Day Trips in South Island
Top 10 Best South Island Day Trips
Found 333 Day Trips activities in South Island. Sort by Popularity. - Page 5Discover Christchurch Tour
Join Pete - your passionate local guide, for an unforgettable experience showcasing Christchurch’s iconic landmarks, beautiful coastal suburbs, rich history and hidden gems. Travelling in the comfort of a modern van with no more... More
Discover Christchurch Tour
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Superb140 reviews5
Join Pete - your passionate local guide, for an unforgettable experience showcasing Christchurch’s....
Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch
This is the best wine tour in Christchurch/Canterbury. You will visit some of the best wineries in North Canterbury on the all-inclusive Waipara Wine Experience wine tour with Giles Tours. This tour includes tutored tastings at 3 ... More
Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch
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Superb166 reviews4.9
This is the best wine tour in Christchurch/Canterbury. You will visit some of the best wineries in N....
Abel Tasman Vista Cruise
We've been welcoming visitors to the spectacular Abel Tasman granite coast since 1841. Travel in style on our Vista Cruise. There's no need to go ashore to discover idyllic, golden sand bays, fringed by lush native forest and scul... More
Abel Tasman Vista Cruise
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Superb431 reviews4.6
We've been welcoming visitors to the spectacular Abel Tasman granite coast since 1841. Travel in sty....
Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour
With this tour, you will enjoy a small-group experience with personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You’ll also avoid wasting time waiting for a large group to get on and off... More
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Superb54 reviews4.8
With this tour, you will enjoy a small-group experience with personalised attention while discoverin....
Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot
Short on time but still want to experience the best of Queenstown’s wine country? What you'll do ✓ Shuttle from Queenstown to The Church Cellar Door, Gibbston ✓ Ride through the Gibbston wine region at your own pace ✓ Ret... More
Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot
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Superb50 reviews4.6
Short on time but still want to experience the best of Queenstown’s wine country? What you'll do ....
Arthur’s Pass National Park & Castle Hill Private Tour
Completely Customized Personal Experience! A day trip to Arthur's National Park lets you experience a mix of green fields, rough mountains, dense forests, and lakes and rivers filled with ice-cold water. You can also join a guide... More
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Arthur’s Pass National Park & Castle Hill Private Tour
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Superb2 reviews5
Completely Customized Personal Experience! A day trip to Arthur's National Park lets you experience....
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Hokitika Gorge Walk and Wilderness Trail Tour by eBike
This tour lets you discover the breathtaking West Coast Wilderness Trail at your own pace. First up, a guided walk of the Hokitika Gorge the its stunning turquoise waters is a highlight. Then marvel at the natural wonder of Doroth... More
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Hokitika Gorge Walk and Wilderness Trail Tour by eBike
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Superb3 reviews4.7
This tour lets you discover the breathtaking West Coast Wilderness Trail at your own pace. First up,....
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Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise
Please note over Winter 2026 this tour will be running Wednesday and Saturdays only. Experience the best of beautiful Marlborough on this full-day tour. Get picked up from Blenheim in the morning and head straight to your first o... More
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Likely to Sell Out Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise
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Superb80 reviews4.7
Please note over Winter 2026 this tour will be running Wednesday and Saturdays only. Experience the....
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Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail Adventure
For the Lake Dunstan Experience we will meet you at our Clyde Depot in it's historic heart. We will fully brief you on your world class trail e-bike. From here we will transport you to the Historic Precinct of Old Cromwell where y... More
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Likely to Sell Out Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail Adventure
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Superb4 reviews5
For the Lake Dunstan Experience we will meet you at our Clyde Depot in it's historic heart. We will ....
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Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown
Air Milford hosts you on an intimate experience, combining two incredible scenic flights into Fiordland National Park with a Nature Cruise through the fiord itself. Enjoy reserved seating for Air Milford passengers aboard the cru... More
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Likely to Sell Out Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown
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Superb217 reviews4.9
Air Milford hosts you on an intimate experience, combining two incredible scenic flights into Fiord....
