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The 15 Tickets & Entry Passes in New Zealand That Earn Their Price

37 tours  ·  from $7

Good tickets & entry passes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket - Starting at Shire’s Rest near Matamata
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Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

1.Hobbiton Movie Set: Guided Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8,167 reviews · 2h 30m · from $71Our pick

Walk through the 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set with an English-speaking guide, visiting Hobbit Holes, the Mill, and the Green Dragon Inn. Guides such as James, Sam, Wyatt, and Melissa are praised for lively film stories. The 150-minute tour includes a drink, photo stops, and a bus ride from the car park.

“Great tour. Glad I came to see it, but the cost was really high and being a pensioner, I won't be able to afford to come back. Good day, excellent guide, thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets - Starting at Auckland Ferry Terminal
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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

2.Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,311 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Take the ferry from Auckland’s Quay Street terminal to Waiheke Island, then use the Explorer Bus to visit 16 stops at your own pace. Expect winery views, beaches, galleries, shops, and nature walks, with helpful guides such as Ruth, Aaron, Minnie, and Chris sharing island stories along the way.

“Fun and easy way to see Waiheke without the expense of a private tour. Stop off as much as you like, do a few wine tastings (we just walked in-no reservations) and see the sights. Note we did make a reservation for lunch at The Heke which we also highly recommend!”

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Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket - Start with Lady Knox at 10:15am
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Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

3.Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,601 reviews · 3 months · from $28

Walk three marked trails through Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, seeing Champagne Pool, Artist’s Palette, Devil’s Bath, bubbling mud, and steaming ground. Arrive by 10:15am for Lady Knox Geyser, then return to explore at your own pace. Parking, a map, café, toilets, and picnic areas are provided.

“Very well organized. The staff was friendly and helpful. The park is maintained very well and easy to walk. Beautiful sights.”

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Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket - Starting downtown at Customs Street or Sky Tower
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Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

4.Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,064 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Use Auckland’s Explorer Bus for one day of flexible sightseeing. The Red route runs year round through downtown, Parnell, Newmarket, Bastion Point, and Kelly Tarlton’s. From October to April, the Blue route adds Mt Eden, Auckland Zoo, and MOTAT. English commentary, WiFi, and wheelchair access are included.

“Great to do our own thing & visit the tourist attractions”

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Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket - Starting inside the Wētā Cave
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Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

5.Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 997 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Tour Wētā Workshop’s Wētā Cave in Wellington’s Miramar Peninsula for 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide. See props, costumes, creatures, and artists at work, learn how film effects are made, and handle selected pieces. Guides may include Flynn, Harriet, Holly, or Sam.

“Super activity and super place to visit Sad we cant take photo during the tour To do!”

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Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket - What the three viewing levels add
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Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

6.Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 805 reviews · from $24

Visit Auckland’s Sky Tower in the city center and view Waitemata Harbour, Mount Eden, the Harbour Bridge, and Waiheke Island from decks 220 meters high. Your ticket covers the observation areas, while SkyWalk, SkyJump, dining, photos, and SkySlide VR cost extra.

“Lovely experience great views of a beautiful city. Extremely easy to exchange our voucher and even had a drink at the top.”

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Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket - The short ride through Wellington’s tunnels
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Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

7.Return Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 714 reviews · 183 days · from $7Best value

Ride Wellington’s short funicular from Cable Car Lane on Lambton Quay to Kelburn. Your ticket gives you a one-way or return journey, with access to the Botanic Garden, Cable Car Museum, city views, and walks back through Bolton Street Cemetery.

“Great experience for all ages. Recommend this to anyone visiting Wellington or just a family activity to do.”

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Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket - Check-in, the exhibition, and the move to your seat
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Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket

8.Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 1h 30m · from $28

Meet at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony for a 90-minute evening viewing. After a short expert talk, watch wild little blue penguins come ashore and pass within 10 to 15 meters of the seating area. English and Chinese commentary, wheelchair access, and conservation support are included. Bring warm clothes. Phones and cameras must stay away.

