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New Zealand Day Trips & Extensions

Below are Goway’s New Zealand day tours and extensions listed in alphabetical order by city (there are many more options we haven’t listed). They combine well with our New Zealand stopovers/city breaks. As experts in customizing itineraries to suit your personal interests, time available and budget, we look forward to being of service to you.

Day Trips

  • Auckland: Wilderness Experience Half Day Tour

    A 30-minute drive from downtown Auckland brings you to the Arataki Centre, perched high in the Waitakere Ranges, a fringe of hills separating Auckland from its surf-fringed west coast. Here the sweeping decks give breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Absorb the local history and admire the magnificent traditional Maori carvings that stand guard there. Head further west and experience the power of the wild and rugged west coast. Feel the soft, black sand beneath your feet as you stroll along some of the most awe-inspiring beaches the world has to offer. With your knowledgeable and experienced guide, your eco-tour continues with an easy walk in the lush rainforest where you hear native birdsong as you walk the easy bush tracks amongst New Zealand's famous kauri trees and giant tree ferns. Because New Zealand has existed for millions of years separate from the rest of the world, it has evolved its own unique flora and fauna. Seventy percent of its native plants are found nowhere else in the world.
    Duration:
    5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Auckland: Zip, Wine & Dine Coach Full Day Tour (including ferry ticket)

    Discover the wonders of Waiheke Island on this full day tour. After a ferry journey across the bay, you’ll spend the day on Waiheke Island, touring its picturesque landscape, ziplining through its native forest, and embarking on a tasting tour of its homemade bounty, sampling everything from olive oil to wine and beer.
    Duration:
    9 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Christchurch: Akaroa Full Day Tour

    Take a full day to explore the beautiful and unspoiled French whaling depot of Akaroa. On this tour, you'll enjoy lunch in this picturesque village, visit a local cheese factory, and spend the afternoon cruising the natural harbour in search of dolphins, seals, and penguins.
    Duration:
    9.25 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Full Day Tour

    Spend the day exploring picturesque Arthur's Pass. First, ride the TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps to connect to Arthur's Pass. Once there, spend your time exploring national parks, visiting the quaint village of Otira, and heading to a farm to enjoya a sheer shearing demonstration.
    Duration:
    10 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Small Group Full Day Tour

    Board the famous TranzAlpine train for a morning journey to Arthur's Pass. Once there, explore this breathtaking region, passing from the local village, through the national park, and down into Otira Gorce, where you'll see an underground area of limestone cliffs and gorges. Alternatively, visit the famous Castle Hill Rocks before returning to Christchurch.
    Duration:
    10 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Christchurch: Arthur's Pass Small Group Hike Full Day Tour

    Explore the picturesque Arthur's Pass on this small group tour from Christchurch. First, ride the TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps. Upon reaching Arthur's Pass, you'll head on a hike to explore the area's natural splendor and visit the Castle Hill Rocks, weatherworn limestone rocks famed the world over.
    Duration:
    10 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Christchurch: City & Wine Small Group Full Day Tour

    Deep dive into the city's history and culture on this full-day tour. As you explore the city, you'll see rebuilding projects from the 2010/2011 earthquakes, visit the historic Botanic Gardens, and tour local wineries to see why New Zealand's wine is well-regarded the world over.
    Duration:
    7 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Christchurch: Discover Christchurch Half Day Tour

    Discover the treasures of Christchurch on this half-day tour. First, ride a double-decker bus to see the sights and learn about the rebuilding process following the earthquakes of 2010/2011. Afterwards, explore points of interests on foot, including the Mona Vale Gardens and the Sumner and Port Hills.
    Duration:
    2 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Christchurch: Hanmer Springs Full Day Tour

    Explore the tranquil setting of Hanmer Springs and take advantage of its mixture of incredible landscape and sleepy village atmosphere. Choose how to spend your time in Hanmer Springs, whether that means relaxing in its thermal pools, visiting a sheep farm to engage with Kiwi tradition, or bungee jumping at Thrillseekers Canyon.
    Duration:
    9.25 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Christchurch: Lord of the Rings Edoras Full Day Tour

    Take a day to explore remote and beautiful Mount Potts High Country Station, home to Mount Sunday, which was transformed into Edoras in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This full day tour takes you through unspoiled and beautiful landscape and shares behind-the-scenes secrets about your favourite movie trilogy.
    Duration:
    8.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Christchurch: Tramway Restaurant

    Enjoy an exceptional dinner at the Christchurch Tramway Restaurant, a one-of-a-kind restaurant that offers luxury meals in a 36-seater air-conditioned, colonial-style tram car. The Tramway Restaurant combines modern flavours with old-world design to deliver a night to remember.
    Duration:
    2.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Christchurch: Wine Trail Half Day Tour

    Follow the wine trail of North Canterbury to four boutique vineyards, Canterbury House, Mark Rattray, Pegasus Bay, and Waipara Springs, where you’ll sample a selection of fine white and red wines and learn about the country’s penchant for wine production.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Dunedin: Otago Peninsula Wildlife Full Day Tour

