Top Things to Do in South Island

Feel the wind at mount sunday, pose with movie props, and share a picnic lunch with sparkling wine on this lord of the rings day trip from christchurch. includes pickup....

Feel the chill at lake tekapo, gaze through a powerful telescope, toast marshmallows by the fire, and take home starry photos—all with a local guide included....

Feel the rush of a tandem skydive in queenstown, soar above the wakatipu basin, and glide back to earth with a local guide. includes pickup and all gear....

Wake up surrounded by doubtful sound’s misty silence, spot dolphins from a classic sailing scow, kayak sheltered coves, and share stories over dinner. includes transfers & meals....

Let yourself get swept into central otago’s wine trail from queenstown, with four boutique tastings, lunch, and a local guide—hotel pickup included for a relaxed day....

Push your comfort zone near wanaka with a guided waterfall cable climb, steel ladders, bridges, and mountain trail descent—includes gear, lunch, and expert safety....

Step into middle earth from queenstown—explore lord of the rings filming sites, handle replica movie props, enjoy arrowtown bakery treats, and travel with true fans....

Sip cool-climate wines at boutique vineyards in central otago with a local guide, enjoy a platter lunch, stroll old cromwell & take in mountain views. includes pickup....

Step into te anau’s glowworm caves, cruise lake te anau, and drift beneath thousands of blue lights. includes tea, coffee, and a local guide with easy booking....

Feel the ocean air on a hands-free seal kayak tour in kaikoura. pedal or paddle with a local guide, spot fur seals up close, and capture photos without stopping....

Wake up to marlborough’s vineyards, taste local wines at five cellar doors, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and relax with door-to-door pickup from picton or blenheim....

Wake up in christchurch, ride the tranzalpine train through the southern alps, hike arthur’s pass, and explore castle hill’s boulders. includes pickup & guide....

Feel the vastness of new zealand’s south island on a guided day trip from queenstown to mount cook, with lake pukaki views, local guide, and flexible free time....

Feel the wild side of otago peninsula—walk cape saunders farm, spot yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals, albatross. small group tour with pickup, jackets, binoculars....

Follow the hops through dunedin’s speight’s brewery, hear stories from local guides, and end with a guided tasting—includes all fees and up to 15 guests....

Start your doubtful sound journey from te anau, cruise lake manapouri, cross wilmot pass, and explore fiordland’s wild rainforest. includes pickup and live guide....

Step into middle earth from queenstown with exclusive arcadia station access, real filming locations, and a local guide. includes snacks, tea, and pickup options....

Feel the sea air in kaikoura as you spot giant sperm whales up close by boat, with local guides, daily departures, and a 95% success rate—includes transfers....

Feel the wind on easy wanaka & hawea trails, pause for pastries in albert town, and ride riverside paths at your own pace. includes shuttle, e-bike, and gear....

Feel the breeze as you glide on a segway along queenstown’s lakeside, explore queenstown gardens, and enjoy a small-group tour with a friendly local guide. includes segway use....