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Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour: Eco Adventure Off-the-Beaten-Path

Waitomo - Eco Adventure Glowworm Cave Tour - Off the Beaten Track is a hidden gem, and the #1 rated glowworm cave tour in the Waitomo District, taking visitors to Maungarongapu Cave. This tour is perfect for those seeking adventure and natural beauty away from the crowds.

Visitors can expect a real caving experience, exploring the caves as nature intended, without handrails or concrete paths. This small-group tour offers an intimate look at the glowworms and the stunning cave formations. Guests are welcome to take photos, and the tour is proudly selfie-approved! The tour is hosted by local guides with a deep connection to the caves, providing a wealth of information about the area's natural history and ecology. The experience includes all necessary caving equipment and warm clothing.

The tour includes thermal tops and pants, fleece tops, shorts, gumboots, socks, a helmet, and a headlamp. Guests also enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and a snack, as well as an email with photos of their adventure. Travelers consistently rate this experience as a highlight of their New Zealand trip.

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Duration In Minutes Duration: 195 minutes

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Top Low Crowd & Peaceful Places to Visit in Auckland

Explore the best low-crowd places in Auckland where the environment feels calm and comfortable. These locations are rated for having manageable to minimal crowds, offering free movement, shorter waits, and a more peaceful atmosphere. Perfect for travelers who prefer quiet experiences over packed tourist spots.

Tauranga Thrill: 15,000ft Skydive Adventure

Location Icon North Island

$499

Tauranga Thrill: 15,000ft Skydive Adventure

Skydiving Excellent Quality Extreme Sports

Rating Star 5.0 (179 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 90 minutes

Experience the ultimate thrill with a 15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty! After a scenic flight with views of Mount Taranaki, White Island and Mount Ruapehu, freefall at 200km/h over Tauranga. No experience needed, just a love for adrenaline and breathtaking views. A small group adventure, offering excellent quality and unforgettable memories.

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Tauranga Tandem Skydive: Freefall into Bay of Plenty's Beauty!

Location Icon North Island

$535

Tauranga Tandem Skydive: Freefall into Bay of Plenty's Beauty!

Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Small Group Skydiving

Rating Star 5.0 (304 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 90 minutes

Experience the ultimate thrill with a 12,000ft Tandem Skydive in Tauranga! Enjoy a scenic flight over the Bay of Plenty, witnessing views from The Mount to Mount Taranaki. Then, freefall at 200km/h for an adrenaline rush. This small-group skydiving experience offers an unforgettable North Island adventure.

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Waiheke Wine Tour: Premium Boutique Vineyard Experience

Location Icon Waiheke Island

$260

Waiheke Wine Tour: Premium Boutique Vineyard Experience

Excellent Quality Short term availability Wine Tastings

Rating Star 4.9 (1366 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 360 minutes

Wine on Waiheke offers an exclusive small-group tour of Waiheke Island's top boutique vineyards. Enjoy a scenic, fully-commentated tour, tasting Waiheke wines at three exceptional vineyards. Includes convenient transfers, chilled water, and 'Waiheke Island of Wine' guide.

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Tauranga History & Kiwifruit Tour: Shore Excursion

Location Icon Tauranga

$106

Tauranga History & Kiwifruit Tour: Shore Excursion

Historical Tours Best Conversion Excellent Quality

Rating Star 4.8 (145 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 240 minutes

4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting in Tauranga offers a delightful exploration of the region's beauty and flavors. This tour, perfect for cruise ship passengers, provides a boutique experience showcasing Tauranga's natural wonders, history, and culture. A local expert guide will lead the way, connecting visitors with the essence of this vibrant area.

Expect to see breathtaking views from Mount Maunganui, explore the bustling Tauranga Harbour, and venture into the scenic Kaimai Ranges. A highlight is the visit to a Kiwifruit Orchard, where guests can sample the region's famous Kiwifruit. The tour also includes tastings of locally sourced teas and avocado produce, providing a true taste of Tauranga. The tour begins with convenient port pickup and concludes with a drop-off back at the port gates.

Included in the tour are transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, live commentary, and tastings of tea, Kiwifruit, and avocado. Excluded are additional food and drinks, and gratuities. Keep in mind that picking fruit in the orchard is not allowed; samples are provided for tasting. This small-group tour ensures a personalized experience, running from October to April.

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Auckland City Private Luxury Tour: Unveiling Hidden Gems

Location Icon Auckland

$1150

Auckland City Private Luxury Tour: Unveiling Hidden Gems

Day Trips Half-day Tours Bus Tours

Rating Star 5.0 (23 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 300 minutes

Private Auckland City Tour offers an intimate exploration of Auckland's attractions. Enjoy personalized comfort in a luxury vehicle, discovering local parks and beaches. This tour promises convenience with onboard Wi-Fi and bottled water, creating memorable moments with your small group.

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Coromandel Zipline: Forest Adventure & Conservation!

Location Icon Coromandel

$147

Coromandel Zipline: Forest Adventure & Conservation!

