Tours and Trips in New Zealand

Take a 1-hour off-road buggy tour around the Wakatipu region, departing from central Queenstown. With an expert guide at the helm of your 5-passenger vehicle, you'll bump along scenic backcountry terrain. Experience the thrill of riding in a 4x4 across rivers and along forest tracks, with breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu. Wet-weather and safety gear included.

Toast your off-road adventure around Lake Wakatipu with wine tasting at two of the region’s finest wineries. First, your expert guide takes the wheel of a 4WD for an exhilarating ride over backcountry roads including Skippers Canyon and the Arrow River. See the former gold mining outpost of Arrowtown and marvel at epic scenery featured in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy with entertaining commentary about multiple LOTR filming sites. Picnic lunch included!

Winter is coming... So let's make it one hell of a party!! New Zealand's South Island is a place of breathtaking beauty, and there's no better time to explore it than a Kiwi winter. Snow-covered mountains, crisp blue lakes, unbeatable nightlife"¦ You'll spend two weeks exploring it all with us and making memories you'll never forget. On your Kiwi Vibes tour, we guarantee you the time of your freakin' life as you experience NZ's "˜Epic South'

Take a trip through Middle Earth on a small-group shore excursion to the Hobbiton Movie Set from Tauranga. You'll duck into hobbit holes, learn the secrets behind the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, then belly up to the bar at the Green Dragon Inn. With round-trip, climate-controlled transport from the Port of Tauranga, this is a convenient way to experience one of New Zealand's top sites, and group size is limited to 15 people for personal service from the guide.

Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the SS "˜Earnslaw,' a vintage steamship. Stroll the lakeside gardens to the Colonel's Homestead for traditional morning or afternoon tea and take a walking tour of the farm. You'll watch sheep dogs in action, see sheep shearing demonstrations and learn the time-honored art of spinning wool. Treat yourself to home-baked goods and alpine views of the Remarkables mountain range. Savour a delicious afternoon tea and an amble through lakeside gardens before heading back to Queenstown by boat.

Explore New Zealand's Maori culture, and marvel at geysers and mud pools beneath Mt Maunganui on this full-day Rotorua tour. Travel from Tauranga Port by coach with your guide and discover some of the North Island's top attractions. Admire pristine beaches and million-dollar homes in Mt Maunganui. Visit the Kiwi 360 Visitor Centre to sample homegrown wine and fruit. Discover dense forests, shimmering lakes and rolling farmland, and immerse yourself in Maori culture in Rotorua. See bubbling mud pools and shooting geysers, and gain insight into traditional Maori crafts.

Discover famous sites from Middle-earth on this 6-hour "˜Lord of the Rings' movie set shore excursion from Mt Maunganui. Travel with your guide toward the town of Matamata. Discover the sheep farm selected by Peter Jackson as the site for Hobbiton, home to Bilbo Baggins and friends in "˜The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and "˜The Hobbit' movie series. See top sites from the box office hits and visit the Green Dragon pub. Stop at a local honey center and winery, and enjoy panoramic views from Minden Lookout.

This Tauranga Shore Excursion stands out from others by offering a two-course lunch and a visit to a Polynesian spa. The basics of local shore excursions are included too: travel with a small group to the Rotorua geothermal geyser, mud pools, and steam vents, and then see a Maori dance performance. At the spa, soak in hot mineral springs with views of Lake Rotorua.

Go off-roading near Lake Wakatipu on a thrilling 4WD adventure from Queenstown. With an expert guide at the wheel, your 4x4 navigates long-forgotten trails past former gold rush settlements. Hear entertaining commentary about this scenic region captured by "˜The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. You'll see multiple LOTR filming sites while jolting down Skippers Canyon and splashing across the Arrow River.

Walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth on a walking tour of the Hobbiton™ Movie Set, where you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at "˜The Lord of the Rings' and "˜The Hobbit.' Pause at the Green Dragon™ Inn to for a draft of Hobbit™ Southfarthing™, see the remarkable detailing that brought Hobbiton™ to life on screen, and visit the places where key scenes were created.

