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Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour
CA $49
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Recommended activities in South Island
Tours & day trips
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 107 reviews
9.2/10
107 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 219 reviews
9.6/10
219 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 333 reviews
9.8/10
333 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kiwi Park Admission Ticket
8.6 out of 10 with 37 reviews
8.6/10
37 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 272 reviews
9.8/10
272 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Milford Sound Flight and Nature Cruise
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h+
9.6 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9.6/10
23 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 513 reviews
10/10
513 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
7.8 out of 10 with 43 reviews
7.8/10
43 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 525 reviews
9.6/10
525 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m+
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wanaka: Audio Tour of New Zealand’s Most Scenic Township
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Christchurch: Private Kaikoura Tour with Guide
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
World in a day
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo the Ultimate combo from Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Christchurch City & Waipara Valley Wine Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 177 activitiesTranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 333 reviews
9.8/10
333 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 232 reviews
10/10
232 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 156 reviews
9.6/10
156 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 208 reviews
9.6/10
208 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Nevis Bungy - THE BIGGEST
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 67 reviews
10/10
67 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Arthur’s Pass + TranzAlpine Scenic Train
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.2 out of 10 with 145 reviews
9.2/10
145 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wanaka: Tandem Skydive Experience
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 51 reviews
10/10
51 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
12h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 113 reviews
9.4/10
113 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Ice Bar Crawl
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9/10
17 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 51 reviews
9.2/10
51 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.2 out of 10 with 73 reviews
9.2/10
73 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Queenstown: Bar Crawl with 5 Free Shots and Pizza
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.6 out of 10 with 36 reviews
8.6/10
36 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound: Boutique Small-Boat Cruise
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
9.8 out of 10 with 223 reviews
9.8/10
223 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Barbecue Lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 76 reviews
9.6/10
76 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.6/10
32 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Wine Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 35 reviews
10/10
35 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Spa & wellness
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Queenstown: Floating Sauna Experience on Lake Whakatipu
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.8/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.8/10
32 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: 90-minute Bathhouse Self-Guided Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Saunas Steam Pools Bathhouse Queenstown
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Sauna & Cold Plunge Experience (Private)
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lake Tekapo: 90-minute Hot Pools & Stargazing Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.6 out of 10 with 12 reviews
8.6/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Nelson: Wharariki Beach Adventure + Highlights on Route
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hanmer Springs: River Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Jet Boat and Hot Pools Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Premium Adult's Only Hot Pools with Swim Up Bar & Restaurant
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
