NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular half-day tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Half-day Auckland city tour with Mt Eden summit views, Harbour Bridge drive, and photo stops around marinas, bays, and neighborhoods.
“Josh was a terrific guide who provided great detailed information with a sense of humour in between. Best tour guide we have ever had in our visits to Auckland.. Highly recommend.”
Luxury catamaran eco-cruise from Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf to spot orcas, dolphins, whales, and sea birds with expert research talk.
“couldn't fault it, had a great day with the Dolphins and Gannets, some fantastic pictures and the crew were very informative and polite.”
See Auckland in 4 hours with a local guide: Harbour Bridge viewpoints, Ponsonby, K Road, Mt Eden, and Hauraki Gulf stops by the sea.
“Josh, our driver, was excellent!He was both informative and humorous. Great driver. Would recommend this excursion to anyone who would like to see Auckland without going into all the museums etc. Helen Canada.”
Half-day canyoning in Queenstown: zipline, rappels, chutes and crystal pools. Gear, transport and expert guides included.
“Such an AWESOME experience; we had two guides which were equally extremely helpful and clearly informative. I needed to stop for a couple breaks here and there and I never felt like it was ever an issue and I got to finish the entire thing~~ 10/10 would recommend! Thank you guys ❤️❤️”
Half-day Glenorchy & Paradise tour from Queenstown with Māori stories, movie locations, scenic lookouts, and tea—small group, big scenery.
“Our lady guide Lee is very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly… She’s the best of all the tour we did in the past.”
Kayak Kaikoura’s rugged coast for guaranteed seal viewing, with chances for dusky dolphins and blue penguins. Gear and guides included.
“Absolutely fabulous morning with the lovely and knowledgable Cam who ensured we were comfortable the whole way Not only did we see dolphins and seals but we were never rushed and given plenty of time to soak up the beauty of this place”
4WD LOTR safari from Queenstown: film sites, river crossings, gold panning and tea, 4 hours in a small group.
“Our tour guide Adam is very knowledgeable, he shared not only fun facts of movie, but also geography and history. Also, the service was great. I missed the meetup time at the morning, the tour company immediately assist me to reschedule the time. The agents there are really kind and willing to help. Definitely recommend…”
A half-day Wellington Lord of the Rings tour with Weta Workshop, filming locations, a native forest walk, and Mount Victoria views for $104.
“Transport is a comfortable mini bus. our guide, Dixie was amazing, really passionate about her subject. This tour is well worth the money even if you're not a Lord of the Rings fan, it's well explained. The Weta workshop was really interesting.”
Half-day Glenorchy and Paradise from Queenstown with LOTR filming stops, Mt Aspiring scenery, optional cosplay, and Kiwi morning tea.
“Both Shanay and Lee (hope that's the right spelling) were amazing!”
Half-day Milford Sound helicopter + cruise from Queenstown with glacier or alpine landing, small group tours, and 1-hour boat time.
“Awesome tour, nice staff. The glacier was a highlight of our trip but the view from the chopper was unreal”
Queenstown half-day canyoning with zip lines, abseils, slides and plunges in a beech forest. Gear, transfers, hot showers and drinks.
“Good vibes all round, met some great people would totally recommend :)”
A half-day Lord of the Rings tour from Queenstown with film locations, licensed replica weapons, and production-call-sheet insights on the way.
“The guide Ebbi was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The 3 of us all had different levels of interest in Lord Of the Rings but we all enjoyed the trip. Went to viewing spots we would not have seen by ourselves.”
Meet your llama on Kaikoura’s beaches, then spot New Zealand fur seals at Ohau Point with history and earthquake stories included.
“The whole experience was fantastic. We learnt so much , not just about the Llamas , but also about Kaikoura. Our guide was very knowledgeable, as we would recommend this experience to anyone”
A small-group, 4-hour Auckland drive to volcano viewpoints, Devonport, North Head, and iconic streets, with pickup and expert local guiding.
“Mike was very helpful to me as I am handicapped. We really enjoyed our tour with Mike as he showed us the city of Auckland.”
Swim with wild common dolphins in Tauranga’s Bay of Plenty, with gear, crew-led spotting, and chances to see whales and more for $98.
“We have always found getting out on the water to be a great way of seeing a new place and this trip didn’t disappoint. We came across a large flock of gannets on the feed with spectacular aerial diving and plenty of common dolphins. Personally, I’m not sold on the tow bar as a way…”
