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Lunchtime cruise. Fish & Chips optional
Hamilton & Waikato
Come enjoy complimentary light refreshments or treat yourself to some fish & chips from Raglan Fish. Set off from ...
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour - Tauranga
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
The tranquil expanse of Lake McLaren embodies serenity in its purest form. Immerse yourself in a blissful journey as you ...
Half Day Cruise & Island Tour - Cruise, Snorkel, Paddleboard, Hike, Explore!
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Discover the Bay of Islands on a small group tour. Scenic cruise through 144 sub-tropical islands. Stopover on Roberton ...
Godley Head walking tour- Start/finish Chrsitchurch
Christchurch, Canterbury
Guided walking tour of Godley Head- Rich in history and scattered with remnants of New Zealand’s WW2 defences, this is ...
Mount Tarawera/Waimangu Volcanic Valley Plus Hotpools
Rotorua
Fly over the site of the largest eruption in New Zealand’s living memory, Mount Tarawera, and gain an appreciation of ...
Full Monty Tour - Cathedral Cove Boat Tour
Whitianga, Coromandel
Ocean Leopard Tours is based in beautiful Whitianga, Coromandel. Our scenic boat tour showcases Mercury Bay’s stunning ...
Wild Hills Off Road Safari
Wanaka
Words fail to describe how utterly spectacular this 4WD adventure through West Wanaka High Country Station is. Wild and ...
White Island/ Mount Tarawera 'Volcanic Extremes' Floatplane Adventure
Rotorua
Fly over New Zealand’s only permanently active offshore volcano, White Island and enjoy amazing aerial views of the is ...
Hole in the Rock Cruise
Paihia, Northland
Cruise out through the Bay’s pristine islands and along the Cape Brett Peninsula. See the historic Cape Brett lighthou ...
Hobbiton & Rotorua Including Wai O Tapu from Auckland
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Our Hobbiton & Rotorua including Wai O Tapu day trip combines two of the North Island top attractions.
Mokai Canyon - 3 day river rafting holiday, family friendly
Whanganui
A 3 day river holiday, suitable for all the family. Tear the children away from the TV and head off for 3-days of rivers ...
Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour
Queenstown
Come along with Queenstown Expeditions as we take you on our Glenorchy Kiwi Special tour of fun, entertainment and ultim ...
Horse Riding Trek & Wine Tasting Tour from Auckland
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Immerse yourself in Auckland’s stunning landscapes with a private tour combining scenic horse riding, a picturesque ar ...
Mount Tarawera / Orakei Korako 'Thermal Explorer' Dual Landing
Rotorua
From above Mount Tarawera impressive views include vast volcanic rifts, distant national parks and our treasured lakes. ...
Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight
Franz Josef, West Coast
About If you're seeking to experience the real West Coast, we would love for you to join us on a helicopter flight to s ...
The Hells Gate Experience
Rotorua
Hell's Gate is the most active geothermal reserve in New Zealand and home to its only mud spa. Due to the composition of ...
Dinosaur House Museum
Mt Ruapehu & Tongariro
Raetihi's Dinosaur House holds New Zealand's largest collection of privately owned dinosaur skeletons, fossils and life- ...
Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Combine two iconic New Zealand attractions in one day with our Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Combo Tour ...
Underworld Adventures
Punakaiki, West Coast
Join us on a magical journey of discovery in the awe-inspiring Ananui GlowWorm Caves with our award-winning Underworld R ...
Get involved Discovery Tour
Akaroa, Canterbury
Step back in time and discover what New Zealand use to look like with short walks through prehistoric native habitat, 40 ...
Queenstown to Mt Cook One Way Tour
Queenstown
Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour 1 way, this small group, fully-guided transfer allows you to travel to Mt Cook in style and s ...
The Sea Kayak Excursion
Hamilton & Waikato
Explore New Zealand's ancient coastline on this boutique guided sea kayak excursion. Enjoy hot drinks and decadent treat ...
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
Queenstown
Join Pure Milford for all all inclusive day tour to magical Milford Sound from Queenstown or Te Anau. Enjoy informative ...
Glacier Explorer - 25minute Franz Josef Flight
Franz Josef, West Coast
This 25-minute flight includes Franz Josef Glacier Southern Alps Mt Ellie de Beaumount An included 10-minute snow ...
West Coast Treetop Walk & Tower Zipline
Hokitika, West Coast
Treetop Walkway Adventure If you find yourself wondering what there is to do in New Zealand, the South Island, or even ...
Canterbury Peaks to Plains Cycle Tour
Christchurch, Canterbury
Dwarfed by the Southern Alps you will be immersed in breath taking scenery on this 6 day Canterbury Peaks to Plains cycl ...
