Things to do in South Island

Activities, attractions and tours

A town nestled between mountains and a large lake with several islands.
A lake surrounded by mountains, a small island, and a town with buildings and roads.
A red jet boat named "SHOTOVER" moving through clear water near a rocky shore.
A mountainous landscape with a glacier and a lake.
A viewpoint with a signpost indicating distances to various cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Vancouver.

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Stewart Island Village & Bays Tours

Stewart Island: Rakiura Village and Bays Tour

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80% of travellers recommend
Stewart Island: Rakiura Village and Bays Tour
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 112 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,998 per adult
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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 342 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 16,409 per adult
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Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 16,762 per adult
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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 112 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 13,374 per adult
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Queenstown: Kiwi Park Admission Ticket

Queenstown: Kiwi Park Admission Ticket

9.0 out of 10 with 53 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,400 per adult
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A mountain path with snow-capped peaks and green vegetation.

Aoraki / Mount Cook

9.6/10 (613 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
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A historic tower with a dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

Invercargill

A calm lake reflecting mountains.

Milford Sound

A paved path leading through a grassy field towards snow-capped mountains.

Mount Cook

A serene lake reflecting a town with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by lush green hills and mountains.

Nelson

A lone tree in a lake with mountains in the background.

Wānaka

A coastal landscape with large boulders in the foreground and a calm sea.

Westport

A lake with mountains in the background, a white van parked by the roadside, and dry grass in the foreground.

Ashburton

A building labeled "STEAMPUNK HQ" with a large, rusted, mechanical structure in front.

Oamaru