New Zealand · MORNING
The 9 best morning tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Wai-O-Tapu and Waimangu from Rotorua with a local guide, geyser show, volcanic walks, hotel pickup, and a small-group minivan tour.
“This is a great informative tour. Our guide, Cliint, was very knowledgeable about the history, maori language and culture, geology and botany of the area. This is definitely a worthwhile tour.”
See Wai-O-Tapu and Waimangu from Rotorua on a five-hour guided tour with Lady Knox Geyser, hot pools, mud, lunch time, and hotel pickup.
“We enjoyed this tour and seeing this very unique part of NZ. The tour was informative and the guide gave us a good amount of information as we were driving. It was also nice that when we arrived at the locations, the guide came with us to look at the areas and gave more information as we looked. I've been on some tours where it's more just transport and then you are left on your own at the locations, but I thought the way this was done was a nice touch. The guide also regularly offered to take photos of us, which was a nice plus too.”
See Napier’s Art Deco quarter, watch the 1931 earthquake film, and learn how the city rebuilt on an easy 90-minute guided walk.
“Good walking tour (with short introductory movie to start). Headsets included. Plenty of info regarding the devastating earthquake in Napier in the 1930s, the impressively quick rebuild, and the many examples of art deco architecture across the city centre. Knowledgeable guide too. I do think it'd be better to have a slightly lower maximum number of guests on the tour, though, as it did feel that the group was at times in the way of other people trying to get past, and it was tough for the guide to keep the group together.”
Paddle Akaroa Harbor at sunrise, spot Hector dolphins and seabirds, and explore an extinct volcano basin with a small local guide team.
“Bellissima esperienza all'alba, anche sotto la pioggia è stata un esperienza unica! Grazie a Peter per tutte le spiegazioni ricevute, una guida ottima!”
See Auckland’s key sights in three hours, from Queen Street and Devonport to Mount Victoria, with hotel pickup and a small group.
“Informative, fun and not strenuous half day tour with great guide and driver Murray and very efficient Bush and Beach company. We got a comprehensive overview of Auckland in a small group where nobody was overlooked. Very recommended.”
Paddle Akaroa Harbour at sunrise, watch for Hector dolphins and penguins, and learn about local wildlife on a three-hour guided kayak tour.
“It was absolutely amazing. It was a beautiful morning and the scenery is awesome. Our guide Shaun was from Canada and had heaps of experience leading tours and had awesome stories from his past trips. He knew heaps about the local area and history and we felt very well looked after. Got to see some dolphins and just had so much fun. Would definitely do it again if we are in the area and recommend it 200% to anyone thinking about it. Was very cheap for what we got out of it!!”
Cycle Marlborough’s flat wine roads, visit three wineries with a guide, then explore independently with a map and local tips.
“Our guide, April, was knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great energy. I'm not a wine expert by any means, but she managed to keep the conversation simple for me while diving into technical details when talking to my husband, who knows a lot about wine.”
Sail from Whitianga to Cathedral Cove on a relaxed 3.5-hour catamaran cruise with swimming, snorkeling, coffee, snacks, and a 12-person limit.
“The BEST activity! We truly enjoyed ourselves. Sam & Ingrid were amazing! It was very relaxing - loved the bean bags!”
Explore Rotorua’s springs, redwood forest, waterfalls, caves, and volcanic lakes on a four-hour small-group morning tour.
“It was very nice I highly recommend this tour He explained well and guided Hamurana springs was awesome !!”
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