NEW ZEALAND · TOURS
A South Island fortnight has room for only so much. These 15 tours & day trips earn their slot, each with its price, its rating and the detail that decides it.
Tour Hobbiton’s 12-acre Shire set, hear film secrets, photograph Hobbit Holes, and enjoy a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“We liked everything. Our guide was lovely and very informative. An excellent tour and highly recommended”
Glide beneath thousands of glowworms at Waitomo, with a guided cave walk, Cathedral acoustics, and a silent underground boat ride.
“It was absolutely amazing! I did not expect a lot on this activity but we were in awe. It was almost magical. It’s definitely one of the highlights of our trip and highly recommended.”
Zip through Rotorua’s ancient native forest with expert guides, conservation stories, free photos, and wet-weather gear included.
“I was a bit hesitant to book this at first, but I’m so glad I did! Easy to find a car spot at the Centre, the team were easy to chat with, professional and always ensured we felt comfortable at all times. Travis and Emma were fabulous guides and fRead more”
Tour Hobbiton from Shire’s Rest, see detailed Hobbit Holes, visit the Green Dragon Inn, and enjoy a complimentary Southfarthing drink.
“The walk is out in the open so make sure you are prepared. There is umbrellas provided for the sun & rain.”
Review of the 13-hour Milford Sound tour from Queenstown, with small-group transport, scenic stops, picnic lunch, and a two-hour cruise.
“This was a great experience. Scenic drive with gorgeous vantage points/stops along the way. Comfortable transit that’s worry free. Jacob was an awesome guide!!”
Review the Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour, with a scenic lake cruise, limestone caves, underground waterfalls, glowworms, tips, and honest value advice.
“I highly recommend taking the nighttime tour of this cave. It was absolutely stunning to see all the glow worms. Me and my husband thought this tour was more spectacular than the north island caves too! Very intimate and intense with the water rushing inside. You also get to see the glow worms very close up.”
Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound, cruise beneath towering cliffs, spot wildlife, and return by a different scenic route in 4.5 hours.
“Must do if in Queenstown, flight is way more impressive than the boat honestly speaking. Boat was great but was mixed with coach passengers so was crowded on the upper deck. Tanmay is a great pilot and gives brilliant commentary.”
Review the Queenstown to Milford Sound coach and cruise day tour, with scenic stops, guide tips, costs, food, timing, and practical advice.
“I would highly recommend this trip, our driver Paulie was great. His commentary was informative and fun with some good stories added into the mix. The road to Milford Sound is windy at points but the bus handles it well. The cruise around the Sound was great and the journey there and back is worth it!”
Review of the Hobbiton Movie Set tour from Auckland, with transport, countryside views, costs, walking tips, group details, and honest advice.
“A must for fans! Transport and tour was awesome! Our driver was friendly, had great information, entertaining and on time! Extra trip for ice cream was great”
Review of Waiheke’s small-group wine tour, with three vineyards, island commentary, tastings, lunch tips, ferry advice, and honest value notes.
“Glen was an incredible guide and selected 3 different but all wonderful wineries to visit. 10/10 -would do it again”
Review of Queenstown’s Lord of the Rings half-day tour, with Glenorchy scenery, private film sites, Isengard, picnic stops, and practical tips.
“Dan was lively and passionate about LOTR, it was great meeting someone else just as passionate as me. I enjoyed learning all the interesting facts about filming the series”
Explore Ruakuri Cave on a 90-minute guided walk with glowworms, rivers, limestone formations, local stories, and photo access.
“Our tour was well advised and our guide informative with humour and precise directions. The walkways and stairs gave a great sense of security. Lighting was very adequate for moving through the caves and great for photographs. A memorable experience and well worth recommending. My son and I were most impressed.”
Queenstown Segway Tour review: ride Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Gardens, and scenic trails with expert guidance, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Great experience, Guide was great, fun well worth doing I did this with my 11 year old and was a perfect experience”
Review of the Te Anau Milford Sound day tour, with small groups, scenic stops, wildlife, morning tea, and a two-hour cruise.
“A wonderful tour of Milford Sound. Stephen gave us a great description of all the places on the way to the boat, and regaled us with great stories. The boat ride was amazing; we saw seals, a penguin, and close up views of the waterfalls. We opted for lunch, which was tasty and very generous. Highly recommend this tour for an awesome day.”
See Auckland’s key sights by hop-on hop-off bus, with practical route tips, stop-by-stop advice, pricing, timing, and honest value notes.
“Bus stops at the major landmarks enters some destinations, including the harbor and waterfront areas”
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