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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

  • Rotorua: Mt Tarawera Crater Walk Experience Half Day Tour

    Explore the volcanic landscape around Rotorua, visiting Mt. Tarawera, site of the infamous eruption on June 10, 1886. This guided walking tour takes you through the geothermal valley of Waimangu and showcases volcanic craters and stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Rotorua: Polynesian Spa - Deluxe Lake Spa Entry

    Enjoy the marvels of Rotorua’s geothermal landscape on this spa day overlooking Lake Rotorua. Slip into one of five mineral hot pools to ease your aches and pains, or jump into the cold plunge pool to invigorate your senses. This stay at a Polynesian spa is sure to sooth and revitalize.
    Duration:
    30 Minutes
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Deluxe Private Pool

    Enjoy a relaxing stay at a traditional Polynesian spa in Rotorua. Chief among the spa’s many pleasures is the deluxe private pool, which offers you panoramic views over Lake Roturua as you enjoy the comfortable and relaxing waters primed at 38.5 degrees Celsius.
    Duration:
    30 Minutes
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Signature Aix Therapy: 60 Minutes

    Aix is a hydrotherapy spa treatment, introduced to Rotorua in 1903. The Retreat at Polynesian Spa has specialised Aix therapy rooms with vichy showers and Italian vichy beds. Starting with a dry full body polish exfoliation, your skin will feel smooth and revived before multiple jets of warm water stream across your body for a full body coconut oil relaxation massage.
    Duration:
    60 Minutes
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Signature Mud Therapy: 60 Minutes

    Rotorua's thermal mud is packed full of minerals due to the volcanic nature of the region including sulphur, calcium, sodium and silicon, which release protective antioxidants for clean and refreshed skin. Restore and relax with a full-body polish exfoliation followed by a full-body mud mask, while letting go completely with a scalp massage. Afterwards enjoy a warm shower to cleanse, before your choice of moisturiser is applied to replenish the skin.
    Duration:
    60 Minutes
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Rotorua: Rainbow Springs Full Day Tour

    Visit the world's largest kiwi conservation area on this day trip outside Rotorua. This tour through Rainbow Springs lets you engage with the incredible wildlife that calls New Zealand home, from the loveable kiwi to wild trout, tuatara, and many exotic birds.
    Duration:
    8 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Rotorua: Rotorua Sights & Hobbiton Full Day Tour

    This full day tour showcases the iconic attractions of Rotorua as well as movie locations from The Lord of the Rings. Begin by exploring Rotorua, visiting Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Rainbows Springs Nature Park, and the Agrodome before heading to the Hobbiton Movie Set to enjoy a tour of Middle Earth.
    Duration:
    10.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Rotorua: Te Puia Steambox Half Day Tour

    Experience a taste of the past with this Steambox lunch and tour of Te Puia. First, head on an interactive tour through Te Puia, exploring the geothermal valley and learning about Maori history and culture. Afterwards, dine on a lunch cooked over a steam vent (Nga Wha) with the mighty Pohutu Geyser as your backdrop.
    Duration:
    3 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Rotorua: Whirinaki Walk Full Day Tour

    The Whirinaki Forest is one of the world’s premier rainforests – one of the world’s biodiversity hot- spots, barely changed since dinosaurs lived in the undergrowth. Tall trees, rare birds and stunning scenery! This small group tour offers a great day out in a stunning location
    Duration:
    7 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Ruapehu: 1 Day Summer Tongariro Alpine Crossing

    Experience New Zealand’s best one-day walk with this 19km trek around Mount Ngauruhoe and Mount Tongariro. As you hike the saddle between the mountains and then pass over Mount Tongariro, you’ll pass volcanic rocks, mountain springs, and sparkling emerald lakes, experiencing a majestic volcanic landscape.
    Duration:
    9.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Ruapehu: 1 Day Winter Tongariro Alpine Crossing

    This 19km trek is New Zealand's best day one day walk. The track leads up to the saddle between Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro and then diverts over Mt Tongariro. Mt Tongariro is not a single volcano, but a complex of craters that have been active at different periods.
    Duration:
    10.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Ruapehu: Tongariro Half Day Tour

    Explore Mount Ruapehu on this half day hike through the North Island countryside. As you hike trails running alongside Taranaki Falls, Silica Rapids, and the Top of the Bruce Circuit, you’ll admire volcanic and alpine landscapes and learn about the local geology and cultural history of this region of New Zealand.
    Duration:
    4.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Russell: Russell Mini Tour

