NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular 1-day tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworms in one full day from Auckland, with hotel pickup, guided tours, and lunch included.
“One of the best. Mike our driver was outstanding. Very professional and informed about sights along the way. We enjoyed each stop especially the glow worms and boat ride in the cave! Highly recommend!! Ina and Don”
One Auckland day trip that pairs Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with guided tours, lunch, and scenic Waikato countryside views.
“Excellent guide who has us a lot of knowledge about Nz on the car ride also”
Doubtful Sound from Manapouri in one long day: Lake Manapouri cruise, Wilmot Pass rainforest bus ride, and guided fjord catamaran.
“Great people taking us to/through beautiful places and sharing their knowledge with us.”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, then cruise for 2 hours. Guaranteed window seats, up-close falls, and big wildlife moments.
“Amazing the best part of my NZ stay and experience.”
Auckland to Hobbiton day trip with a guided Shire walk, Hobbit Hole visit, Party Marquee buffet lunch, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“We had a great time touring Hobbiton on our one day in Auckland before a cruise. Anna, our guide, was exceptional. She provided lots of interesting information about the sights and filming details in Hobbiton during our walking tour around the Shire. The highlight of the tour was our visit inside a hobbit hole: the…”
Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown by premium glass-roof coach and a 2-hour nature cruise with waterfall closeness and wildlife spotting.
“The driver/guide was excellent and shortened the long journey. The trip was fantastic, the stops were well planned it was great value for money. I would certainly do it again. The buffet food was excellent. I would consider the flight back for the experience but if on a budget the bus both ways was fine.…”
Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with a glass-roof coach, photo stops, and a 2-hour cruise for waterfalls, wildlife, and views.
“our bus driver John was superb. his knowledge and passion for the area was remarkable. I'm from Pembroke in West Wales and grew up opposite St Anne's Head at the mouth of the river Cleddau. Milford Sound was stunning and the weather was great. Glass topped bus made for great viewing enroute and back to…”
TranzAlpine to Arthur’s Pass with hotel pickup, scenic stops, short walks, Lake Pearson photo breaks, and Castle Hill limestone rocks.
“Anuj, our guide was amazing! His knowledge of the area was vast and I learned a lot of fun facts I didn't know before my trip. We made tons of stops at points of interest. He has umbrellas, water, and snacks. He even gave us some tips on the rest of our trip. I highly…”
Queenstown day trip to Doubtful Sound: cruise Lake Manapouri, ride Wilmot Pass rainforest, then enjoy 3 hours on the fiord.
“We can’t fault anything on our Doubtful sound trip. It was excellent.”
Cycle Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde to Auripo: viaducts, tunnels, cafe stops, and a self-paced 6-hour day tour.
“Lots of fun riding the old rail trail. The country side can be a bit bleak in parts and in others the view across the mountains is spectacular. We had electric bikes which I would recommend , not for hills but your on holiday right ! A few nice cafe and a great pub along…”
Small-group Abel Tasman day cruise from Nelson with fur seals, snorkeling and kayaking, Split Apple Rock, and a wine-and-beer lunch.
“A magical day in Abel Tasman with our skipper Tim and host Flo who ensured that our day was really special and even provided towels to dry our feet.”
Luxury van day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworm caves, with guided tours, Wi‑Fi, snacks, and famous New Zealand scenery.
“It was a great experience! Really enjoyed both Hobbiton and the Waitomo caves. Couldn’t put one above the other as they both offer very different experiences. Would highly recommend. Colin, our driver was also very friendly and helpful throughout the day!”
One-way Christchurch to Queenstown tour via Fairlie Bakehouse, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Aoraki Mt Cook, Lindis Pass and Kawarau Gorge.
“Dear guide, I really want to say thank you so much for this wonderful trip. As a solo traveler, I felt so well taken care of by you. You always paid attention to me, told funny jokes, and made the whole tour enjoyable. I’m not a native English speaker, but you kept smiling and spoke…”
Dart River jet boat and Funyak paddle in Mt Aspiring NP, with transfers, full gear, lunch, and Paradise Valley film spots.
“The entire day was amazing! The landscapes, activities & guides were fabulous! Thank you so much for such a wonderful family memory.”
Relax in Tekapo Springs hot pools with lake and mountain views. All-day multi-entry for $23, plus cooler pools and aqua play.
“Wonderful to soak in the hot water after a busy day. Adequate seating areas in the pool, including in the center. Lockers for rent to stow personal belongings away if needed. Disappointed that the middle pool and also a smaller pool to the right hand side of the entry were closed. The large middle pool…”
