geothermal activity

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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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  • Tiritiri Matangi Island Tour

    Spend an enjoyable day at the world renowned island sanctuary of Tiritiri Matangi.  This precious jewel set in the Hauraki Gulf is home to many of New Zealand's most endangered plant and bird species.

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  • The Ultimate Nature Experience

    This full day adventure combines 4-9 kms (optional - easy to moderate) total wilderness walking through ancient beech forest in the Mt Aspiring National Park with the Dart River Jet Safari.

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  • The Jumboland Wilderness Adventure

    See ice caves mountains, glacial lakes and sweep into ancient river valleys while enjoying an informative commentary with your pilot before hiking on a wilderness track through native rainforest running alongside the fish filled pools of the Wilkin River.

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  • The Hidden Valley of Orakei Korako

    Situated just 25 minutes north of Taupo and 45 minutes south of Rotorua, Orakei Korako is a pocket wonderland of geysers, silica terraces, hot springs, boiling mud pools and the majestic Ruatapu Caves.

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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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  • Royal Albatross Centre

    Located on the tip of the Otago Peninsula 33 km (45 min drive) from Dunedin, the Centre is the only mainland breeding colony of Northern Royal Albatross in the world.  See birds nesting and be awed by their 3m wingspan when they fly overhead. 

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  • Rainbow Springs & Kiwi Encounter

    Stroll through a wildlife park where you can get close to our native bird, the Kiwi. The Kiwi Encounter is a hatchery and nursery were chicks are raised and nurtered before being released back into the wild.  You might like to return at night to see the Kiwi under the stars.

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  • Pukaha Mount Bruce

    See for yourself how this wildlife restoration centre is breeding the endangered White Kiwi, tuatara, kokako and kaka.  

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  • Pancake Rocks Geysers Rainforest

    Visit the fascinating Pancake Rocks and National Park and learn a bit about the Maori Culture.

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  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

    The world's smallest penguins come ashore half an hour after sunset. This is a unique experience to watch them go about their lives on land.

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  • Nature Connections Full Day Volcanoes & Rainforest

    Reflecting the regions natural diversity this full day guided trip takes in the amazing geothermal activity of the Waimangu Volcanic Valley and the magnificence of the Whirinaki Rainforest.

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  • Moutohora - Island Sanctuary

    This Island was the home of the living Dinosaur, the Tuatara.  Moutohora (also know as Whale Island) has a number of wildlife bird species such as the Saddleback, Kakariki (NZ Parakeet) and the Little Brown Kiwi.

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  • Mount Cook Encounter

    The Mount Cook Encounter takes you up the Hooker Valley, where you will enjoy lunch at the terminal of the Hooker Glacier, beneath the south face of Mount Cook.

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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 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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  • Lunch in the Sounds Cruise

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

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  • Kelly Tarlton's Sealife Aquarium

    Explore the sub zero Antarctic Landscape in a snow cat and see real ice, snow and real penguins.

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  • Kayak Seals and Walk

    Abel Tasman National Park offers New Zealand's finest Coastal Trail. This gentle paradise offers easy walking for people of moderate fitness.

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  • Half Day Guided Seal Kayaking Tour

    Watch NZ Fur Seals, dive and manoeuver around and under your kayak, and Dusky Dolphins, Blue Penguins and Albatross in their natural habitats all while soaking up the fresh air and sun.

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  • Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruises

    Catch the Glass Bottom Boat to visit the famous Cathedral cove and see the marine wildlife, with the stunning views of the caves and the coastal scenery.

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  • Geothermal Wonderland Tour

    See New Zealand's largest boiling mud lake, colours of every tint and hue dsplayed in hot pools, steaming lakes, craters, vents, and mineral terraces at Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland. 

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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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  • Evening Kayak & Glow Worms Tour

    At dusk let your guide lead you onto calm Lake McLaren for a gentle paddle into the night and discover the magic of the enchanting glow worm canyon.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Close Encounters with Nature

    Experience and encounter the majestic dolphin in its own habitat or happily snap the graceful albatross as it spreads its wings.

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  • Caves and Kiwi Tour

    Small group tour of the Ruakuri caves at Waitomo, lunch at a local farm, and Otorohanga Kiwi House.

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  • Big Sky Stargazing

    An introduction to the spectacular southern night sky with expert astronomy guides. Using the naked eye, high powered binoculars and state-of-the-art telescopes, tour the Milky Way and beyond.

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  • Akaroa Nature Cruise

    Cruise Akaroa Harbour for 2 hours watching Hector's dolphins, White Flippered Penguins, seals and many sea birds.

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  • Akaroa Day Tour

    Visit Akaroa and experience what this quaint township has to offer - gorgeous scenery and nature, beautiful food and souvenir shops to die for.

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  • Akaroa Cruising and Dolphin Swimming

    Akaroa Harbour is the only place you can swim with the rare Hector's Dolphin where you'll enjoy a two cruise and the swim of a lifetime.

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  • Abel Tasman Seals & Sand (Cruise & Walk)

    Cruise the magnificent Abel Tasman coastline north to the golden expanse of Onetahuti.

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  • Whale Watch

    Come face to face with these magnificent creatures aboard a vessel designed purely for this purpose - Giant Sprem Whales, Orca, Hector Dolphins and Fur Seals can all be seen.

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  • Zest Food and Wine Tours

    New food experiences and aromas in a walk, talk and eat-your-way-around excursion of Wellington tasting some of the speciality foods on offer.

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  • Wine on Waiheke

    Enjoy some world class wines at the most popular vineyards on Waiheke Island

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  • Waipara Wine Trail with Lunch

    Travel to the most magnificent boutique vineyards this part of the country has to offer.

