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Popular activities in South Island
Tours & day trips
See all 716 activities
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.0 out of 10 with 103 reviews
9/10
103 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 170 reviews
9.8/10
170 Viator 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
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
9.8 out of 10 with 702 reviews
9.8/10
702 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
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
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
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
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Farm Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
8.4 out of 10 with 20 reviews
8.4/10
20 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
Private & custom tours
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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
Kaikoura Day Trip including Whale Watch from Christchurch
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 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: Mt Cook Day Trip/Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
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
Lake Tekapo & Mt. Cook the Ultimate 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
Queenstown Day Tour (Arowtown, shotover, lake wakatipu)
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 164 activitiesTranzAlpine 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
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
Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
9.8/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.8/10
24 Viator 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
Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 49 reviews
10/10
49 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
Arrowtown to Gibbston – Iconic Arrow River Bridges Bike Ride
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.4 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9.4/10
31 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 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 50 reviews
9.2/10
50 verified 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
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.8/10
24 Viator 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
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9.6/10
31 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 74 reviews
9.6/10
74 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 59 reviews
9.2/10
59 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Bar Crawl with 5 Free Shots and Pizza
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.4 out of 10 with 33 reviews
8.4/10
33 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.4 out of 10 with 136 reviews
9.4/10
136 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
See all 137 activitiesMilford 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
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
Milford Sound Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly Half Day Tour
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
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing
Activity duration is 25 minutes
25m
9.8 out of 10 with 105 reviews
9.8/10
105 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight
Activity duration is 35 minutes
35m
9.6 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9.6/10
29 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
8.6 out of 10 with 27 reviews
8.6/10
27 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Activity duration is 25 minutes
25m
10.0 out of 10 with 46 reviews
10/10
46 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 93 reviews
9.8/10
93 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook
Activity duration is 45 minutes
45m
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 25 reviews
10/10
25 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
