| Wildlife Activities in South Island, New Zealand. South Island, NZ Nature & Wildlife. |
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South Island Wildlife Activities
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Sightseeing Cruise - Te Anau - Starting from $74.00 per person
If you’re looking for an experience that’s truly authentic, more insightful and completely personal – this is it! This all-inclusive trip is the longest and best value cruise experience. It includes your choice of Nature, Encounter Nature or Scenic Cruise, a visit to the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory and a tasty picnic lunch or buffet lunch. More... |
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Ports of Call Tour - Akaroa - Starting from $85.00 per person
After your cruise ship docks in Akaroa, take a nature cruise across the harbor to spot dolphins and admire New Zealand’s stunning scenery. Look out for New Zealand’s friendly Hector’s dolphins, the world’s rarest and smallest dolphins, and bring your camera along on your shore excursion to photograph soaring volcanic cliffs, secluded sea caves and tropical palm trees. More... |
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Helicopter Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $12185.00 per person
The Catlins Coastal Helicopter tour takes you for a 6-hour unique wildlife experience on the remote Southern coast of New Zealand’s South Island.
Your private helicopter charter for up to 6 guests will have you flying south over beautiful Lake Wakatipu past the Hector Mountains and over the Southland plains, where you will see lots of sheep and cattle dotting the fertile farmland below before you meet the Southern Coast of New Zealand and the Catlins Conservation area.
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Swim with Dolphins - Christchurch - Starting from $295.00 per person
Explore the coastal town of Akaroa and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with dolphins on this full day tour from Christchurch. Travel through the breathtaking New Zealand countryside to Akaroa and admire sights of interest such as Governor’s Bay and Lake Ellesmere on route. Cruise into the harbour with your guide and watch the waves for marine life. Strap on your snorkel and flippers and swim with elegant Hector’s dolphins in the wild. Enjoy free time to explore Akaroa, then visit a... More... |
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Maori - Dunedin - Starting from $60.00 per person
We will visit iconic, yet ‘hidden gems’ of Dunedin’s urban nature. Explore and experience the sights and sounds of native bush, only minutes from the city centre.
Your guide will share stories about the unique properties of the many tree species such as kānuka, lemonwood and lancewood and explain how these were used by Māori and European settlers. As we wander beneath the forest canopy, listen for bird-song of iconic New Zealand native birds, including tui, kererῡ (wood pigeon), korimako... More... |
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Sightseeing Cruise - Wanaka - Starting from $79.00 per person
Enjoy a 2 hour small group cruise and nature walk to Stevensons island. Once aboard the luxury catamaran, guests will relax in comfort and enjoy a 40 minute cruise among spectacular mountain scenery followed by a guided tour to the island summit with outstanding photo opportunities. More... |
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Air Tour - Nelson - Starting from $4780.00 per person
Included in this adventure:
- Approximately 45 minutes flight time over the Kahurangi National Park
- Two-way communication between you and your pilot
- 1 x Mountain landing
- Gourmet lunch and local wines and beers are included
SIGHTS:
- The beautiful Abel Tasman National Park
- Native Bush and Wildlife
- Breathtaking mountain landscapes
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Private Tour - Dunedin - Starting from $192.00 per person
Waterfalls, deserted beaches, coastal rainforest, and rare wildlife can all be found in the Catlins. Explore this remote part of the South Island on a private day trip from Dunedin. You'll learn about early Maori inhabitants and European settlers from your personal guide, who has a Department of Conservation (DOC) concession with access to unforgettable places. More... |
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Helicopter Tour - Queenstown - Starting from $9900.00 per person
Untouched Backcountry Heli Tour where the helicopter is yours for the day with your own private guide to explore some of the most remote corners of the lower South Island, touching down in magical places where it feels like Giant Moas could still wander out of the wilderness.
This exclusive private tour will have you getting up close to wildlife, rainforests, waterfalls, glaciers and New Zealand's most famous attraction without crossing paths with another tourist.
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ATV Tour - Christchurch - Starting from $350.00 per person
Embark on an action-packed off-road adventure to the rugged Kaikoura coastline on this quad bike tour from Christchurch. Enjoy eastern New Zealand's beautiful scenery as you drive your own all-terrain vehicle through the countryside characterized by gentle grassy slopes, winding trails and majestic bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. More... |
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 Holly's Backpackers - Hostel. Boasting a garden, Holly's Backpackers is situated in Wanaka in the Otago region, 2.6 km from Puzzling World and 28 km...
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Otago Museum Stories of the South Guided Tour - Museum - Dunedin. Starting from $15.00 per person. 
