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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

  • Napier: A Day in the Life of a Maori Elder

    This award-winning private guided tour will touch your heart and open your mind. Take an intimate and spiritual journey through more than 700 years in the life of the Waimarama tribe in the company of a Maori elder. Share their culture, get to know the family, and feel the power of sacred ancestral landscapes.
    Duration:
    6 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Napier: Guided Art Deco Walk

    Talk a guided walk through Napier to learn how the city was rebuilt after a devastating earthquake and to marvel at its Art Deco architecture. As you traverse the city in the company of a professional guide, you’ll learn about the people, places, and events that shaped this international icon.
    Duration:
    2 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Napier: Half Day Gannet Beach Adventure

    This unique, fun eco-experience tour involves travel with local experienced guides by vintage tractors and trailers to the largest mainland gannet colony in the world. Departing on the days’ low tide, visitors travel by tractor and trailer along the majestically rugged coastline.
    Duration:
    5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Napier: The Evening Deco Walk

    Head on an hour-and-a-half guided walk to explore Napier by foot and see many of its most notable sites. This exploration of Napier’s Art Deco neighbourhoods and landmarks like the National Tobacco Company Building begins and ends at the Art Deco Centre.
    Duration:
    2 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Napier: Vintage Deco Car Tour

    Enjoy a city tour in style as you explore Napier in a vintage car. This one-hour tour takes you to many of the city’s highlights, including the Hawke’s Bay Club, the National Tobacco Company Building, and Marewa.
    Duration:
    1.25 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Nelson: Seals & Beach Full Day Tour

    Take a cruise to Tonga Island Marine Reserve to observe the adorable antics of the resident fur seals. Afterwards, take a bush walk at Tonga Quarry Beach and enjoy the waterfalls of the Bark Bay Estuary before heading to Medlands Beach for one last taste of dazzling coastline.
    Duration:
    6.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Nelson: Swing Bridge, Bush & Beach Full Day Tour

    Explore Abel Tasman National Park to experience some of New Zealand’s most fascinating wilderness. Beginning with a cruise along the coastline, you’ll hike along the golden sands of Anchorage Beach, pass through groves of Manuka and fern, and cross the spectacular swing-bridge at Falls River.
    Duration:
    7 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Nelson: Active Kayak Full Day Tour

    Spend the day exploring the coastline off Onetahutii. On this kayak tour, you'll visit a seal colony on Tonga Island, enjoy the spectacular Tonga Arches, and following the breeze as you drift down the stunning Falls River.
    Duration:
    7 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Nelson: Beaches, Bays & Seals Guided Sea Kayaking Full Day Tour

    Join the morning Vista Cruise past the islands and golden coves of the Astrolabe Roadstead to Anchorage Beach. On the golden beach sands in front of Torrent Bay Lodge you will be met by your guide to kayak amongst the wondrous headlands, coves and islands of the granite coast. Watch out for resident Blue Penguins and other sea birds along the coast!
    Duration:
    9 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Nelson: The Great Day Out Full Day Tour

    Take a cruise through Abel Tasman National Park to witness incredible lagoons and beaches and spot a fur seal colony. Upon reaching Tonga Quarry Beach, you’ll disembark for a bush walk to Bark Bay Lagoon, where you can survey waterfalls and enjoy a swim.
    Duration:
    8.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Paihia: Cape Reinga Full Day Tour

    Experience the wonders of the north on this tour of Cape Reigna. On this guided tour, you’ll walk the boardwalk through Puketi Kauri Forest, enjoy panoramic views of the coast at the lighthouse at Ninety Mile Beach, and visit the picturesque village of Mangonui to get in touch with local culture.
    Duration:
    11 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Paihia: Cream Trip (Day in the Bay Cruise) Full Day Tour

    Experience the most extensive historical cruise in the Bay of Islands with this day tour. Following the path of the original Cream Trip from 1927, this cruise takes you around the Bay of Islands, visiting the Cape Brett Lighthouse and majestic Grand Cathedral Cove, and passing through the stunning Hole in the Rock.
    Duration:
    6.75 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise

