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 (481–500 of 576)

Half-Day Fishing Charter on Lake Wānaka: Trout & Salmon
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Half-Day Fishing Charter on Lake Wānaka: Trout & SalmonThree-hour guided fishing charter on Lake Wānaka targeting Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Quinnat Salmon. Your local guide provides all equipment and snacks while you fish.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 400per person
Kaikōura Day Tour: Whale Watching, Seals & Coastal Walks
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Kaikōura Day Tour: Whale Watching, Seals & Coastal WalksDay tour from Christchurch to Kaikōura with private transport and English-speaking guide. Watch whales, visit seal colonies, and walk the Peninsula Walkway coastal trail.
5 reviews
4.60★
Duration
11h
Every dayLive guide EN · HIPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 300per person
Te Anau: Doubtful & Dusky Sound Helicopter Flight
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Te Anau: Doubtful & Dusky Sound Helicopter FlightHelicopter scenic flight from Te Anau over Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound & Lake Manapouri. Live commentary, headsets included. Small groups, all fitness levels.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,550per person
Skippers Canyon Photography Tour: 4WD Gold Rush Landscape
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Skippers Canyon Photography Tour: 4WD Gold Rush LandscapePrivate 4WD photography tour through Skippers Canyon's 1889 gold mining road and Shotover River with a guide who has 30 years driving this terrain.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 395per person
Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: Tastings & Sounds Views
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Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: Tastings & Sounds ViewsPrivate wine tour from Picton through Marlborough with chocolate tasting, local gourmet stops and scenic Sounds views. Flexible timing for cruise passengers.
5 reviews
4.20★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 295per person
Invercargill to Te Anau transfer: Small group, scenic route
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Invercargill to Te Anau transfer: Small group, scenic routeSmall group transfer from Invercargill to Te Anau in a modern Mercedes-Benz with hotel pickup and drop-off, water and snacks included.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Tue, Thu and Sat
16:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
3-day Abel Tasman kayaking from Nelson: Walk, paddle and lodge
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3-day Abel Tasman kayaking from Nelson: Walk, paddle and lodgeKayak and walk through Abel Tasman National Park over three days from Nelson, staying at beachfront lodges while exploring golden beaches and forest trails.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3d
Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalfromNZ$ 1,990per person
Queenstown: Clutha River E-Bike Loop & Vineyard Trail
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Queenstown: Clutha River E-Bike Loop & Vineyard TrailE-bike the Clutha River and Otago Central Rail Trail from Clyde. Includes e-bike, helmet, app navigation, and stops at Alexandra vineyards and cafés. Half-day loop.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–6h
Every day
09:00
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 135per person
Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: Tastings with Guide
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Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: Tastings with GuideSpend a morning tasting award-winning Marlborough wines with a local guide who knows the vineyards. Wine tastings and bottled water included, lunch at your cost.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h 30m
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,695per group
Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail from Clyde: Ride back to town
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Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail from Clyde: Ride back to townRide the Lake Dunstan Trail on an e-bike from Old Cromwell to Clyde, passing engineering marvels, vineyard rows, and the Clyde Dam over three to six hours.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–6h
Every day
09:00
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
Marlborough wine tasting from Picton: Private minivan tour
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Marlborough wine tasting from Picton: Private minivan tourFrom Picton port, a private minivan takes groups of up to 11 through Marlborough's wineries for tastings, local cheese and meat platters.
4 reviews
4.75★
Duration
4h–6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 325per person
Christchurch City Highlights by Tesla: Private 3-hour tour
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Christchurch City Highlights by Tesla: Private 3-hour tourPrivate 3-hour Christchurch city tour in a Tesla Model Y. Visit Cathedral Square, Arts Centre, Botanic Gardens, street art and laneways. Includes water and snacks.
4 reviews
4.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromNZ$ 580per group
Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: Tastings & Gourmet Stops
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Marlborough Wine Tour from Picton: Tastings & Gourmet StopsPrivate full-day wine tour from Picton through Marlborough with local guide, wine tastings.
4 reviews
4.25★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 995per person
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Small Group with Giant's House
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Likely to sell out
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Small Group with Giant's HouseSmall-group tour from Lyttelton to Akaroa and Banks Peninsula with local guide, morning tea, café lunch and entry to The Giant's House mosaic garden.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day except Saturday
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 579per person
Dunedin Private Tour: City Sights & Otago Peninsula
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Dunedin Private Tour: City Sights & Otago PeninsulaPrivate Dunedin tour with your own guide and driver visiting breweries, distilleries and castles before watching penguins return to shore at dusk.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–6h
Every day
09:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,800per group
Christchurch to Queenstown Tour: Mt Cook & Milford Sound
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Christchurch to Queenstown Tour: Mt Cook & Milford SoundPrivate 6-day tour from Christchurch through Mt Cook and Milford Sound to Queenstown with your own guide, flexible stops, and transport included.
3 reviews
4.67★
Duration
6d
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 2,000per person
Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa
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Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in AkaroaPedal the Crater Loop on an electric Scott mountain bike and paddle through Akaroa's marine reserve on the same day with a local guide.
3 reviews
4.67★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · FR · ESInstant confirmationfromNZ$ 285per person
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Chauffeur & Flight Tracking
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Chauffeur & Flight TrackingPrivate airport transfer in Christchurch with luxury sedan or SUV, flight tracking, and meet-and-greet. Professional drivers, on-time guarantee, WiFi included.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
20m–35m
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 115per group
Lake Marian guided hike from Te Anau: Alpine lake walk with lunch
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Lake Marian guided hike from Te Anau: Alpine lake walk with lunchHike to Lake Marian from Te Anau with a guide and driver, scenic Milford Road drive through Fiordland National Park.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 329per person
Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch: Scenic drive and harbour
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Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch: Scenic drive and harbourFull-day tour from Christchurch through Gebbies Pass and Little River to Akaroa Harbour, with hotel pickup.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 199per person
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