Travel over the beautiful Banks Peninsula to Akaroa via a high backroad summit route in a deluxe 4WD mini-coach on this fully guided exclusive private day tour.
Named after one of Europe's most incredible mountain ranges for a reason, New Zealand's Southern Alps stretch like a mountainous backbone down the country's South Island.
This is an appropriate excursion while spending time in New Zealand's 'City of Sails', an unforgettable trip that heads for two hours out onto the water by sailboat.
Arthur’s Pass National Park and the Otira Gorge, Christchurch
Traveling on the world famous TranzAlpine train, experience the spectacular Otira Gorge, the native forests, mountain vistas and the mighty Waimakariri River. View Cave Stream Reserve (Narnia country), Castle Hill Rocks and the high country on this privately guided tour.
A 30-minute flight by light plane will carry you over the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf and to the majestic Great Barrier Island (known locally as simply 'The Barrier').
Auckland is set on 48 dormant volcano cones and between two harbours, the sparkling Waitemata and the brooding Manukau. Known as the City of Sails, it is New Zealand's largest and busiest city.
Obliterated by the volcanic eruption of Mt Tarawera in 1886, the buried village of Te Wairoa is now the most famous archaeological site in New Zealand.
Carino Sailing & Dolphin Adventures, Bay of Islands
6 hours Jan-May, Sep-Dec
The Bay of Islands form a sparkling tropical crown to the normally temperate island of the North Island, spreading into turquoise waters and tempting a spread of marine life to their warm depths.
A braided and winding river system that is always changing, the Dart River is the perfect waterway to show off the thrilling capabilities of a jet boat.
The largest and most accessible mainland gannet colony in the world, Cape Kidnappers near Hastings on the North Island is an easily made, but incredible trip.
This exhilarating boat trip takes you into the spectacular coastal islands of the Marine Reserve and the world-famous Cathedral Cove. Board the Hahei Explorer directly from Hahei beach and travel up to 14 kms.
A tour of Wellington's cultural highlight at the Te Papa Museum. On arrival, you will join your Te Papa Tongarewa guide at the museum's Information Desk where the tour will begin.
Come with us on the most exciting half day wilderness jet boating adventure set amongst the spectacular scenery of World Heritage Mount Aspiring National Park.
Although Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's most accessible wildlife and marine reserves, the island is strictly protected, allowing only fifty visitors access per day.
Named for its founder in 1870, the fanciful town of Martinborough has since become renowned for its stretches of thriving vineyard and impecable vintages.
Historically harvested for the construction of ships, the monumental Kauri trees of northern New Zealand are tall and straight with almost no lower branches to detract from the idyllically smooth structure.
A journey to Milford Sound by air and from the water, this journey begins when a vehicle picks guests up from their hotel for a transfer to the Queenstown Airport.
Presenting one of the world's largest displays of World War I aircraft, the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is home to a superb display of New Zealand's aviation history.
The ultimate Otago Peninsula tour, this memorable half-day wildlife experience combines a trekking tour and cruise to give you a unique insight into some of the world's rarest wildlife.
A conservation center that focuses on the restoration of New Zealand's iconic native wildlife, Pukaha Mount Bruce currently puts its focus on many of the island's endemic bird species.
Queen Charlotte Track Guided Walk & Wildlife, Marlborough Sounds
9 hours Year round
Considered by many to be one of the South Island's most picturesque corners, the Queen Charlotte Track is often held to be on par with the country's famous nine great walks.
After arriving at the Queenstown Airport (a courtesy transfer is available from your accommodation if you do not have private transportation), you will be introduced to the flight crew before boarding your helicopter to begin this remarkable journey (no pun intended).
A coastline that features intriguing and isolated estuaries, emerald-covered spits and golden sand beaches that glow white in the southern sun, Abel Tasman National Park is an area of coastal beauty and delights.
Qualmark endorsed visitor activity Beginning in Kaiteriteri (with optional transfer from Nelson), this is a full-day catamaran journey aboard the Abel Tasman Voyager that heads along the golden expanse of Onetahuti Beach, and goes out in search of the highlights of Abel Tasman's unique wildlife and history.
Qualmark endorsed visitor activity. Levelled by an earthquake and the resulting fire in 1931, and rebuilt in the depths of the great depression, Napier is one of the world's most unique and stylish cities.
An incredible stretch of land that encompasses towering mountains, sparkling lakes, and icy glaciers, a journey over the South Island by flight is a marvelous way to witness many of the area's incredible highlights.
The Summit Experience at Mt John Observatory, Lake Tekapo
2 hours Year round
Dedicated to keeping the skies light-pollution free, the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve is one of the world’s best destinations for astronomy enthusiasts.
This tour gives guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the world's most successful conservation projects on Tiritiri Matangi Island.
This two-hour sunset bush walk comprises a choice of two tracks, one on Tongariro and one on Mt Ruapehu and is led by a guide who is an expert in this National Park.
A renowned evening show that combines the tapestry of Maori culture with live drama, this performance makes excellent use of sound and light to great dramatic effect.
Although it is only a short, 10-minute ride across the Paterson Inlet from Stewart Island to Ulva Island, this predator-free reserve, in many ways it feels as though it were worlds away.
Travel aboard a luxury 20m high speed catamaran out into the Hauraki Gulf in search of the resident sea birds, whales and dolphins that call these waters home.
The river from Taumarunui to Pipiriki is part of the Great Walk network and this full-day, fully guided canoe trip carries visitors through this area of rich greenery and tranquil waters.
Whirinaki Forest Park is renowned for ancient trees, rich biodiversity and stunning scenery while this walk is regarded as one of NZ's best one day walks.
This is a journey into New Zealand's wilderness, and a magnificent tour that takes bird and nature enthusiasts alike up rivers and through bush in order to view some of this country's magnificent birdlife.
This premier, award winning eco tour takes you to Auckland’s neighbouring Waitakere Ranges to explore the scenic delights of this part of under-discovered New Zealand.
Zealandia is the world's first urban wildlife eco-sanctuary with 225 hectares of wilderness and home to some of NZ's rarest and most endangered wildlife.