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 (201–220 of 576)

Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo: Glacier Landing
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Most booked
Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo: Glacier LandingFly both a ski plane and helicopter over Mount Cook in a 45-minute scenic flight with a Tasman glacier landing: the only tour combining both aircraft in the world.
124 reviews
4.69★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 599per person
Christchurch: Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Guaranteed Kiwi Viewing
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Best value
Christchurch: Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Guaranteed Kiwi ViewingSee NZ's Big 5 wildlife (kea, kaka, takahe, tuatara, and kiwi) plus 50+ species at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch. Hand-feed alpacas and farm animals.
123 reviews
4.52★
Duration
1h–3h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 37per person
Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau: Cruise Included
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★Top rated
Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau: Cruise IncludedStart your Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with a private Tesla ride, guided stops through Fiordland, and a 2-hour cruise: includes morning tea and pickup.
122 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–10h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 365per person
Sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve: Paddle with dolphins
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Sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve: Paddle with dolphinsPaddle through Akaroa's extinct volcano basin on a guided sea kayak safari with a local nature guide: two to three hours spotting Hector dolphins.
122 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · FR · ESInstant confirmationfromNZ$ 135per person
Dunedin Castle & City Tour: New Zealand's only castle included
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Travelers' pick
Dunedin Castle & City Tour: New Zealand's only castle includedSmall group tour of Dunedin with Larnach Castle entrance and guided interior visit, Baldwin Street, the Railway Station and the Pacific coastline.
121 reviews
4.88★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · DEPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 260per person
Quad Biking Hanmer Springs: 2-Hour Mud & Creek Adventure
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Travelers' pick
Quad Biking Hanmer Springs: 2-Hour Mud & Creek AdventureQuad bike through creeks and forest near Hanmer Springs for 2 hours with a guide, gear and safety training included.
117 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 180per person
Queenstown: Shotover River Rafting with Local Guides
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown: Shotover River Rafting with Local GuidesRaft the wild Shotover River from Queenstown, tackle rapids and the Oxenbridge Tunnel, with all gear, transfers, and expert local guides included.
117 reviews
4.84★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 307per person
Franz Josef Glacier: Nature Walk & Rainforest with Guide
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Franz Josef Glacier: Nature Walk & Rainforest with GuideTrek through podocarp rainforest to 2000m from Franz Josef Glacier's terminal face. Includes wet-weather gear, boots, and guide explaining glaciology and history. Small groups.
116 reviews
4.88★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 115per person
Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise: Small Group, Glacier Views
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Likely to sell out
Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise: Small Group, Glacier ViewsSmall group cruise on Lake Mapourika in Franz Josef with live guide, coffee and tea included. Glide past rainforest shores and glacier peaks on the water.
116 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 135per person
Arrowtown to Queenstown: 35km Bike Trail & E-Bike Option
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Arrowtown to Queenstown: 35km Bike Trail & E-Bike Option35km Twin River trail from Arrowtown to Queenstown on premium Giant or Trek e-bikes. Includes shuttle, helmet, seven bridges, Lake Wakatipu views. 4 hours, all fitness levels.
115 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h–5h
Tue–Sun
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 115per person
Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim: 3-4 Wineries & Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim: 3-4 Wineries & LunchAfternoon wine tour from Blenheim visiting 3-4 Marlborough wineries with tastings included, lunch at a vineyard restaurant at your own cost.
115 reviews
4.97★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
12:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 209per person
Dunedin & Larnach Castle: Guided Tour from Port Chalmers
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Travelers' pick
Dunedin & Larnach Castle: Guided Tour from Port Chalmers6-hour guided shore excursion from Port Chalmers to Larnach Castle & Dunedin. Includes castle entry, a guided interior tour and Otago Peninsula views.
114 reviews
4.93★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
Christchurch: Blokart Landsailing & Custom Track Racing
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Christchurch: Blokart Landsailing & Custom Track RacingRace custom-built blokarts on Christchurch's only purpose-built landsailing track. 2 hours with pickup, helmets, instruction. Ages 7–87+, wheelchair accessible.
114 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight & Marine Life Spotting
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Travelers' pick
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight & Marine Life SpottingAerial whale watching flight over Kaikoura with sperm whales, dolphins, and mountain views. Small aircraft, expert pilots, 30+ years operating.
114 reviews
4.81★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 220per person
Port Chalmers to Larnach Castle: Water Taxi & Castle Entry
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Travelers' pick
Port Chalmers to Larnach Castle: Water Taxi & Castle EntryWater taxi across Otago Harbour to New Zealand's only castle. Includes entry, 1.5 hours to explore, and return to Dunedin. Departures from Port Chalmers or Dunedin.
112 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 30m–4h
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Thursday
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 165per person
Queenstown: Lord of the Rings Day Tour & Filming Locations
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown: Lord of the Rings Day Tour & Filming LocationsStep into Middle Earth from Queenstown, visiting Lord of the Rings filming sites, Arrowtown’s gold rush history, Glenorchy & Paradise. Includes replica props & tea.
111 reviews
4.97★
Duration
10h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 408per person
Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise: Wine, Cheese & Evening Light
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Travelers' pick
Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise: Wine, Cheese & Evening LightCruise Lake Wanaka for an hour with wine or beer included, cheese and crackers to nibble, and a live English-speaking guide showing you Ruby Island.
110 reviews
4.44★
Duration
1h
Every day
17:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 69per person
Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
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Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight & Snow LandingHelicopter flight over Fox Glacier with snow landing on the neve. 25 minutes total, includes guide, photos, and alpine views. Weather permitting, year-round.
109 reviews
4.85★
Duration
25m
start times · Every day
18
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 405per person
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
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Travelers' pick
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Flight with Snow LandingThirty-minute helicopter flight over Franz Josef and Fox Glacier with snow landing. Blue ice views and mountain peaks included. Departures from Franz Josef or Fox.
107 reviews
4.93★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
16
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 472per person
Christchurch: Small-Group Food Walking Tour & Local Stories
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Christchurch: Small-Group Food Walking Tour & Local StoriesWander Christchurch’s inner city with a local guide, taste regional food and drinks, hear Māori & European stories, and enjoy lunch: all in a relaxed small group.
107 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
11:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 215per person
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