Tours & day trips
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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 231 reviews
9.8/10
231 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
12h
7.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
7.8/10
43 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 175 reviews
9.6/10
175 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 98 reviews
10/10
98 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Mount Cook Day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown
11h
8.8 out of 10 with 57 reviews
8.8/10
57 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lake Tekapo: Mountaintop Stargazing at Mount John Summit
1h 45m
9.6 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9.6/10
29 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 130 reviews
9.6/10
130 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
1h 15m
9.2 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9.2/10
22 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass with TranzAlpine & Lunch
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 92 reviews
9.2/10
92 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 16 reviews
9.8/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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World in a day
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per child

Arthurs Pass Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk on Banks Peninsula
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Christchurch Half Day Tour
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Explore Christchurch (2hr Guided Private Walk)
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Jose...
20m
9.4 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.4/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 130 reviews
9.6/10
130 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
40m
9.6 out of 10 with 42 reviews
9.6/10
42 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.6/10
32 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
25m
10.0 out of 10 with 38 reviews
10/10
38 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook
45m
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch
30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight
35m
9.6 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9.6/10
29 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour
45m
9.0 out of 10 with 27 reviews
9/10
27 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

World in a day
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Food, drink & nightlife
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Christchurch: Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Scenic Day Tour
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
10/10
42 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience at Cowan's Observatory
1h 15m
8.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
8.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lake Tekapo: 1.5-Hour Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience
1d
7.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
7/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Christchurch: Cave Stream & Castle Hill Tour
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
6h
9.6 out of 10 with 30 reviews
9.6/10
30 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Christchurch: Godley Head & Lyttelton Guided Walking Tour
3h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Christchurch: Kaikōura Day Tour With Whale Watching
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 47 reviews
9.2/10
47 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Christchurch: Packhorse Hut Guided Walk and Scenic Drive
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Christchurch Waipara Valley Private Wine Tour
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
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Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
3h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 207 reviews
9.2/10
207 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)
40m
9.6 out of 10 with 42 reviews
9.6/10
42 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Christchurch: Orana Wildlife Park Admission
8.8 out of 10 with 39 reviews
8.8/10
39 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Akaroa: Dolphin Nature Cruise
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 79 reviews
9.8/10
79 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

From Christchurch: Akaroa Day Tour with Optional Cruise
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
10.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
10/10
14 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Lake Tekapo Scenic 4x4 Cass Valley Wilderness Tour
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult

Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour
2h+
10.0 out of 10 with 61 reviews
10/10
61 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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