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Hobbiton Movie Set

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Fiordland & Milford Sound

Milford Sound

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Fiordland & Milford Sound

Fiordland National Park

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Featured New Zealand Tours
Milford Sound Cruise Free Cancellation
Fiordland & Milford Sound

Milford Sound Cruise

Enjoy uninterrupted views of glacier-carved cliffs on your Milford Sound cruise aboard mdoern, spacious and comfortable catamarans. With spacious seating indoors, an open sun deck up top and a covered deck at the rear,…

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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, and spill the secrets of their beautiful backyard as you travel t…

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Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch Free Cancellation
Fiordland & Milford Sound

Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. We take care of the driving while you sit back and enjoy the stunning views from our premium coaches with panoramic windows, glass roofs, and USB charging ports. …

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Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

A return scenic cruise from Queenstown Bay, across stunning Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm on a vessel of your choice, a farm demonstration and a delicious BBQ Lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead. The rural…

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2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise Free Cancellation
Fiordland & Milford Sound

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

Enjoy a two hour cruise traversing the deep waters of Milford Sound, located in Fiordland. Your cruise will take you past St Anne’s lighthouse and out into the Tasman Sea. Informative guides point out scenic highlights a…

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Milford Sound Cruise - RealNZ Free Cancellation
Fiordland & Milford Sound

Milford Sound Cruise - RealNZ

Get closer to nature on a Milford Sound Day Cruise with RealNZ. Discover glacier-carved cliffs rising from the ink waters below – when you’re travelling by boat, there’s plenty of time to take it all in before framing up…

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Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau Free Cancellation
Fiordland & Milford Sound

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

Premium small group tour including boutique Milford Sound cruise onboard a Milford Sound Cruise, and picnic lunch from Te Anau. There is no better way to see this famous attraction. Highlights: β€’ Milford Sound Cruise ‒…

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Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Whakatipu, aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw or the sleek Spirit of Queenstown. Once you arrive over at the working high cou…

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Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch) Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary natural beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery and prolific flora and fauna. This tour with Air Milford allows you to combine the stunning flight …

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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri Save 15% Free Cancellation
Te Anau

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri

Experience an 8-hour day trip into the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound, the heart of Fiordland National Park, while nature guides answer questions and point out landmarks. This fiord is home to bottlenose dolphins an…

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Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown

You are guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views as you fly this incredible route to and from Milford Sound through a landscape of unbelievable grandeur and beauty. Encounter real mountain flying and marvel at the …

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Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown Free Cancellation
Fiordland & Milford Sound

Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in the south west of the South Island, and is famed for its rem…

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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes) Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

Step aboard a classic Queenstown lake cruise and take in the region’s most iconic views from the water. Million Dollar Cruise is a 90-minute journey across Lake Wakatipu, offering uninterrupted views of the Remarkables…

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Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

This small group day trip includes a stunning boutique Milford Sound cruise and an amazing scenic flight back to Queenstown. Highlights: β€’Bus tour From Queenstown β€’Milford Sound Cruise β€’Scenic flight Milford Sound to …

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Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner Free Cancellation
Auckland

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

See the highlights of Auckland on a 2.5-hour sailboat cruise on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour. Enjoy a 3-course dinner while viewing the highlights of the city, including the Sky Tower and Auckland Harbour Bridge. Your ex…

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TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

Cruise on Queenstown’s iconic vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw. Relax on board and admire the stunning alpine scenery whilst you cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Explore the decks, view the en…

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

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

Discover one of the best things to do in South Island New Zealand as you embark on a full-day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. You'll travel through Fiordland on a luxury coach tour before continuing to explore via…

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Christchurch

Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes.Β  The Akaroa crater nurses the picturesque harbor and Akaroa vil…

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Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers Free Cancellation
Paihia

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactiveΒ Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a passion for sharing our beautiful area. Suitable for all ages, f…

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Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound and enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains, lakes and waterfalls of Fiordland National Park. Surrounded by some of the most magnificent scenery in the world, you’ll board your crui…

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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri, cross over the 670-meter high Wilmot Pass and enjoy a 2 hour and …

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Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries Free Cancellation
Fiordland & Milford Sound

Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries

Discover Milford Sound with the experts. For over 70 years, we've shared our passion for the natural wonders of Milford Sound. Our premium catamarans are purpose-built for uncrowded comfort and unbeatable views. More s…

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Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo Free Cancellation
Taupo

Daily Scenic Maori Rock Carving Cruise Taupo

Daily Scenic Cruises – Maori Rock Carvings Please note we are changing our afternoon departure time from 1.30pm to 1.00pm from 1st November 2024. Our Daily Scenic Cruises depart from Berth #4 at the Taupo Boat Harbour…

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America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour Free Cancellation
Auckland

America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour

Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back, relax and enjoy the sail on an America's Cup racing yacht as you sail Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. Become part of the crew and feel the thrill of yachting at its …

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Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland Save 15% Free Cancellation
Auckland

Scenic Harbour Cruise in Auckland

Experience Auckland's stunning skyline and iconic landmarks from the water on a 1.5-hour scenic cruise with The Red Boats. Glide across the picturesque Waitemata Harbour on one of or iconic wooden vessels while enjoying …

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Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet Free Cancellation
Fiordland & Milford Sound

Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet

Get closer to Milford Sound's natural wonders aboard our spacious, purpose-built catamarans. Enjoy more room to move around, with incredible views from our outdoor viewing decks or cosy interior cabins. Get closer to t…