Sundowner Evening Sailing Cruise
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Fancy an evening cruise? Sail the inner area of the Bay of Islands, making the most of our beautiful sea breeze on o ...
Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock
Paihia, Northland
See it all and do it all on our super cruise combo combining the best of the The Cream Trip and the Hole in the Rock Cru ...
Cable Bay Adventure Park
Nelson
The Cable Bay Adventure Park is Nelson's adventure playground and located less than 15 minutes north of Nelson’s city ...
Milford Sound Tour & Cruise with Picnic Lunch
Milford Sound, Fiordland
Milford Sound Tour & Cruise, this small group, fully-guided day trip combines the amazing return journey to Milford ...
Rotorua Highlights including Wai O Tapu
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Join us on this small group tour to Rotorua where you can experience Wai O Tapu Geothermal Wonderland at your own pace.
5 Day Majestic Milford, Glaciers & Rail - Scenic Coach Tour
Milford Sound, Fiordland
Discover New Zealand's South Island with our 5-day independent scenic coach tour! Start and end in Christchurch, visitin ...
Scenic Cruise Guided Walk
Te Anau, Fiordland
Cross the South Fiord taking in all its majestic beauty and allow us to show you some of the most untouched wilderness i ...
Maori Cultural Scenic Sights Tour with Lunch
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Immerse yourself in the unique traditions and customs of the fascinating Maori culture with our amazing tours! Explore t ...
Waiatoto River Safari
Haast, West Coast
Embark on the only jet boat tour in New Zealand that takes you from the Ocean to the Alps within a UNESCO World Heritage ...
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton - One Way Tour
Auckland
Travel in comfort from Auckland to Rotorua on this one day tour and experience the world-famous Lord of The Rings Hobbit ...
Kiwi Night Encounter
Kapiti Coast, Wellington
Discover the secret lives of kiwi at dusk during this 1.5 hour experience. Duration: 1.5 hours Operating from: Dus ...
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Rotorua
One of New Zealand's premium glow worm experiences, the Glow Worm Kayak Tour with Taiao Adventures is designed to create ...
3D Trick Art Gallery
Rotorua
Immerse yourself into 2D paintings posing and acting, when you take a photo it changes to 3D photos.
Abel Tasman Experience with helicopter landing at Awaroa Beach for up to 6 people
Nelson
One of our most popular helicopter tours - and for very good reasons! From our convenient base at Nelson Airport, board ...
Half day - Behind the Scenes Film Location Tour
Queenstown
Join us on a half day journey with our expert guides deep into Glenorchy, Middle Earth, Paradise Valley & beyond. Y ...
Epic Tandem Kayak Tours
Rotorua
Tandem kayaking is a niche/specialty activity compared to traditional rafting trips in the area. There is nowhere else i ...
Floatplane Crater Lakes Flight Plus Hotpools
Rotorua
Enjoy spectacular views of our hidden lakes district, distant volcanoes and local geothermal activity. Landing on the la ...
PRIVATE - Milford Sound Scenic Overhead Heli trip with Middle Earth Waterfalls Heli Hike and Lunch
Queenstown
Your scenic flight will take you above rainforest-covered valleys, past spectacular alpine lakes and mountain ranges, wi ...
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Tour, from Auckland
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Our Hobbiton & Waitomo small group, fully-guided day trip combines two of the best attractions in the North Island t ...
Silver River Stargazing Tour
Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Silver River™ Stargazing is Lake Tekapo’s leading small group stargazing tour. Large telescopes, small groups & ...
Evening Penguin Safari
Akaroa, Canterbury
Observe penguins in the wild on this evening adventure. A wonderful option for people who wish to take part in our monit ...
Castle Hill
Christchurch, Canterbury
Explore Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti and inland Canterbury from Christchurch. Food, local guide and transport included.
Westland Wonderland 40 minute HELIMAX movie
Franz Josef, West Coast
Westland Wonderland is a 40 minute HELIMAX screen movie of South-West New Zealand, the last frontier. Breathtaking scene ...
Flying Fox Heli Hike
Fox Glacier, West Coast
Our most popular tour and voted #1 in the TripAdvisor's Travellers’ Choice, Best of the Best in the world awards 2021. ...
Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour - Rotorua
Rotorua
Glide across the lake to the stunning Manupirua Hot Pools, which are only accessible by water. Here you will enjoy a fre ...
Milford Sound Fly/Nature Cruise/Fly
Queenstown
Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe inspiring scenery and pro ...
Evening Champagne Cruise
Te Anau, Fiordland
Make your way down to Te Anau’s historic wharf, and step aboard an elegant vessel on this 1.5-hour champagne cruise. P ...
