Activities & Tours: New Zealand

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Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you can enjoy your day stress free knowing we have everything sorted for you! We are the only Tauranga based tour company with a Hobbiton trained tour guide. When you join us on tour you will also have free Wi-Fi and USB charging points in the vehicle. We are also provide refreshments and snacks during our tour. You and your travelling companions can experience the best of Tauranga and the renowned 'Hobbiton' with assurance of knowing we have you in mind.

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based on 117 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 to 8 hours
From $78.24

Waiheke Island Scenic Tour With Wine Tastings

This Tour is guaranteed to have the best views of any tour on Waiheke Island; you will Visit 3 of Waiheke Island’s world-renowned vineyards for wine tastings and one lunch stop at The Batch Winery with 360-degree views of the Hauraki Gulf, the views at this vineyard are breathtaking, you will see all of Auckland and our very own Volcano Rangitoto. Sample a wide range of artisan wines; Learn about the island from your local guide’s engaging commentary! ou will visit three cellar doors on this tour and sample award-winning wines. Learn about the island’s unique wine-making conditions from the three cellar doors we will visit. Each is unique and engaging. We will start with tastings at 11 am, move on to lunch (at your own cost), then down to Onetangi Valley for more wine tasting and the grande finale at The Mudbrick Vineyard. All vineyards have breath taking views, you will see villages, beaches, vineyards, Waiheke homes.

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based on 65 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $97.02

Waiheke Island Scenic Tour Wine+Lunch at Award winning Restaurant

Discover the flavours of Waiheke Island, a stunning Island of wine, on a vineyard tour with lunch included at an award-winning restaurant directly across from the beach; you don't get to eat right across the beach every day! So Enjoy along the way the stunning views of the island's beaches, villages, and homes while learning about the local culture, people, history, geography, Maori Culture, and Waiheke produce. Try Waiheke wines from Rose, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, sparkling wine, and Syrah and Bordeaux blends. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at an award-winning restaurant on the white-sand beach in Onetangi, on the north coast of Waiheke Island with incredible views out toward the Hauraki Gulf with a glass of wine to compliment your meal. After lunch, we will continue to Onetangi Valley where we will stop and taste more award-winning wines. These tours are shared with other guests and are a great way to meet new friends from all over the world. See less

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based on 33 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $167.75

Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch

Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a delicious lunch and visit the famous Weta Workshop, where the films were created. We are Wellington's original Lord of the Rings tour and have been operating since 2002. Formerly Rover Rings Tours [before Covid], Welly Rings Tours is proud to show you Wellington as Middle-earth. Our fans-turned-guides will share with you fascinating stories of the making of these movies that you likely won't hear anywhere else - mainly because some of our guides were actually there!

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based on 305 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $203.43

Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour

Want to see the best highlight of Auckland in one day with great exciting stories of Auckland? We will give you the ideal personalized escorted tours of the “MUST SEE” attractions, landscapes and sights of Auckland and great stories. All 5 of our tours operate 6 days a week and have free pick up and drop off at all CBD hotels. All tours accommodate a maximum of 5 people and we take you to the places you won’t find in the guide books!

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based on 156 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $98.43

Original Price : 115.8

Saving Amount : 17.37

Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS

We make no secret that this is the most comprehensive 8 Hour Full Day Tour of Auckland. Take in the top attractions of New Zealand's largest city on this full-day scenic tour of Auckland.Drive through the City to Tamaki Drive by air-conditioned Mercedes with our guide, discover sites of interest including Devonport, Mission Bay and gaze over the coastal scenery from Achilles Point. Travel to the top of 2 of Auckland's volcanoes for stunning 360 degree views; North Head, a volcano with the most commanding, spectacular views over the City, inner harbour and the Hauraki Gulf, and also see Auckland historic Mt. Eden, the highest volcano on the isthmus. Admire native birdlife at Muriwai Beach, the spectacular rugged coastline with black sand beaches and sip fine wines along the Kumeu Wine Trail. Visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and visit the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. Enjoy our historic lunch stop in Riverhead. Marvel as we journey into the lush countryside.

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based on 258 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $131.45

Shore Excursion: Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour

Lord of The Rings Movie Set Tour Join us for this amazing 6 Hour Tour visiting The Lord of the Rings movie set incl a 2 hour guided tour , McClaren's Fall park plus visit a local Kiwifruit orchard, be mesmerised by the iconic green countryside of middle New Zealand Please note ; This tour has a minimum of 6 people

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based on 8 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 to 7 hours
From $180

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers

Escape the crowds and discover the Bay of Islands on our 4.5 hour personalised and interactive Island Cruise & Tour. Locally owned and operated, with a passion for sharing our beautiful area. Suitable for all ages, families, solo travellers and couples...experience it all! • Scenic cruise among 144 sub-tropical Islands • Two remote island stopovers • Native bush walks and 360 degree views from the island lookout points • Visit the famous Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett Lighthouse • Snorkel untouched island reefs • Lookout for unique wildlife throughout the day • Interactive commentary and information • Scenic cruising among 144 subtropical islandsThere's no better way to spend the day....join us on our Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour

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based on 323 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours 30 minutes
From $93.26

Popular Cruise Ship Tour Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Shore Excursion

Create lasting memories on this half-day tour of the Bay of Islands from your cruise ships arrival at the Waitangi Wharf. The Bay of Islands is a popular tourist destination in New Zealand. This guided tour shows you an abundance of breathtaking picturesque views giving you plenty of fantastic photo opportunities. The area is often referred to as “the birthplace of New Zealand”, due to the past events that took place there. These historical events led to the shaping of New Zealand. Your tour will include a Bakery/Café stop for you to grab a coffee or something to eat “on the go”. Your Bay Of Islands tour guide will instruct you on where to catch the shuttle buses back to the tenders should you wish to stay in town longer once your tour ends.

