Day Tours in New Zealand

Throughout New Zealand there is a myriad of day tour options that enable you to get the most from your holiday experience. We have carefully selected our day trips for the knowledge, participation, adventure and entertainment that the operators offer within their respective tours.

Below is only a snapshot of Day Tours that we offer within the respective regions of New Zealand. Please contact us or request our brochure for further details and costings.

Cape Reinga Flight, Bay of Islands

Enjoy a 1 hour flight over the West Coast to the top of New Zealand by Cessna aircraft. Then board your 4 x 4 for a 2½ hour tour to Cape Reinga Lighthouse. Te Paki and its mighty sand dunes and surrounding area, before your return flight to Paihia over the East Coast. Light refreshment is included. Duration is 5 hours and departs Bay of Islands Airport, Kerikeri at 8am returning at 1pm.

Maori Concert Evening and Hangi, Rotorua

Enjoy a night of traditional, authentic culture and entertainment. You will be collected from you accommodation to experience the lifestyle and customs of the Maori's, pre-European settlement. The village of Te Tawa Ngahere Pa comes alive with tribal dances, songs and activities. Enjoy a traditional Maori feast known as a Hangi, which is cooked on stones in an authentic earthen oven.
Departs daily at 5.30pm returning at 10pm

Whale Watch Encounter, Kaikoura

Sperm Whales feed in the water of Kaikoura all year round. Weather and sea conditions permitting, you can see these giant mammals close up in their natural habitat. Other regular sightings include, seals, dolphins and off shore birds. The 12 and 14 metre vessels carry up to 48 passengers and viewing areas inside and out. Departure: 7.15am, 10am and 12.45pm. Additional departures from November to February at 3.30pm.

Abel Tasman Cruise

This cruise allows you to see the most of this scenic part of the Abel Tasman National Park coastline and is ideal if you only have one day in the area. Departs Kaiteriteri or Marahau at 9am in high season only.

Milford Sound Scenic Drive, Cruise & Flight, Queenstown

Depart Queenstown by glass roof coach for one of the world's finest alpine drives, stopping at Te Anua for morning tea before continuing on to Milford. On arrival transfer to your cruise to the head of Milford Sound, looking out for the dolphins, seals and penguins. Weather permitting return by air flying over Fiordlands snowy peaks, spectacular waterfalls and lush rainforests. Buffet lunch included on cruise.
Duration 9 hours. Departs Queenstown at 6.55am.