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Auckland & Surrounds > Bush and Beach Wilderness Experience
waitakere forest
Only 30 kilometres from downtown Auckland is the city`s largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges. Leave behind the bustle of the city and step into the tranquility of the rainforest. Travel to...
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Auckland & Surrounds > Discover Auckland
food and wine harbour view Day 1: Head up the Sky Tower for panoramic views before embarking on some retail therapy in Queens Street or Newmarket. Sweep away the cobwebs this afternoon as you take the helm on an...
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Auckland & Surrounds > Untamed Island
untamed island A 30 minute flight by light plane over the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf brings you to the majestic Great Barrier Island. After breakfast at a local cafe, take an easy half hour walk on...
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Christchurch and Canterbury > Akaroa and Banks Peninsula Small Group Tour
Akaroa

Visit the quaint and historic French settlement of Akaroa located on Banks Peninsula. Travel by Deluxe 4WD mini-coach via a very high back-country road for panoramic views of the peninsula, the ocean and the distant alps....
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Christchurch and Canterbury > Aoraki Hot Air Ballooning
hot air ballooning Depart as the dawn light starts to streak the sky for a breathtaking flight over the Canterbury Plains. Return to earth for a champagne breakfast.
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Christchurch and Canterbury > Classic Christchurch
Christchurch gardens Day 1 - After settling into your chosen accommodation get out and about and explore the city. Enjoy the buzz of café culture along ‘the strip’. This evening why not enjoy a Maori experience...
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Christchurch and Canterbury > TranzAlpine Experience
TranzAlpine

Discover the natural beauty of the South Island as you travel aboard the world renowned TranzAlpine. Wind your way through the Southern Alps from Christchurch to Arthurs Pass and enjoy an exhilarating jet boat ride along...
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Dunedin and Coastal Otago > Classic Jaguar Limousines
rocks in sea Enjoy personal touring with Classic Jaguar Limousines. See some of New Zealand’s finest sights in comfort and style with an experienced guide.
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Dunedin and Coastal Otago > The Taieri Gorge Railway
Pukerangi Station

The Taieri Gorge Railway is New Zealand`s longest and largest tourist railway based in Dunedin. Join this prestidious tourist train on a journey through the rugged and spectacular Taieri River Gorge, across wrought iron viaducts and...
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Fiordland > Fiordland Lodge
Fiordland Lodge The natural timber construction and open plan architecture of Fiordland Lodge perfectly echoes its stunning surroundings.  Set on forty acres of land, this superb rural setting offers wonderful views across Lake Te Anau, to the mountains...
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Hawkes Bay > Cape Kidnappers Safari
Cape Kidnappers Gannet Enjoy a ½ day tour by 4WD over the hill country of Cape Kidnappers Station to the largest and most accessible gannet colony in the world.
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Hawkes Bay > Maori Culture & Heritage
Maori Culture & Heritage, Hawkes Bay
Spend time with wonderful Maori personalities and embark on this rare opportunity to visit a scenic Marae with the people who own the land and hold it dear. You will experience a...
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Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs > Horse Trekking and Hanmer Springs with Sherwood Lodge
Horse Trekking

Set in the foothills of the Mauri Ranges and surrounded by snow capped mountain peaks and high country stations, Sherwood Lodge offers a taste of real New Zealand hospitality. Make the most of your time at...
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Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs > Wings Over Whales
Seal Kaikoura Take a birds eye perspective and see these majestic mammals from the air....
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Marlborough > Discover Portage
Portage Marlborough

They say that location is everything and the Portage Resort boasts possibly the finest location in the Sounds. This selection of water, wine and walking experiences will ensure you get the very best from your time...
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Marlborough > Marlborough Sounds Sea Kayak
kayaking Experience the beauty of the Queen Charlotte Sound on a guided sea kayak trip. Explore the deep bays and coves as you learn about the wildlife of the area....
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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo > Glacier Explorer
Glacier Explorer A unique experience enabling you to see the Tasman Glacier from the tranquil waters of Lake Tasman.
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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo > Grand Circle
Spa2

From Mount Cook, cross the main divide and see the West Coast glaciers of Fox and Franz Josef. Experience a snow landing on the Tasman Glacier and encircle Mt Cook.

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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo > Grand Traverse of Mt Cook from Lake Tekapo
Air Safari's

This flight of a lifetime is a spectacular scenic flight seeing experience allowing you to explore the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks. View New Zealand`s highest mountains, ice and snowfields, including twelve major glaciers and...
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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo > Mountains High
helicopter on snow in mountains A breathtaking helicopter flight over the alpine region with close up views of Mt Cook, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers and a snow landing on the Tasman Glacier.
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Nelson and The Abel Tasman > Farewell Spit Eco Tour
Farewell Spit coach

At the northern most tip of the South Island, Farewell Spit has been a sanctuary since the 1930s and provides a home for over 90 species of bird, most importantly the waders. Bar tailed godwits, knots,...
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Northland > Bay of Islands Eco Experience
Bay of Islands Dolphins

