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 (421–440 of 576)

Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Tour from Queenstown
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Travelers' pick
Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Tour from QueenstownFly over Fiordland National Park and land in the alpine wilderness, then cruise Milford Sound for two hours spotting seals, dolphins and penguins.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,738per person
Queenstown Sunrise Glacier Flight: Mt. Aspiring at Dawn
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Queenstown Sunrise Glacier Flight: Mt. Aspiring at DawnFly over Mt. Aspiring at sunrise on a fixed-wing scenic flight from Queenstown, watching the sun break behind New Zealand's highest peak outside Mt.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 1 Jun 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 539per person
Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch: 4km private walk
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Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch: 4km private walkHalf-day guided walk on Godley Head, Banks Peninsula: 4km coastal track with WW2 landmarks and Antarctic cabin, 30 minutes from Christchurch with local guide and hotel pickup.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 510per person
Jet Boat Queenstown: 60-Minute Kawarau River Adventure with Music
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Travelers' pick
Jet Boat Queenstown: 60-Minute Kawarau River Adventure with MusicJet boat ride on the Kawarau River from central Queenstown: 60 minutes, 47km round trip, speeds to 95km/h.
13 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 159per person
Marlborough Wine and Gourmet Trail: 6-hour tasting tour
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Marlborough Wine and Gourmet Trail: 6-hour tasting tourSix-hour progressive wine and gourmet trail through Marlborough with hotel pickup, professional guide, and tailor-made menu matching wine flights at multiple venues.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 895per person
Christchurch to Queenstown Tour: Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook
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Christchurch to Queenstown Tour: Lake Tekapo & Mount CookPrivate one-way transfer from Christchurch to Queenstown with guide stops at Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Tasman Glacier and Kawarau Suspension Bridge over 13 hours.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
13h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 595per person
Akaroa Self-Guided Electric Scooter Tour: East Coast at Your Pace
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Akaroa Self-Guided Electric Scooter Tour: East Coast at Your PaceRide an electric scooter along Akaroa's east coast with a detailed trail map, picnic set and rider training included.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–7h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 165per person
ATV Riding in Queenstown: Quad Bike + Buggy Combo
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ATV Riding in Queenstown: Quad Bike + Buggy ComboDrive a quad bike on a private training ground, then ride in a 1000cc buggy through Adventure Park with panoramic Lake Wakatipu views.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 389per person
Akaroa Day Tour: French Charm & Giant's House Mosaics
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Akaroa Day Tour: French Charm & Giant's House MosaicsDrive from Christchurch to Akaroa through rolling hills and coastal views. Explore French heritage, colorful mosaic gardens at The Giant's House.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 265per person
Queenstown Airport to Wanaka: Private Transfer with Flight Tracking
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Queenstown Airport to Wanaka: Private Transfer with Flight TrackingPrivate transfer from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka with flight monitoring. Door-to-door service, infant seats available, fixed pricing. 1.5 hours.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
25
Hotel pickupfromNZ$ 295per group
Wanaka to Queenstown Airport: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking
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Wanaka to Queenstown Airport: Private Transfer & Flight TrackingPrivate door-to-door transfer from Wanaka to Queenstown Airport with flight monitoring. Driver adjusts timing to your arrival, infant seats available. 1-hour journey.
12 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
25
Hotel pickupfromNZ$ 295per group
Methven Hot Pools & Rakaia Gorge tour from Christchurch
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Methven Hot Pools & Rakaia Gorge tour from ChristchurchSix to eight hours from Christchurch through Rakaia River Gorge to Ōpuke Thermal Pools in Methven, with two hours soaking in solar-heated pools.
12 reviews
4.83★
Duration
6h–8h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 192per person
Queen Charlotte Track Day Walk: Wildlife Cruise & Ship Cove
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Queen Charlotte Track Day Walk: Wildlife Cruise & Ship CoveWildlife cruise through Marlborough Sounds to Motuara Island's predator-free sanctuary, rare birds.
11 reviews
4.91★
Duration
9h 30m
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 368per person
Stewart Island guided walk to Oneke: Small-group nature tour
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Stewart Island guided walk to Oneke: Small-group nature tourHalf-day guided walk from Oban to Oneke on Stewart Island with return boat transport and expert guide sharing Māori and European heritage stories along coastal tracks.
11 reviews
4.82★
Duration
3h 15m
Every day
10:25
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 199per person
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight Snow Landing
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Travelers' pick
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight Snow LandingFly 35 minutes from Fox Glacier over glacial crevasses and the Southern Alps to land on snow fields beside Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak, with your pilot.
11 reviews
4.45★
Duration
35m
start times · Every day
19
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 508per person
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Harbour, Cheese & Sheep Farm
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Harbour, Cheese & Sheep FarmJoin a 2.5-hour guided tour of Akaroa Harbour and township, visit a working farm for cheese tastings, sheepdog demonstrations, and shearing.
11 reviews
4.55★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 115per person
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Scenic Flight with Snow Landing
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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Scenic Flight with Snow LandingHelicopter flight over Franz Josef and Fox Glacier with 30-minute snow landing. Includes safety briefing and views of blue ice fields. Departs from Fox Glacier or Franz Josef.
11 reviews
4.73★
Duration
30m
start times · Every day
16
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 472per person
Wanaka Easy Ebike Tour: Gentle riverside ride for families
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Wanaka Easy Ebike Tour: Gentle riverside ride for familiesGuided ebike tour in Wanaka following a river for 2.5 hours, with hotel pickup, all bikes and helmets included, and a local guide leading groups of up to 10.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 320per person
Fox Glacier Helicopter: 20-Min Flight & Snow Landing
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Fox Glacier Helicopter: 20-Min Flight & Snow LandingHelicopter flight from Fox Glacier with 20-minute airtime and snow landing on the glacier. See pinnacles and seracs up close. Safety briefing included.
10 reviews
4.80★
Duration
20m
start times · Every day
16
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 369per person
Bike Lake Dunstan Trail from Wanaka: 42km self-guided ride
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Bike Lake Dunstan Trail from Wanaka: 42km self-guided rideBike the Lake Dunstan Trail, a 42km purpose-built gravel route from Wanaka with shuttle, bike hire and a Guest Experience Manager included.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 200per person
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