Kepler Track Day Walk - Boat Transfers
Te Anau, Fiordland
Experience the best of Te Anau’s day walks with the Kepler Water Taxi
Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
Northern Bays, Auckland
Set off on an enchanting adventure with Social Nature Movement's bioluminescence kayak tour in Auckland. As night descen ...
The Farm Tour
Rotorua
The Farm Tour is an hour long guided tour, travelling through a farm environment on a covered trailer. During The Farm ...
Milford, Lakes and Sutherland Falls
Queenstown
Experience the untouched paradise of Fiordland as we fly deep into the world-renowned national park. Enjoy breathtaking ...
Self-Guided Milford Track Day Walk - Lake Te Anau
Te Anau, Fiordland
Experience the Milford Track, one of New Zealand’s most famous hiking trails independently. Take a boat journey betwee ...
Self-Guided Milford Track Day Walk - Milford Sound
Milford Sound, Fiordland
Experience the Milford Track, one of New Zealand’s most famous hiking trails!
Daves Diving Kaikoura
Kaikoura, Canterbury
Join us to experience kelp forests, octopus, stingray, native fish species, spectacular biodiversity and so much more. W ...
Wild Dolphin Encounter
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Experience the trip of a lifetime on the on the Bay of Plenty's premier dolphin eco-tour. Dolphin Seafaris provide an or ...
Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour - Rotorua
Rotorua
Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our Scenic Lake Rotoiti Day tour, granting you access to one of New Zealand's ...
Sunset Cruise. Fish & Chips optional
Hamilton & Waikato
Sunset Cruise with Option to order Fish n Chips for an additional $15. Bookings essential 3 hours prior to departure oth ...
Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour- Tauranga
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Start your Evening Glowworm Tour at Waimarino alongside the Wairoa River. Enjoy delicious refreshments while watching th ...
Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka
Queenstown
Explore the stunning and renowned West Coast via Wānaka on a fully-guided small group tour from Queenstown. Experience ...
Dingleburn Discovery
Wanaka
This is one of the most thrilling and spectacular backroad journeys in New Zealand. Your expert guide skillfully negotia ...
Queenstown to Christchurch One Way Tour, via Mt Cook
Queenstown
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, this one way, small group, fully-guided day tour combines two of the most stunni ...
Canoe Safaris Whanganui River Journey
Whanganui
Experience the Whanganui River Journey with Canoe Safaris for an unforgettable wilderness adventure. Paddle Canadian-sty ...
Kaikōura Helicopters - Classic Whale Watch
Kaikoura, Canterbury
Lift off from our beachfront helipad and within minutes you will be in the spectacular environment that plays host to on ...
Queenstown to Tekapo One Way Tour, Via Mt Cook
Queenstown
Queenstown to Tekapo via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the ...
Nomad Safaris - Queenstown
Queenstown
Experience New Zealand’s most spectacular quad bike rides, off road 4WD adventures, guided walks for all abilities inc ...
Lochmara Day Trips
Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough
Cruise to Lochmara, one of Marlborough's most popular destinations, taking in the surrounding beautiful Queen Charlotte ...
Buried Village Experience
Rotorua
Stories of survival and resilience are told throughout our museum exhibits and in over 1km of heritage excavations. Wand ...
8 Line Wilderness Zipline Adventure
Queenstown
Paradise Ziplines provides a wilderness adventure like no other. Our 8-line zipline course takes you on a very diverse j ...
Outdoor Rock Climbing Auckland
East Auckland, Auckland
Discover the thrill of rock climbing at Maungarei Springs in Auckland. With routes for all skill levels, from beginners ...
Tauranga Harbour Cruise
Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty
Join the friendly crew on the iconic 70 year old Kewpie shes been lovingly restored and is Tauranga's original harbour c ...
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Our Waitomo Caves & Rotorua fully guided day trip combines nature, Māori culture and two of the top attractions in ...
Tongariro Alpine Crossing Transport Ketetahi Shuttle
Mt Ruapehu & Tongariro
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is the best one-day trek in New Zealand. It is 19.4 km (12 mile) through volcanic alpine ...
Cathedral Cove Glass Bottom Boat
Whitianga, Coromandel
Approximately 2hrs scenic and marine viewing tour. Visit Cathedral Cove, sea caves and volcanic rock formations. Look th ...
Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua
Rotorua
Unwind and experience the tranquility of forest bathing at Secret Spot Hot Tubs amidst the stunning native Whakarewarewa ...
Bat Walk Tour
Southland
On this two hour tour we will take you to a survey area where bats are known to fly over at dusk, giving you the best po ...
Nomad Safaris combos - Dart River Jet I Shotover Jet I Earnslaw Burn Heli-Hobbit
Queenstown
Nomad Safaris is proud to partner with select operators to bring you a variety of unique experiences. These specially d ...
