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Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour
€30
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Most popular experiences in South Island
Tours & day trips
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.0 out of 10 with 105 reviews
9/10
105 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 170 reviews
9.8/10
170 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 867 reviews
9.8/10
867 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
2h 15m
9.4 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9.4/10
13 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 262 reviews
9.8/10
262 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 429 reviews
10/10
429 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
1h 45m
9.8 out of 10 with 702 reviews
9.8/10
702 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kiwi Park Admission Ticket
8.6 out of 10 with 37 reviews
8.6/10
37 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 302 reviews
9.8/10
302 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
10/10
34 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride
Activity duration is 15 minutes
15m
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Kaikoura Day Trip including Whale Watch from Christchurch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 21 reviews
10/10
21 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo
Activity duration is 13 hours and 30 minutes
13h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Shore Tour – Discover Dunedin & Otago Peninsula
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Mt Cook Day Trip/Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 160 activitiesTranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 302 reviews
9.8/10
302 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.6 out of 10 with 130 reviews
9.6/10
130 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 175 reviews
9.6/10
175 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.8/10
24 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 230 reviews
10/10
230 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 359 reviews
10/10
359 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Nevis Canyon Swing - 70m Free-Fall!
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 49 reviews
10/10
49 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 159 reviews
9.6/10
159 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
12h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 111 reviews
9.4/10
111 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.8 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.8/10
9 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.2 out of 10 with 59 reviews
9.2/10
59 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 50 reviews
9.2/10
50 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.8/10
24 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Barbecue Lunch
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 76 reviews
9.6/10
76 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Waipara Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
5h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.6/10
32 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Classic Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience
Activity duration is 40 minutes
40m
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
8.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
8.4/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
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Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m+
9.2 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.2/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
Activity duration is 25 minutes
25m
10.0 out of 10 with 439 reviews
10/10
439 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 523 reviews
9.6/10
523 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.6 out of 10 with 456 reviews
9.6/10
456 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 230 reviews
10/10
230 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.4 out of 10 with 30 reviews
9.4/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
30-Minute High-Speed Thrill Queenstown Jet Boat Adventure
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Abel Tasman: Sea Shuttle Cruise and Walking Tour Combo
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
9.4 out of 10 with 147 reviews
9.4/10
147 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Te Anau: River Jet Boat and Bike Ride Tour with Local Guide
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
1-Hour Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure on the Kawarau River
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult