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# Things to Do & Activities

The best things to do in New Zealand — adventure and adrenaline, nature and wildlife, and authentic Māori cultural experiences.

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Things to Do

### [New Zealand Wine Tours: Regions, Cellar Doors & How to Do It](https://newzealand-vacation.com/things-to-do/new-zealand-wine-tours/)

A guide to New Zealand wine tours — Marlborough Sauvignon, Central Otago Pinot, Hawke's Bay, Waiheke and Martinborough, plus cellar doors and how to visit safely.

22 Jun 2026

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### [Matariki: New Zealand's Māori New Year, Explained](https://newzealand-vacation.com/things-to-do/matariki-festival/)

What Matariki means, why it became a public holiday, and how to experience New Zealand's Māori New Year respectfully — ceremonies, community events, and stargazing.

11 May 2026

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### [Fox Glacier Heli-Hike: Fox vs Franz Josef Guide](https://newzealand-vacation.com/things-to-do/fox-glacier-heli-hike/)

How a Fox Glacier heli-hike works, how it compares to Franz Josef, what's included, the fitness you need, and the reality of weather cancellations on the West Coast.

5 May 2025

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### [Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Which Cave & Tour to Book](https://newzealand-vacation.com/things-to-do/waitomo-glowworm-caves/)

How to choose between the Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat ride, Ruakuri, Aranui and black-water rafting — tickets, what to expect, and the glowworms themselves.

10 Feb 2025

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Things to Do

### [Skydiving in New Zealand: Best Tandem Spots & Prices](https://newzealand-vacation.com/things-to-do/skydiving-new-zealand/)

The best places to go skydiving in New Zealand — Taupō, Queenstown, Franz Josef and Abel Tasman — with heights, prices from NZD, weight limits and what to expect.

14 Nov 2024

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Things to Do

### [Whale Watching in Kaikōura: Boat or Small Plane?](https://newzealand-vacation.com/things-to-do/whale-watching-kaikoura/)

Whale watching in Kaikōura by boat with Whale Watch or by small plane with Wings over Whales — resident sperm whales, seasickness tips, and refund policies.

21 Sept 2024

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Things to Do

### [Rotorua Māori Cultural Experiences: Hāngī, Haka & Living Villages](https://newzealand-vacation.com/things-to-do/rotorua-maori-culture/)

The best Māori cultural experiences in Rotorua — hāngī feasts, haka, living villages and geothermal marae. What each one involves and how to choose respectfully.

29 Jul 2024

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Things to Do

### [Milford Sound Cruises: Which One to Book](https://newzealand-vacation.com/things-to-do/milford-sound-cruises/)

Milford Sound cruises compared: day cruise vs overnight, from Queenstown or Te Anau, which operator to pick, best time of day and how to book.

12 Apr 2024

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Things to Do

### [Queenstown Bungy Jumping: Which AJ Hackett Jump?](https://newzealand-vacation.com/things-to-do/queenstown-bungy-jumping/)

A guide to Queenstown bungy jumping with AJ Hackett — Kawarau Bridge, the 134m Nevis, and The Ledge — how to choose by nerve level, plus prices from NZD.

8 Mar 2024