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 (261–280 of 576)

Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Tour from Port Chalmers
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Travelers' pick
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Tour from Port ChalmersSix-hour shore excursion from Port Chalmers cruise terminal: Dunedin Railway Station, Baldwin Street.
86 reviews
4.95★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Thursday
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 209per person
Llama Trek in Kaikoura: 1-Hour Kowhai River Valley Walk
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Llama Trek in Kaikoura: 1-Hour Kowhai River Valley WalkTrek the Kowhai River Valley in Kaikoura with your own llama and a live guide for 90 minutes through native woodland and riverbed.
85 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 134per person
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te AnauCoach and cruise tour from Te Anau through Fiordland National Park to Milford Sound: drive past Mirror Lakes and Elginton Valley with your guide.
84 reviews
4.50★
Duration
7h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 230per person
Christchurch: Gondola, Avon River Punt & Tram Pass
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Travelers' pick
Christchurch: Gondola, Avon River Punt & Tram PassFloat on the Avon River, ride the Christchurch Gondola for city views, and hop on the historic tram: all at your own pace. Includes flexible entry and local tips.
84 reviews
4.55★
Duration
2d
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 122per person
Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin
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Travelers' pick
Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from DunedinTour Larnach Castle and the Otago Peninsula from Dunedin with a local guide, then cruise past volcanic cliffs to spot fur seals, royal albatross and seabirds.
83 reviews
4.88★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike from Queenstown: 2 hours on the ice
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Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike from Queenstown: 2 hours on the iceFly from Queenstown to Tasman Glacier for a two-hour guided hike across the ice with crampons, exploring crevasses and caves with a mountaineering expert.
83 reviews
4.94★
Duration
7h
Every day except Monday and Wednesday
08:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 2,149per person
Wanaka & Queenstown: Māori Whakatau Welcome Ceremony
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Wanaka & Queenstown: Māori Whakatau Welcome CeremonyFeel the power of a Māori Whakatau welcome in Wanaka or Queenstown, with local hosts, traditional rituals, and private transport included. Connect beyond the scenery.
83 reviews
4.95★
Duration
40m–1h
Sun
02:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 100per person
Dunedin & Otago Peninsula: Penguin Reserve & Highcliff Road
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Travelers' pick
Dunedin & Otago Peninsula: Penguin Reserve & Highcliff RoadSmall-group tour from Port Chalmers through Dunedin and Otago Peninsula with guided walk at penguin reserve. See Yellow-eyed Penguins, fur seals, Little Blue Penguins. Includes pickup.
83 reviews
4.40★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 330per person
Stewart Island: Wild Kiwi Night Walk & Māori Culture Tour
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Travelers' pick
Stewart Island: Wild Kiwi Night Walk & Māori Culture TourChase wild kiwi on Stewart Island with a guided night walk, spot penguins and albatross by boat, hear Māori stories, and warm up with tea before cruising home.
82 reviews
4.74★
Duration
5h 20m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 269per person
Lake Tekapo 4WD backcountry tour: Private high-country stations
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Lake Tekapo 4WD backcountry tour: Private high-country stationsScenic 4WD tour of Lake Tekapo backcountry in a Land Rover Defender, accessing private high-country stations around Lake Pukaki and Braemar Station.
82 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
Mon–Sat
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 419per person
Dunedin Heritage Tour with Historian Guide and Larnach Castle
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Dunedin Heritage Tour with Historian Guide and Larnach CastleGuided tour of Dunedin's colonial history and architecture with historian Gregor Campbell, including entry to Larnach Castle, hotel or cruise ship pickup.
81 reviews
4.99★
Duration
5h–6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 240per person
Marlborough wine tasting and seafood cruise from Blenheim
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Marlborough wine tasting and seafood cruise from BlenheimVisit two Marlborough wineries to taste Sauvignon Blanc, then cruise the Sounds sampling fresh seafood and local wines aboard a luxury vessel with hotel pickup.
80 reviews
4.69★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 320per person
Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: 4 Wineries & Chocolate Stop
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Travelers' pick
Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: 4 Wineries & Chocolate StopStep off your cruise in Picton for a small-group Marlborough wine tour with four tastings, a chocolate factory visit, and local guide. Includes pickup at the I Site.
80 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h 30m
Mon, Tue and Sat
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 260per person
Lake Tekapo: Indoor Māori astronomy tour with guide
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Lake Tekapo: Indoor Māori astronomy tour with guideExperience Māori astronomy at Lake Tekapo with a local guide. Explore interactive exhibits, see a historic telescope, and enjoy an indoor journey. Book now.
80 reviews
4.43★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ZHFree cancellationfromNZ$ 61per person
Kawarau River Rafting in Queenstown: Grade 2-3 Rapids
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Kawarau River Rafting in Queenstown: Grade 2-3 RapidsRaft 8 kilometers of the Kawarau River near Queenstown, hitting grade 2-3 rapids and the 400-meter Dog Leg rapid with a live guide in provided wetsuit and gear.
78 reviews
4.92★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 249per person
Lake Wanaka: Mou Waho Island Cruise & Nature Walk Tour
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Travelers' pick
Lake Wanaka: Mou Waho Island Cruise & Nature Walk TourStep onto Mou Waho Island from Lake Wanaka, hike to a glacial lake with a local guide, spot rare Buff Weka birds, and enjoy a small-group cruise with included park fees.
78 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 179per person
Milford Sound coach, cruise & flight from Queenstown
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Milford Sound coach, cruise & flight from QueenstownCoach to Milford Sound, a cruise on the fiord, then fly back over Fiordland National Park to Queenstown: multiple ways to see the same landscape in one day.
77 reviews
4.74★
Duration
9h
Every day except Monday and Friday
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,008per person
Nelson City Walking Tour: Local Guides, Hidden Gems
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Best value
Nelson City Walking Tour: Local Guides, Hidden GemsWalk Nelson's flat streets with a local guide exploring Trafalgar Street, Christ Church Cathedral, heritage cottages.
77 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 58per person
Queenstown eBike tour: Lake Wakatipu ride with guide
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Queenstown eBike tour: Lake Wakatipu ride with guideGuided eBike tour around Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu with pedal-assist bikes, safety gear and a knowledgeable guide: ride through a sheep farm.
76 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 225per person
Glenorchy tour from Queenstown: Lake views and local stories
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Glenorchy tour from Queenstown: Lake views and local storiesTravel from Queenstown to Glenorchy in a small luxury vehicle with a local guide who shares Māori history and mythology by storytelling.
76 reviews
4.49★
Duration
4h 10m
Every day
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
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