Top Things to Do in South Island

Feel the thrill of family rafting on queenstown’s shotover river, travel through skippers canyon, and hear gold rush tales with a local guide. includes snacks and all gear....

Feel the rhythm of the taieri gorge railway from dunedin, crossing wild viaducts and tunnels with live commentary, local stories, and a scenic café stop....

Feel the warmth of waipara valley on a small-group wine tour from christchurch, tasting boutique wines, sharing stories with local winemakers, and enjoying a relaxed winery lunch....

Savor central otago’s wine regions from queenstown with tastings, a barrel-cooked lunch, and a guided cave tour. includes pickup and local wine expert....

Step onto a water taxi from wanaka marina for a real island adventure—walk mou waho, spot native birds, hear local stories, and enjoy 1.5+ hours to explore....

Feel the sea breeze on an otago peninsula wildlife cruise, spot royal albatross, fur seals & rare seabirds with a local crew. includes jackets, binoculars & live commentary....

Feel the quiet of queen charlotte sound by kayak, spot rays and penguins, hear local stories from your guide. includes equipment and small group size....

Feel the rush on a jet boat ride from wanaka across lake wanaka and down the clutha river, with expert local guides, guide commentary, and all gear included....

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....

Step into marlborough’s vineyards on a half-day wine tour from picton. taste local wines at 3-4 wineries, includes hotel pickup and drop-off. book your spot today....

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....