All South Island Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 3

Mount Cook and The Glaciers 55-Minute Helicopter Flight

55 minutesFree Cancellation

Cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm aboard the TSS Earnslaw, a vintage steamship (or a replacement vessel when the steamship is undergoing maintenance). Stroll the lakeside gardens, watch a farm show, and see sheepdogs in action. Take a guided tour and enjoy free time to stroll. Savor a delicious afternoon tea with scones before heading back to Queenstown the same way you came.

(141)

from $546

Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(477)

from $85

Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

35 minutesFree Cancellation

See Arrowtown and Wanaka through the eyes of a local rather than a first-time visitor on a half-day tour from Queenstown that explores local history and landscapes. You’ll have time to stroll Arrowtown’s charming main street, built during Otago’s 19th-century gold rush, then enjoy an hour of free time to see Wanaka at your own pace for a balanced sightseeing experience. Return to Queenstown through the Crown Range, winding through towering peaks and high passes.

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from $301

Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

6 hours

4.9

(285)

from $127

Milford Sound Overnight Cruise Fiordland Jewel

17 hours 30 minutes

(134)

from $882

On your cruise ship stopover in Picton, make sure not to miss any of the top spots in the Marlborough wine region by booking this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Eliminate the hassle of navigating between top attractions around Blenheim, including numerous wineries, beer gardens, the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre, and more. See what you want and skip the rest, and spend as much time at each location as you’d like.

CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(104)

from $79

Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

Don’t worry about organizing a hire car to get between Queenstown and Christchurch; make your travels as seamless and worry-free as possible by letting someone else drive on this small-group tour. As well as being able to relax and enjoy the views, you can learn as you ride, thanks to onboard commentary. Places showcased on the route include Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, the Church of the Good Shepherd, and the Southern Alps.

Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

14 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(170)

from $231

TranzAlpine Train & Small Group Tour to Arthurs Pass with Lunch

The scenic TranzAlpine train travels from Christchurch to Greymouth. But if you don’t have the time, or the need, to travel so far, you can enjoy a shorter version of the journey. Boarding the train in Christchurch, travel to Arthur’s Pass, in the middle of the Southern Alps. Spend some free time there, then board a small-group guided tour for the return journey that stops at other top attractions.

TranzAlpine Train & Small Group Tour to Arthurs Pass with Lunch

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Make the most of a travel day between Christchurch and Queenstown by taking an action-packed tour through the Southern Alps. Instead of just catching an uninteresting long-distance bus, take a guided tour via Mt. Cook, the Tasman Glacier, and the scenic Mackenzie Country. Admire the views along the way and make plenty of stops, including brief stops at Wānaka and Cardrona. The tour ends in Queenstown.

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from $273

Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)

Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)

13 hoursFree Cancellation

The Fox Glacier is widely considered among New Zealand’s most impressive natural attractions—but it’s impossible to appreciate its beauty from ground level. On this tour, take to the skies by helicopter for panoramic views over the glacier, and trek deep into the icy wilderness with your guide—where the forces of nature work their magic. With safety kit and crampons included, see the best of the Fox Glacier up-close.

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from $228

Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour

Heli Hike Fox Glacier

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(598)

from $496

Riding to the the wineries of Gibbston Valley

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(99)

from $70

Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

35 minutesFree Cancellation

(159)

from $303

Skydive in Queenstown—New Zealand’s outdoor adventure capital—and jump from 9,000, 12,000, or 15,000 feet (2,700, 3,600, or 4,500 meters). After a safety briefing, board a small plane and tandem skydive with an experienced guide. Free-fall at speeds of up to 124 miles (200 kilometers) per hour, then relax as you float beneath your parachute high above Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountains.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Queenstown scenery

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

Pair the fine wines of Central Otago with a gourmet lunch platter on this small-group wine-tasting tour of Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Cromwell from Queenstown. Drive through valleys and vine-clad foothills rich in gold mining history, and stop at four boutique wineries for tastings along the way. Numbers are limited to ensure an intimate experience with other wine lovers and personalized attention from your guide.

