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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+
9.0 out of 10 with 100 reviews
9/10
100 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 429 reviews
10/10
429 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 780 reviews
9.8/10
780 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
9.8 out of 10 with 569 reviews
9.8/10
569 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
2h 15m
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9.4/10
13 verified 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
1 hour 45 minute Milford Sound Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
9.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
9/10
34 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide 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 170 reviews
9.8/10
170 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 214 reviews
10/10
214 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per child
Hanmer Springs Hot Pool private day trip From Christchurch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
World in a day
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
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
Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Christchurch Full Day Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch Half Day Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor
See all 188 activitiesClearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 214 reviews
10/10
214 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 302 reviews
9.8/10
302 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 359 reviews
10/10
359 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 46 reviews
9.6/10
46 Viator 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 175 reviews
9.6/10
175 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.4 out of 10 with 133 reviews
9.4/10
133 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 Viator 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 130 reviews
9.6/10
130 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Lookout Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.8 out of 10 with 100 reviews
9.8/10
100 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Christchurch: Arthur's Pass with TranzAlpine & Lunch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 110 reviews
9.2/10
110 GetYourGuide 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 111 reviews
9.4/10
111 verified 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 49 reviews
9.2/10
49 verified 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 73 reviews
9.6/10
73 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 Viator 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 59 reviews
9.2/10
59 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Lookout Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.8 out of 10 with 100 reviews
9.8/10
100 GetYourGuide 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 8 reviews
9.8/10
8 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler
Lake Wanaka Happy Hour Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.6 out of 10 with 105 reviews
9.6/10
105 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
8.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
8.4/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.6 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9.6/10
31 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
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Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
10/10
34 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 359 reviews
10/10
359 Viator 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 175 reviews
9.6/10
175 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch
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
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.2 out of 10 with 194 reviews
9.2/10
194 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 53 reviews
9.8/10
53 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsul...
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 201 reviews
9.2/10
201 Viator 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 249 reviews
9.8/10
249 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.2 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9.2/10
22 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
9.4 out of 10 with 232 reviews
9.4/10
232 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Popular places to visit
New Brighton Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at New Brighton Beach during your travels in Christchurch? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
