All South Island Tours & Excursions in 2026

Amazing experience. It’s unreal to be on the glacier, it looked so beautiful. We didn’t do a lot of walking, we stopped a lot and then made our way back after maybe a few hundred meters i guess. So for anyone who wants to really walk long and hike book the longer tours, that’s what I will do next time. But that’s just preference, the tour itself was perfect.

Wonderful experience. The coach ride was comfortable although it was disappointing the usb outlets did not work. Our driver and tour guide Brandon was a fun character who made the ride enjoyable. He pointed out the sights and made extra stops along the way so everyone could get their photo opt. He kept a timely schedule and his driving was great on those twisty roads. The scenery was breath taking.

It was a very long (full day) but worthwhile trip. The drive is spectacular and particularly so as you get closer and closer to Milford Sound. The windowed roof of the bus accentuated this. Highly recommend. If you plan to stay in Te Anau, starting the trip from there is an option and would be much shorter.

Very well organised trip. Friendly guides, easy trip across the lake. Well set up facilities with hot drinks and information about the glow worms. Caves were spectacular and the boat trip through silent dark caves with glow worms magical. Underground waterfall was stunning!

This was a fantastic experience on a 114 year old steam powered vessel, with commentary and a full bar on board. BBQ lunch at Walter Peake was fantastic, buffet style with desserts included. Followed by a great farm demonstration with sheep shearing and a display from two amazing working dogs. This activity is very much recommended with multiple departures daily.

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.

This experience was amazing! It’s quite a long drive from Queenstown, over 4 hours both ways, but so worth it! Everything on our tour day was just fab, the weather and even the dolphins came out to play. The tour guide gave interesting facts and information, there was spectacular views and stunning surroundings. The boat was comfortable and modern and was enjoyed by our whole group.

After all the health and safety checks have been completed the real action began. After being geared up the plane ride to the jump takes about 15 mins which was a good ride with views of the lake and mt remarkable ranges. The jump it self takes about 5 mins till you reach the ground. I had a good instructor who made me feel calm. The free fall is so quick it finished before I could take it all in and the landing was so smooth.