Day Trips in South Island
Top 10 Best South Island Day Trips
Found 312 Day Trips activities in South Island. Sort by Popularity.Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch
The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. We take care of the driving while you sit back and enjoy the stunning views from our premium coaches with panoramic windows, glass roofs, and USB charging ports. Your frien... More

Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch
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Superb483 reviews4.7
The best way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown. We take care of the driving while you sit ....
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better way to see this most famous of attractions! Highlights: • Mil... More

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
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Superb2,422 reviews4.9
Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing....
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown
Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, and spill the secrets of their beautiful backyard as you travel through lus... More

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown
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Superb659 reviews4.7
Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. A....
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri
Experience an 8-hour day trip into the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound, the heart of Fiordland National Park, while nature guides answer questions and point out landmarks. This fiord is home to bottlenose dolphins and fur seal... More

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri
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Superb431 reviews4.7
Experience an 8-hour day trip into the remote wilderness of Doubtful Sound, the heart of Fiordland N....
Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau
Premium small group tour including boutique Milford Sound cruise onboard TripAdvisors No.1 rated cruise operator, Cruise Milford, and picnic lunch from Te Anau. There is no better way to see this famous attraction. Highlights: ... More

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau
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Superb610 reviews4.9
Premium small group tour including boutique Milford Sound cruise onboard TripAdvisors No.1 rated cru....
Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch
Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Arthur’s Pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Journey on one of the world’s greatest train journeys, lunch in an Alpine Village nestled in the heart of th... More

Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch
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Exellent180 reviews4.5
Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Arthur’s Pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains....
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Experience the South Island's remarkable natural landscapes by taking a journey on the TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, which is considered one of the world's greatest train journeys for the scenery through wh... More

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
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Superb360 reviews4.8
Experience the South Island's remarkable natural landscapes by taking a journey on the TranzAlpine t....
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)
Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary natural beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery and prolific flora and fauna. This tour with Air Milford allows you to combine the stunning flight to Milford... More

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)
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Superb648 reviews5
Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary natural beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and a....
Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise
Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views are guaranteed to leave you awestruck. This is a small group tour for t... More

Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise
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Superb2,217 reviews4.9
Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any travelle....
Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch
This small group day trip includes a stunning boutique Milford Sound cruise and an amazing scenic flight back to Queenstown. Highlights: •Bus tour From Queenstown •Milford Sound Cruise •Scenic flight Milford Sound to Quee... More

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch
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Superb157 reviews4.9
This small group day trip includes a stunning boutique Milford Sound cruise and an amazing scenic fl....
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then it's over Wilmot Pass, stopping along the way to experience some of Fiordland's densest rainforest and to view the colorful alpine... More

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau
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Superb253 reviews4.8
Your Doubtful Sound adventure begins as you cruise the crystal clear waters of Lake Manapouri. Then ....

Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau
This full-day Milford Sound extraordinaire tour from Te Anau will have you traveling along the spectacular Milford Road. With fun commentary and plenty of local knowledge provided you will have a chance to see keas, seals, dolphi... More
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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau
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Superb1,101 reviews5
This full-day Milford Sound extraordinaire tour from Te Anau will have you traveling along the spect....
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Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With TranzAlpine
Nestled at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), Arthur’s Pass is steeped in history. Home of the world’s only truly alpine parrot and our namesake, the Kea, the now National Park’s dramatic t... More

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch With TranzAlpine
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Exellent59 reviews4.4
Nestled at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), Arthur’s Pass is ....
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri, cross over the 670-meter high Wilmot Pass and enjoy a 2 hour and 45-minute ... More

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
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Superb221 reviews4.7
Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in th....
Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes. The Akaroa crater nurses the picturesque harbor and Akaroa village. Exp... More

Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
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Superb227 reviews4.6
Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, form....
Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries
Start your day by meeting your wine-certified guide at or near your Queenstown accommodation. Then travel into the Gibbston wine region, home to top-rated wineries, accomplished winemakers, and, of course, delicious Pinot Noir. T... More

Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries
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Superb575 reviews5
Start your day by meeting your wine-certified guide at or near your Queenstown accommodation. Then t....
Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
Immerse yourself in the magic of the Lord of the Rings trilogy on this 9-hour adventure to Edoras (Mount Sunday) from Christchurch. Explore with your guide and soak up breathtaking views from the peak of Edoras. Look over exclusiv... More

Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch
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Superb328 reviews4.8
Immerse yourself in the magic of the Lord of the Rings trilogy on this 9-hour adventure to Edoras (M....
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch
Embark on a stress-free Milford Sound adventure from Te Anau. We'll do the driving as you relax in our premium coaches, designed for unbeatable views of the Milford Road. Your friendly driver shares stories of the area's history a... More

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch
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Superb109 reviews4.7
Embark on a stress-free Milford Sound adventure from Te Anau. We'll do the driving as you relax in o....
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
Travel in a group tour from Christchurch, on a day trip to Aoraki Mount Cook – the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque Church of Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo and admire stunning alpine views from... More

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
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Superb319 reviews4.9
Travel in a group tour from Christchurch, on a day trip to Aoraki Mount Cook – the tallest mountai....
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown
The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the glacier Heli Hike. The experienced guides will take you into a deep part of ... More

Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown
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Superb70 reviews4.9
The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certain....