Top Things to Do in South Island

Kids and parents ride their own quad bikes on purpose-built tracks near queenstown, with a local guide, safety gear, transfers, and photos included....

Feel the chill and excitement as you swim with wild fur seals off kaikoura. small group, wetsuits included, local guide. book your half-day marine adventure....

Feel the rush of a waiatoto river jetboat safari in new zealand’s south westland, with local guides, rainforest walk, and snacks included. book for all ages....

Feel the wind at mount sunday, pose with movie props, and share a picnic lunch with sparkling wine on this lord of the rings day trip from christchurch. includes pickup....

Feel the chill at lake tekapo, gaze through a powerful telescope, toast marshmallows by the fire, and take home starry photos—all with a local guide included....

Feel the rush of a tandem skydive in queenstown, soar above the wakatipu basin, and glide back to earth with a local guide. includes pickup and all gear....

Push your comfort zone near wanaka with a guided waterfall cable climb, steel ladders, bridges, and mountain trail descent—includes gear, lunch, and expert safety....

Step into middle earth from queenstown—explore lord of the rings filming sites, handle replica movie props, enjoy arrowtown bakery treats, and travel with true fans....

Sip cool-climate wines at boutique vineyards in central otago with a local guide, enjoy a platter lunch, stroll old cromwell & take in mountain views. includes pickup....

Feel the ocean air on a hands-free seal kayak tour in kaikoura. pedal or paddle with a local guide, spot fur seals up close, and capture photos without stopping....

Wake up to marlborough’s vineyards, taste local wines at five cellar doors, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and relax with door-to-door pickup from picton or blenheim....

Wake up in christchurch, ride the tranzalpine train through the southern alps, hike arthur’s pass, and explore castle hill’s boulders. includes pickup & guide....

Follow the hops through dunedin’s speight’s brewery, hear stories from local guides, and end with a guided tasting—includes all fees and up to 15 guests....

Start your doubtful sound journey from te anau, cruise lake manapouri, cross wilmot pass, and explore fiordland’s wild rainforest. includes pickup and live guide....

Feel the wind on easy wanaka & hawea trails, pause for pastries in albert town, and ride riverside paths at your own pace. includes shuttle, e-bike, and gear....

Feel the breeze as you glide on a segway along queenstown’s lakeside, explore queenstown gardens, and enjoy a small-group tour with a friendly local guide. includes segway use....

Feel the rush on a dart river jet boat, explore mt aspiring’s wild beauty with a local guide, and hear māori legends. includes pickup from queenstown....

Feel the salt air on an akaroa harbour cruise, spot hector’s dolphins with a local guide, sip nz wine, and taste homemade cookies—includes easy boarding....

Feel the rush on queenstown’s shotover river jet boat ride with 360° spins, exclusive canyon access, and lively local guides. includes free parking and all gear....

Feel your heart race on a queenstown zipline tour, soaring above lake wakatipu with expert guides. includes all gear and winter extras. book your spot easily....