Top Things to Do in South Island

Sleep under the peaks of milford sound on an overnight cruise. includes kayaking, private cabin with en suite, dinner, breakfast, and all gear—book your spot....

Feel the rush of flying over the southern alps, cruise milford sound’s wild waters, and return by air to queenstown. includes hotel pickup and tea onboard....

Face your fears inside queenstown’s haunted house, guided by live actors through dark corridors. includes 30-minute entry and is best with friends—if you dare....

Ride the historic skippers road by 4wd from queenstown, cross the old suspension bridge, explore a restored schoolhouse, and try gold panning with a local guide....

Start early from queenstown, cross lake manapouri, and cruise doubtful sound with a local guide. includes hotel pickup and live commentary on board....

Sip marlborough’s best sauvignon blanc & pinot noir on a relaxed half-day wine tour with four winery stops, hotel pickup from picton or blenheim, and a friendly local guide....

Start your abel tasman adventure with a guided kayak to observation beach, spot seals at adele island, and hike the coastal track. includes lunch and all gear....

Feel the hush of doubtful sound on a day cruise from manapouri. spot dolphins, seals, and rare penguins with a local guide. includes live commentary and boat ride....

Feel the chill of glacier lakes, taste legendary fairlie pies, and walk beneath aoraki’s snowy peak on a small-group day trip from christchurch—lunch and pickup included....

Sip central otago wines near queenstown, explore a vast wine cave, and share a cheeseboard on this small-group afternoon tour with pickup and local guide included....

Start your queenstown day trip with flexible hop-on hop-off stops at wineries, breweries, and arrowtown. includes discounts, local driver, and small group comfort....

Fly by helicopter to franz josef glacier, hike with expert guides among blue ice, and hear local stories. includes gear, commentary, and round-trip flights....

Curious about paddling alongside fur seals in kaikoura? join a wildlife sea kayaking tour with marine mammal permit, local guides, and all gear included....

Feel the spray of stirling falls, spot seals on the rocks, and sip a local wine aboard a spacious milford sound cruise. includes coffee, tea, and expert crew....

Feel the thrill of a milford sound flight from queenstown, glide past waterfalls on a cruise, and spot wildlife with a local pilot. includes airport pickup....

Feel the rush of a 4wd adventure from queenstown, explore lord of the rings filming sites, try gold panning, and enjoy panoramic wakatipu basin views with hotel pickup....

Feel the rush of a heli hike on fox glacier, step inside blue ice caves, and follow local guides—includes gear, helicopter flights, and flexible weather calls....

Feel the wild beauty of milford sound on a small group tour from queenstown with lakeside stops, a nature cruise, and a scenic flight back. includes pickup & lunch....

Feel the wild side of milford sound on a small-group day trip from te anau with a boat cruise, short guided walks, and picnic lunch—includes pickup....

Feel the rush on the skywire at cable bay, nelson. includes 4km forest transfer, local guide, and side-by-side seats for up to 4. pickup from base cafe....