    Discover the region's best wildlife and learn about the fascinating history and geology of the Otago Peninsula on this full-day tour. As you visit the Royal Albatross Centre and Penguin Place, you'll have the opportunity to see albatrosses and Yellow-Eyed Penguins, the most endangered species of penguin in the world.
    Duration:
    8.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Dunedin: Peninsula Cruise Half Day Tour

    Take half a day to cruise beautiful Otago Harbour and see the incredible wildlife that call the region home. On this tour, you’ll take a wildlife cruise along the tip of the Otago Peninsula to spot albatrosses and New Zealand fur seals and learn about the area’s long and storied history.
    Duration:
    3.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Dunedin: Peninsula Encounters Tour

    The tour combines tourism and conservation in a symbiotic relationship, and provides absolutely unrivalled viewing of estuarine and marine wildlife. Knowledgeable guides will inform you of activity being viewed and visit places where the best possible viewing of Hooker's Sea lions, Yellow-eyed Penguins, Blue Penguins, a breeding colony of New Zealand Fur Seals and Royal Albatross can be had. A further 25-30 other estuarine and marine bird species are seen during the experience. Up close, unobtrusive viewing from beach locations and strategically placed observation hides is guaranteed.
    Duration:
    6 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Dunedin: Wild Coast Explorer Private Peninsula Tour

    The Wildlife Coast Explorer is an exclusive, private guided wildlife and/or nature tour. Experience close encounters with nature, coastal farms, small bays and inlets, rugged hills white sand beaches. See unique wildlife going about their daily routines. Witness one of the world's rarest penguin species waddle up a beach after a long day's feeding, Hooker's Sea lions dozing in the sun and bedlam in a fur seal breeding colony. See the world's largest sea bird, the Royal albatross soaring above the famous Taiaroa headland. This itinerary is the most popular option for private touring, but guests can personalize the day to their liking.
    Duration:
    10 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Fox Glacier: Flying Fox Heli Hike

    Embark on a Heli Hike adventure up Fox Glacier, the longest of the glaciers on the West Coast. First, ride a helicopter to the mountain’s peak to enjoy incredible aerial views before donning crampons and exploring the glacier on foot, traversing ice formations and experiencing its majesty first-hand.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
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  • Franz Josef Glacier: Heli Hike

    Embark on an exciting hike along one of New Zealand’s most stunning glaciers. Ride a helicopter high above Franz Josef Glacier before landing for a two-hour hike across the landscape, with breathtaking views of the glaciers and surrounding mountain range.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Havelock: Greenshell Mussel Cruise

    Cruise through the Marlborough Sounds to take in the tranquil environment and learn about the history of the region. Begin by travelling along the Pelorus and Kenepuru Sounds and then visit the Greenshell Mussel Farm, where you’ll savour some fresh mussels and learn about the process of farming this aquatic delicacy.
    Duration:
    3 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Hokianga: Footprints Waipou Twilight Encounter

    Experience an intimate encounter with Maori tradition on this guided walking tour of Waipoua Forest. As you explore the forest, you’ll learn about Maori history and see treasured icons like Te Matua Ngahere, a massive tree that’s thought to be almost 3,000 years old, and the towering Tane Mahuta, which stands 52 metres tall.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Invercargill: Wild Coast Explorer: Wild Catlins Full Day Tour

    Get a glimpse into the pre-human past of New Zealand with this tour along the South Island’s southern coast. This Wild Catlins tour showcases a region rich in flora and fauna and mostly devoid of people, where waterfalls and petrified forests fill the land and sea lions, dolphins, and penguins are the main residents.
    Duration:
    8 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Martinborough: Gourmet Wine Escape Full Day Tour

    Explore New Zealand's largest wine region with this full day tour. Travel to the Martinborough Wine Village to visit four vineyards and sample local wines. After lunch at a delightful café, visit some more wineries before closing out with a trip to the Martinborough Wine Centre.
    Duration:
    9 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Matamata: Hobbiton Evening Banquet Tour

    Experience the Shire as you've never seen it before with a fully-guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set. Included in this incredible tour through the world of The Lord of the Rings is a dinner at the Green Dragon Inn, where you'll enjoy a feast fit for a Hobbit.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Mount Cook: Mount Cook to Christchurch

    Peeking out from the Southern Alps, keeping watch over the South Island of New Zealand, Mount Cook is the highest peak in Oceania, and a specatcular starting point to a trip that takes you past solitary churches and flawless azure lakes to Christchurch - the ultimate way to cap off your New Zealand trip.
    Duration:
    5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
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  • Mount Cook: Big Sky Stargazing

    Head to Aoraki/Mount Cook to take advantage of the area’s exceptional darkness and watch the night sky come alive. Incorporating a tour of the Digital Dome Planetarium, this stargazing excursion uses telescopes, astronomy binoculars, and expert guides to help you witness the majesty of the Milky Way.
    Duration:
    2 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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