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15 Full-Day Tours in New Zealand Worth Booking

108 tours  ·  from $41

Good full-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip - Queenstown Pickup and the Early Coach Ride
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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

1.Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,592 reviews · from $144Our pick

Ride from Queenstown or Te Anau to Milford Sound with local guide commentary, scenic stops, a packed lunch, and a cruise with three viewing decks. Guides such as Brendan, Brian, and Robben are known for lively stories, careful driving, and helpful photo stops. Expect a long but rewarding day.

“love love loved the tour. Pick up effortless driver full of knowledge cruise amazing. If you have never been to milford sounds do your best to get there it is so beautiful and serene.”

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat - Taking off from Queenstown
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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

2.Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

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

Trade a long road trip for return scenic flights over the Southern Alps, Mt Aspiring, and Fiordland National Park, then take a two-hour Milford Sound cruise. Every plane seat has a window, and pilots such as Jared, Andy, Mike, and Kirk add useful commentary when conditions allow.

“Highlight of our month spent touring NZ so far. Blessed with stunning weather of clear blue skies which showed off the incredible scenery perfectly. The scenery on the flight was spectacular and the pilot provided great commentary with friendly approach. Wonderful to then see Milford Sound on a boat, again great commentary and real up close experiences of waterfalls. Yes expensive…but worth it 🤩”

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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau - Mirror Lakes and the first views of Fiordland
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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

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

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

Travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a small group of up to 16, with guides such as Tania, Andy, Gary, and Allan sharing local stories along the Milford Road. Stop at Mirror Lakes, The Chasm, and mountain viewpoints before a two-hour cruise past waterfalls, seals, dolphins, and penguins.

“We got picked up from our airbnb on the outskirts of town and taken to several stops along the route to Milford Sound. Allan was very informative which made the trip fly by. The packed lunch was more than just a sandwich with a packet of crisps, apple, crackers and chocolate also provided. All in all, this was a very good tour and would highly recommend.”

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Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau - Eglinton Valley brings the big views
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Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

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

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

Travel from Te Anau through Fiordland with a local guide such as Jacob, Helen, Geoff, or Hari. Expect frequent photo stops, short forest and alpine walks, a picnic lunch, and a two-hour small-boat cruise from Milford Sound toward the Tasman Sea.

“This is a long 2-2 hours bus trip to the Milford Sound from Te Anau, but it worth everything. The Guide was very informative, and the bus stops were very nice. The Milford Sound fjord cruise was excellent”

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Wellington: Original LOTR Full-Day Tour with Weta & Lunch - Starting with Embassy Cinema and Mt Victoria
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Wellington: Original LOTR Full-Day Tour with Weta & Lunch

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

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

Spend eight hours tracing Middle-earth around Wellington with an English-speaking guide, Wētā Workshop tour, forest walks, film-location reenactments, and lunch included. Guides such as Marc, Dixie, Grant, Gina, Robbie, and Waiwai bring film-set experience, local stories, and plenty of practical insight.

“The level of detail of the activities behind the scenes, the WETA workshop and the people working on making the movies is amazing. We did visit multiple locations where they recorded multiple scenes including a detailed explanation about where and what happened. while the tour is not focused on the story of LOTR(which is nice), we got a a lot off background information rather how the cast was chosen. How the movies came to exist. The Workshop came to ideas created props etc. The amount of details on those relics is amazing.”

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From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Full-Day Trip - Alexander Family Sheep Farm and Shire’s Rest
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From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Full-Day Trip

6.Hobbiton Movie Set Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 474 reviews · from $161

Travel from Auckland in a 16-seat minibus through the Waikato countryside to Hobbiton Movie Set. An Auckland guide such as Grant, Don, or John handles the journey, while an official Hobbiton guide leads the 2.5-hour walk past 44 Hobbit Holes, gardens, and the Green Dragon Inn.

“The guide gave some very interesting facts on the drive up”

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Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour - What the winery rotation means for your day
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Beyond the Vines – Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

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

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

Travel from Picton or Blenheim with guides such as Gavin, Hamish, Lynley, or Keith, visiting several Marlborough wineries in a group of up to 11. Taste Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and boutique varieties, then stop at Saint Clair for lunch at your own cost.

