Top Things to Do in South Island

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....

Watch the real mail run unfold in queen charlotte sound, cruise through quiet coves, meet locals, and sip coffee onboard. includes commentary and restroom....

Feel the thrill of driving your own 4x4 buggy through queenstown’s wild terrain, with expert guides, family options, and transport included. book your adventure today....

Feel the rush of blokart landsailing near christchurch with a local guide, custom-built track, and easy pickup. safe, accessible fun for all ages and abilities....

Feel the rush of a kaikōura whale watching flight, spotting sperm whales and dolphins from above with live pilot commentary. includes window seat and headset....

Push yourself up grant peak by premium ebike on queenstown’s only private trail tour, with local guide, history stops, and sweeping mountain views included....

Wake up to mountain air on a small group arthur’s pass & tranzalpine day trip from christchurch, with hotel pickup, guided walks, and lunch at a country cafe....

Wake up in renwick, hop on a comfy bike, and taste marlborough’s wines at your own pace. includes shuttle pickup, cellar door map, and emergency support....

Step inside dunedin’s olveston historic home with a local guide, wander through original rooms, explore the gardens, and enjoy small-group access....

Curious kids, calm waters, and cormorants—paddle abel tasman’s coast to split apple rock with a local guide. includes all kayak gear and returns by midday....

Float the pelorus river’s hobbit filming spots, paddle with local guides, walk native bush trails, and enjoy return havelock transport—all gear included....

Watch blue penguins up close at pukekura, spot albatross and seals, and learn otago peninsula’s stories with a local guide. includes pickup and expert-led walks....