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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Set off on an adventure from Auckland to see New Zealand's two most famous attractions in one day: the Hobbiton Movie Set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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From$209.57per person

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Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience

Join the original Waitomo black water rafting tour. Explore the Ruakuri Cave on an exhilarating underground adventure that involves climbing, black water tubing, floating, and leaping over cascading underground waterfalls.

From$107.94per person

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

Enjoy return flights over snow-capped mountain ranges, sparkling lakes, and tumbling waterfalls for the ultimate Milford Sound experience, before embarking on a 2-hour cruise around Milford Sound.

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From$387.55per person

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Queenstown: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience

Embark on a jet boat ride on the Shotover River. Prepare for wall-to-wall action with high speed and thrilling 360-degree spins. Upgrade to enjoy roundtrip transportation from Queenstown.

From$97.03per person

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Wellington: Original LOTR Full-Day Tour with Weta & Lunch

Enjoy a full-day adventure in Wellington, home of Middle-earth. See locations from the Lord of the Rings films and the famous Weta Workshop, where the films were created, and savor a delicious lunch.

From$186.60per person

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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch

Enjoy a small-group day tour to Aoraki Mount Cook. Visit the picturesque Church of Good Shepherd on the shores of the stunning turquoise Lake Tekapo, and enjoy a scenic walk to see the Tasman Glacier.

From$126.31per person

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From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Full-Day Trip

Hobbiton Movie Set full day return trip tour from Auckland. See one of New Zealand's most famous attractions on this magical small group tour. Famous from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.

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~~From$157.89~~From$142.10per person

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Auckland: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Glide through dark waters and under star-studded night skies, witnessing the glow of bioluminescent organisms on a kayak tour in Auckland. This adventure celebrates nature's luminous beauty.

From$63.16per person

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Lake Taupo: Sailboat Trip to the Maori Rock Carvings

Experience the best way to explore Lake Taupo with an environmentally-friendly sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings.

From$33.88per person

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Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Glide across a canopy of native New Zealand bush on a 3-hour zipline adventure on Waiheke Island. Enjoy 3 stunning 650-foot ziplines, look down over stunning vineyards, and tracts of original forest.

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From$79.81per person

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Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

Experience the magic of a guided Hobbiton Movie Set tour. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.

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From$68.90per person

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From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip

Explore the spectacular Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park on a day trip from Manapouri. Cruise across Lake Manapouri, admire the views of Wilmot Pass, and discover the waterways of Doubtful Sound.

From$194.64per person

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Waitomo: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour by Boat

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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

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Mount Cook: Scenic Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

25 minutes • Small group

Mitai Maori Village: Cultural Experience and Dinner Buffet

3 hours • Pickup available

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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

12 hours • Pickup available

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Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike

3 hours • Small group

Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer

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Fox Glacier: Up to 3 Hours Hike with Helicopter Transfer

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Taupō: Huka Falls 30-Minute Jet Boat Experience

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Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide

75 minutes • Small group

Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

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It was mesmerising and most importantly it was super safe! We were scared of the fact that the activity could be a bit too scary and tough but it was INSANE! The looking of the lights in a tube is a surreal experience, you feel like you are in another world!

Had a wonderful day! We had a blast with our couch driver Tod. The tour guide at Hobbiton was very passionate about the movies and knew all the ins and outs. The lunch was perfect and more than enough for everyone. 10/10

We had a great time. Saw lots of dolphins. Was happy that it was real and not captive dolphins we didn’t get to swim, as there were babies in the pod but we were very close in any case.

Richie was a great Guide, making sure everybody had a great day unforgettable experience

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Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

Milford Sound: Small-Group Tour from Te Anau

From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

Queenstown: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience

Recommended by solo travelers

Wellington: Original LOTR Full-Day Tour with Weta & Lunch

Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Full-Day Trip

Auckland: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Recommended by friend groups

Lake Taupo: Sailboat Trip to the Maori Rock Carvings

Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

From Manapouri: Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip

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