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 (521–540 of 576)

Lord of the Rings Queenstown Tour: Filming Locations Guide
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Lord of the Rings Queenstown Tour: Filming Locations GuidePrivate 8-hour Lord of the Rings tour from Queenstown through Glenorchy, Paradise and Arrowtown with a live guide, door-to-door pickup.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 849per group
1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic in Kaikoura: Mountain-top views
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1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic in Kaikoura: Mountain-top viewsFly into the Kaikoura Seaward Ranges on a private helicopter tour, land at a secluded mountain site, and picnic on local cheeses and beverages with 360-degree coastal views.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
Every day
11:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 525per person
Private Yacht Cruise Marlborough Sounds: 8–9 hours
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Private Yacht Cruise Marlborough Sounds: 8–9 hoursEight to nine hours cruising the Marlborough Sounds on a private motor yacht with captain and crew, fishing and snorkeling gear included.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h–9h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 9,500per group
Wānaka to Queenstown self-guided drive: Crown Range audio tour
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Wānaka to Queenstown self-guided drive: Crown Range audio tourTwo-hour self-guided audio drive from Wānaka to Queenstown via New Zealand's highest sealed alpine road, with offline maps and lifetime access to the tour app.
2 reviews
4.50★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
Every dayFree cancellationfromNZ$ 14.54per group
Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch: Jet boat and alpine scenery
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Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch: Jet boat and alpine sceneryFull-day Arthur's Pass tour from Christchurch with 30-minute jet-boat ride, Castle Hill limestone formations, and Devils Punch Bowl waterfall. Includes lunch and hotel pickup.
2 reviews
4.50★
Duration
10h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 374per person
Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Private Shore Excursion
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Likely to sell out
Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Private Shore ExcursionPrivate guided tour from Lyttelton across the Great Alpine Highway to Castle Hill's limestone boulder labyrinth, with lunch and morning tea included.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every day except Saturday
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 850per person
Spooner's Tunnel Bike Ride Nelson: 50km downhill adventure
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Spooner's Tunnel Bike Ride Nelson: 50km downhill adventureCycle 50km downhill from the Tasman hills through hop fields and native forest to Nelson, passing through Spooner's Tunnel.
2 reviews
4.50★
Duration
7h
Mon, Wed and Sun
09:00
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 150per person
Godley Head guided hike: Coastal WWII history walk
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Godley Head guided hike: Coastal WWII history walkGuided coastal walk from Lyttelton to Godley Head with local guide, transport and morning tea included. Explore clifftop trails.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day except Saturday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 319per person
Full-day Queenstown tour: Glenorchy, Arrowtown & Crown Terrace
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Full-day Queenstown tour: Glenorchy, Arrowtown & Crown TerraceSix-hour Queenstown sightseeing tour with private transport, taking in Lake Wakatipu shores, the gold rush village of Arrowtown.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 883per group
Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from Christchurch
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Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from ChristchurchRace a jet boat through Rakaia Gorge's limestone canyons, then unwind in adults-only thermal pools in Methven. Includes lunch, a drink.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
9h
Mon–Fri
08:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 399per person
Milford Sound cruise and farm visit from Te Anau
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Milford Sound cruise and farm visit from Te AnauDay tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound with cruise, farm visit and afternoon tea, all transport and commentary included on a premium coach.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h 15m
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 340per person
Airport CHC to Christchurch Transfer: Private Luxury Van
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Airport CHC to Christchurch Transfer: Private Luxury VanPrivate transfer from Christchurch Airport to your hotel in a luxury van with professional driver, complimentary water, and flight tracking for seamless arrival.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
20m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 202NZ$ 192per person
Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Hike from Te Anau
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Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Hike from Te AnauCruise Milford Sound spotting seals and dolphins, then hike 11km to Giant Gate Falls on the Milford Track in one day from Te Anau with coach transfers.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
11h
Every day
08:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 395per person
75-Minute Head Spa in Christchurch: Travel Recovery Treatment
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75-Minute Head Spa in Christchurch: Travel Recovery Treatment75-minute head spa in Christchurch with therapeutic massage, herbal oil treatment, warm towel wrap, and tea service in a private room with English-speaking therapist.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
1h 15m
Mon–SatLive guide EN · ZHFree cancellationfromNZ$ 159per person
Hanmer Springs hot pool day trip private return from Christchurch
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Hanmer Springs hot pool day trip private return from ChristchurchPrivate day tour from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs with guide, driver and vehicle included. Customize your day between thermal pools, jet boating, hiking or the Animal Park.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 290per person
Helicopter wine tour North Canterbury: Fly over landmarks
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Helicopter wine tour North Canterbury: Fly over landmarksFly over North Canterbury's award-winning wineries and landmarks like Horse Power and Brew Moon by helicopter.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
2h–4h
Mon–SatLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,420per person
Christchurch to Hanmer Springs hot pools day trip with lunch
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Christchurch to Hanmer Springs hot pools day trip with lunchDrive 1.5 hours from Christchurch to Hanmer Springs to soak in natural thermal pools fed by underground springs while exploring the alpine village over lunch.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
6h–8h
Every dayLive guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 349per person
Mount Hay Station 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo: High Country sheep farm
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Mount Hay Station 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo: High Country sheep farmThree hours on a working Merino sheep station 5km from Lake Tekapo village: navigate 4WD tracks, cross Edward stream.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
15:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 299per person
Whale watching by helicopter from Christchurch to Kaikoura
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Whale watching by helicopter from Christchurch to KaikouraFly from Christchurch over the Canterbury Plains to Kaikoura for aerial whale watching with a live pilot. Spot sperm whales.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 2,575per person
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Van & Meet-Greet
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Van & Meet-GreetPrivate airport transfer from Christchurch with meet-and-greet, flight tracking, 60 minutes free waiting, driver, luggage assistance, and carbon-offset travel.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
20m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 192NZ$ 183per person
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