Once your cruise ship docks in Tauranga, get the most out of your time in port with this combo trip to the Geothermal Valley and a local kiwi fruit orchard. With a guide teaching you about the geology and history, explore the geysers, hot pools, and steam vents in the valley, then head to the kiwi orchards to learn about New Zealand's most famous export. Tastings of jams, juices, and different kiwi varieties included.

Starting from Auckland, we take our time making our way down the beautiful and volcanic North Island to New Zealand's capital, Wellington, before catching a ferry to cross the Cook Strait to get up close and personal with the best of the South Island. Our Amplified tour comes complete with some very special inclusions: experiencing a Māori cultural night traditional hāngā« meal, learning haka and poi dance, and carving your very own pounamu (greenstone/jade) pendant in Franz Josef. Activities can also be purchased on the road "“ just let your tour guide know. We can't always guarantee availability when booking on the road, so we suggest pre-booking any activities you especially want to do. As the tour starts early in the morning, you can opt to book accommodation in Auckland with us the night before the tour "“ only having to walk downstairs on the day the tour starts makes for a stress-free morning.

The photos, the stories, the FOMO! You can't beat New Zealand's North Island in summer time! The "˜Vibe of the North' is our most popular tour ever, and you're about to see why! From digging a natural bath at "˜Hot Water Beach', to doing "˜bombs' off the rocks into the crystal clear river in Coroglen, even an unbeatable Taranaki vineyard wine tasting overlooking the West Coast of NZ, you're about to experience a Kiwi summer the way the locals do! Throw in a visit to Hobbiton, optional bungee and skydiving, and a HEAP of other activities, and you've got yourself the real "˜Vibe of the North'!

Pick Up & Drop Off at Auckland Central or Auckland Airport.Admission & Guided Tour Inside Waitomo Glowworm Cave including a Boat Ride.Admission to Te Puia Geothermal Valley in Rotorua.1 Night Accommodation in Rotorua.Hobbiton Movie Set Admission & Guided Tour.Complimentary Drink (Alcoholic or Non) at Green Dragon Inn inside Hobbiton Village.90min River Cruise at The Hamilton Gardens.

Take a Queenstown catamaran cruise across Lake Wakatipu to the Mt Nicholas High Country Station, then tour the hills in a 4WD vehicle with your guide. You'll hear interesting narration from the captain en route to the merino sheep farm on Lake Wakatipu's western shore. Take brief walks for a bird's-eye view of the region, including the Remarkables mountains, and enjoy morning or afternoon tea before returning to Queenstown by boat.

Board the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship, for an evening cruise on Queenstown's scenic Lake Wakatipu. Arriving at Walter Peak High Country Farm, you're treated to a sumptuous barbecue dinner at the Colonel's Homestead. Sink your teeth into roasted meats and seafood, homemade desserts and a New Zealand cheeseboard while a pianist provides the ambiance. After dinner, join a walking tour of the farm to see demonstrations, or simply relax in the bar where you can purchase wine and other beverages, before the return boat trip to Queenstown.

Taste your way through Gibbston Valley wines on a wine tour from Queenstown that includes tastings at three or four wineries. Sampling a minimum of 18 Gibbston Valley wines ensures you a great overview of local flavors, and round-trip transport from central Queenstown means you can enjoy each tasting without worrying about driving at the end of the day.

Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set on a full-day tour from Auckland that explores New Zealand's 'Middle Earth,' where 'Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit' came to life on film. You'll travel through a landscape of lush farms, then take a guided tour of the 12-acre (4.8-ha.) Hobbiton Movie Set, from hobbit holes to gardens and the Green Dragon Inn. With free time to shop and explore, this tour includes transport from selected locations in Auckland, and it's limited to 11 travelers to ensure personalized service.

Get to know Queenstown's highlights, history, culture, and scenery on this half-day tour. With a small group limited to just 11 people or fewer, travel in a minivan to locales such as Crown Terrace Viewpoint, the Shotover River, Lake Hayes, Arrowtown, and others. Pickup and drop-off in central Queenstown included.

While in Rotorua, see a cultural performance and take part in a traditional Maori "˜hangi' feast at Tamaki Maori Village. A local guide escorts you by coach to the "˜marae' (Maori village) for an immersive evening that begins with a welcome ceremony by New Zealand's indigenous people. Learn about local customs and watch a powerful display of song and dance before a hangi dinner.