Top Things to Do in South Island

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....

Savor marlborough’s top wines on a relaxed afternoon tour with lunch at a vineyard restaurant, cellar door tastings, and local guide pickup from your blenheim hotel....

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....

Feel the rush on queenstown’s kawarau river with jet boat spins, whitewater rafting, and optional cliff jumping. includes all gear, safety briefing, and hot showers....

Watch morning mist lift over lake tekapo, walk to tasman glacier, and share stories with your guide on this small-group mount cook day trip from christchurch with lunch included....

Feel the rush of a v8 trike ride through dunedin’s city streets and otago peninsula, with photo stops, local insights, and all gear included for your comfort....

Feel the thrill of queenstown’s rugged trails on an atv quad bike tour, guided by locals. includes all safety gear, wet-weather clothing, and return transfers....

Soar over fiordland’s peaks, cruise milford sound’s wild waters, and fly a different route back to queenstown. includes hotel pickup, window seats, and light lunch....

Feel the thrill of cardrona valley’s high country on horseback, with trotting and cantering, mountain views, and a classic pub stop—includes guide and drinks....

Feel the rush of a wanaka jet boat tour, explore matukituki’s wild valley on foot, and hear local stories—includes shuttle transfer and all gear....

Feel the wild side of lake te anau with a small-group cruise, guided forest walk in fiordland, and local canapés—includes pickup and live commentary onboard....

Feel the spray of milford sound’s waterfalls, spot seals and dolphins, and relax on a 2-hour cruise with a local guide. includes coach pickup from queenstown or te anau....

Feel the rush of flying over fiordland’s peaks, cruise milford sound’s wild waters, and enjoy a local lunch—includes hotel pickup and live commentary....