Top Things to Do in New Zealand

Kids and parents ride their own quad bikes on purpose-built tracks near queenstown, with a local guide, safety gear, transfers, and photos included....

Feel the steam at wai-o-tapu, laugh with locals in tirau, and soak in forest hot tubs on this rotorua day trip from auckland. small group, snacks, entry fees included....

Feel the rush on a tandem skydive near auckland, freefalling from up to 18,000ft with coast-to-coast views. includes all gear, safety briefing, and flexible rescheduling....

Feel the chill and excitement as you swim with wild fur seals off kaikoura. small group, wetsuits included, local guide. book your half-day marine adventure....

Feel the rush on a cathedral cove boat tour exploring sea caves, blowholes, and the marine reserve with music in orua cave. includes snorkel gear and local guide....

Feel the rush of a waiatoto river jetboat safari in new zealand’s south westland, with local guides, rainforest walk, and snacks included. book for all ages....

Feel the wind at mount sunday, pose with movie props, and share a picnic lunch with sparkling wine on this lord of the rings day trip from christchurch. includes pickup....

Feel ancient kauri forests, wild black sand beaches, and cliff hikes near auckland. includes hotel pickup, local guide, and picnic lunch for a true nature day....

Feel the chill at lake tekapo, gaze through a powerful telescope, toast marshmallows by the fire, and take home starry photos—all with a local guide included....

Feel the rush of a tandem skydive in queenstown, soar above the wakatipu basin, and glide back to earth with a local guide. includes pickup and all gear....

Feel auckland’s city pulse, walk black sands at piha beach, and breathe rainforest air—all in one day. includes hotel pickup, afternoon tea, and local guide....

Push your comfort zone near wanaka with a guided waterfall cable climb, steel ladders, bridges, and mountain trail descent—includes gear, lunch, and expert safety....

Sail the bay of islands on the r. tucker thompson tall ship, enjoy fresh scones, a bbq lunch, and stories from the crew. includes ferry tickets and wet weather gear....

Float into dusk on lake karapiro, kayak beneath ferns, and drift through glowworm-lit canyons. includes all gear and a local guide for a relaxed evening adventure....

Step into middle earth from queenstown—explore lord of the rings filming sites, handle replica movie props, enjoy arrowtown bakery treats, and travel with true fans....

Step onto a bay of islands catamaran for a 6-hour sailing cruise with wildlife sanctuary island stop, snorkeling, paddle boarding, hikes, and lunch included....

Wander auckland’s city streets with a local guide, sampling artisan bites, sweets and world-class ice cream. afternoon tour with tastings and drinks included....

Start your morning in napier with a guided art deco walk, film on the 1931 earthquake, and real stories from locals. includes wheelchair access and city center stroll....

Feel the real waiheke with a local guide, tasting boutique wines at family-run vineyards, lunch included, and flexible routes for small groups....

Step inside auckland’s wētā workshop unleashed for a guided movie effects tour—touch creatures, see practical effects, and meet creative locals. includes entry....