Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in New Zealand (Updated 2026)

Discover the alpine scenery, lakeside beauty and historic villages of the Queenstown and Wānaka regions on a private full-day tour exclusively for your group. Travel...
$1,075

Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train one way between Greymouth and Christchurch. Along this journey you’ll see epic vistas, travel...
$138

Our most popular tour! Enjoy a full-day, self-guided biking tour (riding FUN e-bikes) to some of the regions finest wineries to enjoy wine tastings galore....
$95

Discover one of New Zealand’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences at the West Coast Wildlife Centre — voted one of Lonely Planet’s 12 must-see attractions. Located...
$40

Immerse yourself in the Bay of Islands on the ultimate Bay of Islands day cruise! Six hours of non-stop cruising and adventure. The knowledgeable crew will...
$167

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum is a must-see place to experience our rich culture. Our Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in...
$18

3Day/2Nights Bay of Islands Tour
A three-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. This comprehensive tour of the Bay of Islands is ideal for the first time visitor to New...
$715

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. Immerse yourself...
$97

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay...
$982

Māori Cultural Experience: Living Taonga Taonga is the Māori word meaning treasure, or something prized. Māori culture is a living taonga of Aotearoa New Zealand....
$38

Book a departure transfer from your Central Auckland City location to Auckland Airport, so you won't spend extra time waiting for a taxi or other...
$24

Book an arrival transfer from the Auckland Airport to your Hotel in Auckland City Central area, so you won't spend extra time waiting for a...
$24

Step into the world of Friedensreich Hundertwasser: painter, architect, ecologist, visionary. Discover a diverse collection of original works including colourful paintings, graphic art & hand-knotted...
$17

Tranz Alpine Train Tour
A wonderful day tour to Arthurs Pass which includes a train journey on one of the worlds famous train journeys, a visit to the National...
$307

The Devonport Explorer is a great way to discover Auckland being one of its oldest suburbs with arguably the best City skyline and Harbour Views....
$23

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Franz Josef. This flight tours covers it all including glacial icefalls...
$412

Taupo Return Shuttle
Transport for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is essential. If you are staying in Taupo and you do not have a vehicle this is the only...
$75

Join us and experience the magic of New Zealand’s most distinctive geothermal destination. Relax in rejuvenating mud baths and soothing sulphur spas on an unforgettable...
$173

Small groups with the closest snorkel access to Cathedral Cove from Hahei Beach. The only dedicated snorkel boat tour on the Coromandel departing from Hahei...
$98

Our new geothermal nature trails provide exclusive access to an untouched geothermal landscape where visitors can experience the raw nature of Papatuanuku (mother-earth). The Jurassic...
$25

**For Guaranteed snow landings all year round, please book our Mt Cook: Ski Plane & Helicopter Glacier flight** Experience Mount Cook National Park from the...
$219

