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1. Bush and Beach

Small-group nature, city and wine toursAuckland CBD (hotel pick-up)

Small family-owned tour company running nature trips to Piha and the west coast rainforest, city highlights and wine country tours, with central hotel pick-ups.

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2. Nomad Safaris

4WD and Lord of the Rings toursTown Centre

A Queenstown 4WD tour company running small-group trips into Skippers Canyon, Macetown and Lord of the Rings filming locations around the Wakatipu Basin.

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3. Explore Group Auckland

Sailing, wildlife cruises and island ferriesViaduct Harbour

Auckland sailing and cruise operator offering trips aboard an America's Cup yacht, harbour sailing, dinner cruises and whale and dolphin cruises in the Hauraki Gulf.

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4. Southern Discoveries

Milford Sound coach and cruiseBeach Street

A family-owned Milford Sound cruise company with a Queenstown visitor centre on St Omer Wharf, running full-day coach, cruise and flight combinations to the fiord.

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5. AJ Hackett Bungy Auckland: Harbour Bridge Climb and Bungy

Bridge climb and bungy jumpingWesthaven

Adventure operator running guided climbs and a 40-metre bungy from the Auckland Harbour Bridge out of its Westhaven base, plus the SkyWalk and SkyJump at the Sky Tower.

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6. Dart River Adventures

Wilderness jet boat and Funyak toursGlenorchy

Jet boat and inflatable kayak trips up the braided Dart River into Mount Aspiring National Park, from Glenorchy at the head of Lake Wakatipu.

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7. Auckland Sea Kayaks

Guided sea kayak toursMount Eden (office)

Qualmark Gold guided sea kayaking company offering paddles to Rangitoto and Motukorea, sunset trips with a barbecue dinner and night tours of the city waterfront.

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8. Over The Top Helicopters

Helicopter scenic flightsQueenstown Airport

A Queenstown helicopter company flying since 1986, offering scenic flights to Milford Sound, glacier landings, alpine picnics and heli-golf from Queenstown Airport.

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9. Around The Basin

Self-guided bike tours and hireTown Centre

A Queenstown bike tour company offering self-guided rides on the Queenstown Trail, including Arrowtown and Gibbston winery routes with shuttle support.

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10. Fullers360

Ferry and island sightseeing toursDowntown waterfront

Auckland's main harbour ferry and island tour operator, running services from downtown to Waiheke and Rangitoto plus wine tours, hop-on buses and guided island trips.

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