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Choose one of the following regions, for a list of great activities and day tours available in that region.

north island	south island
northland & bay of islands auckland rotorua central north island wellington & lower north island	marlborough & nelson west coast christchurch queenstown fiordland, wanaka & mt cook dunedin

northland & bay of islands

dolphin discoveries
The name says it all - discover dolphins! Get up close and personal with these delightful, friendly, intelligent sea mammals. Dolphin Discoveries was the first company in the North Island to obtain a permit to watch and swim with the dolphins. The experience is evident when you venture out for an unforgettable day trip to either to view the dolphins, or the famous "Hole in the Rock' in the Bay of Islands.

fullers cruises
Northland's leading tour operator, Fullers, have 115 years of experience in cruising New Zealand's waterways. Their modern fleet and friendly staff are waiting to introduce you to the scenic wonders, history, culture and legends of Northland.

auckland

great sights
Great Sights offers an array of luxury coach day tours, to some of New Zealand's best tourist destinations. Departing on a daily basis from Auckland, you can explore the Bay of Islands, Waitamo Caves and Rotorua, in the comfort of a Great Sights luxury coach.

kelly tarltons underwater world
See real live Penguins, explore the Antarctic landscape in a Snow Cat, take a journey beneath the ocean and come face to face with ferocious sharks. In the Underwater World you will find the NIWA Changing Rooms, a fantastic marine discovery centre for kids. Here you can touch, experience, and explore as you discover and learn about the marine environment.

pride of auckland
Sail in the City of Sails! The Pride of Auckland has a fleet of large purpose-built sailboats on the sheltered waters of the sparkling Auckland Harbour. Pride offers value for money with quality sailing and dining experiences. And, occasionally, visitors are privileged to sail with killer whales, penguins and dolphins in the harbour.

rotorua

rotorua five star attractions
The Five Star Attractions represent the "must see" of Rotorua and for those visitors on limited time are encouraged to at least cover these main attractions to gain an insight to the beauty of nature and the friendliness of the people of Rotorua. Attractions include, the Agrodome, Paradise Valley Springs, Polynesian Spa, Skyline Skyrides and the New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts Institute.

central north island

huka jet
Huka Jet is the North Island's premier jet boat experience offering adrenalin and scenery at its best to the world-renowned Huka Falls, the gem on the crown of New Zealand's mightiest river.

longridge park
Longridge Park offers for the adventure seeking adrenalin junkies, jet boating, extreme 4 Wheel Driving, or Helicopter flights and for those who want it all, try one of their combos! And for the slower paced and families, the Kiwifruit and Farm Park is a great option.

waitomo adventures
New Zealand's leading providers of Blackwater Rafting & Cave Abseiling Adventures, operating a range of REAL adventures for people wanting safe, quality fun at one of the North Island's leading attractions, the Waitomo Caves.

waitomo glow worm caves
This is a safe, memorable and fun adventure for all ages. A walk through magnificent limestone caves followed by a boat-cruise under a sky of glowworms.

wellington & lower north island

great sights
Great Sights offers an array of luxury coach day tours, to some of New Zealand's best tourist destinations. The Wellington City Sights tour departs on a daily basis.

te papa, wellington
New Zealand's National Museum which also offers an action packed military event featuring a number of exciting activities and demonstrations such as aerobatics displays, flyovers and abseiling.

marlborough & nelson

ocean river sea kayaking
The Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's premium location for sea kayaking, and a must do when in the Nelson area. Ocean River Sea Kayaking offers 1-3 day sea kayaking tours and walking/kayking combinations.

west coast

the helicopter line
The Helicopter Line is New Zealand's leading helicopter company, operating with a fleet of modern jet helicopters with bases throughout New Zealand. The scenic flights from these icon locations will take your breath away as you discover that the stunning views of New Zealand's natural wonders are best seen from above. On the West Coast Glaciers, scenic flights, snow landings and heli-hikes are available from Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.

tranzalpine
Rated as one of the top 10 rail journeys in the world, the World famous TranzAlpine train leaves Greymouth on the West Coast, travelling past serene lakes, and through lush beech forests, crosses New Zealand's greatest mountain range, the Southern Alps, passes over massive viaducts, winds its way through the stunning Waimakariri Gorge, crosses the fertile farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, before arriving in the garden city, of Christchurch.

christchurch

great sights
Great Sights offers an array of luxury coach day tours, to some of New Zealand's best tourist destinations. Tours departing Christchurch are on a daily basis and include the sights of Christchurch, Whale Watching at Kaikoura and one way tours to Mount Cook and Queenstown.