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Kaikoura Wildlife-Spotting Kayaking Day Tour from Christchurch
Kaikōura, whose name translates to ‘eat crayfish’ in English, is a small coastal town often overlooked by tourists. Caught between the Kaikōura Ranges - which in the winter are snowcapped and a sight to behold - and the turq... More
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Likely to Sell Out Kaikoura Wildlife-Spotting Kayaking Day Tour from Christchurch
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Superb217 reviews4.9
Kaikōura, whose name translates to ‘eat crayfish’ in English, is a small coastal town often ove....
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Milford Sound VIP Nature Cruise Small Group ex Queenstown
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound with an exclusive small-group experience that includes transport and a nature cruise. Departing from Queenstown or Te Anau, travel in a customized glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter desi... More
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Likely to Sell Out Milford Sound VIP Nature Cruise Small Group ex Queenstown
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Superb217 reviews4.9
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound with an exclusive small-group experience that incl....
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Private Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 6 people
We offer a small group tour of the highest quality, exclusive experience where your itinerary is fully customized to your interests. Our private tour ,unlike group tours, offers flexibility in timing, and allows more time to enjoy... More
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Likely to Sell Out Private Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 6 people
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Exellent2 reviews4.5
We offer a small group tour of the highest quality, exclusive experience where your itinerary is ful....
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Queenstown Wine Tour
Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience. Unlike rigid tours, our expert local Wine Guides help you customize your day, letting you explore at your own pace through Arrowtown, Queenstown, a... More
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Likely to Sell Out Queenstown Wine Tour
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Superb369 reviews5
Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience. Unlike rigid tour....
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Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown via Wānaka and Pukaki
New Zealand's highest peak deserves more than a drive-past. This full-day small-group tour from Queenstown travels north via Kawarau Gorge, before heading through the Mackenzie District to Lake Pukaki and Aoraki Mt Cook National ... More
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Likely to Sell Out Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown via Wānaka and Pukaki
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Exellent12 reviews4.3
New Zealand's highest peak deserves more than a drive-past. This full-day small-group tour from Que....
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Queenstown Wine Tour
Discover why Central Otago is one of the world's most celebrated cool-climate wine regions on this small-group tour through Gibbston Valley. Visit four of the region's most prestigious boutique wineries, with exclusive access to c... More
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Likely to Sell Out Queenstown Wine Tour
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Discover why Central Otago is one of the world's most celebrated cool-climate wine regions on this s....
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Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour
Enjoy a personalized small group tour of Larnach Castle and Dunedin City. This is a 6 hour fully guided tour that lets you explore Dunedin and Larnach Castle at a leisurely pace. Included is a fully guided tour of Larnach Castle's... More
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Likely to Sell Out Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour
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Superb114 reviews4.9
Enjoy a personalized small group tour of Larnach Castle and Dunedin City. This is a 6 hour fully gui....
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Milford Sound Tour with Glass-Roof Coach and Cruise From Te Anau
Set off on a scenic coach journey from Te Anau to the breathtaking Milford Sound, renowned for its towering peaks and cascading waterfalls. Enjoy engaging commentary from local drivers, who share insights about Fiordland's history... More
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Likely to Sell Out Milford Sound Tour with Glass-Roof Coach and Cruise From Te Anau
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Superb114 reviews4.9
Set off on a scenic coach journey from Te Anau to the breathtaking Milford Sound, renowned for its t....
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Lyttleton Port Excursion Day Tour 3 options for Cruise travelers
Totally Personalized Private Experience! Tailored 3 Private Tours for Cruise Ship Passengers Arriving in Lyttleton, Christchurch. We offer these tour options, specially designed for only cruise ship passengers: Option 1: Half-D... More
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Likely to Sell Out Lyttleton Port Excursion Day Tour 3 options for Cruise travelers
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Superb5 reviews4.8
Totally Personalized Private Experience! Tailored 3 Private Tours for Cruise Ship Passengers Arrivi....
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Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote inland waterway. The people living here have no road access and no mains electricity.... More
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Likely to Sell Out Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
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Superb336 reviews4.8
Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, fre....
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