Nature and Wildlife Tours

Best 30 Nature and Wildlife Tours in New Zealand


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Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience Free Cancellation
Fiordland & Milford Sound

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

Rated one of the Top 10 Experiences in New Zealand. Join our boutique small boat cruise and experience Milford Sound the "local" way. We limit passenger numbers on all cruises to half of the boats capacity (capacity 15…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (3,156)
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…

🕐 12 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (905)
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,…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (311)
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike Free Cancellation
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 30 minute Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles area of the glacier with your guide. Navigate your way through t…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (646)
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour Free Cancellation
Waitomo

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above on this 45-minute group guided tour, as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Many of the current guides are descendants of the Maori…

🕐 45 minutes ★★★★☆4.3 (1,165)
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. …

🕐 12 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.7 (645)
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…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (1,604)
Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown Save 10% Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views are guaranteed to leave you awestruck. This globally award win…

🕐 13 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (2,581)
Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka Free Cancellation
Auckland

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

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia in Rotorua, where natural wonders and cultural experiences await. Witness the surreal landscape of Wai-O-Tapu's geothermal area, shaped by volca…

🕐 12 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (82)
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour Free Cancellation
Te Anau

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

The fascinating Te Anau caves system on the western shore of Lake Te Anau offers an underground adventure that charms visitors of all ages. This tour takes you to a mysterious underground world of rushing water before dr…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.5 (1,096)
Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise Free Cancellation
Auckland

Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

Look for whales, dolphins and seabirds in the pristine waters of Hauraki Gulf just a short boat ride from Auckland city's Viaduct Harbour. Learn from experts on board working to protect these precious creatures and their…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.6 (1,878)
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…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (555)
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Take a journey with us deep into Middle Earth and explore unique Lord of the Rings filming locations from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring World Heritage N.P. Feel the trilogy come to life as you visit the breath…

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (1,405)
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: • Milford Sound Cruise •…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (906)
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing Free Cancellation
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 25-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. The flight includes a snow landing, an excellent oppo…

🕐 25 minutes ★★★★☆4.9 (233)
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 …

🕐 5 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (699)
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat Free Cancellation
Kaikoura

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Whale Watch is located in the small coastal town of Kaikōura on the East Coast of New Zealand’s South Island a scenic two and a half-hour drive north from Christchurch and two hour drive south from Picton. Kaikōura is a …

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.5 (3,008)
Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau Free Cancellation
Te Anau

Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

This full-day Milford Sound extraordinaire tour from Te Anau will have you traveling along the spectacular Milford Road. With fun commentary and plenty of local knowledge provided you will have a chance to see keas, seal…

🕐 9 hours and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (1,284)
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…

🕐 12 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.4 (697)
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip Free Cancellation
Christchurch

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

Experience the South Island's remarkable natural landscapes by taking a journey on the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, which is considered one of the world's greatest train journeys for the scenery …

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (471)
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Explore Milford Sounds stunning fiord from the air and on the water. Join an unforgettable cruise, past sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and perhaps even spot dolphins, seals and penguins. Enjoy an exhilarating flight pa…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (191)
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 …

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (655)
From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour Save 10% Free Cancellation
Waitomo

From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of bioluminescence and natural beauty that will captivate you.…

★★★★☆4.9 (217)
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour Free Cancellation
Waitomo

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

We offer two different Blackwater Rafting experiences through the Ruakuri Cave. The Black Labyrinth is the original, 3-hour Blackwater Rafting tour. You will jump off two small waterfalls (highest is 1.5 meters), float …

★★★★☆4.8 (424)
Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views are guaranteed to leave you awestruck. This is a small group t…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (361)
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch Save 10% Free Cancellation
Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Visit the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a guided 45-minute tour through this underground wonder, seeing stalactites, stalagmites, and sparkling glowworms. Then head to a hidden gem near the township of Matamata, …

🕐 12 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (840)
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Tours + TranzAlpine Train & Lunch Free Cancellation
Christchurch

Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Tours + TranzAlpine Train & Lunch

Discover the breathtaking Southern Alps on this Arthur's Pass day tour from Christchurch. Travel in premium comfort through Canterbury's alpine region, then return on the world-famous TranzAlpine train—one of the world's…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (121)
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…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (1,525)
Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo Free Cancellation
Lake Tekapo

