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We Spent $2000+ on Tours in New Zealand & These Were The Best Ones

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It might be one of the most beautiful places I have ever gone in my entire life.

This is probably the number one most famous location in New Zealand.

We waited for years to be able to do this because there's actually two different ways to get to this epic destination.

It's a much more extended experience. The one in the north island is much better than the one in the south island.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book Hobbiton tours early to avoid crowds and get better light.
For Watomo Glowworm Caves, just go and experience it without trying to take photos.
Book helicopter tours early in the morning to avoid weather issues.
For Queenstown adrenaline activities, book 3 to 6 months out to secure your spot.
For Onen Hot Pools, book 4 to 6 months out to get sunset times.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of expensive tours like helicopter flightsIt's expensive but absolutely worth the money.
Booking popular tours like Onen Hot PoolsBook 4 to 6 months out to secure sunset times.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top tours to do in New Zealand?
QWhich tours are worth the money?
QWhat should you expect from each tour?
QWho is each experience best for?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Milford Sound4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Milford Sound Cruise and Kayak ($110 to $180 per person)
Queenstown4 Happy Bacon
Top: Nevis Bungee, Swing, and Catapult ($228 per person for bungee, $358 for bungee and swing combo, $465 for bungee, swing, and catapult combo, $187 for swing alone)
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Planning a trip to New Zealand? These are the top tours to do in New Zealand, from glowworm caves and glacier landings to epic helicopter flights and adrenaline adventures in Queenstown, to cruises in Milford Sound and epic wildlife on the East Coast. We’ve personally experienced the tours on this list and break down which ones are actually worth it, what to expect, and who each experience is best for. 👇 All tours are linked below to help you plan the ultimate New Zealand itinerary 🎟️ Hobbiton Movie Set Tour: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/mormmNZz 🪱 Waitomo Glow Worm Caves: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/HYpTgvY6 🎟️🪱 Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/fBaQhrq5 🌲 Rotorua Canopy Treewalk: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/L5XXnLrG ✈️ Mt. Cook Scenic Airplane Flight: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/vtUf4427 🚁 Earnslaw Burn Helicopter: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/fIfw8FFe 🪢 Nevis Bungy Jump: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/LxhxAAxU 🪢 Nevis Canyon Swing: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/AuQmlmvn 🪢 Nevis Catapult: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/G25qHPWa 🪢 Nevis Swing + Catapult Package: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/9uiL5REU 🪢 Nevis Bungy, Swing, Catapult Package: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/rwbx2HFa 🚤 Shotover Jet Boat: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/5SnrPUKb 🏎️ Skyline Luge & Gondola: https://queenstown.skyline.co.nz/book-now/ 🧖‍♀️ Onsen Hot Pools: https://www.onsen.co.nz/ 🚢 Milford Sound Cruise: https://viator.tpm.lv/Dq8Gmcp3 🚣 Milford Sound Kayak: https://www.roscosmilfordkayaks.com/ 🚁 Fox Glacier Heli Hiking: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/uLgZRSNK 🚁 Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hiking: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/jSSK5LJL 🐧 Dunedin Penguins: https://getyourguide.tpm.lv/1U3NzX8b 💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP & PLATFORMS WE USE: 🏠 Book Your Airbnb: https://creators.withairbnb.com/mypage/theloverspassport 🚐 New Zealand Van & RV Rental (The only one we use!): https://t.cfjump.com/88847/t/71828 and code THELOVERSPASSPORT will save you 5% off! 📲 New Zealand eSIM: https://saily.tpm.lv/Qg9fUkRy 🧳 Our Luggage: https://referrals.awaytravel.com/away336625 🚗 Rent a car: https://discovercars.tpm.lv/cEdpQx9E ✈️ Get Cheap Flight Deals To Your Inbox: https://thriftytraveler.com/a/theloverspassport (Save money with code THELOVERSPASSPORT) 👚 Rent Clothes for Your Trip: https://fbuy.io/nuuly/giselle9 Subscribe for more adventures!: https://bit.ly/3kybGt0 //SHOP OUR FAVORITES: ○ LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/theloverspassport ○ Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/46Ym9EF ○ ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/loverspassport //FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES ○ Website: www.theloverspassport.com ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloverspassport ○ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theloverspassport ○ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/theloverspassport ○ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theloverspassport?lang=en ○ Blog: https://theloverspassport.com​​ ○ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theloverspassport //Adventure Photography E-Book: ○ Buy Now - https://theloverspassport.com/downloads/travel-photography-guide/​​ **FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. All opinions are honest and our own. Above are affiliate links which means we receive a percentage of the revenue made from purchasing products via those links. Links may be generated by Amazon or other affiliate partners and provide us with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items we use. Be sure to subscribe for more travel guides, cruises, itineraries, hiking tips, gear reviews, national park guides, and other bucket list adventures! For business inquiries, please email collabs@theloverspassport.com #newzealand #purenewzealand #newzealandlife