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New Zealand's 15 most popular 2-day experiences, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Ride the Timber Trail from Ongarue to Pureora in 2 days with secure parking, shuttle transfers, and optional e-bike hire.
“Friendly shuttle drivers with lots of advice on what to expect, clean buses, good quality well maintained bicycles. Drivers stayed with us until we were on the trail to make sure equipment was in good order and riders were comfortable. A great couple of days.”
Visit Waitangi Treaty Grounds with a 2-day pass: guided tour, Māori performance, two museums, Treaty signing site, and bush walks.
“We really enjoyed our visit to the treaty grounds. We learned so much about the Maori culture and history and developed quite an appreciation for the struggles they faced. The museums were excellent and the grounds were really beautiful. We particularly enjoyed the singing/dancing cultural performance and hangi.”
Small-group Wellington highlights by van, with Mount Victoria views, Weta Cave, the Cable Car, rose gardens, and Parliament grounds in 3.5 hours.
“We were amazed to find that we were the only 2 people on the tour, and were then chauffeured around in a very nice BMW. A great introduction to Wellington, helped us decide what we wanted to go back to, and then spend more time to enjoy . Our driver, Sam, was great, and he…”
Two days linking Waitomo glowworms, Te Puia geothermal wonders, a Māori hangi show, and Hobbiton, with an overnight in Rotorua.
“If you have only a short amount of time, this tour is a great way to see a whole lot of fantastic sites outside of Auckland. Every item on this tour was completely worth seeing, but the highlights for me were the glow-worm caves, the duck boat tour, Te Puia geothermal area, and definitely the…”
Half-day mountain biking from central Queenstown to Gibbston Valley wineries, with bike and helmet included and flexible self-guided stops.
“Continuous Bike chain problems Uncomfortable seats Best place for lunch is Mt Rosa - probably should have been given more guidance re. Menus on offer.”
2-day Auckland tour with Hobbiton, Rotorua geothermal sights, Te Puia, Mitai hangi, Waitomo glowworms, and an overnight hotel stay.
“This was a well organised tour taking in some excellent sites. There is not much spare time in the schedule and you should expect a lot of travelling so it may not be suitable for very small children. The hotel in Rotorura is good and, for us, the Hobbiton Movie set was the highlight. There…”
Overnight Bay of Islands small-group tour from Auckland with Matakohe Kauri Museum, Waitangi, and a dolphin cruise to Hole in the Rock.
“Wonderful tour. We enjoyed all the stops. Our guide Brendan was outstanding. The hotel was great, clean, and good breakfast.”
A 5-hour Glenorchy photo outing from Queenstown with pickup, snacks, and expert coaching, timed for dramatic Southern Lakes light.
“Amazing scenery. Excellent support and education about , not only my camera, but using my eyes to see ‘the picture’ . Much appreciated.”
A small-group 2-day North Island whirlwind from Auckland: Hobbiton, Waitomo glowworms, Rotorua geothermal sites, Huka Falls, Taupo, and Hamilton Gardens.
“I was an amazing tour Sam our Guide was amazing so friendly and was explaining everything the positive vibes and the place was great”
2 days from Christchurch to Queenstown via Franz Josef, with glacier region walks, West Coast stops, Hokitika, and top photo lakes.
“the way to Franz Josef was a bit better. our guide Paul read the room and saw we all liked the walking part so we spent more time at certain spots to do more walking instead of hitting the full itinerary. our crowd preferred it that way. the ride from Franz Josef to Christchurch was…”
Two days from Queenstown to Aoraki Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo with pickup, expert guiding, one night in Tekapo, plus time for walks.
“Book this tour now! One of the highlights of our South Island holiday, this tour was spectacular from start to finish. On our first day we drove from Auckland to Hooker Valley, stopping to admire the scenery along the way. Once there were diRead more”
Two days from Auckland to Hobbiton, Waitomo, Rotorua, Wai-O-Tapu, Taupo and Hamilton Gardens with guided stops and entry fees covered.
“It was great experience. The places covered had breathtaking views. Cheeky Kiwi's vehicle was very comfortable. Michael, the tour guide was super friendly and kept us with an excellent commentary”
Small-group 2-day Queenstown to Christchurch via Franz Josef, with Wanaka Tree, Lake Matheson, Hokitika Gorge, Devils Punch Bowl, and Castle Hill.
“The journey had lots of stops and walks to scenic spots that were memorable . Both Jonathan and Yannis our guides on the two legs, were knowledgeable, fun and enjoyable company . They really made it a remarkable trip . Thanks guys .”
2-day Bay of Islands tour from Auckland with Kauri Museum, Waitangi, Waipoua Forest, plus a Hole in the Rock cruise.
“The tour was fantastic. The itinerary was a perfect mix of culture and NZ countryside. The driver was excellent, he was respectful and passionate about his country and nothing was too much trouble. We enjoyed a full 2 day itinerary in the Bay of Islands on an excellent value tour.”
3.5-hour Wellington LOTR and Weta Cave tour with pickup, Mount Victoria filming views, and a 90-minute Weta cave experience.
“Absolutely loved the whole tour. Nathan was a fantastic tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and very comfortable to be with. Thank you for making our trip.”
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