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 (361–380 of 576)

Knights of the Sky Blenheim: WWI Aircraft & Artifacts
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Knights of the Sky Blenheim: WWI Aircraft & ArtifactsPeter Jackson's World War One aircraft collection at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Blenheim. Self-guided or guided tours available. 45 minutes to 2 hours.
31 reviews
4.87★
Duration
45m–2h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 30per person
Routeburn Track Key Summit Walk from Te Anau: Guided Day Hike
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Likely to sell out
Routeburn Track Key Summit Walk from Te Anau: Guided Day HikeFull-day guided walk on the Routeburn Track from Te Anau climbs 400 meters through forest to Key Summit's alpine herb field with panoramic views.
31 reviews
4.97★
Duration
7h 30m
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 335per person
Queenstown Shark Ride: 80kph Lake Thrills
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Likely to sell out
Queenstown Shark Ride: 80kph Lake ThrillsRide the Seabreacher X semi-submersible shark watercraft on Lake Wakatipu in central Queenstown.
30 reviews
4.60★
Duration
15m
start times · Every day
12
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 199per person
Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise: Dunedin Shore Excursion
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Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise: Dunedin Shore ExcursionTour Larnach Castle and cruise past royal albatross and fur seals on Dunedin's Otago Peninsula.
30 reviews
4.90★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Saturday
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
Bike the Wineries Queenstown: 3/4 Day Gibbston Valley Ride
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Travelers' pick
Bike the Wineries Queenstown: 3/4 Day Gibbston Valley RideRide through Gibbston Valley's seven wineries on a self-guided 3/4 day bike tour from Queenstown.
29 reviews
4.62★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
10:20
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 115per person
Skydiving Franz Josef: 18,000ft over glaciers & Mount Cook
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Skydiving Franz Josef: 18,000ft over glaciers & Mount CookTandem skydive at 18,000ft over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, Aoraki/Mount Cook and the Tasman Sea. Includes all gear, 85 seconds freefall, transfers.
29 reviews
4.72★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 799per person
Kaikōura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: 1-Hour Scenic Flight
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Kaikōura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: 1-Hour Scenic FlightFly over Kaikōura's whale sanctuary and canyon on a one-hour helicopter tour with a live guide.
28 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
Every day
11:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,350per person
Captain Cook Dolphin Cruise Picton: Guided by Marine Biologists
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Captain Cook Dolphin Cruise Picton: Guided by Marine BiologistsCruise the Marlborough Sounds with a marine biologist guide spotting dolphins, rare seabirds and endangered land birds while enjoying light refreshments.
28 reviews
4.68★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 174per person
Milford Sound scenic flight from Queenstown with landing
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Milford Sound scenic flight from Queenstown with landingFly over the Southern Alps from Queenstown to Milford Sound, land for two hours to walk the shoreline and view Bowen Falls, then return by air with hotel pickup.
28 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 768per person
Omaka Aviation Heritage WWII Exhibition Skip the Line
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Omaka Aviation Heritage WWII Exhibition Skip the LineWalk through the Dangerous Skies exhibition at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and stand in front of an original de Havilland Mosquito.
28 reviews
4.57★
Duration
45m–7h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 25per person
Marlborough Catamaran Cruise: Wine Tour Queen Charlotte Sound
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Marlborough Catamaran Cruise: Wine Tour Queen Charlotte SoundCruise Queen Charlotte Sound to historic Ship Cove, then taste wines at three Marlborough vineyards with lunch included.
27 reviews
4.59★
Duration
8h
Wed–Sun
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 406per person
30-Minute Jet Boat Queenstown: High-Speed Spins with Music
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Travelers' pick
30-Minute Jet Boat Queenstown: High-Speed Spins with MusicJet boat ride on Lake Wakatipu near Queenstown reaches 95km/h with 360-degree spins, local commentary and a personalised music soundtrack during.
27 reviews
4.67★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 119per person
Lake Dunstan eBike Trail: Clyde to Cromwell with shuttle
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Lake Dunstan eBike Trail: Clyde to Cromwell with shuttleCycle the Lake Dunstan Trail from Clyde to Cromwell on a premium eBike, then shuttle back. The route stays on the inside of the trail away from hazards.
27 reviews
4.96★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 190per person
Fly-Hike-Jetboat Wanaka: Siberia Experience wilderness adventure
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Travelers' pick
Fly-Hike-Jetboat Wanaka: Siberia Experience wilderness adventureFly, hike and jet boat through Mount Aspiring National Park from Makarora in four to five hours: land on a remote river.
27 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 639per person
Sea kayaking Picton: Queen Charlotte Sound guided day
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Likely to sell out
Sea kayaking Picton: Queen Charlotte Sound guided dayPaddle the sheltered coves and beaches of Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton with a guide, lunch and all gear included. The route adjusts daily for wind and ability.
26 reviews
4.85★
Duration
7h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 170per person
Golden Bay tour from Nelson: Takaka Hill, caves & Abel Tasman
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Golden Bay tour from Nelson: Takaka Hill, caves & Abel TasmanFull-day Golden Bay tour from Nelson with guide, park entry and gourmet lunch included: drive over Takaka Hill through native forest to limestone caves.
26 reviews
4.96★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 449per person
West Coast tour Greymouth: Punakaiki seals brewery tastings
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West Coast tour Greymouth: Punakaiki seals brewery tastingsFull-day West Coast tour from Greymouth visiting Punakaiki Rocks, seal colony and Reefton, with lunch included and brewery or distillery tastings.
25 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h
Tue–Sat
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 340per person
Marlborough Wine Tour: Cloudy Bay & 4 Vineyards with Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Marlborough Wine Tour: Cloudy Bay & 4 Vineyards with LunchFull-day Marlborough wine tour from Picton with tastings at Cloudy Bay, Allan Scott and organic producers, plus 2-course lunch. Door-to-door pickup included.
25 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 615per person
Arthur's Pass day trip: Castle Hill & alpine lakes tour
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Arthur's Pass day trip: Castle Hill & alpine lakes tourEight hours through Arthur's Pass National Park from Christchurch, starting at Lake Lyndon and Castle Hill's limestone boulders, then the Otira Viaduct.
24 reviews
4.63★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 320per person
Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim: 6 hours, tastings and lunch
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Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim: 6 hours, tastings and lunchTour Marlborough's wineries from Blenheim with tastings at multiple cellar doors, chocolates, and lunch included in this six-hour small-group experience with hotel pickup.
24 reviews
4.58★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 325per person
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