Things to Do in New Zealand

Explore the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a guided tour. Glide by boat and marvel at the sight of magical glowworms above you.

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.

Take in the stunning views and wonderful wildlife as you cruise around Milford Sound. Relax on board with tea and coffee, enjoying the commentary, and make the most of the photo ops as you go.

Visit a traditional Maori village and learn more about their customs and rituals at an amazing cultural experience, including a tasty hangi feast and dessert.

Join a stargazing tour in a small group, equipped with a large telescope. Take in views of the southern night sky from a 50,000-acre farm within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.

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.

Enjoy a unique whale watching experience off the South Island of New Zealand. Experience an up-close encounter with the world’s largest toothed predator, the giant sperm whale. Look out for other wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and birds.

Enjoy an astronomy experience with a group of night sky enthusiasts at Lake Tekapo. Learn fascinating information about the night sky and view deep-sky objects through telescopes.

Enjoy a cruise across Lake Te Anau to the Murchison Mountains’ network of natural caves. Explore an underground world of sculptured rock, underground waterfalls, and a silent hidden glowworm grotto.

Combine the excitement of walking on New Zealand’s biggest glacier with the thrill of a breathtaking scenic helicopter fly-by of the country’s largest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook.

Escape the crowds and experience the beauty of Milford Sound in its true isolation and grandeur with this boat tour.

Enjoy a helicopter flight including an alpine landing looking directly at Aoraki Mount Cook. Fly up the Tasman Valley before landing on a mountain in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park.

Experience the beauty of Waiheke Island on a ferry ride from Auckland. See the local sights with a hop-on hop-off bus tour and discover breathtaking vineyards, beaches, and seaside villages as you explore.

Discover the Bay of Islands on a scenic cruise among 144 islands. Visit the famous Hole in the Rock and the Cape Brett Lighthouse. Stop at two islands, see the idyllic Twin Lagoons, and go snorkeling.

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

Experience the ultimate mountaintop stargazing experience in New Zealand. At the summit of Mount John, Tekapo, immerse yourself in an awe-inspiring evening beneath the Southern Hemisphere’s night sky.

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.

Take an exhilarating 1-hour Jet boat ride across Lake Wakatipu and head down the Shotover and Kawarau rivers. Get an adrenaline rush as you take 360° spins and travel at high speed through the river.

Sit back and relax and a enjoy our 3-4 hour cruise that takes you from Kaiteriteri Beach on full return scenic journey through to Totaranui in the Abel Tasman National Park

Experience the majestic Milford Sound on a day trip including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip transportation from Queenstown. Sit back, relax and soak up the stunning scenery in Fiordland.

Get up and close to Huka Falls in Taupō on a thrilling 30-minute jet boat ride. Zoom past rock cliffs, enjoy thrilling 360° spins and experience exclusive water-level views of the majestic Huka Falls.

Combine an exhilarating helicopter ride, jaw-dropping scenery, and a hike through spectacular glacier features on the Franz Josef Glacier for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Explore Milford Sound on an award-winning boutique small-boat cruise that will get you closer to the cascading waterfalls and introduce you to the local wildlife. With limited passengers on board, you'll have the space to fully explore this magical place.

Enjoy a leisurely trip from Te Anau through the Fiordland National Park with photo stops and nature walks, before joining an informative and scenic cruise exploring Milford Sound with lunch included.

Experience a world-exclusive 45-minute flight by helicopter and ski plane with a glacier landing during this Mount Cook trip. Visit the Tasman Glacier and enjoy sweeping views of the landscape.

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.

Enjoy a roundtrip bus transfer from Auckland to discover the amazing movie set from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. Embark on an official guided tour and feast on a themed lunch experience.

Discover new heights as you soar over New Zealand's highest mountain, taking in the spectacular scenery of the mountains and lakes below. Land on the world-renowned Tasman glacier for the ultimate hiking experience.

Explore 12 kilometers of rugged volcanic coastline in Mercury Bay on this cruise from Whitianga Wharf. Visit nearby islands and stunning beaches like Lonely Bay, Cooks Beach, and the spectacular Cathedral Cove.

Relax and see the historic Ngātoroirangi Māori rock carvings on Lake Taupo, and the majestic snow-capped mountains of the Tongariro National Park with a trout fishing demonstration included.

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

Fly by helicopter above 2 of New Zealand's biggest glaciers – the Franz Josef and then either the Fox or Tasman Glaciers. Fly past Mount Cook and into the Southern Alps for a 10-minute snow landing.

Embark on an unforgettable cruise through Milford Sound/Piopiotahi. Discover unparalleled landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and inquisitive wildlife, and listen to interesting commentary.

Take in the views of the Bay of Islands on a cruise to The Hole in the Rock from Paihia or Russell. Spot dolphins, whales, and other marine wildlife, and enjoy a 1.5-hour island stop to swim and walk.

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.

Take on four fun ziplines, starting and finishing at the top of the Skyline Gondola. The tour is designed to start low and slow to gradually build your confidence as it gets progressively longer, higher, and faster.

Make your hike at the Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike stress-free with this shuttle. Park at the end of the trail parking and enjoy an easy shuttle ride to the trail start.

Enjoy a 25-minute helicopter flight above the incredible Franz Josef Glacier. Take in its ice pinnacles, crevasses, then fly into the Southern Alps and take stunning photos on the alpine landing site.

Explore the spectacular Doubtful Sound in Fiordland National Park on a day trip from Manapouri. Cruise across Lake Manapouri, admire the views of Wilmot Pass, and discover the waterways of Doubtful Sound.

Travel to an untouched world in Fiordland National Park from Te Anau. Enjoy a cruise across Lake Manapouri, a short coach trip over Wilmot Pass, then discover Doubtful Sound on a magnificent cruise. Be on the lookout dolphins, fur seals and more!

Take on this twin glacier flight and encounter the jaw-dropping Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. Enjoy the thrill of a snow landing and experience two very different glacial formations. See the epic vastness of these steep and remote landscapes.

Enjoy a hassle-free cruise on the magnificent Milford Sound. Benefit from a comfortable vessel specifically designed to capture the beauty of the fiord with large windows and spacious viewing decks.

Experience the rugged, untamed nature of the West Coast by Quad Bike. Marvel at the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding mountains as you drive along the dirt trails of a dense rainforest.

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.

Soar over the Southern Alps on a 40-minute flight over the stunning mountain scenery of Milford Sound, before boarding a spectacular cruise through the fiord.

Enjoy this helicopter and hiking tour that combines the excitement of walking on Fox Glacier with the thrill of a helicopter flight. Land on a glacier and admire natural ice caves and arches.

Experience Hauraki Gulf Marine Park on a marine eco-safari from Auckland. Hop onboard a luxury catamaran and look out for orcas and bottlenose dolphins.

Journey to the tip of the North Island and uncover a region of rich Māori tradition along the way on an amazing full-day tour from Paihia. Travel along the sand-swept shores of Ninety Mile Beach.

Embark on an eco-friendly adventure in Kaikōura, where ziplining meets sustainability, set against the backdrop of New Zealand's South Island. Explore forest and mountains on ziplines led by guides.

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.