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White Heron Sanctuary Tours

The only nesting nesting place of the famous White Heron in New Zealand.

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Westland Wonderland Movie – Franz Josef Cinema

Westland Wonderland is the new masterpiece to adorn the huge Helimax screen at the Alpine Adventure Centre, Franz Josef Cinema.

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West Coast Wildlife Centre

The West Coast Wildlife Centre is a unique and interactive experience that brings together nature, conservation, and wildlife all under one roof!

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West Coast Treetop Walkway & Zipline

The Treetop Walkway & Zipline activities are fully accessible and designed for everyone—families, couples and solo adventurers alike.

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West Coast Scenic Waterways

Enjoy freedom kayaking or a cruise aboard the Eco Adventurer. Capture the picturesque beauty of the Mahinapua waterways along the original route used by pioneers, gold diggers and early explorers. Experience majestic views of Mt.Cook and the Southern Alps and outstanding West Coast flora, fauna and native rain forests.

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West Coast Horse Adventures

West Coast Horse Adventures provide horse treks on the stunning West Coast of New Zealand in Charleston.

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Wanaka River Journeys Jet Boat

Carved by glaciers and framed by soaring peaks, the Matukituki River offers more than just jaw-dropping views – it’s the perfect stage for high-speed jet boating thrills.

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Walter Peak Station Queenstown

Walter Peak High Country Farm offers an immersive journey into New Zealand’s rural heartland. A scenic 45-minute cruise across Lake Whakatipu aboard the historic TSS Earnslaw steamship sets the stage, revealing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and tranquil waters.

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Waiatoto River Safari

Whether you’re travelling alone or in a group, Waiatoto River Safari offers a Haast jet boat tour to remember. Best of all, it’s an activity everyone can enjoy. On offer is nature tours, not thrill rides, so there will be no donuts or hair-raising moments, just stunning scenery and unforgettable views.

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TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Queenstown

The RealNZ TSS Earnslaw Lake Cruise offers a timeless journey across Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu aboard the century-old coal-fired steamship.

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The National Kiwi Centre

The National Kiwi Centre is situated in the heart of Hokitika and provides the opportunity to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s national icons.

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Te Anau Glowworm Caves

RealNZ Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour is a journey beneath the surface of Fiordland, into a world shaped by water and lit by nature’s smallest wonders.

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Shantytown Heritage Park

Officially opened in 1971, the 19th-century recreated gold town is a delight for all. The steam train, old fashioned lolly shop, and gold panning are just some of the many activities on offer.

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Rosco’s Milford Kayaks

Rosco pioneered sea kayaking in Milford Sound 31 years ago, making them the longest established owner-operated kayaking company in New Zealand! Rosco’s has the experience and knowledge you can count on and is the only operator offering the longer kayak tours in Milford Sound.

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R&R Kayaks

R&R Kayaks is a genuine small family owned and operated sea kayaking company in the Abel Tasman National Park offering half day – multi day guided tours and kayak rentals. R&R Kayaks is located in Marahau, the gateway to the famous Abel Tasman.

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Pure Milford

Pure Milford offers an immersive journey into the heart of Piopiotahi / Milford Sound, showcasing its majestic cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.

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Punangairi Visitor Centre- Paparoa Experience

A perfect blend of Maori Culture, History and Geology, giving visitors an immersive insight into the history of the Paproa National Park.

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Pounamu Pathway – Mawhera

One of four pounamu pathway centres, this is the second in a line of development. Enjoy learning about the culture, the greenstone and the land in this immersive, interactive centre.

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Polish & Pan

Polish & Pan is located right in the heart of Hokitika, where every visitor is guaranteed to find 100% locally sourced gold. Experience an immersive, hands-on gold encounter with knowledgeable mentors, and take a keepsake of Hokitika home with you.

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Pohatu Penguins

Tour Australasia’s largest little penguin colony, on Mainland New Zealand and discover the wild side of Banks Peninsula (Akaroa), Pōhatu Marine Reserve and encounter its unique wildlife.

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Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Cruises

RealNZ Piopiotahi Milford Sound Cruise takes you into the heart of New Zealand’s most iconic fiord, where soaring peaks, cascading waterfalls, and sheer cliffs create a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth.

