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Tours & day trips
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
8.8 out of 10 with 85 reviews
8.8/10
(85)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.4 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9.4/10
(22)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
per adult
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9.8/10
(16)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
9.8 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.8/10
(12)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Mt Cook Small Group Day Tour via Lake Tekapo From Christchurch
Activity duration is 13 hours and 30 minutes
13h 30m
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
6/10
(1)
Free cancellation available
per adult
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass and Tranzalpine Day Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
(2)
Free cancellation available
per adult
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
(1)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.6 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.6/10
(10)
Free cancellation available
per adult
2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.6/10
(9)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 124 activitiesMilford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.6 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.6/10
(10)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
8.4 out of 10 with 22 reviews
8.4/10
(22)
Free cancellation available
per adult
From Wanaka: Milford Sound Flight with Landing & Glaciers
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
per adult
Franz Josef: 30-min Flight Franz Josef & Tasman Glaciers
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
Free cancellation available
per adult
Pilot's Choice - 2 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 35mins
Activity duration is 35 minutes
35m
8.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
8/10
(4)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Milford Sound Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly Half Day Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
9.6 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9.6/10
(22)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Scenic Aeroplane Flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
per adult
Tasman Glacier (Mt Cook) Heli-Hike ex Queenstown
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
per adult
Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8.8/10
(3)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly ex Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
(2)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 118 activities
Arthurs Pass Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
per adult
Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
per adult
Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin
Activity duration is 12 hours and 45 minutes
12h 45m
Free cancellation available
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 days
4d
Free cancellation available
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Tour Tekapo from Christchurch
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
per adult
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Dunedin, Christchurch or Queenstown
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
Free cancellation available
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Mt Cook Tour: Finish at Christchurch, Queenstown or Dunedin
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
12h 30m
Free cancellation available
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Southern Alps Scenic
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
Free cancellation available
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
9 Day South to North Island New Zealand Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 9 days
9d
Free cancellation available
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 110 activities
Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
12h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 105 reviews
9.4/10
(105)
Free cancellation available
per adult
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
(1)
Free cancellation available
per adult
From Queenstown: Mount Cook Scenic Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.8/10
(6)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown Including Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
2/10
(1)
Free cancellation available
per adult
From Wanaka: Milford Sound Flight with Landing & Glaciers
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
per adult
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
(1)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Gourmet Food, Wine and Cheese Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
(1)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Stevensons Island 2-Hour Cruise and Nature Walk
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
(1)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Bike the Valley of the Vines from Arrowtown- Return Shuttle from Queenstown
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
(1)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Queenstown Wine Hopper Bus
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
per adult
Wildlife & nature
See all 58 activitiesLord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9.8/10
(16)
Free cancellation available
per adult
NEW: Ale Trail: Wharehuanui Adventure with Queenstown Shuttles
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
Free cancellation available
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
7.2 out of 10 with 9 reviews
7.2/10
(9)
Free cancellation available
per adult
From Wanaka: Milford Sound Flight with Landing & Glaciers
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
per adult
From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise
Free cancellation available
per adult
Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8.8/10
(3)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
11h 30m
4.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
4.4/10
(9)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Akaroa Dolphins 〜 Harbour Nature Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
(3)
Free cancellation available
per adult
Queenstown: Underwater Theatre Experience Entry Ticket
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
6.8 out of 10 with 5 reviews
6.8/10
(5)
Free cancellation available
per adult