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from $218

Special Offer

Enjoy your wine in the stunning sites of Central Otago

Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour: 4 Wineries & Lunch

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise (90 Minutes)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

(1,564)

from $48

Discover boutique cellar door and vineyard locations

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(698)

from $170

Lyttelton Shore Excursion City Highlights with 3 best Attractions

Discover the best of Christchurch on this unforgettable highlights tour, featuring three of the city's most iconic attractions. Step aboard the heritage Tram, glide along the picturesque Avon River on a traditional punt, and soar above the city on the Christchurch Gondola for spectacular panoramic views. Combining history, scenery, and local charm, this tour is the perfect way to experience Christchurch's top sights in one memorable day.

Lyttelton Shore Excursion City Highlights with 3 best Attractions

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from $143

Experience the beauty of New Zealand’s Southern Alps on a full-day tour to Arthur's Pass from Christchurch. Travel into the mountains by car, then return in the afternoon on the TranzAlpine scenic train, which runs in reverse in winter. At Arthur’s Pass visit Castle Hill, Lake Pearson, and the Otira Viaduct, explore the national park, and walk to the Devils Punchbowl waterfall. Lunch, snacks, and Christchurch hotel transfers add convenience.

Otira Viaduct—engineering marvel spanning the gorge

Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Tours + TranzAlpine Train & Lunch

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

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from $257

Soar through the forest on the world’s steepest tree-to-tree zipline, 1,500 feet (450 meters) above Queenstown. Choose from three different courses, one with a thrilling 68-foot (21-meter) drop. Or, tone down the adrenaline a notch on a longer course, perfect for families with kids. Expert guides supervise your launch so all you have to do is take in the panoramic mountain and lake views.

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Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $72

The deep waters, soaring cliffs, and thundering waterfalls of Milford Sound are spectacular from all angles, and this half-day tour by air and boat takes in all the highlights. Enjoy thrilling aerial views of the Fiordland National Park on a round-trip flight from Queenstown, and marvel at Mitre Peak, Bowen Falls, and Mount Pembroke on a scenic Milford Sound cruise. Hotel pickup and drop-off, and lunch are included for a truly seamless experience.

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Avoid the stress of self-driving through distractingly beautiful landscapes on a full-day tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Peer through the panoramic windows of a luxury coach as you travel through UNESCO World Heritage–listed Fiordland National Park with a guide, stopping at sites of interest en route. At Milford Sound, board a catamaran for a memorable sightseeing cruise past Mitre Peak and magnificent cliff-side waterfalls. Look out for wildlife, too.

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from $555

Special Offer

Glass Roof coaches with free WiFi to soak up the views

From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

60 Minute Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $91

Enjoy a thrilling jet boat ride on the Dart River, taking you to places you couldn’t reach any other way. During the half-day tour, venture into the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Mt Aspiring National Park from Glenorchy, a short drive from Queenstown. Surrounded by awe-inspiring peaks and hidden valleys, twist and turn down the glacier-fed Dart River. Listen to your guide’s stories about the area’s natural and cultural history en route.

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Take in the vast scale of Milford Sound from the air and water with a half-day trip that includes round-trip flights and a catamaran cruise. You’ll board a small plane that accommodates up to 13 passengers, lift off above the ridges and lakes of Fiordland National Park, then cruise Milford Sound all the way to the Tasman Sea. Watch for fur seals and penguins, and pass through the mists of Stirling Falls before meeting the pilot for the return trip to Queenstown.

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from $199

Glenorchy Air Milford Sound Fly | Cruise | Fly scenic flight past Lake Erskine

Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

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from $480

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MUTHUKUMAR_K, Aug 2026

Amazing Milford Sound Tour

Milford sound trip is a life time experience. Every where scenic. We are very lucky to get a perfect whole sunny day. Our guide Sam very friendly, knowledgeable. Excellent lunch box well packed in a travel bag with sandwich, cakes , juice etc. good snacks , coffee also provided in the cruise. Seen many dolphins , waterfalls, no words to explain. Unforgettable.

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

Caroll_A, Aug 2026

Glimmering worms.

A relaxing boat trip preceded our journey through the amazing tunnels where we witnessed the light show from the glowworms. Nathan was our fantastic guide. He was incredibly patient and attentive to our daughter’s needs. Being disabled, she sometimes requires extra time to process instructions or directions and Nathan was understanding and supportive throughout the experience. His kindness and engaging manner made the experience so much more enjoyable for her and us. Nathan was very informative and interacted in a relaxed and friendly manner. Along with his fellow team members all visitors were made welcome.

