Auckland city sights

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, with beautiful harbors, dormant volcanoes and unique visitor attractions. A half day tour is an ideal way to view the city highlights, and to see first hand why Auckland is known as the 'City of Sails'.

Auckland Harbour - sailing and dining cruises

The Pride of Auckland Company operates its fleet of large purpose-built sailboats on the sheltered waters of the sparkling Auckland Harbour (Waitemata Harbour). Auckland harbor is the hub of New Zealand's nautical playground, and you may sit back and relax to enjoy the sights, or for some real hands on experience, help the crew trim the sails!

Rotorua Highlights ~ half-day

See the best of Rotorua! Bubbling mud pools, steaming geysers and intricate Maori woodcarvings are a start to the morning tour. Continue to Paradise Valley before visiting the famous Agradome for the sheep show and working sheep dog demonstrations.

Tour may be taken as a private chauffeur drive, or seat in coach up to 44 people.

Hangi & Concert

Tonight is a truly spiritual experience you will never forget with Marae protocol, entertainment, culture and feasting. See the fierce Haka (war dance), twirling of poi balls, stick games and other entertainment. We move to the Hangi pit to see the traditional Maori method of food preparation before heading into the dining room for a Hangi (feast).

Christchurch Afternoon Sights

Depart the city for a trip through the seaside suburbs to the port of Lyttleton where you take a cruise on the harbor. Pass many picturesque bays before traveling up over the Summit Road where you will enjoy spectacular views of the harbor. Journey on to the Sign of the Takahe restaurant for an optional afternoon tea (own expense).

Tour may be taken as a private chauffeur drive, or seat in coach up to 53 people.

Akaroa Excursion

On this amazing tour, visit the extinct volcanoes of Banks Peninsula and view the beautiful harbors and green farmland. Once at Akaroa, join the Canterbury Cat for a nature cruise to explore the volcanic harbor. Sightings may be made of the world's smallest dolphin – the Hectors Dolphin, New Zealand Fur Seals and numerous seabirds.

Tour may be taken as a private chauffeur drive, or as a small group tour of up to 8 people.

High Country Safari

This full day tour offers four modes of transportation, starting with a road trip through the Canterbury to the foothills of the rugged Southern Alps. Travel by jet boat through the Gorge to areas otherwise inaccessible – past waterfalls and thick beech forest, which line the canyon walls. Deep into the gorge, we meet with the Unimog and travel to Flock Hill Station in the unique 4WD vehicle while viewing the spectacular alpine scenery. Following lunch at Flock Hill, transfer by road to Arthurs Pass National Park where you meet up with the Tranz Alpine train service back to Christchurch.

Tour is offered as a small group of up to 12 people.

Milford Sound

Travel along the edge of Lake Wakatipu beneath the rugged Remarkables to Te Anau for a short break. Enter Fiordland National Park pausing at the Mirror Lakes before passing through Hollyford Valley. The road climbs to enter the Homer Tunnel, emerging above the Cleddau Valley before descending to Milford Sound. Here, we board a vessel for a cruise on the Sound itself. You may see dolphins frolic alongside as you marvel at Mitre Peak rising 6000 feet from the sound.

Tour may be taken as a private chauffeur drive, or seat in coach up to 53 people. Flight options are also available in one or both directions.

Full Day Wine Tour

Savor the hidden delights of the world’s southernmost wine growing region in comfort and style. A mix of spectacular New Zealand scenery, fascinating regional history and a chance to visit a selection of delightful boutique wineries are the rewards of a truly great day out!

Tour is offered with a small group of up to 8 people. Half day option also available.

Dart River Jet Safari

We thread our way through a maze of channels, between river flats in only inches of water. After an hour you pull into the bank and explore the area by foot. Here you see an abundance of bird life, lush green trees and waterfalls roaring from ahead.

Guided Nature Walk

From Queenstown, travel to Glenorchy and join the Dart River Safari for a two-hour excursion along the river, with stops and commentary for points of interest. The guide then leads you on a gentle ascent under a canopy of native beech forest, pointing out several of the varieties of plant species and bird life found. After a picnic lunch in a forest glade it's on to the magical waters of Lake Sylvan, teeming with native trout and in season, the most attractive species of geese and duck.

Triple Challenge

The ultimate for the thrill seeker! Combine a short helicopter flight with a ride in the jet boat, finishing with the white water rafting. What a day – aptly called the triple thriller!

Half Day Glacier Excursion

The half day trip includes a 2-mile interpretive walk to the terminal face and the opportunity to climb on the rugged ice face of the Franz Josef Glacier.  During the walk, your guide will provide the story of the history of the glacier and geology in action, which is an experience in itself.

Twin Glacier Heli-Flight

From a mantle of pure white snow, massive rivers of ice wind their way down glacier valleys - explore the glaciers, an incredible natural phenomenon. Highlights of your 30 minute flight include landing at the head of the Franz Josef Glacier, snow landing or icefall landing.