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 (541–560 of 576)

Wanaka to Queenstown tour: Small-group minibus with guide
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Wanaka to Queenstown tour: Small-group minibus with guideSmall-group minibus tour from Wanaka to Queenstown with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at the Wānaka Tree, historic Cardrona Hotel.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every day
17:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 140per person
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Business Car & Meet-Greet
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Business Car & Meet-GreetPrivate airport transfer from Christchurch hotels to CHC airport in a disinfected business car. Professional driver, 20 mins free wait time, up to 3 passengers, fixed pricing.
1 review
4.00★
Duration
20m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 170NZ$ 161per person
Arthurs Pass day tour: Beech forests & braided rivers
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Arthurs Pass day tour: Beech forests & braided riversDrive across the Canterbury Plains to Arthurs Pass National Park with a private guide, stopping at Porters Pass, Castle Hill limestone cliffs.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every day
08:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,820per group
Queenstown Wine Tour: Private Day with Tastings & Cardrona
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Queenstown Wine Tour: Private Day with Tastings & CardronaPrivate wine tour from Queenstown through Central Otago vineyards, Lake Wanaka and Cardrona Distillery with tastings, lunch and a guide who shapes the day to what you want.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
6h–9h
Mon–Fri
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,400per group
Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound: Cruise & Lunch
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Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound: Cruise & LunchTe Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound: drive through Fiordland National Park, pass Mirror Lakes and Homer Tunnel, then cruise Milford Sound with guide and lunch.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day
09:30
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 369per person
Wharariki Beach day trip from Nelson: Walk to sea caves
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Wharariki Beach day trip from Nelson: Walk to sea cavesDay trip from Nelson to Wharariki Beach with guide, minivan transport, and snacks included. Walk through Kauri forest, climb to a 620m lookout.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day except Monday and Thursday
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 440per person
Lake Wānaka kayaking: 7 km paddle with local guide
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Likely to sell out
Lake Wānaka kayaking: 7 km paddle with local guidePaddle Lake Wānaka's Roy's Bay on a 3-hour guided kayak through the Southern Alps, with equipment and local knowledge included. Weather permitting.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 159per person
Akaroa day tour from Christchurch: Dolphins, alpacas & cheese
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Akaroa day tour from Christchurch: Dolphins, alpacas & cheeseFull-day Banks Peninsula tour from Christchurch featuring dolphin watching, alpaca farm visits, and local cheese tastings with hotel pickup and guide.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h–10h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 299per person
Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau: Small Group, Priority Boarding
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Milford Sound Cruise from Te Anau: Small Group, Priority BoardingSmall-group tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound in a 12-seat glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter, with priority boarding, the Captain's VIP Lounge.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 449per person
Queenstown Airport Transfer: Private SUV & Wifi
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Queenstown Airport Transfer: Private SUV & WifiPrivate airport transfer in Queenstown by SUV with name board pickup, bottled water, and complimentary wifi. Experienced drivers, fixed pricing, under 2 hours to most hotels.
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 115per group
2-Day Self-Guided Hike: Island Hills Station, Canterbury
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2-Day Self-Guided Hike: Island Hills Station, CanterburyHike 11km or 19km across Island Hills Station near Canterbury with daily luggage transfers, hot showers at camp, and a choice of easier or full-distance routes on day two.
Duration
2d
Every day
17:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 410per person
Kayaking in Picton: Morning paddle and afternoon seafood cruise
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Kayaking in Picton: Morning paddle and afternoon seafood cruiseKayak the sheltered coves of Queen Charlotte Sound in the morning with a live English-speaking guide.
Duration
8h
Wed and Sat
08:15
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 265per person
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight: 3 Snow Landings
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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight: 3 Snow LandingsFly over Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers on a 90-minute helicopter tour with three snow landings and views of Mount Cook from all angles, piloted by local experts.
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,495per person
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Private Door-to-Door Service
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Private Door-to-Door ServicePrivate airport transfer in Christchurch with fixed pricing, flight tracking, and professional driver. Luggage assistance included. Available 24/7.
Duration
30m
Every day except SaturdayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 38per person
3-Day Self-Guided Hike Canterbury: Luggage Transfers Daily
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3-Day Self-Guided Hike Canterbury: Luggage Transfers DailyThree-day self-guided hike through Island Hills Station private nature park near Canterbury.
Duration
3d
Every day
17:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 549per person
Queenstown & Wanaka Airport Transfer: Mercedes Sprinter & WiFi
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Queenstown & Wanaka Airport Transfer: Mercedes Sprinter & WiFiPrivate airport transfer between Queenstown and Wanaka with professional driver, modern Mercedes Sprinter, complimentary WiFi and water. 1.5–2 hours, up to 17 passengers.
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 349per person
Private Transfer: Picton Port to Blenheim Airport
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Private Transfer: Picton Port to Blenheim AirportPrivate transfer from Picton Cruise Port to Blenheim Airport with driver holding a nameplate. Your flight is tracked so pickup timing matches your departure.
Duration
35m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 229per person
Middlemarch to Queenstown tour: St Bathans & Kawarau Gorge
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Middlemarch to Queenstown tour: St Bathans & Kawarau GorgeOne-way small-group tour from Middlemarch to Queenstown through Central Otago's gold rush country.
Duration
6h
Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
13:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 190per person
Kayaking Abel Tasman from Nelson: Private tour with guide
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Kayaking Abel Tasman from Nelson: Private tour with guidePrivate guided kayaking and trekking in Abel Tasman National Park from Nelson, with hotel pickup, scenic drive and optional water time on Tasman Bay.
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
13
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,177per person
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Business Car & Meet-Greet
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Business Car & Meet-GreetChristchurch airport transfer with professional driver, meet-and-greet in arrivals, 60 mins free wait time, flight tracking. Fixed price, up to 3 passengers.
Duration
20m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 170NZ$ 161per person
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