The 15 Full-Day Tours in New Zealand to Lock In Early

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat - Queenstown pickup and a weather dependent start

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,558 reviews · 5 hours · from $447Our pick

Review of the Queenstown to Milford Sound flight and cruise, with scenic routes, boat details, costs, weather advice, and booking tips.

“This was a great way to see Milford Sound from Queenstown. We were prepared to make the drive, but that would have been a mistake. They picked us up at our hotel, drove us to the airport flight center, and flew us over incredible picturesque territory, including Milford Sound before landing at a small airstrip by the docks where the sight-seeing boats leave from. They bus us the two-minute trip to the docks and organized which boats we were going on. All was done for us. The boat trip was comfortable and provided a great tour of the Sound. The return trip on the airplane was on a different route;…”

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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

2.Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,198 reviews · from $185Top rated

Review of the Milford Sound day tour from Te Anau, with scenic stops, a small group, morning tea, wildlife, and a two-hour cruise.

“Absolutely delightful and a wonderful trip up to Milford Sound. I think the drive up there and all the information we learned from Tania was as enjoyable as the boat ride itself.”

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Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

3.Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 712 reviews · from $192

Review of a Te Anau Milford Sound tour with small-group transport, scenic walks, picnic lunch, and a two-hour cruise to the Tasman Sea.

“Amazing tour and guide! Phil was SO knowledgeable and make the experience so easy, informative, and fun! The tour was an ideal size (smaller group) to make it personal, but still excellent value. Our pickup was prompt and easy. The little Read more”

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Wellington: Original LOTR Full-Day Tour with Weta & Lunch

4.Original LOTR Full-Day Tour with Weta & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 481 reviews · 8 hours · from $194

Review of Wellington’s 8-hour Lord of the Rings tour with Wētā Workshop, film locations, Mt Victoria views, Rivendell, and lunch.

“I dare say we had the BEST tour guide of a lifetime! Marc (aka The Crazy French man") was extremely engaging, funny, and the best of story tellers. We get to appreciate the LOTR production a whole lot more. What a treat!”

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Beyond the Vines – Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

5.Beyond the Vines – Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 438 reviews · from $136

Review of the six-hour Marlborough wine tour from Picton or Blenheim, with five wineries, small groups, tastings, lunch, and practical tips.

“Such a fab day. Me and a friend went together. I always wanted to visit the Marlborough region for its amazing wines. Gavin the host and driver was great chat and very hospitable. Would definitely recommend doing this tour. We were lucky with the group we had too, everyone was great chat!”

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Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS

6.Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 376 reviews · from $133

Review of Auckland Scenic Tours’ 8-hour city, coast, volcano, winery, and countryside tour, with practical advice on value, walking, and timing.

“Great overview of Auckland. In addition the wine tasting was terrific and the lunch stop had wonderful service, a warm staff and great food.”

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Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

7.Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · from $86

Cruise New Zealand’s Pelorus Sound by working mail boat, spotting wildlife, meeting remote locals, and enjoying sharp local commentary from Havelock.

“Remember to take your lunch & warm clothing, fabulous day, Mark & Ross were amazing hosts, so lucky to see a pod of bottlenose dolphins. Ross's commentary of the history & knowledge of the area was excellent.”

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Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

8.Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $133

Explore Marlborough’s wineries, cellar doors, lunch spots, chocolate, and optional beer tasting on a relaxed small-group tour from Blenheim.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our day out with Cam to the vineyards. Allowed us ample time do enjoy each of the wineries and had great insider knowledge to add. The chocolate shop stop was an excellent addition. Definitely recommend this tour.”

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Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise

9.Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $210

Review of Luxe Tours’ 9-hour Milford Sound trip from Te Anau, with scenic stops, a small-group ride, and a 2.5-hour fjord cruise.

“It was informative , comfortable .The bus was luxurious and our guide Murry was helpful, considerate kind and knowledgeable. I have some mobility issues and he supported me every step of the way.. Court not fault such a wonderful experience 🤩💫”

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Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

10.Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · from $167

Review of the Akaroa day trip from Christchurch, with scenic stops, a Hector’s dolphin cruise, cheese tasting, lunch options, and practical tips.

“Pete was great! The group was great! Loved the scenery! Very unique experience because you don’t hear about it a lot! Cheers!”

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Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

11.Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · 1 day · from $41Best value

Cycle Marlborough’s flat vineyard roads, visit nearby cellar doors, and enjoy a flexible self-guided wine day with hotel transfers from Blenheim or Renwick.

“Great day, total freedom as to where you visit and all the wineries are within a very close distance to each other”

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Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

12.Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $114

Sail the Bay of Islands from Russell on a small-group yacht with lunch, kayaking, snorkeling, island walks, and local crew.

“Great sailing trip with Nathalie and Anita!!! Wonderful experience and an unforgettable day with two lovely skippers. We really can recommend this tour. Birgit and Dietrich”

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Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Cook from Queenstown

13.Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Cook from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $173

Review of Altitude Tours’ full-day Mount Cook trip from Queenstown, with route details, hiking advice, value, guide quality, and practical tips.

“We had an amazing time on the Mount Cook tour with Altitude, and our guide Beth was absolutely fantastic. Hands down, this was one of the best tours we took during our entire trip. The scenery was unreal from start to finish, and Beth Read more”

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Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

14.Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $43

Cycle Marlborough’s flat vineyard roads on a self-guided wine tour with hotel pickup, bike hire, maps, bottle service, and e-bike options.

“A very good way to do the tastings. pre-Bookings at vineyards just needed for lunch or at Cloudy Bay and Fromm.”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Trip

15.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 179 reviews · 11 hours · from $269

Review of Auckland’s 11-hour Hobbiton and Waitomo tour, with luxury transport, guide tips, pricing, itinerary details, and practical advice.

“Chris and Pablo picked us up at the Sky City hotel and were the most engaging and welcoming guides. Hobbiton is amazing and, even if you aren’t a fan of the movies, is a sight to see. The Waitomo Caves were also incredible and you are supporting the local Indigenous people who look after these caves. Highly recommend”

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