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Shalini_S, Aug 2026

An amazing journey!

Excellent intro to Fjordland park and misnomer Milford Sound.! Plenty of stops on the way for loo breaks, and scenic pictures. The journey to Milford Sound was just as amazing as the boat ride there. Ashleigh was an amazing guide and ensured that we saw all the key sites and local wildlife!

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Inez_D, Aug 2026

Mind-blowing

What an amazing trip! Took a helicopter and completed a tour across the ice. Felt otherworldly. Ruby was our guide. She was so capable and cheerful. It was clear that she really enjoyed her job. The scenery was just amazing. Well worth the price. An incredible experience.

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

Sue_A, Aug 2026

Sue and Sarah Milford Sound

Well organised, interesting and engaging tour of the road journey from Te Anua to Milford Sound and back, plus the small boat cruise. Jason was an excellent tour guide. He was very informative and easy to listen to and understand. He was also a good, safe driver. He did his best to make the day enjoyable for our small group.

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

Kendall_W, Jul 2026

This was a great activity...

This was a great activity for the price. We arrived at Walter Peak via the steam boat. The boat ride itself was great. Drinks and food on boat. Can go into the engine room and watch. Had a buffet and farm show on walter peak. Good was good and the farm show was very interesting. Great experience and will definitely do it again if I were to come back to queenstown.

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

Hannah_K, Jul 2026

Flying is the way to go!

This was one of the highlights of my trip! Flying to Milford Sound, taking the cruise, and flying back was absolutely worth it. The scenic flight saved so much travel time and offered breathtaking views. We were fortunate to have a beautiful, clear day, and Milford Sound truly lived up to its reputation. Every moment felt majestic, from the towering peaks to the waterfalls and stunning scenery. A special thank you to our pilot, Michael, who was both informative and kind. His commentary throughout the flight added so much to the experience, and he made everyone feel safe and comfortable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience Milford Sound in the most unforgettable way.

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Elle_M, Jul 2026

The untouched corner

A long day but absolutely worth it! An amazing experience for my 70+ year old parents, me and my husband and our 6yr old. The coach and boat were both comfortable, knowledge of our driver enhanced the experience and the trip is very well timed so that stops are the perfect length for a refreshment, toilet break or photo opportunity. That part of the world is so untouched that you feel so removed from reality, if only for a day! The flora, fauna and landforms really show all that Mother Nature has to offer

Milford Sound Cruise

Guy_S, Apr 2026

Excellent - particularly capital and crew

Pure Milford - great way to see the sound. The capital and crew were BY FAR the friendliest, most accommodating, and knowledgeable people I've encountered on a short cruise like this. Heck, they will even take your picture without any bother. Boat was clean, free coffee drinks (cappuccino, mocha, etc).

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Valerie_H, Apr 2026

5/5 stars. No notes.

A must do while in Queenstown! My husband and I had the best time on this experience! A quick 10 min drive out of Queenstown, plenty of parking, and really easy to find. There is a lovely brewery/restaurant next to the river to grab a beer/bite before or after the jet boat ride. We didn't eat, but the beers were good! (The food did look good though.) Shotover was running about 10 min behind for the day, so we didn't get on the river at our schedule time, but it was within 10 min. The weather was a perfect fall day, and the sun was out, but it was still a bit chilly on the river. You will get wet, so dress for the experience. Josh, our boat captain, was awesome! He was fun, knowledgeable, and a very skilled driver. He constantly checked-in to make sure everyone was okay and having a good time. You can tell he loves what he does for a living. The views down the river and through the canyons are stunning. The only downfall of the experience is that you can't take photos or videos while the boat is moving. You really have to take it all in and be present in the moment to get the full experience, which is good. The boat gets so close to the rocks and you feel the cold, fresh water on your face -- it is awesome. I would recommend this experience to anyone who visits Queenstown and I would do it again myself.

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

Andrzej_B, Mar 2026

Wow!,,

Top notch trip! We were lucky that it rained overnight so, while it was cloudy and not too warm, the waterfalls were spectacular. A wonderful activity, one not to be missed. A couple of criticisms, however. We were warned that parking could be a problem and that was so true. However, the information about a shuttle operating every 15 mins was not true… there wasn’t one at all. Also, apparently there are several overflow parking lots which staff are supposed to manage.… but we did not see that happen.