    Take a luxury catamaran out onto the water at Russell to experience a bit of New Zealand’s earliest European history. As you cruise the bay, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Motukokako Islands, explore the Hole in the Rock at Cape Brett, and learn about the country’s first encounters between the British and Maori.
    Duration:
    3 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Picton: Full Day Queen Charlotte Track Guided Walk

    Cruise from Picton to Ship Cove to explore a historic port where Captain Cook visited during the 18th century. At Ship Cove, take a guided walk along the Queen Charlotte Track to Endeavour Inlet, where you'll experience gorgeous views of the Marlborough Sounds and learn about the local flora and fauna.
    Duration:
    9.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Queenstown: Doubtful Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise

    Explore the waterways around Queenstown on this scenic cruise tour. Traverse the shores of Lake Wakatipu before cruising Lake Manapouri to West Arm and boarding a catamaran to voyage across Doubtful Sound, where you’ll be awed by the surrounding mountains and rainforest and have the opportunity to see bottlenose dolphins and fur seals.
    Duration:
    12.75 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise ending in Te Anau

    This incredible cruise tour takes you across Fiordland National Park to enjoy its natural spoil. On this tour, you’ll journey through the Homer Tunnel, cruise along picturesque Milford Sound, and admire the wonders of Mitre Peak, which rises 1,200 metres above the water.
    Duration:
    8 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details

  • Queenstown: Skyline Gondola

    Ride the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere on this gondola ride high above Queenstown. As you ride the Skyline to the top of Bob’s Peak, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Coronet Peak and the Remarkables, as well as Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.
    Duration:
    0.16 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Queenstown: Boutique Wine Half Day Tour

    Spend an afternoon exploring boutique vineyards nestled among the alpine scenery of Central Otago. On this half day tour, you’ll visit four premium vineyards, learn about the region’s history, visit the Historic Precinct of Old Cromwell, and enjoy a platter lunch including a glass of the region’s fine wine.
    Duration:
    5.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Queenstown: Dart River Wilderness Safari Full Day Tour

    Embark on a wilderness safari through the heart of UNESCO-listed Mt. Aspiring National Park. After riding a jet boat down the Dart River, you'll walk the Heritage Trail at Paradise to see ancient beech forests and learn about Maori and colonial history. Afterwards, wind through the countryside enjoying views of the mountains on your 4WD ride back to Queenstown.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Queenstown: Gourmet Wine Full Day Tour

    Indulge in a varied full-day wine tour that takes you to local sights and showcases the incredible culinary and wine culture of Queenstown. This day trip takes you to four vineyards in the Central Otago wine region and lets you sample local wines, as well as fine cheeses and hand-crafted chocolates.
    Duration:
    6 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Queenstown: Kawarau Bridge Bungy

    Head to the world’s most popular bungee jump site to plunge 43-metres off the edge of Kawarau Bridge. Kawarau Bridge was the first bungee jump spot in the world and today you can continue to experience the thrilling rush of secure freefall at this adventure hotspot outside Queenstown.
    Duration:
    3.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Queenstown: Kea 6 Line Ziplining Half Day Tour

    Join the exhilarating Kea zipline (flying fox) adventure above spectacular Queenstown! Ride up the Skyline Gondola (must be purchased separately) and then glide through the treetops on a series of four flying foxes.
    Duration:
    3 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Queenstown: Lake Cruise Dining (BBQ Lunch)

    Travel on the TSS Earnslaw, a beautiful vintage steamship across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Country Farm. Cruise for three and a half hours, enjoying a delicious New Zealand BBQ lunch.
    Duration:
    3.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Queenstown: Lake Cruise Dining (Dinner)

    Travel aboard the TSS Earnslaw, a gorgeous vintage steamship, as it cruises across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Country Farm. As you traverse this picturesque lake, you'll enjoy stunning views and dine on a delicious gourmet dinner of local BBQ and wines.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Queenstown: Milford Sound Private Day Tour with Boat Cruise

    Enjoy an essential private day tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Experience the stunning scenery along the way and a scenic boat cruise on Milford Sound, with its breath-taking waterfalls and towering Mitre Peak. You'll also search for dolphins, fur seals, and yellow crested penguins during your journey.
    Duration:
    11 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
    New Zealand See Trip Details
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