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based on 179 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours 30 minutes
From $131.45

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

***We run ALL our tours to fit with cruise ships arrival & sailing times*** Rotorua is the 2nd most visited city in New Zealand by all tourists. As you only have a small window of opportunity to visit we have created an itinerary to showcase some of what we think makes this place so special. The two main interests which make people visit is Maori Culture & Geothermal Activity. This tour showcases the area where your ship is docked (Mount Maunganui) before we depart for the city of Rotorua. Enroute we showcase all which creates the namesake of the Bay of Plenty. Arriving at Rotorua's only Living Maori Village of its kind - Whakarewarewa - you will receive a traditional welcome and invited by a local to join them on a guided tour of this unique place. A village which lives on top of an active geothermal valley and has learnt to harness the powers of mother nature to aid their daily living needs for 100's of year. See geysers, steaming fumaroles , bubbling hot pools and much more.

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based on 325 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours 30 minutes
From $118.93

Private 5 Hour Wellington City heights tour

Kosher Tours and Travel provides travel Instyle with a large German made car for 1-3 guests or an SUV for 4-6 guests and be guided by a kiwi born driver and guide. Enjoy local hospitality and guided recommendations for shopping and food including Manuka honey, chocolate, Sheep skins and Jade/Greenstone.

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based on 22 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $172.13

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

We are unique in that we offer this beautiful trip into our back yard with history from guides with over 30 years experience on the river and stories from maori elders going back 33 generations (or so). All trips get clients back onto the cruiseships well before departure.

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based on 115 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours 30 minutes
From $134.58

Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour

First stop, Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith. Then River Anduin where the Fellowship travelled to Amon Hen, Gardens of Isengard -Gandalf met Saruman to discuss the Ring, where Saruman’s Orcs destroy the gardens. Rivendell home of the Elves, adventurous may cross swing bridge. Lunch stop provided, please be flexible as timings vary. (Cost of lunch not included in tour price). Weta Workshop seeing how props, weaponry are made, see artists at work and sets from Thunderbirds. Meet Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, Bilbo’s Trolls. Hobbiton Woods where trilogy began. Shortcut to Mushrooms scene; Sam & Frodo’s Second Breakfast; Hobbits hiding from the Black Rider (Get off the Road!); Race to the Buckleberry Ferry King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment. Mount Victoria Lookout to see views of Wellington. Back in the city Courtenay Place, the Embassy Picture Theatre which held two world premieres; The Return of the King (2003), first Hobbit movie An Unexpected Journey (2012).

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based on 98 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 to 6 hours 30 minutes
From $184.65

Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Enjoy the view from the Remutaka Summit at 555m as we cross the Remutaka Ranges into the Wairarapa region. Enjoy a wine tasting experience at the famous Poppies. Sample a fixed menu of 5-6 of their locally produced wines that are available only at the Cellar Door and online! Enjoy a range of 4-5 locally produced wines at Moy Hall Wines. Enjoy the view across the vineyard to the hills beyond from outdoor tables amongst the vines (indoor options available when weather dictates). Enjoy a tasting experience of up to 5 wines of your choice from the excellent Margrain Vineyard. Specific wineries may vary subject to availability.

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based on 318 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours 30 minutes
From $109.14

Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)

Descend into the forested slopes of the Outer Shire, where our expert guides will entertain you with stories of how the Lord of the Rings movies were brought to life. Follow in the footsteps of Frodo and the Hobbits as they began their quest to destroy the One Ring. You will see the "shortcut to mushrooms", "get off the road" and hide from the Black Riders before fleeing to the Buckleberry Ferry. Recreate some of the most famous scenes from The Fellowship of the Ring and make your social media streams go crazy! Then delve into the heart of Wellywood and visit the Weta Workshop, who created all the props, armour, weapons, costumes, miniatures and prosthetics for the Middle-earth movies. Learn the secrets of movie magic on a behind-the-scenes tour by a Weta employee, who will explain the creative process behind bringing these films to life. You'll also have chance to take photos with various characters and weapons, as well as treating yourself to a souvenir or two, if desired.

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based on 225 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $109.54

Activities & Tours: New Zealand

Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

Waiheke Island Scenic Tour With Wine Tastings

Waiheke Island Scenic Tour Wine+Lunch at Award winning Restaurant

Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch

Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour

Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS

Shore Excursion: Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour

Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour - with two island stopovers

Popular Cruise Ship Tour Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Shore Excursion

Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights

Private 5 Hour Wellington City heights tour

Shore Excursion: Scenic Rafting from Napier

Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Wellington's Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour(including Weta Tour)

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