Top Things to Do in South Island

We compared all 576 experiences in South Island so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 576 experiences from NZ$ 14.54 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All tours (161–180 of 576)

Waka Paddling Tour Toka Ngawha from Kaiteriteri: Split Apple Rock
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Most booked
Waka Paddling Tour Toka Ngawha from Kaiteriteri: Split Apple RockPaddle a traditional waka to Split Apple Rock on a 3-hour guided tour from Kaiteriteri, learning Māori culture and karakia blessings along the way.
165 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
Every day
09:00
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 120per person
Glacier Explorer Flight Queenstown: Land on the ice
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Travelers' pick
Glacier Explorer Flight Queenstown: Land on the iceFly over Skippers Canyon and Mt Aspiring National Park from Queenstown, then land on a glacier and step out onto the ice surrounded by peaks.
165 reviews
4.95★
Duration
50m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 960per person
Picton Sea Kayak Tour: Queen Charlotte Sound & Wildlife
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Likely to sell out
Picton Sea Kayak Tour: Queen Charlotte Sound & WildlifeHalf-day guided sea kayak tour in Picton's Queen Charlotte Sound. See stingrays, seals, native bush and sheltered coves. Small groups, all equipment included, 4 hours.
165 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 120per person
Queenstown Wine Trail: 3 Vineyards & Underground Cave Tasting
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Queenstown Wine Trail: 3 Vineyards & Underground Cave TastingAfternoon wine tour from Queenstown visiting three Gibbston vineyards with tastings, underground wine cave, and lunch included. Hotel pickup, small groups.
163 reviews
4.80★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
12:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 229per person
Milford Sound Fly & Explore: Queenstown Scenic Flight & Walks
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Milford Sound Fly & Explore: Queenstown Scenic Flight & WalksScenic flight from Queenstown over Lake Wakatipu to Milford Sound with three guided walks, café stop, and return flight. Full day, small groups, all fitness levels.
163 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 719per person
Picton: Marlborough Wine Tour & 3-4 Wineries Tasting
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Picton: Marlborough Wine Tour & 3-4 Wineries TastingAfternoon wine tasting across 3-4 Marlborough wineries from Picton. Includes hotel pickup, local guide, and tastings. Half-day tour, flexible winery selection.
162 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
13:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 199per person
Akaroa Sea Kayaking: Hector Dolphins & Marine Reserve
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Akaroa Sea Kayaking: Hector Dolphins & Marine ReserveGuided sea kayak tour through Akaroa's marine reserve. Spot Hector dolphins, penguins and fur seals. Includes all gear and local guide. 80 minutes from Christchurch.
161 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · FR · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromNZ$ 135per person
Hanmer Springs Jet Boating: 360-Degree Spins on Waiau River
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Travelers' pick
Hanmer Springs Jet Boating: 360-Degree Spins on Waiau RiverJet boat the Waiau River in Hanmer Springs on a 50-minute ride through narrow gorges and white-water rapids, with spray jacket and life jacket included.
160 reviews
4.93★
Duration
50m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 130per person
Franz Josef Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
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Travelers' pick
Franz Josef Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow LandingFly over Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on a 35-minute helicopter flight with a snow landing included.
160 reviews
4.81★
Duration
35m
start times · Every day
18
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 508per person
Milford Sound small group cruise tour with picnic lunch
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Milford Sound small group cruise tour with picnic lunchSmall group tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound with boutique cruise, nature guide and picnic lunch included.
160 reviews
4.94★
Duration
13h
Every day
06:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 415per person
Blenheim Wine Tour Afternoon: 3 Cellar Doors & Lunch Included
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Travelers' pick
Blenheim Wine Tour Afternoon: 3 Cellar Doors & Lunch IncludedHalf-day wine tour from Blenheim with small group tastings, lunch at a vineyard restaurant, and all cellar door fees included. Around 4 hours.
160 reviews
4.78★
Duration
4h
Every day
12:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 205per person
Cardrona: Gold Discovery Horse Trek & Valley Views Tour
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Cardrona: Gold Discovery Horse Trek & Valley Views TourHear river sounds, ride Cardrona’s trails, and learn gold rush tales on this guided horse trek with small groups. Includes all gear and a local guide.
158 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 549per person
Half-Day Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton: Ship Cove
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Travelers' pick
Half-Day Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton: Ship CoveCruise the Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton through native bush and wildlife to Ship Cove, where Captain Cook landed, with on-board commentary.
156 reviews
4.32★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 120per person
Queenstown: Scenic Highlights Tour, Arrowtown & Wine Tasting
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Queenstown: Scenic Highlights Tour, Arrowtown & Wine TastingStart your Queenstown day with hotel pickup, panoramic hill views, Arrowtown gold panning, coffee at Ayrburn, and a Central Otago wine tasting with cheese.
156 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 229per person
Dunedin: City Highlights Tour with Signal Hill & Baldwin St
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Travelers' pick
Dunedin: City Highlights Tour with Signal Hill & Baldwin StFeel Dunedin’s quirky charm on a small-group city tour: walk Baldwin Street, explore Olveston gardens, and soak in Otago Harbour views. Includes cruise pickup.
151 reviews
4.79★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 145per person
Milford Sound coach and cruise from Te Anau with lunch
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Milford Sound coach and cruise from Te Anau with lunchCoach and catamaran cruise from Te Anau to Milford Sound with return transport, lunch, tea and coffee included.
149 reviews
4.76★
Duration
8h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 329per person
Picton: Marlborough Sounds Cruise & Motuara Island Wildlife Tour
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Travelers' pick
Picton: Marlborough Sounds Cruise & Motuara Island Wildlife Tour4-hour guided cruise from Picton through Marlborough Sounds with Motuara Island walk, dolphin and seal viewing, wine tasting, and binoculars included.
146 reviews
4.60★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 174per person
Queenstown: Glacier Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown: Glacier Helicopter Flight & Snow LandingFeel the rush of a 50-minute helicopter flight from Queenstown, soaring over Lake Wakatipu and landing on Jura Glacier. Includes pickup and expert pilot.
145 reviews
4.81★
Duration
50m
start times · Every day
17
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 887per person
Milford Sound cruise & coach tour from Te Anau: Glass-roof views
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound cruise & coach tour from Te Anau: Glass-roof viewsFeel the wild beauty of Milford Sound on a glass-roof coach from Te Anau, walk Mirror Lakes, taste mountain water at Monkey Creek, and cruise with local guides.
144 reviews
4.58★
Duration
7h 45m
Every day
10:15
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 229per person
Lake Tekapo stargazing tour: 14″ telescope and group photo
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Best value
Lake Tekapo stargazing tour: 14″ telescope and group photoGuided stargazing tour in Lake Tekapo with 14″ telescope, warm jacket and shuttle included.
143 reviews
4.64★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 119per person
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