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Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

Air Milford hosts you on anΒ intimate experience, combining two incredible scenic flights into Fiordland National Park with a Nature Cruise through the fiord itself. Enjoy reserved seating for Air Milford passengers aboar…

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Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp Free Cancellation
Taupo

Lake Taupō Māori Rock Carvings Scenic Cruise aboard Ernest Kemp

Ernest Kemp Cruises cruising Lake Taupo for over 30 years. We specialise in visiting the Maori Rock Carvings daily. Enjoy the history of the area and this unique replica steamboat. Friendly skipper and crew offer a live …

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Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch Free Cancellation
Paihia

Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

Join this half-day tour of the wonderful Bay of Islands. Experience the spectacular scenery in an area rich in culture and history. Encounter diverse wildlife in their natural surroundings as we are licensed to view mari…

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau Free Cancellation
Te Anau

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, and spill the secrets of their beautiful backyard as you travel t…

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Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Southern Discoveries Free Cancellation
Fiordland & Milford Sound

Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Southern Discoveries

Join your longest and most immersive Milford Sound cruise, giving you over two hours to experience everything that makes this destination famous around the world. An expert Nature Guide travels with you throughout the jo…

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3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour Free Cancellation
Paihia

3 Hours // Hole in the Rock Cruise & Bay of Islands Tour

Discover the Bay of Islands, and take a scenic boat cruise through the 144 subtropical islands. Visit the famous "Hole in the Rock" and Cape Brett Lighthouse. Stopover on Roberton Island to take a short walk to the loo…

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Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise Free Cancellation
Blenheim

Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise

Please note over Winter 2026 this tour will be running Wednesday and Saturdays only. Experience the best of beautiful Marlborough on this full-day tour. Get picked up from Blenheim in the morning and head straight to yo…

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Best Abel Tasman Day trip Free Cancellation
Nelson

Best Abel Tasman Day trip

Our small group personalized day-trip is the best way to experience all the Abel Tasman National Park has to offer in comfort in one day. You get to meet other travelers and receive the personal attention of the skipper …

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Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise Free Cancellation
Havelock

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote inland waterway. The people living here have no road access and no mains el…

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Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise Free Cancellation
Auckland

Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise

Experience Auckland’s harbour at its most beautiful with a relaxing Sunset Cruise aboard a classic wooden vessel with the The Red Boats. Enjoy panoramic views as the sun sets over the city skyline, sail beneath the ico…

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Abel Tasman Vista Cruise Free Cancellation
Nelson

Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

We've been welcoming visitors to the spectacular Abel Tasman granite coast since 1841. Travel in style on our Vista Cruise. There's no need to go ashore to discover idyllic, golden sand bays, fringed by lush native fores…

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Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife Free Cancellation
Paihia

Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife

Embark on a 4.5 hour Cruise and Island tour in the scenic Bay of Islands, where nature's wonders and cultural exploration await. Cruising through the islands, keeping an eye out for marine wildlife and native seabirds w…

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Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise Save 10% Free Cancellation
Te Anau

Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise

Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound. Modern comforts such as bucket leather seats, extended leg room, high performance air conditioni…

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Stevensons Island Cruise and Nature Walk Save 20% Free Cancellation
Wanaka

Stevensons Island Cruise and Nature Walk

Enjoy a 2 hour small group cruise and nature walk to Stevensons island. Once aboard the luxury catamaran, guests will relax in comfort and enjoy a 45 minute cruise among spectacular mountain scenery followed by a guided …

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown: Panoramic Views Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown: Panoramic Views

A seamless journey from Queenstown to Milford Sound, where stunning views are made even better by fascinating stories from your driver. Enjoy a premium coach journey with panoramic windows, glass roofs, and USB charging …

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Cruise Abel Tasman to Golden Bay Free Cancellation
Nelson

Cruise Abel Tasman to Golden Bay

Explore the Best of Abel Tasman National Park and Golden Bay in One Day! Your friendly guide will pick you up from your accommodation for a scenic journey across the Waimea Plains and Moutere Hills to Kaiteriteri. From…

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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Flyback Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Tour from Queenstown with Flyback

Journey in comfort on one of our brand new, low-emission coaches and take in incredible panoramic views on the road to Milford Sound. Enjoy entertaining commentary, and let us show you the best stops along the way as you…

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Milford Sound Coach & Extended Cruise from Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Coach & Extended Cruise from Queenstown

Experience the most comprehensive Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown. An expert nature guide accompanies you throughout both the coach and cruise journeys. Travel in a premium glass-roof coach through Fiordland with …

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Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown

Sit back, relax and let us host your full day Southland adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular drives in a modern glass‑roof coach, travelling along the shores of Lake Wha…

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Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover (Half Day) Free Cancellation
Paihia

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover (Half Day)

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Stopover Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands Locally owned and operated, with a passion for sharing our beautiful area. Suitable for all ages, families, solo travellers …

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Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound Tour with Cruise & Lunch Free Cancellation
Te Anau

Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound Tour with Cruise & Lunch

Explore the stunning landscapes of Fiordland National Park on this premium small group tour from Te Anau to Queenstown, featuring a boutique cruise on Milford Sound. Begin your journey with a morning pickup in a comforta…

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Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise Save 10% Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound from Queenstown. Modern comforts such as bucket leather seats, extended leg room, high performan…

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