New Zealand · GUIDED
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 guided tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Explore Hobbiton’s 12-acre Shire, hear film-set stories, enter a Hobbit Hole, and enjoy a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“I loved the way you told the story of how the land was discovered. The whole experience was brilliant and the guide, Sam, was very knowledgeable. Thank you.”
Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland with transport, lunch, local guides, a Green Dragon drink, and a full day of scenery.
“One of the best. Mike our driver was outstanding. Very professional and informed about sights along the way. We enjoyed each stop especially the glow worms and boat ride in the cave! Highly recommend!! Ina and Don”
Cruise Lake Te Anau, walk through rushing limestone caves, then drift beneath hundreds of New Zealand glowworms in complete darkness.
“Awesome experience in the cave, definitely want to go se the bigger/older glowworm caves on the north island next trip!”
Explore Rotorua’s Hell’s Gate geothermal reserve, soak in mud and sulphur pools, and try Māori carving for $68.
“The experience was authentic. We started out on guided tour but ended up going out on our own halfway in so we could have a semi private mudbath. If you prefer to be in mudbath and Sulphur spa alone. If you do the guided tour, you will be in there with everyone.”
See New Zealand’s glowworms by boat at Waitomo, with cave formations, Māori history, science, and practical tips for a 45-minute visit.
“Well worth the visit. The boat ride was a highlight and the guide we had was very welcoming and informative.”
See how Wētā Workshop makes film props, costumes, creatures, and effects on a lively 90-minute Wellington studio tour.
“Great experience! Sully your guide came across so vibrant and cheerful, pBut found it hard to hear the recorded voices of the founders. I it thought it could have a little more volume. Otherwise highly recommend tour.”
Explore Ruakuri Cave near Waitomo on a 90-minute guided walk with glowworms, limestone formations, underground rivers, and local stories.
“We loved it! Our group was really small and our guide really went with our interests and questions. We loved the glow worms and it was amazing to see them up close with their sticky fishing lines as well as being glamorous lit on the cavern roof. Strongly recommend going on the Bush walk afterwards as it gives great overground perspective on the caves when the river rushing in and out of hole, caves, tunnels ... Our guide Aria was brilliant: friendly,fun and kind as well as highly informative and interesting.Read more”
Travel from Auckland to Waitomo’s glowworm caves and Hobbiton, with lunch, coach transport, local commentary, and a Green Dragon drink included.
“Visiting Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves was an unforgettable experience. Hobbiton was absolutely magical and every detail so thoughtfully done that it truly feels like stepping into Middle-earth. David was an excellent guide, incredibly knoRead more”
See the southern Milky Way from dark farmland near Lake Tekapo, with a 14-inch telescope, expert guides, warm jackets, and a free photo.
“It was incredible!! Our guide was extremely impressive and knowledgeable. A no miss in Tekapo.”
See Wellington’s coast, viewpoints, film district, landmarks, and Cable Car on a friendly three-hour city tour with local guides.
“Andy was an excellent guide and spoke about many parts of Wellington off the beaten track”
Tour Hobbiton from Matamata with return bus transfers, a guided walk through the Shire, movie secrets, and a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
“very very cool trip, everything went as planned and even got a to try the homemade stout in the pub in Hobbiton that can't be bought anywhere else”
Explore predator-free Kapiti Island from Wellington with a private guide, native birds, ferry transport, a guided walk, and chef-prepared lunch.
“A lovely day on the Island, saw some amazing birds, and had a lovely lunch provided in our day tour. The guides were very knowledgeable.”
Tour Dunedin’s historic Speight’s Brewery, see old and modern brewing floors, then sample beers with a guide for $16.
“Very educational and informative tour. Thomas was great tour guide. Loved the tastings at the end! Was interesting hearing an about Mr Speight!”
Explore Whakarewarewa Village in Rotorua with a Māori guide, geothermal pools, Pohutu Geyser, village stories, and corn cooked in hot water.
“Or guide was very knowledge, friendly and helpful. Loved the tour even if it was raining very hard. I have a statue carved in one piece of wood and she said it was from here tribe. Going to antiques road show to show it off.”
Watch little blue penguins return to the Otago Peninsula, with expert guides, close views, wildlife, and practical tips for a chilly evening.
“Excellent presentation before the outdoor viewing. Penguins came to shore and everyone got a chance to view them. Wish there were some lights and an EXIT sign in the parking lot to guide us to the street afterward.”
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