Nature & Wildlife Tours

New Zealand is famous for its spectacular landscapes: pristine lakes and waterfalls, snowy mountain peaks, wild beaches, dense bush, lush farmland and unique native wildlife. Whether you want to marvel at ancient glaciers, learn about our farming lifestyle or get up close to New Zealand’s national bird, the kiwi, we have a tour for every nature lover.

GreatSights nature and wildlife tours depart daily from towns and cities around the country.

29 Day Tours to experience

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MUST-SEE

From Queenstown

Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

Experience the gem of Fiordland National Park on a full day tour to Milford Sound, and cruise the beautiful fiord

12 hours 20 minutes
Luxury glass roof coach
Boutique Milford Sound cruise

from $219 NZD

From Te Anau

Milford Sound Tour from Te Anau

Experience the gem of Fiordland National Park on a full day tour to Milford Sound from Te Anau, and cruise the beautiful fiord

6 hours 45 minutes
Luxury glass roof coach
Boutique Milford Sound cruise

from $163 NZD

From Auckland

Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari

New Zealand’s most unique whale and dolphin watching safari departs direct from downtown Auckland. Enjoy a 4.5-hour cruise on board the Dolphin Explorer

4 hours 30 minutes
Year-round encounters with incredible wildlife
Learn from our expert and informative commentary

from $199 NZD

From Christchurch

Mount Cook Day Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown

Experience the grandeur of New Zealand's highest mountain on a day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, ending in Queenstown.

11 hours
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
Lake Tekapo

from $350 NZD

From Queenstown

Mount Cook Day Tour: Queenstown to Christchurch

Travel up the South Island and through the Southern Alps to stand at the foot of Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain.

11 hours 50 minutes
Mount Cook scenery
Glacier lake views

from $350 NZD

From Christchurch

Christchurch To Mount Cook Day Tour: One Way

Travel to spectacular Mount Cook on a half-day sightseeing tour from Christchurch and stay on in Mount Cook Village to soak up the view.

5 hours 20 minutes
See NZ's highest mountain
Stunning high country scenery

from $250 NZD

From Mount Cook

Mount Cook to Christchurch Day Tour: One Way

See some of the South Island's most impressive scenery on a one-way day tour from Mount Cook to Christchurch.

5 hours 10 minutes
Complimentary hotel drop-off
Stunning South Island Views

from $250 NZD

From Queenstown

Queenstown to Mount Cook Day Tour: One Way

See some of the South Island's most impressive mountain scenery on a one-way day tour to Mount Cook in the Southern Alps.

4 hours 45 minutes
Complimentary pickup/drop-off
Stunning South Island Views

from $250 NZD

From Mount Cook

Mount Cook to Queenstown Day Tour: One Way

Soak in the South Island's stunning mountain scenery on a one-way day tour from Mount Cook to Queenstown

4 hours
Complimentary hotel drop-off
Free Wi-Fi on board coach

from $250 NZD

From Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier to Greymouth Day Tour

Take a tour from the cosy village of Fox Glacier through the remote and rugged West Coast of the South Island, finishing at Greymouth.

5 hours 25 minutes
Spectacular West Coast scenery
Driver Guide Commentary

from $84 NZD

From Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier to Wanaka Day Tour

Set off on a full day tour from Fox Glacier to the sporting paradise of Lake Wanaka, crossing over the Southern Alps from the wild West Coast to the tranquil Queenstown lakes district.

5 hours 50 minutes
Half Day Tour
Wild West Coast

from $116 NZD

From Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier to Queenstown Day Tour

See the South Island's famous scenery on a day tour from Fox Glacier on the West Coast to vibrant Queenstown.

7 hours 55 minutes
Full Day Tour
Multilingual commentary

from $147 NZD

From Greymouth

Greymouth to Fox Glacier Day Tour

Take a tour from the riverside town of Greymouth through the remote and rugged West Coast of the South Island, finishing at Fox Glacier.

4 hours 30 minutes
Spectacular West Coast scenery
Driver Guide Commentary

from $84 NZD

From Greymouth

Greymouth to Franz Josef Day Tour

Take a tour from the riverside town of Greymouth through the remote and rugged West Coast of the South Island, finishing at Franz Josef.

3 hours 55 minutes
Spectacular West Coast scenery
Driver Guide Commentary

from $78 NZD

From Franz Josef

Franz Josef to Greymouth Day Tour

Take a tour from the small but lively Franz Josef Waiau village through the rugged West Coast of the South Island, finishing at Greymouth.

4 hours
Spectacular West Coast scenery
Driver Guide Commentary

from $78 NZD

From Franz Josef

Franz Josef to Wanaka Day Tour

Cross over the Southern Alps from the rugged West Coast and glacier country, into the peaceful atmosphere of Lake Wanaka, on a full day sightseeing tour.

6 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
Luxury Coach Travel

from $116 NZD

From Franz Josef

Franz Josef to Queenstown Day Tour

Discover the spectacular scenery of New Zealand's South Island as you travel through forest, mountain and grassy plains from Franz Josef to Queenstown.

7 hours 30 minutes
Full Day Tour
Wild West Coast

from $155 NZD

From Wanaka

Wanaka to Fox Glacier Day Tour

Take a tour from tranquil Lake Wanaka to the remote and rugged West Coast of the South Island, finishing at Fox Glacier.

5 hours 30 minutes
Spectacular West Coast scenery
Driver Guide Commentary

from $116 NZD

From Wanaka

Wanaka to Franz Josef Day Tour

Experience the pristine beauty of the South Island landscape as you travel from Wanaka to Franz Josef, home of the stunning Franz Josef Glacier.

6 hours 5 minutes
Free Cancellation
Luxury Coach Travel

from $116 NZD

From Queenstown

Queenstown to Fox Glacier Day Tour

Travel across the South Island from Queenstown to Fox Glacier on a full-day coach tour through amazing natural scenery.

7 hours 30 minutes
See The Southern Alps
Full-day Sightseeing Tour

from $147 NZD

From Queenstown

Queenstown to Franz Josef Day Tour

Spend a day surrounded by New Zealand's scenic highlights, crossing through the Southern Alps from Queenstown to Franz Josef on the West Coast.

8 hours 5 minutes
Free Cancellation
Full-day Sightseeing Tour

from $155 NZD

From Auckland

Waitomo & Hobbiton Experience from Auckland

Visit the glowworms and the home of hobbits and on a magical full day tour from Auckland

12 hours
Full Day Tour
Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour
Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour

from $334 NZD

MUST-SEE

From Auckland

Waitomo and Hobbiton Experience (Auckland to Rotorua)

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua, taking in the amazing Waitomo Caves and the Hobbiton Movie Set

10 hours 15 minutes
Waitomo Caves guided tour
Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour
Tasty picnic lunch included

from $334 NZD

From Auckland

Auckland's West Coast Wilderness Tour

Explore Auckland's West Coast beaches and native rainforest on an eco-tour of Waitakere Ranges Regional Park with local guides.

5 hours 25 minutes
Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
Native rainforest and wildlife
West Auckland black sand beaches

from $175 NZD

From Queenstown

Dart River Wilderness Safari

Escape into the wild on a jet boat safari, walk through ancient forest and marvel at the astounding mountain views made famous by the Lord of the Rings films.