Activities across the South Island, New Zealand. Across South Island, NZ Activities types include: Air, Helicopter & Balloon, Cruises, Sailing & Water, Cultural & Theme, Day Trips & Excursions, Food, Wine & Nightlife, Multi-day & Extended, Outdoor Activities, Shows, Concerts & Sports, Tours & Sightseeing.

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South Island (24)

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Air, Helicopter & Balloon (3)
Cruises, Sailing & Water (7)
Cultural & Theme (8)
Day Trips & Excursions (6)
Food, Wine & Nightlife (2)
Multi-day & Extended (3)
Outdoor Activities (11)
Shows, Concerts & Sports (1)
Tours & Sightseeing (3)
Transportation (1)
Walking & Biking (6)
Water Sports (6)

Activity Listings (1-10 of 24)

3 Day Southern Highlights Scenic Tour

3 Day Southern Highlights Scenic Tour

Multi-day Coach Tour - South Island

A three day tour offering the best the South Island has to give. Travel to Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford and Dunedin before returning to Christchurch More...

Hovercraft Ethereal Evening Experience Cruise on Lake Pukaki from Twizel

Hovercraft Ethereal Evening Experience Cruise on Lake Pukaki from Twizel

Sightseeing Cruise - South Island - Starting from $120.00 per person

Join us on a 40- minute scenic trip around Lake Pukaki. Sit back and enjoy the beautiful views and informative commentary from your crew member of the iconic Aoraki Mount Cook and surroundings, as you hover over the turquoise lake past Morgans Island, Tekapo Power Station and Lake Town, were the Hobbit was filmed. On way back experience the thrill of our horizontal slides. Your hover experience also includes a free transfer courtesy van from the Twizel township. More...

Historic Pub Tour

Historic Pub Tour

Bar / Club / Pub Tour - South Island - Starting from $257.00 per person

The most exhilarating and unique way to tour the region with nothing in the way to impede your view - all on the back of a 3-seater cruising trike! This tour is designed to showcase some of the region’s historic pubs and more.
Central Otago boasts stunning landscapes, vineyards, and historic buildings from the gold rush era. This tour takes you over the Crown Range, through the Kawarau Valley and Cromwell Basin passing by some of the regions stunning vistas with photo opportunities at some... More...

Kawarau River Rafting from Queenstown

Kawarau River Rafting from Queenstown

White Water Rafting - South Island - Starting from $199.00 per person

Enjoy this great introduction to white water rafting. The four rapids on the Kawarau River are exciting and the scenery is superb. This grade 2-3 rafting trip is perfect for first time rafters, families and school groups. It provides a great taste of white water action with plenty of opportunities to splash around, try a cliff jump or even swim through a rapid! More...

3-Day Landsborough Rafting Tour from Queenstown

3-Day Landsborough Rafting Tour from Queenstown

Multi-day Tour - South Island - Starting from $1999.00 per person

Immerse yourself in the rugged wilderness of the West Coast on a 3-day guided rafting adventure.  Paddle grade 3-4 rapids of the Landsborough Valley, through dense rain forest, taking in hanging glaciers and wildlife.  Three course meals, NZ wine and helicopter transfers included. A perfect mix of tranquility and pure adventure waiting for you! More...

Routeburn Track Day Hike from Queenstown (Privately Guided)

Routeburn Track Day Hike from Queenstown (Privately Guided)

Hiking - Walking - South Island - Starting from $250.00 per person

Experience a privately guided day hike on the Routeburn Track which is one of New Zealand’s 9 Great Walks and is the ultimate alpine adventure! 
You will leisurely hike alongside the picturesque Routeburn river before heading up to Bridal Veil Waterfall and a swing bridge then leads through to the majestic Routeburn Flats where you will find a stunning spot to rest and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch. After lunch you will then continue hiking up to the Routeburn Falls Hut through spectacular... More...

Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch

Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch

Day Tour - South Island - Starting from $375.00 per person

Travel by road on a full day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, Australasia's highest mountain. Along the way you'll pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains, view MacKenzie Basin, Lakes Tekapo and Pukari and Tasman Glacier. Lunch at the Hermitage Hotel as well as morning and afternoon snacks are also included on your guided tour. More...

Full-Day Milford Sound Walk and Cruise Including Scenic Flights from Queenstown

Full-Day Milford Sound Walk and Cruise Including Scenic Flights from Queenstown

Air Tour - South Island - Starting from $699.00 per person

Experience the Milford Sound Track during this special tour. Fly from Queenstown to Milford Sound where you will be met by your local guide and transferred by ferry boat to the famous Milford Sound track. You will then walk on the track for 1.5-2 hours to the Giant Gate Waterfall. You will then take a 2-hour boat cruise at Milford Sound. See it all on this unique tour! More...

Top of the South Island Walks

Top of the South Island Walks

City Tour - South Island - Starting from $2795.00 per person

Enjoy our ‘Top of the South’ 11 day itinerary which showcases two wonderful coastal tracks with stunning yet varying scenery – the Queen Charlotte Track and the Abel Tasman Coastal Track. Both tracks are walked independently with all elements of your trip pre arranged. More...

Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

Sightseeing Cruise - South Island - Starting from $82.00 per person

We've been welcoming visitors to the spectacular Abel Tasman granite coast since 1841. Travel in style on our Vista Cruise. There's no need to go ashore to discover idyllic, golden sand bays, fringed by lush native forest and sculptured headlands. Pause beside offshore islands to view the antics of fur seals. Relax with comfortable seating on board or choose a beach stop with walking and guided sea kayaking options. More...

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Alpine View Apartment 3Alpine View Apartment 3 - Apartment.

Alpine View Apartment 3 is set in Lake Tekapo. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free...

Half Day Small Group Mavora Lakes 4WD Expedition from Te AnauHalf Day Small Group Mavora Lakes 4WD Expedition from Te Anau - 4WD Tour - South Island. Starting from $175.00 per person.

Enjoy a half day small group expedition around Mavora Lakes, one of the gems of the Southern Lakes district. You will...

 

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