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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 91 reviews
9/10
91 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
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
9.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
9.8/10
19 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
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
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.4 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.4/10
10 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
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Blue Mountains Sunset & Three Sisters Tour Comfortable Wildlife Experience
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.4/10
20 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 15 reviews
9.2/10
15 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
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
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per child
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
Private Day Tour Hanmer Springs including Entry to Hot pools
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Full Day Kaikoura Tour Whale Watching Seals and Scenic Coast
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Experience Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours For Up To 4 people
Activity duration is 6 hours and 45 minutes
6h 45m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch Waipara Valley Private Wine Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa Private Group Day Trip from Christchurch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic Views
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Adventure & outdoor
See all 177 activitiesLord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
9.8/10
19 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
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 1 review
10/10
1 review
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
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
NEW: Ale Trail: Wharehuanui Adventure with Queenstown Shuttles
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
10/10
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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City Cruises Baltimore: Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
8.8 out of 10 with 49 reviews
8.8/10
49 reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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 108 reviews
9.4/10
108 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 6 reviews
9.8/10
6 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler
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 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound: Small-Group Tour from Te Anau
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 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
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
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 30 reviews
9.6/10
30 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 90 activitiesMilford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
Activity duration is 25 minutes
25m
10.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
10/10
13 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
10/10
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m+
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 9 reviews
10/10
9 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9/10
4 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wanaka: Water Taxi & Mou Waho Island Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
8.8/10
20 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
