Top Things to Do in South Island

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....

Sip marlborough wines, stroll vineyards, and end with handmade chocolates on a relaxed day trip from picton. includes port pickup, small group, and local guide....

Feel the rush of whale watching in kaikoura from above. see sperm whales, dolphins, and wild coastline on a scenic flight with shuttle pickup and local guides....

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....

Hear river sounds, ride cardrona’s trails, and learn gold rush tales on this guided horse trek with small groups. includes all gear and a local guide....

Early morning sea kayaking in akaroa’s marine reserve with a local guide. spot hector’s dolphins, penguins, and orca. includes photos, refreshments, and small groups....

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....

Feel the calm of akaroa’s volcanic bay as you kayak with a local guide, spot hector dolphins, and explore new zealand’s marine reserve. small group tour with gear included....

Feel the charm of arrowtown’s gold rush streets and wanaka’s lakeside calm on a small group tour from queenstown. includes cardrona hotel drink, local guide, and pickup....

Feel the rush of flying from queenstown to milford sound, cruise beneath waterfalls, land on a glacier, and enjoy a picnic lunch. includes hotel pickup & local guide....

Feel the spray on a jet boat ride through hanmer springs’ canyons, with live stories from local guides. includes safety gear, commentary, and easy wheelchair access....

Feel dunedin’s quirky charm on a small-group city tour—walk baldwin street, explore olveston gardens, and soak in otago harbour views. includes cruise pickup....

Meet friendly alpacas at shamarra farm overlooking akaroa harbour. feed, pet, and snap photos with these gentle animals on a self-drive tour just 1 hour from christchurch....