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 (341–360 of 576)

Glacier Helicopter Mt Cook: 55-minute flight with landing
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Glacier Helicopter Mt Cook: 55-minute flight with landing55-min helicopter flight over Fox, Franz Josef, Tasman Glaciers with landing on NZ's largest glacier. Departs Aoraki Mt Cook Airport daily.
42 reviews
4.69★
Duration
55m
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 799per person
Christchurch Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Quake Stories
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Travelers' pick
Christchurch Walking Tour: Hidden Gems & Quake StoriesWalk through Christchurch's central city with a local guide who shares first-hand earthquake stories, rebuilding efforts.
41 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 29per person
Ruby Island Cruise and Walk: Lake Wanaka in 1 Hour
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Ruby Island Cruise and Walk: Lake Wanaka in 1 HourCruise Lake Wanaka to Ruby Island and walk the photogenic shoreline with a guide, all in just over an hour from Wanaka town.
41 reviews
4.61★
Duration
1h
Every day
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 56per person
Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway: 5-hour forest walk
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Travelers' pick
Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway: 5-hour forest walkWalk among ancient Rimu and Kamahi trees on a steel platform 450 metres long and 47 metres high, then cross the swing bridge at Hokitika Gorge.
40 reviews
4.58★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 219per person
Franz Josef Glacier Helihike from Queenstown: Glacier ice walk
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Franz Josef Glacier Helihike from Queenstown: Glacier ice walkHeli hike on Franz Josef Glacier from Queenstown with two hours on the ice, scenic flights over the Southern Alps, and all gear provided.
38 reviews
4.89★
Duration
7h
Next departure: 2 Apr 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 2,149per person
Kayaking in Picton: Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip
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Likely to sell out
Kayaking in Picton: Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak TripHalf-day guided sea kayaking in Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton with professional guide, all equipment and hotel pickup.
38 reviews
4.82★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 125per person
Christchurch Shore Excursion: City Tour & Jet Boating
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Travelers' pick
Christchurch Shore Excursion: City Tour & Jet BoatingChristchurch shore excursion combining a guided city tour with earthquake recovery sites, historic landmarks and a 30-minute jet-boat ride.
38 reviews
4.71★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 245per person
Photography Tour Queenstown to Glenorchy: Learn Landscape Skills
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Photography Tour Queenstown to Glenorchy: Learn Landscape SkillsHalf-day photography tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy with an award-winning photographer who provides tripods and hotel pickup while teaching landscape techniques.
38 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
start times · Tue–Sat
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 380per person
Godley Head hike from Christchurch: Coastal cliffs & WWII history
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Likely to sell out
Godley Head hike from Christchurch: Coastal cliffs & WWII historyFull-day private guided hike around Godley Head on Banks Peninsula with hotel pickup, hot drinks, WWII gun emplacements, Scott's Cabin.
38 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 610per person
Picton Shore Excursion: Marlborough Wine Tour
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Travelers' pick
Picton Shore Excursion: Marlborough Wine TourWine tasting tour in Marlborough from Picton with 3–5 cellar doors, air-conditioned transport and a local guide: timed to your ship's schedule so you return on time.
38 reviews
4.89★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Mon, Tue and Sat
3
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 285per person
Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Tour: Royal Albatross Wildlife
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Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Tour: Royal Albatross WildlifePrivate guided tour of Dunedin city and Otago Peninsula in a comfortable van with hotel pickup.
38 reviews
4.97★
Duration
5h–7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,800per group
Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary Cruise: Rare Native Birds
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Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary Cruise: Rare Native BirdsCruise from Picton Harbour through Queen Charlotte Sound to Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary on a 4.5-hour boat tour with expert captain commentary.
37 reviews
4.08★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 120per person
Kayaking from Marahau: Astrolabe Roadstead islands & seals
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Kayaking from Marahau: Astrolabe Roadstead islands & sealsKayak the Astrolabe Roadstead from Marahau with all equipment and safety gear included. Paddle to islands, watch seals and listen to birdsong, then return the same day.
37 reviews
4.97★
Duration
7h
Every day except Friday and Saturday
08:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 120per person
Arrowtown Mountain Bike Hire: Self-Guided Trails at Your Pace
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Arrowtown Mountain Bike Hire: Self-Guided Trails at Your PaceRent a Specialized mountain bike or cruiser in Arrowtown and ride self-guided trails at your own pace, with maps, helmets and trail support included.
36 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h–8h
Every day
09:00
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 85per person
Queenstown Dinner & Wine: 3 Venues, Adults Only
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Likely to sell out
Queenstown Dinner & Wine: 3 Venues, Adults OnlyJoin a local guide for an adults-only evening across three Queenstown venues, starting with bubbles at Fino overlooking Lake Wakatipu.
36 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3h
Every day
18:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 799per person
Abel Tasman cruise, walk and sail from Kaiteriteri Beach
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Travelers' pick
Abel Tasman cruise, walk and sail from Kaiteriteri BeachCruise into Abel Tasman National Park from Kaiteriteri Beach, walk the Pitt Head loop track at Anchorage Bay, then sail back on a catamaran with refreshments.
35 reviews
4.66★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 212per person
Kepler Track Heli Hike: Alpine Walk with Helicopter Access
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Kepler Track Heli Hike: Alpine Walk with Helicopter AccessGuided Kepler Track day hike from Te Anau starts with a helicopter flight to Luxmore Hut, then descends through beech forest and limestone bluffs.
34 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 795per person
Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park: Private boat charter
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Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park: Private boat charterPrivate boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park with kayaking, hiking and snorkeling. Your skipper navigates emerald lagoons and fur seal colonies.
34 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 4,580per group
Marlborough Guided & Self-Guided Wine Bike Tour with Tastings
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Travelers' pick
Marlborough Guided & Self-Guided Wine Bike Tour with TastingsExplore Marlborough’s wineries by bike: guided in the morning, free to roam in the afternoon. Includes tastings, pickup, and e-bike upgrade option.
34 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 225per person
Private Christchurch Walking Tour: 2011 Earthquake & Hidden Gems
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Private Christchurch Walking Tour: 2011 Earthquake & Hidden GemsPrivate two-hour walking tour of Christchurch with a local guide exploring Māori history, the 2011 earthquake's impact.
32 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 150per person
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