Top South Island Sightseeing Passes

Get views of Christchurch Adventure Park from the vantage point of a chairlift with this pass. Purchase your ticket in advance to guarantee a smooth experience; hop on the lift and head to the summit for a short walk and some photo ops. Enjoy views over the Pacific Ocean and New Zealand's Southern Alps before descending on your own time.

Ideal for thrill seekers, this experience lets you take a jet boat ride on the Shotover River. Experience adrenaline-fueled fun as the jet boat skims the water’s surface at high speed and fishtails into 360-degree spins. Hold on tight as the captain maneuvers the jet boat over rapids and through narrow canyons during one heart-pounding adventure you won’t soon forget.

Experience heart-racing fun on an exhilarating Queenstown jet-boat ride. The expert captain races across Lake Wakatipu, navigates tricky turns on the Kawarau River, and speeds through the shallow waters of the Shotover River. Grab hold of your seat as the jet boat makes 360-degree spins and fishtails on a rollercoaster ride over the water.

Take a scenic lunch cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a unique perspective of New Zealand high country. Travel round-trip by either vintage steamship or a more modern catamaran and dig into a gourmet barbecue lunch at the Colonel’s Homestead. Enjoy chef-prepared Central Otago specialties accompanied by salads, desserts, and local cheeses. Don’t miss the sheep shearing demonstration or showmanship by the farm’s sheepdogs.

Experience Milford Sound’s towering peaks and gushing waterfalls on a small-group tour from Queenstown. After a handy hotel pickup, travel through Fiordland National Park without the hassle of self-driving through the distractingly beautiful landscape. Stop to take pictures or go for optional walks en route. Relax on a 1-hour 45-minute cruise on Milford Sound with provided hot drinks, and refuel with the included picnic lunch.