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  • Twilight Odyssey Dinner & Wine Tour

    Experience Hawkes Bay at its best.  A progressive three-course meal across some of New Zealand's top winery restaurants.  Awaken every sense on this awesome Odyssey. 

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  • The Silky Oak Chocolate Company

    Heaven on Earth for Chocoholics!   Designed to meet the cravings of everyone while learning more about the evolution of this delicious indulgence.  

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  • Queenstown Wine Trail

    Enjoy the real Kiwi hospitality and spectacular scenery with one of Queenstown's original wine companies to discover Central Otago's premium wines and meet their members of the vineyard teams for a chat.

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  • Orbit Revolving Restaurant at Auckland's Sky Tower

    Dine in style in Auckland's highest restaurant.

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  • Martinborough Gourmet Wine Tour

    These full day tours are a delightful way to experience the magic of a train journey along with the Wairarapa Countryside.

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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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  • Heart of Marlborough Wine Tours

    For a fun day explore the region and sample the wines by bike.  Although unguided a personal touring route can be provided to include cool cycling routes, scenic spots, vineyards, wineries, plus arts & crafts shops along the way.

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  • Hawkes Bay Wine Experience half day tour

    Discover the delights of Hawke's Bay on this 4-5 hour afternoon winery tour

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  • Gourmet Wine Tours

    Prestigious awards adorn the region's pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, riesling and pinot gris.  You'll find Nelson offers the superb and special with something to delight the novice or connoisseur.

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  • Full Day Heart of Marlborough Food Tour

    A day filled with wine sampling, cheese making, and a cheese & wine matching exercise. 

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  • Full Day Guided Bike the Vines Tour

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  • EcoZip Adventure Waiheke Island

    Enjoy the thrill seeking flying fox and an eco forest walk on Waiheke Island.  Your guided tour includes a vineyard lunch, winery visits and tasting. Ferry tickets included.

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  • World of Wearable Art & Collectable Car Complex

    Enjoy two galleries showcasing art designed to be worn and an impressive colection of classic cars.

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  • Shantytown

    While the South Islands West Coast is well known for its magnificent scenery and glaciers, no visit to the area is complete without experiencing shantytown.

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  • Puzzling World

    The Maze, set out amongst the 7 acres of lawns and gardens is a highlight for children and adults alike, and spend a few hours being amazed in this fun eccentric playland.

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  • Pukaha Mount Bruce

    See for yourself how this wildlife restoration centre is breeding the endangered White Kiwi, tuatara, kokako and kaka.  

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  • Matakohe Kauri Museum

    This is one of the country's most amazing themed museums telling a fascinating story of the pioneer days through the use of Kauri timber and gum.

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  • Billy Blacks Kiwi Culture Show

    Experience Kiwi culture alive on stage! Learn how native bush that once covered most of New Zealand was converted to the farmland that you see today.

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  • An Evening with Weta and Coco

    Movie magic and fine food awaits you - bring your appetite for film and food!

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  • Agrodome Sheep Show

    Situated on a 160 hectare sheep and beef farm just north of Rotorua city, this one hour world famous sheep show is both entertaining and informative.

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  • The Lost Spring Thermal Pools & Day Spa, Whitianga

    A unique thermal hot water and spa experience on the Pacific Coast, with sculpted pools, soothing waterfalls, and smoking volcano.

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  • Tekapo Springs Day Spa

    Sit back, relax and let our therapists pamper you while you enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Tekapo!

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  • Rotorua Polynesian Spa

    Located downtown on the edge of Lake Rotorua, the Polynesian Spa is New Zealand's leading internationally acclaimed spa offering a unique thermal spa experience.

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  • Queenstown Hot Pools

    Sit back and relax in an exclusive spring-fed hot pool in your own cedar-enclosed bathing room overlooking the dramatic Shotover River.

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  • Hot Tubs Omarama

    This is an amazing venue - sit in your own hot tub filled with fresh mountain water, heated in the Winter or you can adjust the temperature for the summer.

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  • Hanmer Springs Day Tour

    A full day excursion from Chrstchurch to the picturesque destination of Hanmer - thrillseeking, relaxation, shopping or pampering - the choice is yours.

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  • Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools

    Nestled in lush rainforest beneath 30 metre tall trees the Glacier Hot Pools is a haven of natural tranquility and the perfect way to relax at the end of your day. 

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  • Peppers Clearwater Resort Christchurch

    The par 72 championship course is home to the NZPGA Championship. Come play like a pro and stay the night in th e5 star luxury accommodation set amongst lakes and waterways, making your stay here quite magical.

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  • Millbrook Estate Queenstown

    Where golfing meets spectacular scenery and views that need to be shared. 

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  • Golf Nelson

    Whether you want to play on a champion grade course or do a shorter 9 hole course hidden away in rural Nelson region, your individual needs can be catered for.

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  • Trout Fishing

    Lake Taupo and the surrounding rivers offer world-class fishing throughout the year.

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  • Queenstown Fishing Charters

    Enjoy the spectacular scenic backdrop while you wait to hook a big one!

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  • Fishing Tours

    The calm, sheltered waters of the inner sounds and abundant local wildlife including dolphins, seals ,shags and little blue penguins combined with the views of isolated homes tucked away amongst the dense bush, makes this an enjoyable day. Tackle and bait is provided with the fish filleted ready for your frying pan. Your skipper is full of knowledge.

    Options Available:

    • 3 hours Fishing Inner Queen Charlotte Sound
    • 2. 5 hours Fishing Outer Sounds
    • 8 hours Fishing Extreme Outer Sounds

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  • Fish Jet

    This offers unique fishing from a jet boat, drifting along a truly exceptional landscape ... the mighty Waiau River in Fiordland National Park.  It's an extraordinary adventure perfect for families, curious first time and experienced fishermen alike.

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