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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Set off on an adventure from Auckland to see New Zealand's two most famous attractions in one day: the Hobbiton Movie Set and the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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From$217.00per person

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

Enjoy return flights over snow-capped mountain ranges, sparkling lakes, and tumbling waterfalls for the ultimate Milford Sound experience, before embarking on a 2-hour cruise around Milford Sound.

From$401.30per person

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Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience

Join the original Waitomo black water rafting tour. Explore the Ruakuri Cave on an exhilarating underground adventure that involves climbing, black water tubing, floating, and leaping over cascading underground waterfalls.

From$111.77per person

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Queenstown: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience

Embark on a jet boat ride on the Shotover River. Prepare for wall-to-wall action with high speed and thrilling 360-degree spins. Upgrade to enjoy roundtrip transportation from Queenstown.

From$100.47per person

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Wellington: Original LOTR Full-Day Tour with Weta & Lunch

Enjoy a full-day adventure in Wellington, home of Middle-earth. See locations from the Lord of the Rings films and the famous Weta Workshop, where the films were created, and savor a delicious lunch.

From$193.22per person

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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch

Enjoy a small-group day tour to Aoraki Mount Cook. Visit the picturesque Church of Good Shepherd on the shores of the stunning turquoise Lake Tekapo, and enjoy a scenic walk to see the Tasman Glacier.

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From$130.79per person

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From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Full-Day Trip

Hobbiton Movie Set full day return trip tour from Auckland. See one of New Zealand's most famous attractions on this magical small group tour. Famous from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies.

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Auckland: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Glide through dark waters and under star-studded night skies, witnessing the glow of bioluminescent organisms on a kayak tour in Auckland. This adventure celebrates nature's luminous beauty.

From$65.40per person

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Lake Taupo: Sailboat Trip to the Maori Rock Carvings

Experience the best way to explore Lake Taupo with an environmentally-friendly sailing tour to the Māori Rock Carvings.

From$35.08per person

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Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Glide across a canopy of native New Zealand bush on a 3-hour zipline adventure on Waiheke Island. Enjoy 3 stunning 650-foot ziplines, look down over stunning vineyards, and tracts of original forest.

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From$82.64per person

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Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

Experience the magic of a guided Hobbiton Movie Set tour. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the Shire as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies.

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From$71.34per person

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Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

Discover Queenstown's ultimate dining destination, Walter Peak High Country Farm - the only place where you can enjoy a cruise, dinner, and show combined into one unforgettable experience.

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From$88.58per person

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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

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Waitomo: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour by Boat

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Mitai Maori Village: Cultural Experience and Dinner Buffet

3 hours • Pickup available

Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise

2 - 12 hours • Pickup available

Franz Josef Glacier: Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing

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Mount Cook: Scenic Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

25 minutes • Small group

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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

12 hours • Pickup available

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Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike

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Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer

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Fox Glacier: Up to 3 Hours Hike with Helicopter Transfer

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It was mesmerising and most importantly it was super safe! We were scared of the fact that the activity could be a bit too scary and tough but it was INSANE! The looking of the lights in a tube is a surreal experience, you feel like you are in another world!

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Had a wonderful day! We had a blast with our couch driver Tod. The tour guide at Hobbiton was very passionate about the movies and knew all the ins and outs. The lunch was perfect and more than enough for everyone. 10/10

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We had a great time. Saw lots of dolphins. Was happy that it was real and not captive dolphins we didn’t get to swim, as there were babies in the pod but we were very close in any case.

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Richie was a great Guide, making sure everybody had a great day unforgettable experience

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The attention to detail in creating this set is out of the world!

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Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

Milford Sound: Small-Group Tour from Te Anau

From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience

Queenstown: Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience

Recommended by solo travelers

Wellington: Original LOTR Full-Day Tour with Weta & Lunch

Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch

From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Full-Day Trip

Auckland: Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

Recommended by friend groups

Lake Taupo: Sailboat Trip to the Maori Rock Carvings

Waiheke Island: Zipline and Native Forest Adventure Trip

Hobbiton Movie Set Guided Tour Ticket

Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise

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