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

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Canterbury High Country scenic flight Southern Alps landing
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Canterbury High Country scenic flight Southern Alps landingScenic flight over Canterbury High Country with pilot guide, braided rivers and Southern Alps views, ending at a mountain landing where you step out to breathe the alpine air.
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 2,000per person
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Van & Meet-Greet
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Van & Meet-GreetPrivate van from Christchurch hotels to airport (CHC). Professional driver, 20-min wait time, meet-and-greet, up to 6 passengers. Fixed price confirmed before booking.
Duration
20m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 192NZ$ 183per person
Private Transfer Blenheim Airport to Picton Cruise Port
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Private Transfer Blenheim Airport to Picton Cruise Port35-minute private transfer from Blenheim Woodbourne Airport to Picton Cruise Port with nameplate pickup, flight tracking and door-to-door service for up to 15 passengers.
Duration
35m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 229per person
Island Hills 2-day self-guided hike with meals & luggage transfers
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Island Hills 2-day self-guided hike with meals & luggage transfersTwo-day backcountry hike in Canterbury's Island Hills Station with daily luggage transfers, all meals, hot showers and farm accommodation.
Duration
2d
Every day
17:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 917per person
3-day self-guided hike Canterbury with luggage transfers
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3-day self-guided hike Canterbury with luggage transfersThree-day self-guided trek through Canterbury backcountry with daily luggage transfers so you carry only lunch. All meals.
Duration
3d
Every day
17:30
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 1,195per person
Private Family Bike Tour Wanaka: Self-Guided E-Bike Trails
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Private Family Bike Tour Wanaka: Self-Guided E-Bike TrailsPrivate family e-bike tour in Wanaka with pickup, guide and up to 11 bikes. You choose the trail, ride self-guided, and the manager stays reachable all day.
Duration
6h–8h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 2,000per group
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Private SUV with Pickup & WiFi
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Private SUV with Pickup & WiFiPrivate airport transfer in Christchurch by SUV with name board pickup, complimentary water and WiFi. Fixed price, flight tracking, experienced drivers.
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 115per group
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula Tour Highlights
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula Tour HighlightsSix-hour tour from Akaroa visiting Banks Peninsula, Christchurch Botanic Gardens and city landmarks, plus Antarctic Centre with Hagglund ride, snow room and penguin encounter.
135 reviews
3.89★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 230per person
Christchurch Airport to City: Fixed-Price Shared Transfer
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Travelers' pick
Christchurch Airport to City: Fixed-Price Shared TransferChristchurch airport transfer with luggage help and no surge pricing. Modern minivans, pre-booked 48 hours ahead, flat rate to city hotels. Up to 11 passengers.
81 reviews
3.89★
Duration
45m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 36per person
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Wildlife Reserve Tour
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Wildlife Reserve TourPickup at Akaroa Wharf at 10:30am, then drive through Banks Peninsula to Christchurch Botanic Gardens, a city tour.
26 reviews
3.65★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 209per person
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting: 4 Wineries, Private Car
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Waipara Valley Wine Tasting: 4 Wineries, Private CarTaste wines at 4 North Canterbury wineries in a private Mercedes with hotel pickup from Christchurch, then choose a 2-course gourmet lunch at one of them.
3 reviews
5.00★
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 650per person
Kaikōura Helicopter Whale Watching Tour with Crayfish Lunch
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Kaikōura Helicopter Whale Watching Tour with Crayfish LunchFly over Kaikōura's whale sanctuary with a marine biologist aboard, then land for crayfish lunch in the Seaward Ranges.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
11:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 7,950per person
Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds: Catch and dine on D'Urville Island
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Heli-Fish Marlborough Sounds: Catch and dine on D'Urville IslandFly from Nelson over Tasman Bay and the Marlborough Sounds, land on D'Urville Island, catch fish, and eat what you caught with local wine and beer: all in one morning.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 11,186per group
Milford Sound to Te Anau: Helicopter Flight & Doubtful Sound
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Milford Sound to Te Anau: Helicopter Flight & Doubtful SoundHelicopter flight from Milford Sound over Doubtful Sound & Lake Manapouri to Te Anau. Remote landings, live commentary, ground transport included.
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 1,995per person
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Car & Meet-Greet
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Car & Meet-GreetChristchurch airport transfer with meet-and-greet, 1-hour free wait time, flight tracking, and all-inclusive pricing. Professional drivers, up to 3 passengers.
Duration
20m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 233NZ$ 221per person
Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Car & Meet-Greet
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Christchurch Airport Transfer: Luxury Car & Meet-GreetChristchurch airport transfer with professional driver, meet-and-greet service, and 20 mins free wait time. All-inclusive pricing, up to 3 passengers, disinfected luxury car.
Duration
20m
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 233NZ$ 221per person
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