Highlights: See whales and dolphins from a fantastic perspective High-winged aircraft for unobstructed viewing Tour Description: Kaikoura is home to sperm whales year round, as well as a popular migratory and feeding route for many other species of whales and dolphins. From the air passengers can experience the true magnitude of the world's largest mammal, the whale. You will also have the chance..
Read More >Regularly named as one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys, the TranzAlpine train passes through some of New Zealand’s most awe-inspiring landscapes as it winds its way across South Island. There is the opportunity to take the journey from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch on the TranzAlpine train, arguably one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world. On board, we enjoy thrilling vistas..
Read More >Highlights: Once in a lifetime flight past Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland National Park Tour Description: The Grand Traverse is the “flight of a lifetime”, exploring the incredible world heritage Aoraki Mount Cook and Westland National Parks. See New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine scenery, from snowy mountain ranges and turquoise lakes, to epic glaciers and amazing ice fields flowing through W..
Read More >Highlights: Fly over the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier Land on the Glacier and take some amazing photos Tour Description: Experience the true untouched beauty and awe inspiring scenery of New Zealand’s South Island on a Franz Josef Glacier helicopter tour. This helicopter ride over the Franz Josef Glacier sweeps over the lush sub-tropical forests of the Westland National Park as you climb to 6..
Read More >Highlights: Unique dining experience on iconic tram Nighttime views of Christchurch Tour Description: Experience a unique dining experience on a heritage tram in Christchurch. The Tramway Restaurant boasts seasonal dishes combined with city sightseeing through a city with a delightful character. Tram 411 was built in 1927 in Melbourne, was refurbished in 1999 and began it's life as the Tramway Res..
Read More >Highlights: Wine tasting at three wineries Sightseeing at the Remutaka Ranges Tour Description: Experience Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from your Wellington hotel, the tour follows the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley and over the Remutaka Ranges, with a sightseeing stop at the Summit (555m). In the Wairarapa Valley, the winery town of Martinborough awaits,..
Read More >Highlights: View giant Royal albatross Cruise on Otago Harbour Tour Description: Bus out from Dunedin in the afternoon. Travel along the beautiful Otago Peninsula Roads to Wellers Rock Wharf. From here we cruise out of the Otago Harbour, to Taiaroa Head. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the world’s only mainline nesting place of royal albatross. Watch as these huge birds glide in from the ocean and so..
Read More >Regularly named as one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys, the TranzAlpine train passes through some of New Zealand’s most awe-inspiring landscapes as it winds its way across South Island. You’ll board the TranzAlpine in Christchurch. Settle into your comfortable seat and make sure your camera is at the ready to capture the vistas through the panoramic windows. At one end of the train is..
Read More >Highlights: Up close encounter with whales Spotting whales in the wild Tour Description: Whale Watch is New Zealand's only vessel-based whale watching company offering an exciting up-close encounter with Whales. For the avoidance of doubt, a whale, as defined by the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992, means all species commonly known as whales; and includes baleen whales, sperm whales, be..
Read More >Highlights: View dramatic Skippers Canyon Learn the areas history Cross Skippers Canyon Bridge Tour Description: The grandeur of Skippers Canyon is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets. Located in Queenstown’s backcountry, this spectacular canyon, carved out by the mighty Shotover River, winds sinuously alongside this breath-taking gorge. View the dramatic landscapes and learn about the region’s..
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