New Zealand Barefoot Package

See the popular attraction of Waitomo Caves on this private day trip (8-hour tour) from Auckland. Whisk through the ‘City of Sails’ with a quick introduction by your personal guide, then travel by private vehicle to the caverns brightly lit with glow-worms. A boat ride through the Glow-worm Grotto is an unparalleled experience you won’t soon forget.

Fully guided day tour (8-hour tour) of the magical 12-acre Hobbiton Movie Set & Alexander Sheep Farm, famous from the Lord of the Rings movies. You will travel south through the stunning Waikato countryside, the most extensive farming area in the world, encountering beautiful scenery, mighty rivers, great photo opportunities, impressive mountains and several farm animals along the way, until you arrive at Hobbiton movie set. There you will step into the lush pastures of the Shire, visit 44 hobbit holes, see amazing gardens, hear the secrets and stories about the making of the movies and enjoy a cold complimentary beverage at the famous Hobbiton pub ‘The Green Dragon Inn’.

Enjoy a nice location where you can take great photos and admire the spectacular birds of Queenstown in this 3-hour tour. Then you can enjoy Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables Ski Area and locations where Lord of the Rings movie was shot. Afterwards you will have the chance to go the Kawarau Suspension Bridge and learn more about the history and excitement  of bungy jumping at the first jump site anywhere in the world.

Watch intrepid jumpers from a private viewing deck. You can jump yourself if you dare !! Next stop is at Gibbston Valley Winery, where you can taste the wine and see the Pioneers of wine in Gibbston Valley region. Savour a selection of four excellent wines produced on site. Enjoy the winery’s well-stocked gift shop and the region’s only cheesery. Last stop is beautiful Arrowtown, with its golden history and colonial architecture. You could even try gold panning in the Arrow River. Other highlights include Buckingham Street’s historic buildings, the Lakes District Museum and Chinese Miners’ Settlement. You can shop at the unique boutiques and enjoy coffee and good food in one of the many great cafes and restaurants.

Cruise on the Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown’s Lake, for 1 hour & 30 min right to the end of the lake and back. As you sail out you will pass Queenstown Gardens and see Queenstown Central along the shoreline. Then you have the chance to see Queenstown Golf Club,  which sits right on the Kelvin Heights Peninsula overlooking the delightful Lake Wakatipu.

You will then proceed down the 90% calm waters perusing the million dollar homes along the shoreline. Afterwards you sail past Willow islands and see local birdlife and then right down to the historic Kawarau Falls Dam which marks the start of the famous Kawarau River. If you love taking photographs, then the best photographic opportunity possible is next. The Dam with the majestic Remarkables Mountain Range in the background! Last on the cruise is the Frankton Trail, where locals often enjoy the waters in summer and then back along the Frankton Arm Trail that  will take you back safely to Queenstown Bay.

The only way to experience Queenstown’s Canyons, see their beauty and feel their power, is to come on this journey, the world’s most exciting jet boat ride. A unique combination of beauty and power in 25 min, it’s an experience like no other, blending pristine natural landscape with wall to wall canyon action from start to finish!

The Shotover River is proudly owned by the Māori people of this land and the connection to the River goes back centuries.

New Zealand is home to an amazing and unique wildlife. You will have the chance in 2 to 3 hours, to see these animals and learn all about them right in the heart of Queenstown. There are over 20 species of native wildlife on display, including New Zealand’s national icon, the kiwi and our living fossil, the tuatara. The Park entry includes a Self-Guided Audio Tour (allow 60min), Kiwi Feeding and Conservation Show.