Heritage and Historical Tours

Explore the culture of Christchurch city. The Cultural Precinct is easy to walk around, or you can travel by tram and hear stories about the area’s history and personalities from your friendly tram driver.

culturalprecinct.co.nz Site Profile

We will introduce you to the antiquity of beer from 6000BC, the development of beer in New Zealand, and the origins of the Speight’s Brewery.

speights.co.nz Site Profile

Bullock wagons, pioneers, water and strawberries help describe some of the history, scenery and character to be experienced as you travel along South Canterbury's Heritage Trails.

southisland.org.nz Site Profile

Cape Reinga via 90 Mile Beach. A fun-filled full day tour departing Kaitaia 9am daily.

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A heritage site located in the Christchurch suburb of Riccarton, covering almost 12 hectares and consisting of two historic buildings set in parkland and gardens. Riccarton House is available for guided heritage tours, fine dining and as a venue for functions.

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Offering guided tours through an operational, 19th century stamper battery and into one of the richest goldmines of the time. Alternatively, take a self-guided tour and explore the photographic museum, discover mining relics and see steam-powered machines.

goldmine-experience.co.nz Site Profile

Explore the historic French settlement of Akaroa, with a fascinating history and exceptional collection of early buildings. Historic walks run on a scheduled basis twice weekly from October through to March. Private walks are available by arrangement on any day.

akaroawalks.co.nz Site Profile

Guided tours of Skippers Canyon, with guides who have extensive knowledge of the local area and its history.

queenstown-heritage.co.nz Site Profile

Specialised small group and personal day tours of Christchurch and Canterbury. A true New Zealand experience - scenic tours, wine tours, lifestyle, history and gourmet sightseeing tours.

christchurchsightseeing.co.nz Site Profile

Providing tours of Molesworth Farm Park, where you can visit century old cob homesteads and other historic sites. Alternatively, experience a 4WD wilderness tour across the Southern Alps to the stunning Nelson Lakes.

molesworth.co.nz Site Profile

Heritage trails of the world. The site is includes heritage trails, sites, attractions, accommodation, tours, news, buildings, tourism and more.

heritagetrails.com Site Profile

Take a tour of historic homes, designed by English architects between 1880 and 1915, and hidden away in the New Zealand countryside. Tours operate within the Rangitikei, Hawkes Bay and Wanganui districts.

historichomes.co.nz Site Profile

Providing four wheel drive tours in the Maniatoto region, a world of rugged mountain ranges, fertile farmlands and historic gold mining. They offer a goldfields tour and a high country tour, as well as custom tours, farm tours, conference tours and photography tours.

maniototo4wdsafaris.co.nz Site Profile

Discover nature's rare ecological treasures and learn about the heritage that protects them. Matata Eco Tours lets you enjoy a cultural and historical excursion through the gateways of wetland wonders in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

matataecotours.co.nz Site Profile

Kauri Country - Dig into a pioneering past with this New Zealand eco-adventure.

kauricountry.co.nz Site Profile

Tour operators in Dunedin offering visitors the chance to see Larnach castle, the sights of Dunedin city, the Otago peninsular and wildlife in the region.

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Go on a tour of Middle Earth in Arrowtown and learn about the history of this small gold mining town in Otago.

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