AIRBNB EXPERIENCES

Things to do in New Zealand

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4.86 out of 5 average rating, 69 reviews

Explore Wellington

Discover Wellington's hidden gems, from historic sites to scenic views and bustling cafes.

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour from Auckland

Discover the magic of the Hobbiton Movie Set, where The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit films were made, on this 9-hour tour from Auckland, complete with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

5 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland

Discover two of the North Island’s most iconic attractions, Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves, on this fully guided 12-hour small-group tour from Auckland, designed for a more relaxed and immersive experience.

5 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch

Nicknamed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” Milford Sound will take your breath away. This 13-hour small-group tour includes scenic stops, lunch, and a boutique cruise through the stunning fiord.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

Auckland Inner City Glowworm Tour

Explore a Waterfall, Nikau Palms and the magic of Glowworms within a 100,000 year old Ancient volcano named “Pukekawa” in Auckland cities oldest park.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Eco Sail to Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings

Your Taupō’s sailing adventure starts here! Daily electric cruises to the Ngātoroirangi Māori Rock Carvings. Unforgettable, the sustainable way.

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

See Aucklands Secret Glow Worms

Discover Auckland’s secret glow worm colony on a peaceful night walk through native bush. Away from the crowds, you’ll experience a glowing world of forest sounds and natural wonder.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Learn Wing Chun Kung Fu and Ba Gua Zhang

Discover the unique techniques behind these iconic styles with your local Superhost

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Shop with a stylist

Shop with a qualified colour & wardrobe stylist. Enjoy walking around local fashion boutiques, with a coffee, learning what styles and colours work for you in a fun filled session.

4.75 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach & Coromandel Tour

Explore the Coromandel Peninsula on this unforgettable 12-hour journey, featuring a soak at Hot Water Beach and a visit to Cathedral Cove, ranked among the world’s top 50 beaches. Lunch included.

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Private Scenic Tour to Lake Tekapo via Lindis Pass

Follow a seasoned driver-guide to Mackenzie Basin, Lindis Pass, Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo, then step into lupin fields and the Church of the Good Shepherd for calm scenic moments.

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A Māori Welcome, Stories and Coffee in Taumarunui

Join tangata whenua at one of our marae for a guided Māori welcome and waiata (songs). Listen to our stories of our enduring connection with the whenua (land), awa (rivers) and maunga (mountains).

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Cycle Marlborough's World-Famous Wine Region

Ride at your own pace through one of the world's great wine regions. We set you up with bikes, local knowledge and curated maps, then you're free to discover Marlborough's iconic cellar doors your way

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Rotorua Wai-O-Tapu, Te Puia & Maori Haka Tour

Explore Wai-O-Tapu’s Geothermal Wonderland from Auckland. Then visit Te Puia to see the Pōhutu Geyser, enjoy a haka performance, kiwi birds and discover Māori culture on a small group tour.

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Private Scenic Tour to Wanaka via the Crown Range

Stroll historic Arrowtown lanes, pause at Crown Range Lookout and Cardrona Hotel, then linger by That Wanaka Tree and the Cromwell Heritage Precinct.

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Twilight Progressive Tour: Wine, Dine & Stargazing

Join a Central Otago wine host for an à la carte main with paired wines, a dessert platter and tasting at Waitiri Creek, then guided stargazing with telescopes on the southern sky.

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Kayak to Motuora at sunset

Paddle with seasoned outdoor guides to Motuora Island Sanctuary at golden hour, track kiwi on a guided night walk, then glide back under stars watching for glowing bioluminescence.

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Private Scenic Tour to Glenorchy & Paradise

Ride scenic backroads to Bennet's Bluff, Glenorchy Lagoon, beech forest and the Dart and Rees River, with time for photos, gentle walks and Mrs Woolly's General Store.

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Sightseeing Tour: Highlights of Queenstown

Learn about Arrowtown’s gold mining history, taste local varietals at Gibbston Valley, watch Kawarau Bridge bungy jumps and admire lake and canyon vistas with a Kiwi wine guide.

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Mavora Lakes Middle Earth Adventure

This exclusive LOTR tour takes you into the Southland region, home to some of the most breath-taking and sought-after filming locations in Middle Earth, such as Fangorn, Amon Hen and Nen Hithoel.