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 (381–400 of 576)

Queenstown to Dunedin Rail Journey: Taieri Gorge Train & Gold Rush
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Queenstown to Dunedin Rail Journey: Taieri Gorge Train & Gold RushTravel from Queenstown through Central Otago's gold rush heritage in a Mercedes-Benz, stopping at Clyde and the Blue Lake ghost town.
23 reviews
4.96★
Duration
10h
Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
06:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 299per person
Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown: Highest Par 3
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Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown: Highest Par 3Fly by helicopter to a par 3 golf course at 4,000 feet above Queenstown with pilot and caddy, then play the highest hole overlooking the Wakatipu Basin.
23 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 770per person
Kayaking & Electric Mountain Biking in Akaroa
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Kayaking & Electric Mountain Biking in AkaroaCombine electric mountain biking and sea kayaking in Akaroa with a local guide: ride the crater rim for views.
23 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · FR · ESInstant confirmationfromNZ$ 310per person
Kayaking to Pigeon Island: Private access to a bird sanctuary
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Likely to sell out
Kayaking to Pigeon Island: Private access to a bird sanctuaryKayak across Lake Wakatipu to Pigeon Island, a flightless bird sanctuary in the Southern Alps accessible only by water. Includes safety briefing, guide.
23 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 155per person
Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour: Port Hills & Diamond Harbour
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Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour: Port Hills & Diamond HarbourHelicopter tour over Christchurch with live pilot commentary, flying over Botanic Gardens, Port Hills, Diamond Harbour and Lyttelton Harbour.
22 reviews
4.64★
Duration
20m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 385per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City & Waipara Wine Tour
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Travelers' pick
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City & Waipara Wine TourShore excursion from Lyttelton with Christchurch city tour, lunch and tastings at three Waipara wineries: timed to your ship's schedule so you're back before departure.
22 reviews
4.41★
Duration
7h 30m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 235per person
Queenstown to Arrowtown E-Bike Ride with Shuttle
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Queenstown to Arrowtown E-Bike Ride with ShuttleSix to seven hours on a Moustache e-bike from Queenstown accommodation to Arrowtown and the Gibbston Wine Region, with return shuttle and helmet included.
22 reviews
4.82★
Duration
6h–7h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
Arthur's Pass tour from Lyttelton: Guided coach excursion
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Travelers' pick
Arthur's Pass tour from Lyttelton: Guided coach excursionSeven-and-a-half-hour guided coach tour of Arthur's Pass National Park from Lyttelton Port, with local guide.
22 reviews
4.73★
Duration
7h 30m
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 335per person
Nelson beer tour by e-bike: Self-guided tastings & coastal ride
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Nelson beer tour by e-bike: Self-guided tastings & coastal rideCycle Nelson's breweries and bars on a self-guided e-bike tour with four tastings included, hotel pickup at 10:30am and return by 5pm, no guide narration.
22 reviews
4.91★
Duration
6h
Wed–Sat
10:30
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 130per person
Fiordland Heli-hike: Scenic Flight and Mountain Trail
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Fiordland Heli-hike: Scenic Flight and Mountain TrailHelicopter flight over Lake Te Anau and the Kepler Mountains, then hike from Luxmore Hut with a guide. Water taxi back to town included.
21 reviews
4.81★
Duration
3h–6h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 484per person
Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour: Three tastings in one afternoon
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Likely to sell out
Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour: Three tastings in one afternoonAfternoon tasting tour from central Queenstown through Gibbston vineyards to the Shotover River, combining Pinot Noir.
21 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
15:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 259per person
Ski Tasman Glacier: 45-Minute Plane & Glacier Landing
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Ski Tasman Glacier: 45-Minute Plane & Glacier LandingLand on New Zealand's largest glacier by ski plane. Fly past Aoraki Mt Cook with live commentary. 45 minutes total, minimum 4 passengers.
21 reviews
4.95★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 699per person
Queenstown: Omni VR Multiplayer Gaming with Motion Shoes
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Queenstown: Omni VR Multiplayer Gaming with Motion ShoesNZ's first Omni VR station in Queenstown. Run through virtual worlds using motion-tracked shoes, play solo or multiplayer. All gear included, 1.4–1.95m height range.
21 reviews
4.67★
Duration
45m
start times · Every day
29
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 69per person
Champagne Picnic on a Peak: Queenstown Helicopter Experience
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Champagne Picnic on a Peak: Queenstown Helicopter ExperienceFly by helicopter from Queenstown to a mountain peak with 180-degree views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps.
21 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–3h 30m
Every day
12:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 3,535per person
Central Otago Wine Tour: 4 Wineries, 3 Regions & Lunch from Queenstown
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Central Otago Wine Tour: 4 Wineries, 3 Regions & Lunch from QueenstownSmall-group wine tour from Queenstown through Gibbston, Cromwell and Bannockburn with tastings at four wineries.
20 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
10:45
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 299per person
Akaroa Nature and History Private Tour: 7th Generation Guide
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Akaroa Nature and History Private Tour: 7th Generation GuidePrivate tour of Akaroa with a descendant of the town's first French settlers, covering Maori history, European arrival, and Banks Peninsula conservation.
20 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 600per group
Marlborough Sounds scenic flight from Picton: 20 minutes airborne
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Marlborough Sounds scenic flight from Picton: 20 minutes airborneFly over the inner Marlborough Sounds from Picton with a live guide: 20 minutes in the air over Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.
20 reviews
5.00★
Duration
40m
Every day
12:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 149per person
Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown
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Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from QueenstownFly over the Southern Alps to a remote alpine peak, then cruise Milford Sound past rainforest slopes and waterfalls.
19 reviews
4.95★
Duration
4h
Every day
09:45
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 2,145per person
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Harbour, Giants House & Cheese Factory
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Harbour, Giants House & Cheese FactoryTwo-and-a-half-hour guided tour of Akaroa from the wharf with stops at the crater rim, a local cheese factory, and the Giants House gardens: timed to fit cruise ship schedules.
19 reviews
4.26★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Milford Sound helicopter tour: Glacier & beach landings
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Milford Sound helicopter tour: Glacier & beach landingsFly by helicopter from Queenstown over Milford Sound and the Southern Alps, landing on a remote West Coast beach and alpine glacier during this 2-hour.
19 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 2,145per person
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