Local Explorer Scenic Flight
Wanaka
Immerse yourself in a journey that captures the essence of New Zealand’s natural grandeur and untamed landscapes.
Waiheke Island Vineyards & Bush Walk
Waiheke Island, Auckland
This spectacular walk has a little bit of everything – bush, beach, headlands and vineyards. We start with a walk thro ...
Tikapa Moana Whale & Dolphin Wildlife Cruise
Hauraki Gulf, Auckland
Explore the Hauraki Gulf with us and discover the abundant marine wildlife, iconic landscape and cultural footprint of T ...
Best Abel Tasman Day tour
Abel Tasman
A small group personalized 6 hour daytrip, exploring the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park's coastline aboard a comfor ...
Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves - One Way Tour
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
One day tour from Auckland to the beautiful Waitomo Glowworm Caves and geothermal wonderland of Rotorua (One way trip).
Shared Tour (English)
Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
This is our classic experience. During this tour, you will share a 90 min astronomy experience with other night sky enth ...
Dolphin & Wildlife Eco Cruise
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Watch dolphins swimming up close as you explore our big blue backyard! Enjoying an amazing half-day cruise along the pri ...
Guided sea kayak safari in Akaroa
Akaroa, Canterbury
Akaroa Guided Kayak Safari’s sea kayaking tours are sure to bring out your adventurous spirit! We are Akaroa’s premi ...
River Surfing
Queenstown
Conquer grade 3 rapids, standing waves and whirlpools! The high volume Kawarau River bursts with adrenaline, and this ...
Wanaka High Country Walk
Wanaka
This is the Wanaka most locals have never seen. We take you well off the beaten track exploring private backroads high i ...
Mount Tarawera/Waimangu Thermal Valley – ‘Eruption Trail Tour’
Rotorua
Departing our City Lakefront pier experience the thrill of a floatplane take off, before climbing above Mokoia Island on ...
Cave Stream- Lets go caving
Christchurch, Canterbury
Discover two of Canterbury’s natural wonders- Go caving and explore Castle Hill /Kura Tawhiti. Your local guide will e ...
Ultimate Combo Cruise - Dolphin Eco Cruise including Hole in the Rock
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Experience the best of the bay on our full day ultimate cruise combo combining the best of Discover the Bay and our Dolp ...
Jetski fun and thrill on your scenic ride in Auckland
Hauraki Gulf, Auckland
Auckland's Hauraki Gulf offers a stunning scenery for your day out on the water and our Jetskis are a great way to get y ...
The Riverhead Tavern Kayak Tour in Auckland
West Auckland, Auckland
Discover the Riverhead Tavern, a charming spot on the serene Waitemata River, ideal for kayaking and waterfront dining. ...
Milford Sound Luxury Private tour with Boat cruise and Gourmet picnic lunch for up to 4 people
Queenstown
This full day Luxury experience ventures deep into the place Rudyard Kipling called, "the Eighth Wonder of the Worl ...
Marlborough Molesworth Epic Cycle Tour
Christchurch, Canterbury
Explore the top of New Zealand's South Island by bike. The Marlborough Molesworth Epic is quite possibly the perfect cyc ...
Frequently Asked Questions about Nature and Wildlife Activities
1. What wildlife is New Zealand known for?
New Zealand is known for its beautiful native bush and native birds - specifically the Kiwi bird!!
2. What type of nature does New Zealand have?
New Zealand is abundant with all types of nature. The Kiwi bird and the ative forests are something to admire when visiting New Zealand. You can also visit New Zealands oldest tree - Tane Mahuta!
3. What is New Zealand's most popular animal?
New Zealand is well known for its Kiwi bird. The Kiwi is flighless, nocturnal and very rare.
Nature and Wildlife activities to See and Do in New Zealand
Due to New Zealand's unique landscape, opportunities for all kinds of adventures are at your fingertips, and there are so many exciting things to do in every region. If you're looking for a thrilling, memorable activity, then browse through the selection at See and Do NZ.
Due to the vast variety of wildlife and nature in New Zealand, just about every activity will involve nature or wildlife. If you're in the Bay of Islands, there are some great water activities. Check out this island hopping cruise, fishing trip, hole-in-the-rock tour, or glow worm tour! The North Island has other great adventures like this ziplining in Rotorua! The South Island is just as fruitful! Canterbury has an exciting Albatross encounter, and you can explore canyons in Queenstown!
The best places for Nature and Wildlife in New Zealand
Due to the vast variety of wildlife and nature in New Zealand, every place you visit will be abundant in nature! Even Auckland, New Zealand's biggest city, is covered in trees and parks!
