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Kaikoura Express return from Christchurch

Kaikoura Express return from Christchurch

Maori - Christchurch - Starting from $60.00 per person

Come and say, 'Kia Ora!' to Kaikoura
Run away to Kaikoura for a 1 or 2 day scenic trip with complimentary Christchurch pick ups.
Just 200 kms to the North, Kaikoura is a historic seaside settlement famous for wildlife, culture and great food!
Jump aboard the Kaikoura Express and we'll take you on a scenic journey direct to the heart of Kaikoura with optional free connections to the Dolphin Encounter and Albatross Tours.
Check out the native New Zealand Fur Seals, the rough rugged... More...

Ultimate Explorer - Top Rated New Zealand Adventure Tour

Ultimate Explorer - Top Rated New Zealand Adventure Tour

Adventure Tour - Auckland - Starting from $4499.00 per person

Our Ultimate Explorer trip covers the whole of the country and is the best way to see and do it all. This trip is all about getting outdoors to experience the best parts of the country and taking you to beautiful landscapes, away from the crowds with your new flying kiwi friends.
Taking in both the North and South Island you will visit the spectacular National Parks of Tongariro, Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring and the Abel Tasman. You will stay in extra-ordinary camp settings (with cabin... More...

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

Ports of Call Tour - Akaroa - Starting from $85.00 per person

After your cruise ship docks in Akaroa, take a nature cruise across the harbor to spot dolphins and admire New Zealand’s stunning scenery. Look out for New Zealand’s friendly Hector’s dolphins, the world’s rarest and smallest dolphins, and bring your camera along on your shore excursion to photograph soaring volcanic cliffs, secluded sea caves and tropical palm trees. More...

Kaikoura Day Tour with Whale Watching

Kaikoura Day Tour with Whale Watching

Day Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $560.00 per person

You'll depart Christchurch and travel through the beautiful rural pastoral scenes of North Canterbury to Kaikoura, where the mountains meet the sea.  From there a Whale Watch cruise  (or if cruise cancelled due to weather, a flight with Wings over Whales * ), will take you to look for the majestic Sperm Whales and Dusky Dolphin.  Sightings may also include the Southern Right Whale, Humpback and Pilot Whales. ( Or you may consider a trip with the Dolphin Swim Encounter * ).
After your... More...

Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Swim with Dolphins - Christchurch - Starting from $295.00 per person

Explore the coastal town of Akaroa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with dolphins on this full day tour from Christchurch. Travel through the breathtaking New Zealand countryside to Akaroa and admire sights of interest such as Governor’s Bay and Lake Ellesmere on route. Cruise into the harbour with your guide and watch the waves for marine life. Strap on your snorkel and flippers and swim with elegant Hector’s dolphins in the wild. Enjoy free time to explore Akaroa, then visit a... More...

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by boat

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by boat

Dolphin & Whale Watching - Kaikoura - Starting from $150.00 per person

Whale Watch is located in the small coastal town of Kaikōura on the East Coast of New Zealand’s South Island a scenic two and a half-hour drive north from Christchurch and two hour drive south from Picton. Kaikōura is a special place of lush pastures and towering, snow covered peaks that fall to the sea. This rare magic continues just offshore where a deep undersea canyon combines with unusual sea currents to attract an extraordinary abundance of marine life, the most famous being the Giant... More...

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Swim with Dolphins in Akaroa Harbour

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Swim with Dolphins in Akaroa Harbour

Ports of Call Tour - Akaroa - Starting from $89.00 per person

When your cruise ship docks in Akaroa, take a shore excursion to swim with dolphins. Akaroa’s beautiful sheltered harbor is the only place on the planet where you can swim with wild Hector’s dolphins, also known as the New Zealand dolphin. With a maximum of 12 swimming participants, this tour provides a fun-filled small-group experience. More...

Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Swim with Dolphins - Christchurch - Starting from $350.00 per person

Discover magnificent marine wildlife out on the South Pacific Ocean during this 12-hour Kaikoura dolphin swim from Christchurch. Travel through the rolling hills of North Canterbury to the rugged coastline of Kaikoura — the perfect place to view New Zealand’s dolphins, seals and birdlife in the wild. With warm wetsuit on, hop aboard your boat and learn from your guide the tricks used to encourage interaction with the graceful and curious dolphins. Dive to the depths below, snorkel over the... More...

3-Day Bay Of Islands Tour from Auckland with Dolphin Cruise and Cape Reinga

3-Day Bay Of Islands Tour from Auckland with Dolphin Cruise and Cape Reinga

Multi-day Tour - Auckland - Starting from $835.00 per person

Visit the beautiful Bay of Islands, a year-round destination and birthplace of our nation. Journey to New Zealand's northernmost point, Cape Reinga. Discover our cultural heritage at Waitangi Treaty grounds and experience the natural beauty of the region on a scenic Dolphin seeking cruise. Including accommodation in a 3 or 4 star hotel. More...

Extreme Flyboarding from Queenstown

Extreme Flyboarding from Queenstown

Water Activity - Queenstown - Starting from $149.00 per person

Have you ever wished you could fly like a superhero? Or swim like a dolphin? We can make your wishes come true! The Flyboard is what you've always been dreaming of. It is a water activity that takes you to the next level, in your quest for adrenaline, like no other adventure activities can. More...

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22 Hallenstein Apartments22 Hallenstein Apartments - Apartment.

22 Hallenstein Apartments are a 10-minute walk from Queenstown City Centre, where guests can enjoy the vibrant...

Kaikoura Day Tour with Whale WatchingKaikoura Day Tour with Whale Watching - Day Tour - Christchurch. Starting from $560.00 per person.

You'll depart Christchurch and travel through the beautiful rural pastoral scenes of North Canterbury to Kaikoura,...

 

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