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Patea Doubtful Sound Cruise RealNZ

The RealNZ Pātea Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise is an unforgettable journey deep into one of Fiordland’s most remote and spectacular landscapes.

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Okarito Kayaks

Okarito Kayaks is locally owned and offers expert, intimate and nature focused guided kayak trips, as well as rental of kayaks to explore independently, on Ōkārito Lagoon, New Zealand’s largest unmodified coastal wetland with ample birdlife.

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Kawatiri Experience Centre

Kawatiri Experience is an immersive museum celebrating the heritage of the people in the Buller District.

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Jackson Bay Charters

Jackson Bay Charters is your gateway to unforgettable fishing adventures on the stunning West Coast of New Zealand.

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Hokitika Scenic Tours

Join knowledgeable, local guides to view the magical West Coast scenic treasures- Where times stands still, in all it’s natural glory. Hokitika Scenic Tours offers short guided tours or fully inclusive guided bespoke tour packages to suit your travel plans.

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Hokitika Regent Theatre

The Regent Theatre is a beautiful refurbished Art Deco Theatre and Cafe. See all the latest movies on the Big Screen with latest digital projection technology and surround sound. Check hokitikaregent.com for movie session times, live shows, other events and online bookings.

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Hokitika Pool

Hokitika’s swimming pool is an iconic place for the town, where much of the community has treasured memories and learned how to swim. The facility offers training lanes, a hot tub, toddler pool, swimming lessons, fitness classes and is available for private hire.

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Hokitika Museum

Explore the newly refurbished Hokitika Museum, a place where history comes to life, set in Hokitika’s CBD.

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History Walk with Ann

Join Ann on a 1.5 hour guided walk of Hokitika Town. Here you’ll view the buildings the goldrush created. You’ll hear how Hokitika’s port was a main entry point into New Zealand and how life was from the 1860s onwards.

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Glow Worm Dell Hokitika

Glow Worm Dell is a free night-time activity and is suitable for the whole family! Enjoy watching them light up the dark canopy cover above you! It MUST be DARK in order to see the Glow worms as they are not in a cave system.

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Glacier Valley Eco Tours

Glacier Valley Eco Tours offers a diverse range of small-group, guided nature walks for all ages and abilities in Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and Okarito on the West Coast of New Zealand.

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Franz Wilderness Tours Boat/ Fishing Charter

Discover Lake Mapourika the scenic gem of the West Coast. Boat/ Fishing Tours depart at the iconic Jetty Bay, only 5 minutes from Franz Josef Glacier.

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Franz Wilderness Tours – Quads

Explore further in Franz Josef Glacier on this top-rated guided Off-Road Adventure Tour. Choose a single quad bike, double quad bike or an adventure buggy. Free photographs are included with each tour!

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Franz Wilderness Tours – Kayaks

Journey further in Franz Josef Glacier on one of these top-rated kayak tour adventures. Lake Mapourika’s calm water is located in an UNESCO World Heritage site, making it one of New Zealand’s finest kayaking destinations. Free photographs are included with each kayak tour.

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Cruisy Kayak Hokitika

Cruisy Kayak Hokitika offers an easy paddle through a peaceful West Coast landscape, where clear water and green paddocks set the tone for a relaxed outdoor escape.

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Cruise Milford

The team at Cruise Milford guarantee an uncrowded and much more personal experience by limiting passenger numbers on board all cruise departures to 50% of the boat’s capacity.

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Black Cat Cruises

Join Black Cat Cruises to discover Akaroa’s wildlife from the water, swim with Hector’s dolphins and learn about conservation efforts on an intimate once in a lifetime wildlife experience.

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Arahura Greenstone Tours

Join Tangi, your guide, on the Arahura River for a journey that encapsulates the history and legends of Kati Waewae, the guardians of the Arahura River, and learn about Greenstone (Pounamu).

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Albatross Encounter

A short boat ride and you’re in an entirely new world, where you’ll discover a large variety of pelagic birds including albatross, shearwaters, petrels, penguins, gannets, skuas, terns and more.

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Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle

Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles are here to provide scenic cruises and water taxis. Join us on catamarans – traveling the blue waters, alongside golden beaches of Abel Tasman.

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