This full day experience combines some of best eco and sustainable products in tourism. Meet some passionate locals in Kerikeri who are taking valuable steps to protect this special place for years to come. Visit 'Living...
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Northland > Cape Brett 'Hole In The Rock' Cruise
Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Board a luxury catamaran for the most popular cruise in the Bay of Islands. Your high-speed vessel will whisk you on a comfortable journey out through game fishing waters to Cape Brett Lighthouse. Next is Motukokako...
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Northland > Cape Reinga Wanderer
Cape Reinga Wanderer

A visit to the top of New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the top of the North Island - Cape Reinga. This tour has often been described as one of the finest scenic...
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Northland > Salt Air Cape Reinga Fly and Drive
Salt Air Cape Reinga Fly and Drive Take a breathtaking flight over Northland and the Bay of Islands, the perfect way to put the stunning landscapes into perspective. Back on land explore some of the far north’s most spectacular scenery, such as Ninety...
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Queenstown > Dart River Safari
Dart River Safari A true wilderness experience and journey of discovery through ancient forests and cascading waterfalls, New Zealand wilderness at it’s best. Jetboat the full length of the Dart River! Journey the backroads via Paradise and enjoy an...
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Queenstown > Over The Top The Helicopter Company
helicopter picnic in mountains The dramatic alpine scenery and glacial lakes of this region are only truly appreciated from the air. Choose from a range of scenic flights or perhaps picnic on a peak with a champagne lunch....
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Queenstown > Safari of the Scenes
Queenstown Safari Scene When Tolkien created Middle Earth little did he know the magical landscapes of his imagination actually existed. Discover them for yourself and experience the magical atmosphere captured in the film.
 
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Queenstown > Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure
Safari Jeeps Queensland

Visitors to this area never fail to be amazed by both the man-made and natural features of this unusual landscape. Following the Shotover River valley, the Skippers Road was hacked by hand through solid rock and...
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Rotorua > Eco Thermal Tour
Waimangu Gain an insight into the history and natural phenomenon that occur in Rotorua’s geothermal wonderland. See boiling mud pools and colourful hot springs at Wai-O-Tapu and witness the famous Lady Knox Geyser erupt. At the Waimangu...
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Rotorua > White Island by Floatplane
White Island by Floatplane

Experience spectacular views as you travel by floatplane over Hells Gate Thermal Valley and the Northern Lakes to the Pacific Ocean coastline. Circle and view from above the crater and fearsome activity of White Island active...
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Southland and Stewart Island > Endangered Species - Kiwi Journey
Kiwi

Stewart Island is arguably the best place in New Zealand to see kiwi in the wild. Journey across the heart of Stewart Island to Mason Bay for an unforgettable experience with Ruggedy Range™ Wilderness Experience as...
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Southland and Stewart Island > Lodge at Tikana
Tikana Lodge Dunedin

Set in the heart of rural Southland near Browns, this private retreat is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay but offers the service and comfort of an exclusive hotel. Stylish, yet understated, the Lodge...
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Southland and Stewart Island > Ruggedy Range
Ruggedy Range Walk Stewart Island Offering off the beaten track wilderness experiences on both Stewart Island and Ulva Island, these small group tours focus on local and New Zealand natural and cultural history.
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The West Coast and Arthurs Pass > The Lost Valley (Ex Haast)
Lost Valley Helicopter - West Coast Explore a hidden wilderness as you ascend by helicopter, the thundering Douglas Falls towards the unique Hidden Valley, which appears lost in time. ...
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The West Coast and Arthurs Pass > Twin Glacier Explorer
Glacier See an incredible natural phenomenon as you fly by helicopter over the two largest glaciers on the West Coast.
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Waikato & Taranaki > Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Waitomo boasts a remarkable network of limestone caves and underground systems. This trip features the Cathedral and an impresive boat ride through the glow worm grotto....
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Wairarapa & Wellington > Discover Wellington
Wellington at night Day 1: Experience Middle Earth as you head out of the city and relive the magic of Lothlorien and Hobbiton Wood on a unique small group experience with Flat Earth.

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Wairarapa & Wellington > Wild Wellington
Sealion, Wellington This full day tour takes you along Wellington’s beautiful waterfront, where you’ll hear of myths, legends and how wild forces of nature ravaged and formed Wellington’s landscape. After a 4WD journey to Red Rocks to see...
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Wanaka > Mou Waho Cruise and Walk
Mou Waho Cruise and Walk Wanaka Enjoy a cruise across Lake Wanaka to the remote nature reserve of Mou Waho Island for a guided walk....
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Wanaka > Scenic Flights with Wanaka Helicopters
Helicopter Wanaka Wanaka Helicopters offer scenic flights into and around the stunning national parks and surrounding areas. All scenic flights include remote alpine landings enabling you to experience relatively untouched areas of outstanding beauty. ...
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Wanaka > Siberia Experience
bi plane Wanaka Enjoy a 4-hour wilderness adventure in Mount Aspiring National Park and witness the stunning beauty of New Zealand from the air, on land and from the water. Capture the rugged unspoilt beauty of this World Heritage...
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Wanaka > Whare Kea Alpine Chalet
Whare Kea Lodge and Alpine Chalet Wanaka High in New Zealand’s Alps, on the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park, lies a unique alpine escape - Whare Kea Chalet - luxury where you would least expect to find it. Access to the Chalet...
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Natalie Hooper

Winner of four Tourism Australia Travel Awards 2006