New Zealand · 1-DAY TOURS
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Work down from the top: 15 1-day tours worth booking, each with its price, its length, and the single thing to know before you commit to a date.
Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo in one guided day from Auckland with hotel pickup, lunch, and a glowworm boat ride underground.
“We had a wonderful day visiting Hobbiton and the Glow Worm Caves with our two kids. The tour was very well structured and perfectly organized. Our guide and driver, Steven, was incredibly kind and attentive to our needs, making Read more”
Full-day Milford Sound cruise from Queenstown with coach views, tea and lunch, 3 decks, and close-up Stirling Falls.
“Milford sound was BEAUTIFUL! Highly recommend this day trip and cruise. We had an amazing driver, Brandon (maybe spelled Brendan). Our driver was informative, kind, friendly, sociable and offered to take photos for his passengers at the stops. For a tourist not from AU, I would have loved WiFi on the coach bus.”
Hobbiton and Waitomo in one day, with skip-the-crowds access, a glowworm boat ride, Kiwi lunch, and downtown Auckland pickup.
“It was a great day from early morning to late afternoon. Our tour guide Steven was amazing. He provided us with so much information during our drive about the area and sites. There was a stop on the way there as well as back so we could use washroom and get a snack of some sort. The sites were so interesting and enjoyable. We really had a nice time and Stephen our tour guide made it even better.”
Cruise Lake Manapouri, cross Wilmot Pass, then ride Doubtful Sound’s inner fiords with nature guides and wildlife spotting from Manapouri.
“Great crew, very informative, extremely comfortable boat and bus trip. Best of all no crowds or other boats. Even in bad weather,rain and wind, the scenery and mood of the place made it very worthwhile. if you can stay in Manapouri or Te Anau as it's a long day 7 hours. T.A full of places to eat and stay.”
Fly Queenstown to Milford Sound with guaranteed window seats, then enjoy a 2-hour boat cruise through Mitre Peak and waterfalls.
“The whole activity was excellent from start to finish, especially the outward and return flight to Milford Sound, just a sheer magical experience from start to finish, the cruise was also excellent. I highly recommend this to anyone just brilliant.”
Official Hobbiton day trip from Auckland with roundtrip coach, skip-the-line tour, Green Dragon drink, and Hobbit-style buffet lunch.
“Hobbiton was absolutely magical. The bus ride was long, over 2 hours, but very comfortable. our driver, Marty, was very informative and funny. Our guide in Hobbiton, Stevie, was great! It was hard to stop smiling. Beer at the Green Dragon was a real treat, and Lunch at the pavilion was very good. A trip well worth doing if you are a fan of the movies or not.”
Glass-roof coach from Queenstown to Milford Sound, a 2-hour wildlife cruise, and Milford Road photo stops for $152.
“Our guide was great fun, he gave lots of information on the journey - all with a good sense of humour. All the timings were perfect, the cruise did not disappoint, we were lucky to have a clear, sunny day!”
From Queenstown, ride a glass-roof coach to Milford Sound, then enjoy a 2-hour cruise with expert commentary, waterfalls, and wildlife.
“The driver/guide was excellent and shortened the long journey. The trip was fantastic, the stops were well planned it was great value for money. I would certainly do it again. The buffet food was excellent. I would consider the flight back for the experience but if on a budget the bus both ways was fine. 👍”
Milford Sound cruise from Te Anau with a glass-roof coach, photo stops, live guide commentary, and a 2-hour fiord cruise.
“really amazing experience seeing Milford sounds, the scenery was stunning, definitely worth doing, can't exactly put into words how amazing Milford sounds is, we were lucky to have good weather and all the waterfalls were out too!”
A small-group full day from Auckland to Hobbiton, with an official guide, 44 hobbit holes, Waikato scenery, and a complimentary Green Dragon drink.
“Enjoyed the trip and Grant was an excellent guide. He was very informative and a proud Aucklander. Thank you Grant!”
TranzAlpine train plus Arthur’s Pass walks and Castle Hill, with hotel pickup and drop-off for a full South Island nature day.
“It was a fabulous day out. Our guide AJ was wonderful and explained everything perfectly. We would definitely recommend this tour.”
Cruise Lake Manapouri, cross Wilmot Pass rainforest, then enjoy a 3-hour Doubtful Sound cruise from Queenstown, with wildlife spotting.
“Great guides, very informative on all the buses and both tours. We enjoyed our guides.”
A semi-guided one-day cycling loop in Central Otago, with transfers, top gear, and must-see Poolburn Gorge highlights.
“No better way to see and experience the Central Otago region - the team at BikeItNow were brilliant, the bikes were all set up perfectly and ready to go. Couldn’t ask for a better day. Thanks to Lisa and all the crew.”
Small-group Abel Tasman day cruise from Kaiteriteri with seals, Split Apple Rock, easy hikes, and included snorkels, kayaks, and a top lunch.
“The tour was absolutely fantastic - I cannot recommend highly enough. Our skipper was brilliant, incredibly knowledgeable and looked after us fantastically during the day. This tour gives you the option to Kayak, Hike and / or Swim in the stunning scenery of the Abel Tasman National Park. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the tour if you are in the area.”
Luxury van takes you from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in one smooth day, with guided tours and easy comfort.
“Hobbiton was well worth it and the guide for that was great! The driver was exceptional! The glow worm experience was good, liked the caves there, but, if you are traveling by car I would recommend driving yourself to save the money and the time. It is an all day excursion (12hours) with stops for food that were very good, but not included in the price. The glow worms are in other areas for free. You cannot take pictures in the caves so be prepared.”
