Things to do In South Island
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Things to do
Stewart Island: Rakiura Village and Bays Tour
$33
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Popular activities in South Island
Tours & day trips
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 108 reviews
9.2/10
108 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise, 90 Minutes
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 226 reviews
9.8/10
226 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 337 reviews
9.8/10
337 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kiwi Park Admission Ticket
8.6 out of 10 with 37 reviews
8.6/10
37 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 274 reviews
9.8/10
274 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Flight & Nature Cruise from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
9.6 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9.6/10
23 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 526 reviews
10/10
526 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
7.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
7.8/10
43 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m+
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass National Park Day Tour – including Tranzalpine Train
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
8.8/10
20 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wanaka: Audio Tour of New Zealand’s Most Scenic Township
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Christchurch: Private Kaikoura Tour with Guide
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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World in a day
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Queenstown To Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Return (Day Tour)
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Christchurch City & Waipara Valley Wine Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 217 activitiesTranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 337 reviews
9.8/10
337 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 232 reviews
10/10
232 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 156 reviews
9.6/10
156 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 209 reviews
9.6/10
209 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Nevis Bungy - THE BIGGEST
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Kawarau Swing! (Solo, Tandem or Triple!)
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 68 reviews
10/10
68 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Arthur’s Pass + TranzAlpine Scenic Train
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 145 reviews
9.2/10
145 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
12h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 112 reviews
9.4/10
112 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Ice Bar Crawl
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9/10
17 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 51 reviews
9.2/10
51 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.2 out of 10 with 73 reviews
9.2/10
73 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler
Queenstown: Bar Crawl with 5 Free Shots and Pizza
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.6 out of 10 with 36 reviews
8.6/10
36 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m+
9.8 out of 10 with 223 reviews
9.8/10
223 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Barbecue Lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 76 reviews
9.6/10
76 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.6/10
32 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Wine Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 35 reviews
10/10
35 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
See all 108 activitiesKiwi Park Admission Ticket
8.6 out of 10 with 37 reviews
8.6/10
37 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 303 reviews
9.2/10
303 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa Day Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Full-Day Kaikoura Whale-Watching Tour
Activity duration is 11 hours and 30 minutes
11h 30m
5.6 out of 10 with 10 reviews
5.6/10
10 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dunedin: Otago Peninsula Clearwater Wildlife Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dunedin: Wildlife and Penguin Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
9.8/10
14 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Walter Peak Horse Trek
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
7.4/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Guided Segway Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
10.0 out of 10 with 33 reviews
10/10
33 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 51 reviews
10/10
51 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
