New Zealand · TICKETS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 tickets & entry passes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Official Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour near Matamata, 150 minutes on the 12-acre set with a Green Dragon Inn included drink.
“Our guide Sam was amazing and despite the heavy rain we had a fantastic experience.”
Waiheke Island day pass with return ferry from Auckland and a hop-on hop-off bus at 16 stops, from wineries to beaches.
“Excellent wineries & beaches In general buses kept to a good schedule.”
Full-day Wai-O-Tapu entry near Rotorua, including Lady Knox Geyser around 10:30am, plus self-guided geothermal walks.
“What a fantastic place to visit. really enjoyed the experience. Easy to book on the app, overall we highly recommend a visit.”
Auckland hop-on hop-off Explorer bus covers Sky Tower, museums, SEA LIFE and more. Includes WiFi, English commentary, plus extra languages in an app.
“it was fun and interesting trip. the weather wsd okay”
Wellington’s 90-minute Wētā Workshop guided tour. See film props and costumes made, meet artists, and learn the tricks behind the effects.
“My daughter’s eyes lit up like a kid in a candy store The guide was very good and it was interesting doing a bit of aluminium sculpturing”
Auckland Sky Tower general admission gets you to the observation decks fast, with 360 views, free Wi-Fi, and flexible timing in the city.
“Beautiful 360 degree view of the city. The location also has a gift shop. It was a bit hard to find the entrance because of all the construction.”
Ride Wellington’s funicular cable car to Kelburn for panoramic harbor views and quick access to Botanic Gardens and the Cable Car Museum.
“Great experience for all ages. Recommend this to anyone visiting Wellington or just a family activity to do.”
Watch tiny little blue penguins return at dusk in Oamaru. Guided commentary, close viewing, and conservation support, with strict no-photo rules.
“We loved watching the blue penguins coming up to their nests, we were lucky enough to see seal's also. As two adults it was a great experience and a wonderful conservation program. It was cool and you are sitting still for a long time so make sure you rug up. Also, we did notice young children got bored really quickly and were upset in the cold and having to stay quiet for the penguins resulting in parents needing to leave with these small children so if you're a parent be mindful of this before booking. Still all in all it was an AMAZING experience for us.”
Hop on a vintage Christchurch tram, ride an Avon River punt, and take the gondola for 360 views from Port Hills.
“Amazing experience and enjoyed every moment of our visit to Christchurch”
Wellington in 3 hours with a local guide, four photo stops, and a cable car ticket. See Te Papa, Mt Victoria, and more.
“Good orientation tour or, if like us, we’re on limited time as e tour gave you a good overview of the city. Jenna our guide was very informative and stopped at key lookout points to enable us to take photos. Due to an issue with the cable car a trip was not possible but Jenna took us to the top so we still saw the views. Very accommodating with pick up / drop off which made it easy for people who don’t know the area.”
Visit the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch for Antarctic storm simulation, Hägglund rides, penguins, 4D shows, and husky cuddles.
“There’s so much to do and see here. Our favorite was the hour-long talk about the history of Antarctica exploration and the role that sled dogs played. We got to meet 5 dogs, some of which were descendants of the original dogs that brought the explorers to the South Pole! We also loved the 4D movie, the Cold Room, and the Haggland ride.”
Auckland’s Wētā Workshop Unleashed guided tour is a 90-minute hands-on look at practical effects, with three genre worlds and photo time.
“it was really fun being an intern and helping with the new movies. Loved all the behind the scenes sets and the hands on activities.”
Christchurch International Antarctic Centre tickets: feel a -18°C storm, ride the Hägglund, meet rescued penguins and huskies, 4D cruise.
“Was a distance away from the city centre but easy to get to using the no.8 bus from the interchange and at $4 A ticket was a bargain. You can also reuse the bus ticket if used within 2hrs. The activities inside were good and informative, the Haagland ride was fun but not suitable for children under 1.2mtrs. We really enjoyed the experience.”
Auckland War Memorial Museum ticket for $16, skip the line, explore three floors of Maori, Pacific and war stories, plus cafe.
“It is quite interesting and value for money, however it is very crowded and full of school visits all day long, making it difficult to navigate through the museum. Really nice section for the insects and animals”
Christchurch Gondola to Mt Cavendish for crater-rim views of Lyttelton Harbour, Alps and Plains, plus Time Tunnel history. From $26.
“Helpful staff, great view from the top. The longest out of the three skylines in NZ. You need to experience it to find out.”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
