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11 Best 1-Day Tours In New Zealand

New Zealand's best.

New Zealand's 11 most popular 1-day tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

11 Best 1-Day Tours In New Zealand

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch - Kiwi lunch plus the Green Dragon drink stop

1.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch

Most Popular★ 5.0

Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworms in one full day from Auckland, with hotel pickup, guided tours, and lunch included.

“Such a good time and we got super lucky with the weather! Martin was the best, he kept everyone informed and entertained the entire time. While I would love to do Hobbiton again, I would probably opt out of the glow worm tour. Nonetheless, still an amazing day filled with fun and hokey pokey ice…”

2,677 reviewsFrom $229.61by Auckland Scenic Tours

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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur’s Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip - Otira Viaduct: quick stop, big view, and a kea chance

8.TranzAlpine Train, Arthur’s Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

★ 5.0

TranzAlpine to Arthur’s Pass with hotel pickup, scenic stops, short walks, Lake Pearson photo breaks, and Castle Hill limestone rocks.

“The 3 hr train ride to Authors Pass offered spectacular views. We met friendly, like minded travelers. A couple of the memorable hikes to the Devils Punchbowl Falls and Limestone boulders took a bit of hiking but they can also be enjoyed from the car park.”

426 reviewsFrom $254.44by NZSI Tours & Travel

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Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour - Auripo to Poolburn Gorge: where the rail trail magic shows up

10.Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

★ 5.0

Cycle Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde to Auripo: viaducts, tunnels, cafe stops, and a self-paced 6-hour day tour.

“No better way to see and experience the Central Otago region - the team at BikeItNow were brilliant, the bikes were all set up perfectly and ready to go. Couldn’t ask for a better day. Thanks to Lisa and all the crew.”

300 reviewsFrom $99.29by Bike It Now!

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Best Abel Tasman Day trip

Best Abel Tasman Day trip - Small-group boat time: what max 11 actually feels like

11.Best Abel Tasman Day trip

★ 5.0

Small-group Abel Tasman day cruise from Nelson with fur seals, snorkeling and kayaking, Split Apple Rock, and a wine-and-beer lunch.

“We had the most incredible day trip with Abel Tasman charters. The views were stunning, what a truly beautiful national park. Lots of wildlife including baby seals and rare birds. Tim and fleur were brilliant and really looked after us. The stops were fantastic, gorgeous little bays with plenty of time to swim, walk or…”

229 reviewsFrom $248.23by Abel Tasman Charters - Day Tours

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