Mount John Observatory Stargazing Experience, Tekapo

Our most popular astronomy experience at the world-renowned astronomical research centre. Prepare for an awe-inspiring evening of discovery. Immerse yourself in the stunning surrounds, pristine night skies and sophistic…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★☆4.4 (180)
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…

🕐 13 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (560)
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…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (394)
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland Free Cancellation
Auckland

Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland

This isn’t your average day trip. From secret wildlife encounters to passionate storytelling, we’ll show you the North Island like only a Kiwi can. At Cheeky Kiwi Travel, we don’t just take you to world-famous destinati…

🕐 13 hours ★★★★☆4.7 (732)
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland Free Cancellation
Auckland

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

Explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges, on this 5 hour afternoon eco-tour. The perfect way to get out of the city and enjoy the nature on Auckland's door step. You'll be picked up from…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (896)
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton Save 10% Free Cancellation
Rotorua

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about the region and its history. T…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★☆4.5 (586)
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

Sitting on the northern shores of Lake Whakatipu is the small picturesque village of Glenorchy, the famous Paradise Valley, and world-famous Middle-earth magic. Join this sightseeing tour for a magical half-day journey …

🕐 4 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.9 (439)
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: •Bus tour From Queenstown •Milford Sound Cruise •Scenic flight Milford Sound to …

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (240)
50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown Free Cancellation
Queenstown

50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

Take off from Queenstown on an unforgettable journey through some of the South Island’s most spectacular alpine landscapes. Soar above the rugged cliffs of Skippers Canyon and the braided rivers of the Rees Valley before…

🕐 50 minutes ★★★★☆4.9 (152)
Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50-Minute Helicopter Flight Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50-Minute Helicopter Flight

Soar over the majestic Southern Alps on a 50-minute breathtaking helicopter flight from Queenstown. Discover the mystery of Lake Wakatipu's northern shores, before experiencing a snow landing on the distinctive Jura Gla…

🕐 50 minutes ★★★★☆4.8 (136)
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.  The Akaroa crater nurses the picturesque harbor and Akaroa vil…

🕐 9 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.6 (294)
Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Free Cancellation
Christchurch

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

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier. The ultimate way to get from Christchurch to Queenstown and in…

🕐 14 hours ★★★★☆4.6 (91)
Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Free Cancellation
Queenstown

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

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time and options to enjoy the activities, unlike other tours. Highlig…

🕐 14 hours ★★★★☆4.5 (156)
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand Free Cancellation
Rotorua

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand

Thousands of Years in the Making a Wonderland of Stunning Geothermal Activity. The technical description for this remarkable place is that it’s part of an 18-sq. km active geothermal park at the northern perimeter of the…

★★★★☆4.4 (478)
Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure Free Cancellation
Rotorua

Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

Rotorua Canopy Tours is unlike any other zipline experience and it’s more than just epic ziplines! At the heart of it all, it’s about people. We create unforgettable, world-class adventures that connect you to nature, to…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★☆5.0 (4,636)
Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included) Free Cancellation
Christchurch

Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included)

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour. This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and Tasman Glacier as key highlights. Led by our famou…

🕐 13 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (207)
Mount Cook Scenic 35 Minute Helicopter Flight Free Cancellation
Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village)

Mount Cook Scenic 35 Minute Helicopter Flight

Embark on an exhilarating adventure as you explore the majestic peaks and awe-inspiring valleys surrounding Aoraki / Mount Cook. Fly over the lower Tasman Glacier and soar above the Liebig mountain range, taking in the t…

🕐 35 minutes ★★★★★5.0 (8)
Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula

Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway Journey from Dunedin

Journey deep into the Taieri Gorge on a 5-hour heritage rail experience from Dunedin. Cross spectacular viaducts, hand-carved tunnels, and step onto the Deep Stream Bridge Walk. A rare moment high above the Gorge. Trip …

🕐 5 hours ★★★★☆4.5 (957)
Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience Free Cancellation
Queenstown

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Immerse yourself in an authentic New Zealand adventure as you journey deep into the heart of world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park, a truly unique and untouched world. This is not just a jet boat ride, but a combinati…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (589)
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch Free Cancellation
Fiordland & Milford Sound

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch

Embark on a stress-free Milford Sound adventure from Te Anau. We'll do the driving as you relax in our premium coaches, designed for unbeatable views of the Milford Road. Your friendly driver shares stories of the area's…

🕐 8 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.8 (146)