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Onsen Hot Pools, Queenstown
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 76 attractions in Queenstown

Immerse yourself in the views, the pure waters, and the fresh mountain air, as your mind and body surrenders to the deep penetrating warmth and gentle massage of our private pools. Housed in cedar-lined bathing rooms, complete with shower, changing area, breathtaking mountain views, and unique picture-windows that retract into the roof at the touch of a button. At night dim the lights and watch the southern constellations wheel past overhead!

Attraction type: Spa
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Segway on Q, Queenstown
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 76 attractions in Queenstown

The Segway Personal Transporter is so easy and fun to ride! Queenstown, New Zealand is the perfect place to experience this revelotionary mode of transport. Take a tour of beautiful Queenstown with 1 & 2hr options available. Alternatively, hit the course for some golf or take a romantic picnic for two.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Blenheim

We are a Fun Loving Wine Tour Company, in Marlborough New Zealand, and have been noted in Lonely Plants Guide Book as having hosts as effervescent as Champagne!We are fun and Flexible. Let us DRIVE YOU TO DRINK!!!

Attraction type: Tour; Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 14 attractions in Kaikoura

Experience the extreme rush of tandem skydiving in New Zealand by doing a skydive over Kaikoura’s breathtaking coastal and alpine scenery. The best the North and South Island have to offer!Powered only by gravity you will freefall at 200kph and be simply jumping for joy from the whole experience. We are not a “factory” type skydiving centre so can promise you an “adrenaline rush” without hurrying you through the process. We appreciate that everyone is different and have confidence in saying we provide New Zealand’s most personal skydiving experience! Instruction is offered in English, Dutch, German and the odd word of Kiwi slang!

Attraction type: Sports complex
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 12 attractions in Wanaka

Imagine freefalling from 15,000 feet above NZ’s highest snow capped mountains! An incredible scenic flight to altitude captures views of Mt Cook, Mt Aspiring, glaciers, lakes and rivers, then freefall from 15,000 feet above the most spectacular backdrop in the world! Winners of the Best Small Business Tourism Operator Award at the New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards 2008!!!

Attraction type: Other
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 6 attractions in Blenheim
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 76 attractions in Queenstown

Guided Nature Walks philosophy is to give guests an interactive nature experience - a hands on understanding of every component of New Zealand's South Island wilderness.Experience the passion and knowledge of New Zealanders who are actively involved in nature education and conservation.Visitors to Queenstown & Wanaka have a choice of Nature Walking or Snowshoeing expeditions, either Privately Guided especially tailored to their requirements and ability, or half and full day hikes/snowshoeing trips in small groups.

Attraction type: Nature trail; Hiking trail
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Fox Glacier Guiding, Fox Glacier
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Fox Glacier

Take a breathtaking guided trip on the West Coast’s longest and less crowded glacier amidst fascinating ice formations with New Zealand’s most experienced glacier guiding company. Our aim is to provide an intimate and special experience, so we guide fewer people on the glacier. Let our friendly and professional guides lead you on to an incredible world of ice. We offer a full range of trips to suit all fitness levels.

Attraction type: Tour
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Air Milford, Queenstown
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 76 attractions in Queenstown
Attraction type: Other; Tour
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Milford Sound, Te Anau
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 13 attractions in Te Anau
Attraction type: Waterway; Waterfall; Scenic drive
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Mitre Peak Cruises, Milford Sound
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Milford Sound

Mitre Peak Cruises offers fantastic 2 hour cruises of stunning Milford Sound on its small purpose built boats.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 76 attractions in Queenstown

Discover Central Otago, New Zealand's premier cool-climate wine region, on one of our small group tours. A maximum of 10 adults per tour and experienced guides ensure a fun day out in wine country. You will learn about wine appreciation, taste some of the region's great wines, enjoy a delightful gourmet platter lunch and visit the historic town of Old Cromwell. Tours depart daily from Queenstown.

Attraction type: Tour; Winery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 4 attractions in Milford Sound

Real Journeys Milford Wanderer Overnight Cruises offer a unique Milford Sound adventure. Cruise the full length of the fiord, keep a lookout for wildlife, go exploring in kayaks or join our nature guide on the tender craft. Enjoy a delicious 3-course evening dinner, cooked breakfast, and accommodation in quad share bunk-style compartments with shared bathroom facilities. Coach connections also available from Te Anau and Queenstown. Fly back option to Queenstown available (extra cost).

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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Lake Tekapo, Lake Tekapo
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Lake Tekapo
Attraction type: Lake; Pond
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Greymouth

If it's fun you want, then we have what you need! Quadbikes, Go karts, Argo, and Hagglunds, combined with beautiful rainforest trails, flowing creeks, mountain views, copious amounts of our famous mud and puddles that resemble small lakes. On Yer Bike Adventures gives you a satisfying taste of real off roading and West Coast hospitality! Something for Everyone. We look forward to your fun!

Attraction type: Off-road vehicle trail (4x4)
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Adrenaline Forest, Christchurch
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 152 attractions in Christchurch

Test your limits. Conquer your fear. Adrenalin Forest is best described as a multi level aerial obstacle course. Participants negotiate a series of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and flying foxes from platforms constructed in the tree canopy. Adrenalin Forest is a great confidence builder and adrenalin rush. The adventure park features an aerial obstacle course up to 20 meters off the ground, 6 pathways of progressive difficulty, about 2 km in length and covering 4 hectares of forest. Participants attached by an overhead safety wire safely negotiate a series of 100 challenging activities high up in the tree canopy.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Nelson
Attraction type: Speciality shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 12 attractions in Wanaka

Jet boat the Matukituki River with spectacular views of Mount Aspiring and Glaciers. Travel past Lord of the Rings locations and enjoy a 50 minute wilderness walk on this unique half day adventure. Optional Glacier heli flight available.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 26 attractions in Dunedin

Hare Hill is a lovely 60 acre farm located in Deborah Bay on the north side of the Otago Harbour, close to historic Port Chalmers and only 20 minutes drive from Dunedin New Zealand. Hare Hill offers horse riding suitable for the beginner right through to the more advanced rider throughout the year.

Attraction type: Horse-riding stable
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Doubtful Sound, Te Anau
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 13 attractions in Te Anau
Attraction type: Wildlife park; Waterway
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