New Zealand · TOUR REVIEWS
Two islands, one set of annual leave, and a driving distance most people underestimate. The 15 below are the bookings that earn their day, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to dig deeper.
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.”
Boat through Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a guided 1-hour tour, with Cathedral Cave acoustics and glowworms lighting the dark.
“We loved this trip. The guide was interesting and informative. The boat with glow worms was incredible.”
Fly through Rotorua native forest canopy on a 2.5-hour zipline tour, with small groups, wet-weather gear, and free digital photos.
“This was so much fun. Josh and Dylan were our guides - very informative, funny and entertaining. Patient with us and very accommodating. Highly recommend this fun day out!”
Guided Hobbiton Movie Set walk from Shires Rest with Southfarthing drink, Green Dragon stop, and ticket included. 2.5 hours.
“The tour was very well organised and the guide was informative and a great storyteller, would definitely recommend”
Mitai Maori Village Rotorua: canoe paddles, haka, ta moko, sacred spring and a 3-hour hangi buffet with dessert for $101 pp.
“A wonderful and thought provoking experience. The MC took us through how the mighty Māori culture and how it evolved over the centuries to modern day. Loved the warriors and women, the canoe, dances and warrior threats and weapons. Delicious food and a fantastic evening thanks to the special people of Aotearoa”
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.”
Kaikoura whale watching cruise on a quiet catamaran. Giant sperm whales, dolphins, seals, and albatross with expert onboard narration.
“Whales made it great, dolphins were an added bonus!”
Premium small-group Milford Sound day trip from Queenstown with UNESCO Fiordland stops, included cruise, and a picnic lunch.
“Excellent small group tour . Felt more intimate Excellent guide Drop off and pick up excellent Guide Dean was excellent”
Half-capacity Milford Sound cruise with lounge seating, live skipper narration, hot drinks, and close seal and dolphin views.
“We caught this cruise on a lovely sunny day and it was beautiful. So calm and relaxing. The skipper was very informative about the landscape!”
Kaikoura whale watching by speedy catamaran with live commentary on sperm whales, dolphins, seals, and an 80% refund if none
“This is an amazingly informative trip to see the sperm whales. The trip is well organised and the staff are very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We had a very detailed talk on the whales and the kaikoura bays and canyons by a marine biologist which give you a massive understanding on how these animals live, hunt and survive in the sea. We managed to see a sperm whale and also on the way back we were greeted by a pod of dusky Dolphins playfully frolicking around the boat. I highly recommend this amazing trip to everyone. (Take your sea sickness tablets before departure though ) Thank you very much to…”
Enjoy a Lake Whakatipu cruise, a wood-fired Walter Peak BBQ buffet, and a working farm dog show in one easy Queenstown outing.
“The whole trip was excellent a lovely trip on the steam boat followed by a delicious varied lunch and then a very interesting talk and display of sheep shearing. Would thoroughly recommend.”
Guided Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworm caves from Auckland with hotel pickup, lunch, and a Green Dragon drink, all in one long day.
“Great day led by Martin our tour guide. Who was very informative. Hobiton tour was exceptional and Glowworm Caves very interesting”
Cruise Lake Te Anau, walk through Murchison Mountain caves, then ride into a silent glowworm grotto on a guided 135-minute tour.
“Very interesting and informative tour. Learned a lot about these unique creatures.”
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.”
2-hour small-boat Milford Sound cruise with live skipper commentary, close waterfall spray, and wildlife sightings, from $101 per person.
“Great operator, plenty of room on the boat to move around. Milford Sound is amazingly beautiful.”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
