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The 15 Best Tours & Days Out in New Zealand

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Everything on this site that runs as a guided day, gathered in one place and put in order. Fiord cruises, glacier flights, cave floats, cellar-door lunches and jet boat runs, each with its price, its length and the town it departs from, so you can build a fortnight without opening twenty tabs.

Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket - The Shire walking route: 12 acres, Hobbit Holes, and the Mill

1.Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8,167 reviews · 2h 30m · from $71Our pick

Step into Middle-earth on a 150-minute guided walk through Hobbiton, with a Green Dragon Inn drink and photo stops.

“A pity that children couldn’t get ordinary sodas in the green dragon. To expensive prices in the shop, og not good that the café was closed when we returned at 18.10. Everything else was mindblowing, fantastic and magical. An extraordinary experience!”

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Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure - Safety briefing first, then the fun actually starts

2.Rotorua Canopy Tours: 2.5Hour Native Forest Zipline Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,563 reviews · from $123Top rated

Zipline through Rotorua’s 1000-year-old native forest canopy on a small-group adventure with free digital photos and wet-weather gear.

“First time in attempting zip lining! Fantastic way to experience the tree canopy, the forest and the fun of the zip lines. Vincent and Lauren (aka Red and Elsa) were knowledgable guides who made us feel safe and comfortable. Thank you to Lauren for helping me reduce my anxiety in being so high and stepping off platforms. A must do experience for everyone!”

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Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest - The 12-acre Shire walk: Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the photo moments that count

3.Hobbiton™ Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,577 reviews · from $74

Guided Hobbiton walk in New Zealand’s North Island, with a Southfarthing drink at the Green Dragon, small groups, and ticket included.

“A lovely afternoon spent with Hobbit geeks and others like us that took lots of pictures for our grandchildren. The tour was very nice, with a nice beer at the end. The attention to detail throughout the Shire was incredible!”

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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown - Lake Wakatipu views and Devil’s Staircase photo energy

4.Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,001 reviews · from $216

Small-group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with hotel pickup, scenic stops, picnic lunch, and a 2-hour cruise to Mitre Peak.

“We recently went on this experience and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Queenstown, New Zealand. It exceeded our expectations in every way. Joe, our guide, drove us to Milford Fiord (learnt that it is geographically accurate name for Milford Sound) and went above and beyond to make the journey engaging and informative. His insightful commentary throughout the drive helped us truly appreciate the geographic, historical, and cultural significance of the scenic lookouts. Despite the heavy rain, the tour was conducted seamlessly and in fact, Milford Fiord was even more spectacular in the rain. The cruise itself was beyond words, making us feel as though we had stepped into another…”

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Te Anau: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Te Anau: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour - RealNZ Visitor Centre check-in and how the day starts

5.Te Anau: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,611 reviews · 2h 15m · from $77

Te Anau Glowworm Caves guided tour with Lake Te Anau cruise, cave walk, and pitch-black glowworm boat ride. $77, 135 mins.

“I was reluctant to join this activity but my husband was keen! I was blown away. This was fantastic. The guide was so knowledgeable and shared her excitement which was infectious. A great trip!”

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Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown - Milford Sound Cruise: Tea, Wildlife Chances, and Boat Crowding to Expect

6.Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,792 reviews · from $462

Fly Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise the fjord, then fly back a different way, saving road time with big alpine views.

“Holy cow was this awesome! The beauty of Milford Sound is unmatched. The plane was an amazing way to experience the beauty of the mountains. Our pilot Andrew was incredible and very friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was a little crowded, but it was comfortable nonetheless. One of my favorite things we did in NZ!”

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Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland - Green Dragon Inn drink plus free time: photos, browsing, and timing tips

Waiheke island Wine Tours – PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients ! - Ferry stress or zero stress? Timing from Auckland

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown - Stop-by-stop: Bennets Bluff, Bob’s Cove Track, and Glenorchy Wharf

Queenstown Segway Tour

Queenstown Segway Tour - Safety training that actually builds confidence

10.Queenstown Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,235 reviews · from $61

Glide through Queenstown on a small-group Segway tour, cruising Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Gardens with a guide. 1 or 2 hours.

“Terrific way to get around and see the beautiful surrounds of Queenstown. Great clear instructions on how to ride the Segway as a complete novice, to the point of feeling really confident at the end of the two hours.”

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

Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau - The Milford Sound cruise: what to expect on the water

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,198 reviews · from $185

Small-group Milford Sound day tour from Te Anau with Milford Road stops, optional walks, and a 2-hour cruise plus wildlife spotting.

“A fab day trip. Small group, great guide, plenty of stops for the scenic views and photo opps. Boat ride was incredible and it was great to be on the smaller boat too. Loved it - would definitely recommend!”

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Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Auckland Explorer: Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Stop-by-stop: Customs Street East to Sky Tower and the core landmarks

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland - Leaving Auckland: Waikato Country Stops and Photo Windows

13.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,117 reviews · from $235

Small-group Auckland day tour with guided Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, lunch included, scenic stops, and tickets handled.

“We had an absolutely fantastic day visiting Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves. While the scenery was breathtaking, what truly made the trip stand out was our guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, specifically regarding the indigenous Maori history and their connection to the land. We walked away not just with great photos, but with a deep understanding of the local culture. Hobbiton was perfectly detailed and felt like stepping into another world, and the glowworm caves were ethereal. If you’re looking for a tour that balances entertainment with genuine education, this is it!”

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Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour - Westhaven Marina and the Harbour Bridge Views You Actually Came For

14.Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,080 reviews · from $46

Half-day Auckland highlights by small group: Mt Eden views, Auckland Harbour Bridge, North Shore photo stops, and a smooth city orientation.

“Pick-up location easy to find. Tour is informative and interesting. It’s a good way to orientate yourself and discover things to do so as to get the most from a stay in Auckland. Tour is good value too”

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour - The On-Foot Cave Start: Cathedral Cave and Stepping Into the Dark

15.Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,027 reviews · from $50

A guided 45-minute combo walk and boat cruise at Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with science, Māori stories, and a starry glowworm grotto.

“One of the most spectacular caves I have ever seen and Glowworms part on the boat was absolutely magical😊 Highly recommend!”

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