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 (441–460 of 576)

Queenstown Airport to City Center: Private Transfer & WiFi
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Travelers' pick
Queenstown Airport to City Center: Private Transfer & WiFiPrivate transfer between Queenstown Airport and city center in a Mercedes Sprinter. Professional driver, 30-40 minutes, WiFi and water included. Groups up to 17.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m–40m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 75per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier
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Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Lake Tekapo & Tasman GlacierPrivate day trip from Queenstown to Mt. Cook with a specialized guide and driver, visiting Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 585per person
Mount Cook Day Tour: Lake Pukaki & Tasman Glacier Views
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Mount Cook Day Tour: Lake Pukaki & Tasman Glacier ViewsSpend 10 to 12 hours on a private Mount Cook day tour from Queenstown, starting with Roaring Meg Lookout and Lake Pukaki's turquoise waters.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h–12h
Every dayLive guide EN · HIPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 549per person
Private Couples Photo Shoot Queenstown: Golden Hour Sessions
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Private Couples Photo Shoot Queenstown: Golden Hour SessionsPrivate couples photo shoot in Queenstown with a local female photographer. Explore signature viewpoints and hidden corners during golden hour.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,180per group
Christchurch Guided Walking Tour: 40+ Sites & Local Stories
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Christchurch Guided Walking Tour: 40+ Sites & Local StoriesWalk through Christchurch's rebuilt heart with a local guide, passing the Bridge of Remembrance, New Regent Street, and the Court Theatre.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Mon–Sat
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 35per person
Earnslaw Burn Glacier Helicopter Tour: Exclusive Landing
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Likely to sell out
Earnslaw Burn Glacier Helicopter Tour: Exclusive LandingFly from Queenstown to Earnslaw Burn glacier on an exclusive helicopter tour with landing rights no other operator has, seeing hanging ice.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 995per person
Marlborough Wine Tasting from Picton: Small Group, All Included
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Marlborough Wine Tasting from Picton: Small Group, All IncludedSmall-group wine tour from Picton through Marlborough's cellar doors with all tasting fees included, chocolate stop, and door-to-door pickup from your accommodation.
9 reviews
4.78★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 325per person
Wanaka Nature Encounter: Lake Cruise and 4WD Safari
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Wanaka Nature Encounter: Lake Cruise and 4WD SafariNine-hour Wanaka nature tour combining 4WD backcountry safari through West Wānaka Station with afternoon boat cruise to Mou Waho Island and guided island.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 765per person
Christchurch Private Tour: Coastal & City in One Day
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Christchurch Private Tour: Coastal & City in One DayPrivate full-day tour of Christchurch with guide, starting at Lyttelton Port and ending at the Gondola with 360° views.
9 reviews
4.89★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 370per person
Kaikōura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: Sperm Whales & Views
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Kaikōura Whale Watching Helicopter Tour: Sperm Whales & ViewsHelicopter whale watching tour over Kaikōura's sanctuaries with sperm whales, humpbacks and orcas, landing on a mountaintop for 360-degree views.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,625per person
Greymouth West Coast Full Day Tour: Hokitika Gorge & Pancake Rocks
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Greymouth West Coast Full Day Tour: Hokitika Gorge & Pancake RocksEight-hour West Coast tour featuring Hokitika Gorge's swing bridge, Westcoast Treetop Walk 20 metres above the forest, and Pancake Rocks, with lunch voucher and guide.
8 reviews
4.88★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 369per person
Private Seal Kayaking in Kaikoura: Pedal Kayaks & Wildlife
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Private Seal Kayaking in Kaikoura: Pedal Kayaks & WildlifePaddle hands-free pedal kayaks around Kaikoura's seal colony on a private tour with local guide, spotting fur seals, penguins and seabirds against the Southern Alps backdrop.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 350per person
Lake Dunstan Trail E-Bike: 42km Queenstown Cycle & Wine
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Lake Dunstan Trail E-Bike: 42km Queenstown Cycle & Wine42km Lake Dunstan Trail e-bike ride from Queenstown with shuttle, helmet & repair kit. Historic Cromwell to Clyde, wine stops included. Premium e-bikes, app navigation.
8 reviews
4.50★
Duration
3h–6h
Every day
09:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
Cave Stream Caving Tour: Underground River Adventure
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Likely to sell out
Cave Stream Caving Tour: Underground River AdventureGuided caving tour near Christchurch through a 594-metre limestone passage with crystal-clear water, ladder climb and optional Castle Hill boulders.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1d
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 329per person
Kayaking Lyttelton Harbour from Christchurch: Quail Island
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Kayaking Lyttelton Harbour from Christchurch: Quail IslandPaddle to Quail Island in Lyttelton Harbour on a guided sea kayak from Christchurch, with lunch, gear and a local guide included. Groups stay under eight.
8 reviews
4.63★
Duration
1d
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 479per person
Kaikoura Helicopter Whale Watch: Sperm Whales & Alpine Landing
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Kaikoura Helicopter Whale Watch: Sperm Whales & Alpine LandingSixty-minute helicopter tour from Kaikoura's beachfront helipad: spot sperm whales from above.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 750per person
3-day kayaking in Marahau: Paddle Abel Tasman
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3-day kayaking in Marahau: Paddle Abel TasmanThree-day kayaking expedition along Abel Tasman's coast from Totaranui to Marahau, camping on remote beaches while paddling past seals and lagoons with a professional guide.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3d
Tue and Sat
08:15
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,380per person
Roxburgh Gorge Trail bike ride with jet boat transfer
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Roxburgh Gorge Trail bike ride with jet boat transferRoxburgh Gorge Trail bike ride from Queenstown with jet boat transfer, 12km boat section included, return shuttle. 33km total, self-guided, Grade 1–3 trail.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h 15m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 375per person
Akaroa Day Tour: Banks Peninsula Harbour Cruise
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Akaroa Day Tour: Banks Peninsula Harbour CruisePrivate 6-hour day trip from Christchurch through volcanic Banks Peninsula to Akaroa village, with catamaran cruise to spot Hector's dolphins and local cheese tasting.
8 reviews
4.50★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 260per person
Twizel Stargazing with Guide: Telescope Views of the Milky Way
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Travelers' pick
Twizel Stargazing with Guide: Telescope Views of the Milky WayGuided stargazing near Twizel with powerful telescopes to explore the Milky Way, galaxies and star clusters under dark skies, five minutes from town.
7 reviews
4.43★
Duration
1h 15m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 119per person
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