“It was amazing! We saw hundreds of penguins, they were very cute. Also saw lots of seals as a bonus. Would definitely recommend!”

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Christchurch: Tram, Punt and Gondola Ride Combo Ticket - Start at Cathedral Junction for the vintage tram
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Christchurch: Tram, Punt and Gondola Ride Combo Ticket

9.Tram, Punt and Gondola Ride Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 608 reviews · 1 day · from $68

You get three distinct Christchurch views: a hop-on hop-off tram with live commentary, a 30-minute Edwardian-style punt on the Avon, and a gondola ride to Port Hills. Reserve your punt time before arrival, and budget extra for transport to the gondola, 15 minutes from the city center.

“loved all the events but the punting was our favourite”

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Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket - From Oriental Bay to the Wellington sign
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Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

10.Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 553 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Spend three hours touring Wellington with local guides such as Jack, Gina, Sarah, and Chris. See Miramar, the South Coast, Mt Victoria, Cuba Street, Parliament, and the Beehive, with four photo stops and a cable car ticket included. Cruise-terminal pickup is available.

“Jack the guide was excellent and kept us informed all the way.”

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International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket - Riding a Hägglund through an Antarctic-style course
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International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket

11.International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 484 reviews · from $45

Spend 2 to 3 hours exploring Antarctic science, exploration, wildlife, and life at Scott Base. Face a simulated southern storm, ride a Hägglund vehicle, watch a 4D film, see little blue penguins, and meet huskies. The centre is beside Christchurch Airport, making it an easy stop before or after a flight.

“Hagglund ride a must. Snow storm experience feel -18c. 4d cinema. Husky patting. View Blue penguins.”

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Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Guided Tour Ticket - Three movie projects, three very different moods
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Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Guided Tour Ticket

12.Wētā Workshop Unleashed Guided Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 406 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

At Auckland’s SkyCity, a live guide such as Kat, Adam, or Cathrine leads you through three imagined film projects. Handle props, explore practical effects, meet monsters and robots, and see how sets, costumes, makeup, and creatures take shape. Translation support is available by QR code.

“Went here in April 2025 with a friend (in our 30's). We both thought it was great and cool to learn about the company that has made so many movies (LOTR being one of our favourites). We just wish they provided us with more information about how they did some of the work for those movies. A lot was wandering around with free time to see the 3 "movie" set ups, which was neat, but kinda wanted more learning. Definitely more entertaining for a child (lots of small activities for them and you can touch everything!). Wouldn't say it was a must do but was decent enough for the hour…”

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Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket - Polynesian voyages and Māori culture
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Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket

13.Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Spend a full day at Auckland Museum, Tāmaki Paenga Hira, exploring Māori and Pacific treasures, Polynesian voyages, natural history, Auckland communities, and war exhibits. General admission includes the museum only. Add a café stop, store visit, or optional guided tour.

“We were only interested in the war memorial exhibition not the rest of the museum. It was really different to the Australian war memorial and we found a lot of the exhibits very interesting and in the words of my 15 yr old really cool!”

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Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket - The crater rim walks need proper shoes
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Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket

14.Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · from $26

Take a 10-minute Christchurch Gondola ride to Mt. Cavendish, then explore the crater rim, Time Tunnel, cafe, and gift shop. Add a 30-minute Avon River punt through the Botanic Gardens. You arrange your own transport to the base station.

“Hiked up the mountain, took the gondola down! Highly recommend this method for some great exercise and views”

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Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket - Arriving from Dunedin to the hilltop property
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Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

15.Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 279 reviews · from $29

Visit New Zealand’s only castle at your own pace with admission to Larnach Castle and its gardens. Use the written castle guide, grounds map, and native plant trail map, then climb to the rooftop lookout and pause at the Ballroom Cafe. Allow two to four hours.

“Well worth the trip. House is interesting and the gardens very well kept. Map of the grounds could have been better. The tea and scone at the on site restaurant also added to the experience.”

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