Tours & Experiences in New Zealand
New Zealand is made for experiences — wildlife and dolphin cruises, Māori cultural journeys, guided nature tours and unforgettable family adventures. These are the outings that capture the magic of Aotearoa for kids, from getting close to native wildlife to exploring with a knowledgeable local guide. Find the best family tours and experiences with ratings and photos.
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Tours & Experiences across New Zealand
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Build-A-Bear Workshop
📍 Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Create and customize your own stuffed animal with interactive workshop fun.
Port to Port Cruises and Wildlife Tours
📍 Dunedin, Otago South
Otago harbour wildlife cruises, harbour ferry, and bike-loop ferry from Port Chalmers.
Orca Wild Adventures | Dolphin Swims
📍 Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Full-day dolphin swims with snorkelling at Mayor Island and BBQ lunch.
Monarch Wildlife Cruises & Tours
📍 Dunedin, Otago South
Otago Peninsula wildlife cruises with albatross, seals and penguins.
Bay Explorer - Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises
📍 Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Half-day wildlife cruises with dolphins, sharks and humpback whales.
Elm Wildlife Tours
📍 Dunedin, Otago South
Full-day Otago Peninsula wildlife tour with penguins and albatross.
Auckland Off Road Adventure (Polaris)
📍 Helensville, Auckland
Auckland's only off-road park — sand, mud, hills and forest tracks.
Dolphin Seafaris NZ Ltd
📍 Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Dolphin watch and swim cruises from Tauranga Bridge Marina
BACK TO NATURE TOURS
📍 Central Dunedin, Otago South
Small-group wildlife and scenic tours of the Otago Peninsula from Dunedin
Wētā Workshop Experiences
📍 Miramar, Wellington
Behind-the-scenes film-effects tour with interactive foil workshop.
Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari
📍 Auckland CBD, Auckland
Hauraki Gulf marine safari with University of Auckland research link.
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
📍 Te Anau, Southland
Boat ride and a cave ceiling of glowworms - best for kids who can stay quiet.
International Antarctic Centre
📍 Christchurch Airport, Canterbury
Little Blue penguins, Hägglunds ride, and storm simulator in Christchurch
Dolphin Blue
📍 Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Marine wildlife tours — swim with dolphins in Bay of Plenty waters.
Build-A-Bear Workshop
📍 Queensgate, Wellington
Perfect for kids who love hands-on creative play and personalized toys.
Build-A-Bear Workshop
📍 Sylvia Park, Auckland
Perfect for creating personalized bears with voice recordings and accessories.
Build-A-Bear Workshop
📍 Northlands, Canterbury
Perfect for personalized plushie-making with autism-friendly staff.