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Name: Half Day City Tour
Area: Christchurch
Description:

Get a taste for this rather youthful English city.


   
     
Name: Akaroa Full Day Tour
Area: Christchurch
Description:

Today you can swim with the dolphins or join the Canterbury Cat for a nature cruise to explore the volcanic harbor where sightings may be made of the world's smallest dolphin.


   
     
Name: Kaikoura Whale Watching Full Day Tour
Area: Christchurch
Description:

This area is world renowned for the variety of marine mammals which can be seen, including giant sperm whales and the acrobatic Dusky Dolphins (sightings not guaranteed).


   
     
Name: High Country Safari Full Day Tour
Area: Christchurch
Description:

This fun tour incorporates a road trip to the Southern Alps, a jet boat ride, 4WD travel, and the TranzAlpine train service back to Christchurch.


   
     
Name: Glacier, Albatross, and Wildlife Full Day Tour
Area: Dunedin
Description:

View albatross, seals, cormorants, Yellow eyed penguins, and learn of the geology and history of this area.


   
     
Name: Moeraki Boulders and Blue Penguins Full Day Tour
Area: Dunedin
Description:

Admire these huge, completely round, rock formations then continue onto Oamaru known for its incredible limestone deposits and the Blue Penguins who wander up the beach in the evening.


   
     
Name: Stewart Island Overnight Tour
Area: Dunedin
Description:

An unspoiled island retreat nestled in the natural beauty of a bush setting on Halfmoon Bay.


   
     
Name: Milford Sound: Full Day Tour
Area: Queenstown
Description:

Coach through some of the most beautiful countryside in New Zealand. On arrival at Milford Sound, board a vessel for a leisurely cruise along the sound to the Tasman Sea. You may even see dolphins frolic alongside the boat.


   
     
Name: Milford Sound Heli Tours
Area: Queenstown
Description:

Considered an experience of a lifetime, let Over the Top Helicopters whisk you away to pristine areas around Milford Sound. Choose from a variety of tour options and inclusions – from champagne picnics to glacier landings.


   
     
Name: Doubtful Sound Full Day
Area: Queenstown
Description:

Today’s highlight will be your time aboard the catamaran for a three hour cruise of the Sound to the Tasman Sea.


   
     
Name: Dart River Jet Boating
Area: Queenstown
Description:

Speed along the river through a maze of channels and river flats in only inches of water.


   
     
Name: Safari of the Rings Tour
Area: Queenstown
Description:

A scenic Hobbit charter that gives a spectacular look at the diversity of scenery in the area.


   
     
Name: Transfer and Taieri Gorge Link to Dunedin
Area: Queenstown
Description:

See spectacular changes in scenery, from rugged mountain gorges to fertile plains by rail.


   
     
Name: Glacier Half Day Tour
Area: Franz Josef
Description:

This excursion includes a one mile interpretive walk and time to explore the lower reaches of Franz Josef Glacier. During the expedition, your guide will provide the history of the glacier and its geology. A full day option is also available and includes an icefall climb.


   
     
Name: Heli Tours
Area: Franz Josef
Description:

From a mantle of pure white snow, admire massive rivers of ice winding their way down glacier valleys. Heli hikes are also available, combining a helicopter flight to Franz Josef Glacier with a guided walk amongst ice caves, pinnacles and seracs.


   
     
Name: Cruise and Walk Full Day
Area: Nelson
Description:

Cruise to Totaranui before walking for 3 to 5 hours enjoying the magnificent views of native forest, headlands and beaches.


   
     
Name: Kayak Full Day Tour
Area: Nelson
Description:

From Marahau Beach it is a short paddle to some of the finest beaches and islands in Abel Tasman National Park.


   
     
Name: Abel Tasman National Park 3 or 5 Day
Area: New Zealand Walk
Description:

The walking track closely follows the coastline through unspoiled native forest and provides wonderful views of sub-tropical beaches (operates year–round from Nelson).


   
     
Name: Milford Trak 5 Day
Area: New Zealand Walk
Description:

This is a 4 night all-inclusive guided walk through the heart of Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound. Since Quintin Mackinnon pioneered the route in 1888, everyone from hardened trekkers to novices sporting their first pair of boots has taken up the challenge of the Milford Track (operates November – April from Queenstown).


   
     
Name: Hollyford Track 3 Day
Area: New Zealand Walk
Description:

Geologically spectacular and ever changing, your Hollyford Track experience is a combination of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, rainforests, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, reefs, sand-dunes and surf. The sheer diversity of vegetation and wildlife is truly unparalleled. Expert guides will ensure your group experiences New Zealand's wilderness at its best (operates November – April from Queenstown).


   
     
Name: Routeburn 3 Day
Area: New Zealand Walk
Description:

This 2 night all-inclusive guided walk traverses New Zealand's Southern Alps. Since the 1880's the Routeburn Track has proved to be one of the most accessible and popular journeys into New Zealand's forests and mountains (operates November – April from Queenstown).


   
     
Name: Half Day City Tour
Area: Auckland
Description:

Enjoy Auckland city and the waterfront plus panoramic views from Mount Eden.


   
     
Name: Harbor Cruise
Area: Auckland
Description:

Get out on the harbor. Select your preferred cruise – a coffee cruise, lunch or dinner cruise, or just enjoy an afternoon sail.


   
     
Name: Waitamo Caves Full Day
Area: Auckland
Description:

Visit the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a guided tour of the limestone caverns and a boat ride through the darkness of the Glowworm Grotto.


   
     
Name: Coromandel Coast & Rotorua 3 Day Tour
Area: Auckland
Description:

Visit the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a guided tour of the limestone caverns and a boat ride through the darkness of the Glowworm Grotto.


   
     
Name: Waitomo Cave Tour to Rotorua
Area: Aucland
Description:

Today you travel from Auckland to Rotorua but not before stopping at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.


   
     
Name: Hole in the Rock Full Day Tour
Area: Bay of Islands
Description:

Cruise through game fishing waters to the Cape Brett lighthouse before encountering Motukokako Island and the famous “Hole in the Rock”.


   
     
Name: Cape Reinga Full Day Tour
Area: Bay of Islands
Description:

Journey to the top of the land – Cape Reinga. Drive along Ninety Mile Beach and see where the Pacific Ocean meets the Tasman Sea.


   
     
Name: Half Day City Tour
Area: Rotorua
Description:

See Rotorua’s natural and manmade attractions.


   
     
Name: Eco-thermal Tours
Area: Rotorua
Description:

Discover the areas' thermal springs to see collapsed craters, boiling mud pools, colorful springs and moon-like formations.


   
     
Name: Mount Tarawera Half Day Tour
Area: Rotorua
Description:

Climb this dormant volcano in a 4WD to the edge of its massive crater before walking to the summit for amazing views.


   
     
Name: Hangi Dinner and Concert
Area: Rotorua
Description:

Enjoy a spiritual experience with Marae protocol, entertainment, culture and feasting.


   
     
Name: Half Day City Tour
Area: Wellington
Description:

Parliament buildings, Old St. Paul’s Cathedral, Lady Norsewood Rose Gardens, the National Art Gallery and Museum, Oriental Bay, Wellington Harbor and Marine Drive await.


   
     
Name: Middle Earth Half Day
Area: Wellington
Description:

Visit the key film locations from the Lord of the Rings.


   
     
 
 

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