tranzalpine
Rated as one of the top 10 rail journeys in the world, the World famous TranzAlpine train leaves Christchurch on the east coast, crosses the fertile farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, winds its way through the stunning Waimakariri Gorge, passes over massive viaducts, crosses New Zealand's greatest mountain range, the Southern Alps, and travels through lush beech forests and past serene lakes, before arriving in Greymouth on the beautiful West Coast. And you then have the option to return that afternoon back to Christchurch.

tranz scenic
Tranz Scenic offers some of the most breath taking train journeys in the world. From Christchurch they offer rail day and overnight over night trips to Marlborough, New Zealand's wine country, and Kaikoura for some whale watching.

up up and away
As the sun rises, their flight takes you over a checkerboard of farmland laced with rivers, with the Southern Alps dominating the horizon to the west and the endless blue of the ocean to the east. A very unique experience, and can only be found in Christchurch.

whale watch kaikoura
Just 3 hours drive north of Christchurch, share in the most breathtaking adventure of a lifetime. Enter the world of one of nature's most magnificent mammals - the Giant Sperm Whale. Meet this awesome creature in its natural environment with Dusky Dolphins, sea birds, Fur Seals and the migratory species of whale that frequent the Kaikoura coastline.

queenstown

aj hackett, queenstown
Take the extreme 'leap of faith' - go bungy jumping with New Zealand's original bungy operator (several jumps to choose from). Adventure with a capital 'A' in the adventure capital of the world.

the helicopter line
The Helicopter Line is New Zealand's leading helicopter company, operating with a fleet of modern jet helicopters with bases throughout New Zealand. The scenic flights from these icon locations will take your breath away as you discover that the stunning views of New Zealand's natural wonders are best seen from above. From Queenstown, experiences include flightseeing of the Queenstown Region and Milford Sound or thrillseeking combination adventures.

real journeys
Real Journeys specialise in excursions to Fiordland, which include daytime and overnight cruises in Milford and Doubtful Sounds and visits to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. There are daily coach connections to these locations from Queenstown.

milford sound fly and cruise
Milford Sound has been called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World! You can really appreciate the dramatic scenery and grandeur of this unique part of New Zealand. Flights operate from Queenstown to Milford return, with time for a cruise on this famous waterway.

milford track encounter
The world-famous Milford Track is an adventure for walkers of most ages and fitness levels (Minimum age 10 years). There is a nature guide for every 12 walkers and the group size is limited to 24 per departure. Total time spent on the Milford Track - 5 hours (3 hours walking).

queenstown rafting
Queenstown Rafting is recognised as a leader in the field of river safety and proactive risk management and offers excitement and adrenalin plus on the Shotover River and Kawarau Rivers.

shotover jet
Nothing you have experienced will have prepared you for the excitement of a Shotover Jet ride. Speeding through the towering, rocky canyons of the South Island's river of gold. The major highlight - the famous "Shotover Jet turn" where your boat spins through a full 360 degrees in its own length.

tss earnslaw
Relive the elegance of turn-of-the-century travel with a cruise aboard the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw. Affectionately known as the "Lady of the Lake," the TSS Earnslaw has a special place in the hearts of the people of Queenstown. Watch the stokers fuelling the fireboxes and hear the sound of the steam engines working as the Lady takes you on a cruise of beautiful Lake Wakatipu.

fiordland, wanaka & mt cook

the helicopter line
The Helicopter Line is New Zealand's leading helicopter company, operating with a fleet of modern jet helicopters with bases throughout New Zealand. The scenic flights from these icon locations will take your breath away as you discover that the stunning views of New Zealand's natural wonders are best seen from above. At Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, experience Snow Landing flights, amidst the stunning alpine vistas of the Southern Alps.

milford sound red boats
A unique way to explore this picture-postcard part of New Zealand's South Island. Deep blue waters, cascading waterfalls, sheer cliffs, dense rainforest, towering mountains and fascinating wildlife are all waiting for you.

real journeys
Real Journeys specialise in excursions to Fiordland, which include daytime and overnight cruises in Milford and Doubtful Sounds and visits to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves. There are daily coach connections to these locations from Te Anau.

dunedin

great sights
Great Sights offers an array of luxury coach day tours, to some of New Zealand's best tourist destinations. The Dunedin City Sights tour departs on a daily basis.