    Board a mini-bus to see the sights of Russell that aren’t easily accessed on your own. On this mini tour you’ll visit Pompallier, Christ Church, and the Maritime Park Visitor Centre as well as enjoy fabulous views from Flagstaff Hill.
    Duration:
    1 Hour
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Stewart Island: Village & Bays Tour

    Embark on a grand tour of Oban and the surrounding bays, exploring the history of Stewart Island, visiting gorgeous natural landmarks like Halfmoon Bay and the gateway to Rakiura National Park, and connecting with the local community to learn about their traditions and community spirit.
    Duration:
    1.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Taupo: Scenic Lake Cruise & Maori Rock Carvings

    Visit the famous Maori Rock Carvings of Mine Bay, one of the unforgettable attractions in the Lake Taupo region. These carvings are only accessible by water and taking a scenic lake cruise on a modern and newly-refurbished catamaran is the fastest and most comfortable way to see the carvings.
    Duration:
    1.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Taupo: Hukafalls Jet

    Ride to the base of the mighty Huka Falls on this half-hour thrill ride. Onboard a state-of-the-art jet boat, you’ll zoom along at 80 km/h and spin 360 degrees as you travel to the base of Huka Falls. This is the only jet boat company permitted to take you to the country’s most-visited natural attraction.
    Duration:
    30 Minutes
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Taupo: Scenic Summer Cocktail Lake Cruise & Maori Rock Carvings

    Sit back and enjoy a cocktail as you visit the famous Maori Rock Carvings of Mine Bay, one of the must-see landmarks in the Lake Taupo region. The carvings are only accessible by water and a cruise aboard a newly-refurbished catamaran is the fastest and most comfortable way to seeing the carvings.
    Duration:
    1.5 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Te Anau: Glowworm Caves

    Journey into the Glowworm Caves of Te Anau. After cruising along the western shores of Lake Te Anau, you’ll enter the Glowworm Caves, an underground network of caverns and galleries that culminate in the Glowworm Grotto, where thousands of these bioluminescent creatures transform the cavern into an approximation of the night sky.
    Duration:
    2.25 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Waiheke Island: Maori Experience Full Day Tour

    Get a sense of New Zealand’s Maori history on this exploration of Waiheke Island. This guided full day tour takes you to white-sand beaches, ancient archaeological sites, and a local vineyard, educating you on New Zealand’s indigenous history and natural landscape.
    Duration:
    6 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Waitangi - Te Hoenga Waka plus Waitangi Treaty Grounds

    Join the Ngapuhi tribe to learn about Maori culture and experience a day of ancient customs, rituals, and traditions. On this Maori cultural experience, you'll paddle a Waka Taua (war canoe) on the Waitangi River and visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where the British and Maori signed their treaty.
    Duration:
    3 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Waitomo: Glowworm Caves

    Explore the incredible caves of Waitomo, where you’ll see an underground cathedral, pass alongside the Tomo, a deep limestone shaft, and cruise along the Glowworm Grotto, where thousands of glowworms illuminate the cavern and transform it into an underground Milkyway Galaxy.
    Duration:
    1 Hour
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Wanaka or Queenstown: Kayak the Mighty Clutha Half Day Kayak Experience

    Head on a kayak adventure down the mighty Clutha River. After getting acquainted with your kayak on the waters of the Wanaka, you’ll head down the Clutha River to explore 22km of stunning waterways, passing over playful rapids and hugging twists and turns of the river.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Wanaka or Queenstown: Lake Escape Half Day Guided Paddle Boarding Experience

    Learn to handle a Stand Up Paddle board as you enjoy an excursion on Lake Wanaka outside Queenstown. This is your chance to hone your skills, enjoy the incredible waters of the lake, and tour the Wanaka Waterfront and the surrounding landscape from the water.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Wanaka or Queenstown: Southern Explorer Full Day Kayak Experience

    Explore one of the most iconic and remote landscapes of the South Island with this kayak experience on Wanaka. After getting acquainted with your kayak, you’ll tour the waterfront and visit the island of Mou Waho, where you’ll head on a hike to explore its protected landscape and enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
    Duration:
    7 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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  • Wanaka or Queenstown: Tiki Tour Half Day Guided Kayak Experience

    Embark on a half-day kayaking tour of Lake Wanaka. This adventure is a fantastic introduction to kayaking, with an easy guided paddle exploring the beautiful Lake Wanaka coastline and its outstanding scenery. No experience is required and this small-group tour operates in most weather conditions.
    Duration:
    4 Hours
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Day Trips
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