Hiking Tours Small Group Excellent Quality

Rating Star 4.9 (175 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 150 minutes

Adventurous Zipline Tour in Coromandel is more than just a thrilling ride; it's a chance to support a great cause! This zipline adventure is run by a charity. All the money made helps to take care of New Zealand's native forests and supports local clay artists.

Imagine gliding through the trees on a zipline, high above the ground. This tour takes people on an exciting ride through Coromandel's beautiful native forest. People can see the forest from above and walk among the ferns below. Friendly guides will share stories about how the land was changed from logging and mining into a green forest where kauri trees and kiwi birds can live safely.

The tour starts with a fun train ride up a mountain on New Zealand’s only mountain railway. Then, two guides will lead people on eight ziplines. These ziplines go across 705 meters of trees, gullies, and streams. It’s a great way to see New Zealand’s special trees and birds, like the tall kauri trees.

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Discover Tauranga's Marine Wonders: A Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise

Location Icon Tauranga

$175

Discover Tauranga's Marine Wonders: A Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise

Top Product Short term availability Low Supplier Cancellation Rate

Rating Star 4.7 (101 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 300 minutes

The Half Day Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Tauranga, offers an intimate marine adventure. Explore the Bay of Plenty, witness dolphins, seals, penguins, whales, and diverse seabirds. With limited passenger numbers, enjoy personalized encounters and expert commentary on this spacious vessel. It's a kiwi nature experience focusing on marine wildlife.

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Conquer the Timber Trail: Shuttle & Bike Hire Adventure

Location Icon North Island

$80

Conquer the Timber Trail: Shuttle & Bike Hire Adventure

Self-guided Tours Mountain Bike Tours Bike Rentals

Rating Star 4.9 (186 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 2880 minutes

Timber Trail adventure starts here! With bike rentals including Trek Roscoe Mountain Bikes and Powerfly E-Bikes, plus shuttle services, Timber Trail Shuttle & Bike Hire ensures a smooth ride. Enjoy post-ride facilities like bike wash and showers. Perfect for self-guided exploration in Ongarue to Pureora.

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Arvo of Goodness: Catamaran Cruise to Cathedral Cove

Location Icon Whitianga

$145

Arvo of Goodness: Catamaran Cruise to Cathedral Cove

Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Adventure Tours Involves Animals

Rating Star 5.0 (52 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 210 minutes

Arvo of Goodness Chilled out Sail offers a relaxing 3.5-hour catamaran cruise from Whitianga to iconic locations like Cathedral Cove. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling in the marine reserve, complimentary drinks, and fresh fruit. Help sail, relax on beanbags, and soak in the scenery with minimal environmental impact.

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Cathedral Cove Cruise: Volcanic Coast Adventure

Location Icon Whitianga

$155

Cathedral Cove Cruise: Volcanic Coast Adventure

Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Top Product Short term availability

Rating Star 5.0 (391 reviews)

Duration In Minutes Duration: 120 minutes

The 2 Hour Cathedral Cove and Volcanic Coast Cruise with Shade Canopy, offered by Ocean Leopard Tours, is an amazing way to see some beautiful spots. This adventure tour takes visitors along the stunning coastline, showcasing Cathedral Cove, Lonely Bay & Shakespeare Reserve, Cooks Blow Hole, Hahei Beach, and the Orua Sea Cave.

Visitors can expect a comfortable and safe ride on a custom-built boat. The tour passes by Lonely Bay & Shakespeare Reserve, offering views of the beautiful scenery. Next, the boat will take you to Cooks Blow Hole, where water erupts through a hole in the rock. The highlight of the tour is Cathedral Cove, a famous spot with a large natural archway. The tour also cruises past Hahei Beach and explores the Orua Sea Cave.

Lifejackets are provided for safety. This tour does not include restroom on board. Ocean Leopard Tours is known for its commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.

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Auckland Volcanoes Tour: Maori History & City Views

Half-Day Volcano Tour from Auckland: Auckland is sometimes called the City of Volcanoes! This tour explores Auckland's volcanic past and Maori history. It's a half-day adventure that takes people to the tops of Auckland's youngest, but inactive, volcanoes. These include Mount Wellington (Maungarei), Mangere Mountain (Te Pane o Mataoho), One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie), and Mount Eden (Maungawhau). From these high points, visitors can see amazing views of the city and the Hauraki Gulf Islands.

What to Expect: A guide will lead the way, sharing stories about the volcanoes and the Maori people who lived here. People can look for New Zealand's special wildlife and enjoy the sights. The tour includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle and offers pickup and drop-off at the port or any place in the city, including the museum, zoo, or Mission Bay beach.

This tour includes transport, a guided hike, an air-conditioned vehicle, and pickup/drop-off services. It does not include food and drinks. With knowledgeable guides, stunning landscapes, and convenient transportation, the Half-Day Volcano Tour from Auckland promises an unforgettable exploration of Auckland's natural and cultural treasures. People can discover Auckland's volcanic history and Maori heritage, making this a memorable experience.

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Duration In Minutes Duration: 300 minutes

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