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 (501–520 of 576)

Queenstown Day Tour: Arrowtown, Shotover Jet & Gibbston Valley
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Queenstown Day Tour: Arrowtown, Shotover Jet & Gibbston ValleyVisit Arrowtown's gold-rush heritage, ride Shotover Jet through canyon rapids, and taste Pinot Noir in Gibbston Valley with private transport and guide.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
Every dayLive guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 499per person
Mount Cook day tour from Christchurch: Lake Tekapo, lavender farm
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Mount Cook day tour from Christchurch: Lake Tekapo, lavender farmFull-day Mount Cook tour from Christchurch with hotel pickup, stops at Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd, lavender farm visit (Nov–Mar)
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
13h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 399per person
Wanaka wine tour: Three boutique wineries, small group
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Wanaka wine tour: Three boutique wineries, small groupHalf-day wine tour from Wanaka with pickup, three boutique wineries, tastings and a shared charcuterie board led by a local guide.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Thu–Sun
12:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 295per person
Kaikōura Day Tour from Christchurch: Small Group, Carbon Neutral
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Kaikōura Day Tour from Christchurch: Small Group, Carbon NeutralLeave Christchurch at dawn for an eight- to ten-hour day tour through the Hundalee Hills to Kaikōura's coast, with fish and chip lunch.
3 reviews
4.67★
Duration
8h–10h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 225per person
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-Greet
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-GreetAirport transfer from Christchurch Airport to your hotel in a business car. Includes meet-and-greet, 60 minutes free wait time, flight tracking, and all fees. Up to 3 passengers.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
20m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 170NZ$ 161per person
Christchurch Helicopter & Jet Boat Tour Southern Alps Gorge
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Christchurch Helicopter & Jet Boat Tour Southern Alps GorgeHelicopter flight over the Southern Alps and Waimakariri River, then a 30-minute jet boat ride through the gorge with an expert driver.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 899per person
Christchurch Full Day Tour: Gondola, Gardens & Antarctic Centre
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Christchurch Full Day Tour: Gondola, Gardens & Antarctic CentreSpend a full day exploring Christchurch with a gondola ride to Port Hills, stroll through the Botanic Gardens.
3 reviews
4.67★
Duration
8h–10h
Every dayLive guide EN · FRPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 210per person
Arthur's Pass tour: Southern Alps and Castle Hill highlights
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Arthur's Pass tour: Southern Alps and Castle Hill highlightsPrivate guided day tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass with lunch, scenic stops at Lake Lyndon and Castle Hill Boulders, and optional TranzAlpine Train upgrade.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1d
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 850per person
Christchurch Airport to City Centre Transfer: Professional Pickup
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Christchurch Airport to City Centre Transfer: Professional PickupAirport transfer from Christchurch International to the city centre with a professional driver, real-time updates, and a meet-and-greet option in arrivals.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
20m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 100per group
Private Wine Tour Blenheim: Marlborough Wineries & Scenic Stops
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Private Wine Tour Blenheim: Marlborough Wineries & Scenic StopsPrivate wine tour from Blenheim with hotel pickup, wine tastings at local wineries, artisan stops and lakeside lunch spot.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,695per group
Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Private Tour from Christchurch
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Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Private Tour from ChristchurchPrivate day tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass National Park, Castle Hill and Devil's Punchbowl Waterfall with a specialized guide.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every dayLive guide EN · HIHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 360per person
Milford Sound Day Tour: Fiordland Fjord & Alpine Stops
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Milford Sound Day Tour: Fiordland Fjord & Alpine StopsFull-day Milford Sound tour from Queenstown with private transport, stops at Mirror Lakes Walk and Homer Tunnel, and return by 8 pm. Cruise booking arranged separately.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
13h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,750per group
Doubtful Sound Cruise 3 Days: Overnight Remote Fiord Tour
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Doubtful Sound Cruise 3 Days: Overnight Remote Fiord TourThree-day tour from Queenstown combines Te Anau Glowworm Caves with an overnight cruise aboard the Fiordland Navigator on Doubtful Sound.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3d
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENfromNZ$ 2,140per person
Timaru to Mount Cook private tour: Hooker Valley Trek
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Travelers' pick
Timaru to Mount Cook private tour: Hooker Valley TrekPrivate tour from Timaru to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park with local guide, hotel pickup and a trek along Hooker Valley Track past glaciers and swing.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h 30m
start times · Every day
12
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,339per person
Glenorchy & Wanaka Day Trip from Queenstown by Private Vehicle
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Glenorchy & Wanaka Day Trip from Queenstown by Private VehiclePrivate day trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Wanaka with your own guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Stops include Lake Hayes, Arrowtown.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
11h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 990per group
Te Anau to Invercargill Transfer: Small Group, Local Guide
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Te Anau to Invercargill Transfer: Small Group, Local GuideSmall group transfer from Te Anau to Invercargill in a modern Mercedes-Benz with a local guide, water and snacks included. Hotel pickup and drop-off in both towns.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Mon, Wed and Fri
07:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 99per person
Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tour
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Christchurch to Aoraki Mount Cook helicopter tourFly from Christchurch to New Zealand's highest mountain on a 3-hour helicopter tour with alpine landing, pilot commentary and Lord of the Rings film sites.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 3,140per person
Private Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown: Four Wineries
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Private Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown: Four WineriesPrivate wine tour from Queenstown through Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn with your own local guide and Mercedes, visiting Peregrine, Te Kano.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,099per person
Aoraki Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo private day tour from Christchurch
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Aoraki Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo private day tour from ChristchurchPrivate day tour from Christchurch through Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook National Park, with stops at Tasman Glacier, Hooker Valley Track and Lake Pukaki.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h–13h
Every dayLive guide EN · HI · URHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 380per person
Private Wine Tour Marlborough: Custom Itinerary from Blenheim
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Private Wine Tour Marlborough: Custom Itinerary from BlenheimPrivate wine tour from Blenheim with a local guide in a six-seat vehicle. You pick the stops: Marlborough wineries, the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 995per person
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