“The tour was great Gavin our guide was fantastic very knowledgeable and friendly made the tour relaxing enjoyable”

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Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS - North Head and the military tunnels
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Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS

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

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

Spend eight hours seeing Auckland from a small air-conditioned minibus. Your guide, such as Danny, Mike, or Brenda, leads you from Devonport and North Head to One Tree Hill, Muriwai Beach, Riverhead, and a Kumeu winery. Lunch is at your own cost, and easy walking is required.

“Mike was an outstanding guide. Due to a upcomming Storm we have to shorten the daytrip. But the Company give us the possibility to start the trip early so we can see everything that was planned”

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Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise - Kenepuru Sound, bays, and remote homes
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Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

9.Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

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

Board the Pelorus Mail Boat in Havelock for about five hours among the bays and inlets of Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds. Captain Ross and the crew deliver mail, groceries, and freight to remote homes while you watch for dolphins, seals, and blue penguins. Bring lunch and warm layers.

“So much natural beauty- great commentary and crew. So cool to see the transport and mail soupy team to the remote sounds in action. Lunch at Rawa bar on the waterfront was brilliant- great food in a stunning setting. Well done all round.”

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Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough - Lawson’s Dry Hills sets the tone
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Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

10.Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

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

Spend about six and a half hours visiting four to six Marlborough wineries with guides such as Darlene, Cameron, Amanda, or Maurice. Expect included tastings, a comfortable small-group van, a vineyard lunch stop at your own cost, and possible brewery, chocolate, and cellar visits.

“What a great way to spend the day getting to try multiple of Marlborough’s amazing vineyards. Our guide, Amanda was extremely knowledgeable which enhanced our experience. Highly recommend this tour as an easy and fun way to enjoy the wine region.”

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Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise - Mirror Lakes offers a short, easy walk
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Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise

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

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

Travel from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a small group of no more than 14, stopping at Mirror Lakes, Lake Gunn, Marian Falls, Monkey Creek, and The Chasm. Guides such as Murray, Nicky, and Andres add local stories, while the cruise puts you beneath Milford Sound’s cliffs and waterfalls.

“Murray was superb tour guide. Made us all feel welcome and relaxed, had a vast amount of knowledge of the areas we visited. Stopped of at some amazing places along the way to Milford sound which you would not get with the large tour buses, well worth doing this trip and I definitely would do it again. really enjoyed the surprise of the muffins, they were delicious:).”

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Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch - The road through Governor’s Bay and Gebbies Pass
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Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

12.Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

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

Travel from Christchurch to Akaroa by air-conditioned coach, passing lakes, bays, and volcanic scenery with guides such as Jude, Pete, Stephanie, and Scotty. Taste local cheese, explore Akaroa Village, and take a two-hour Black Cat catamaran cruise for Hector’s dolphins, seals, seabirds, and other wildlife.

“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 - Starting at The Vines Village
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Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

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

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

Set out from The Vines Village with a comfortable bike, helmet, lock, and local wine map. Ride easy back roads to up to 12 wineries within 3 kilometers, stopping for tastings, food, and scenery. Hotel pickup and return from Blenheim or Renwick are included.

“a must do when in the area! the bikes were high quality and the vineyards were amazing 😍 highly recommend”

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Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters - One island, about 90 minutes, many choices
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Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters

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

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

Set out from Russell at 10am aboard Vigilant with skipper Nat, Natalie, Nick, or Dallas and a small group of no more than 10. Sail among the Bay of Islands, stop for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, or a beach walk, then enjoy lunch, hot drinks, and a chance to take the helm.

“Weather wasn’t great but the crew made the most of it. We did get wind and were able to enjoy sailing. First mate was great, made an excellent lunch, made sure we were comfortable and worked the sails too. The captain was knowledgeaRead more”

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Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Cook from Queenstown - Cromwell gives you an easy first stop
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Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Cook from Queenstown

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

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

Travel from Queenstown to Aoraki/Mount Cook in a small group of up to 15 people with guides such as Beth, Kevin, James, and Ana. Expect Lindis Pass, Lake Pukaki, about 3.5 hours at Mount Cook Village, optional walks, WiFi, and commentary throughout the day.

“Very fun interactive trip! Our guide Sean was brilliant very informative and friendly. Very good knowledge of history and areas we visited. The views were outstanding, Hooker Valley walk was beautiful, walk was worth all the views! Walk mostly flat with some stairs. Brilliant day over all!”

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