Top Things to Do in South Island

Feel the rush of a glacier landing near queenstown, soar over earnslaw burn’s waterfalls, and explore remote alpine valleys—includes hotel pickup and expert pilot guide....

Feel the wild colors of lake tekapo, pause at the church of the good shepherd, and wander beneath aoraki/mt cook on a small-group day trip—lunch and pickup included....

Feel the shift from queenstown’s buzz to the quiet blue of lake tekapo, with time for pies in omarama, walks at mt cook, and a small group vibe. includes pickup....

Walk the kaikoura coastline with your own llama, spot wild seals, hear local stories from your guide, and enjoy free cake and a drink. includes gear and pickup options....

Feel the wild side of marlborough sounds on a small-group motuara island wildlife tour with dolphin cruise, marine biologist guide, and local wine included....

Let yourself wander through marlborough’s vineyards, taste local sauvignon blancs, enjoy a vineyard lunch, and finish with handmade chocolates. includes pickup....

Feel the wind on a guided cardrona valley quad bike tour near wanaka, with alpine trails, river crossings, and gold rush sites. includes gear and local guide....

Start in queenstown, cycle from arrowtown through the valley of the vines, taste local wines, and enjoy easy trails with pickup and expert guides included....

Feel the chill of tasman glacier, taste fresh salmon, and wander lake pukaki’s blue shores on a small group day trip from queenstown with snacks and local guide....

Feel the wild beauty of mt cook on a small group day tour from queenstown. hike, relax, or fly over glaciers, with local stops and pickup included....

Sip your way through queenstown’s wineries with a flexible wine tour, local guide, and stops in arrowtown & gibbston valley. includes pickup and easy drop-off options....

Start in te anau, travel through fiordland’s valleys and lakes, cruise milford sound with a local guide, and enjoy a picnic lunch—pickup included....

Feel the thrill of seeing kiwi chicks up close at franz josef’s wildlife centre. includes entry, optional backstage tour, and flexible re-entry for 48 hours....

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....