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Top 10 Best South Island Day Trips

Found 292 Day Trips activities in South Island. Sort by Popularity. - Page 6
 

Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Walk

(5 of 11 reviews)

After being picked up from your hotel in Queenstown, you will take one of the most beautiful road journeys in New Zealand to the Western end of Lake Wakatipu, led by a knowledgeable local guide.The world-renowned Routeburn Track p... More

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Start From $289.22
 
Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Walk

Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Walk

  • South Island
  • Superb11 reviews5

After being picked up from your hotel in Queenstown, you will take one of the most beautiful road jo....

    Free Cancellation
    Start From $289.22
 
 

Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

(4.8 of 17 reviews)

Departing from our Te Anau lakeside base, the journey begins by soaring over Lake Te Anau. Soak up views of the Hidden Lakes before flying above the local’s playground. We land at a mountain tarn with views over the Main Divide.... More

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Start From $269.56
 
Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

  • South Island
  • Superb17 reviews4.8

Departing from our Te Anau lakeside base, the journey begins by soaring over Lake Te Anau. Soak up v....

    Free Cancellation
    Start From $269.56
 
 
-15% Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

(5 of 1 review)

Escape the ordinary with a fully private, customizable 6-hour day trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy. Experience some of New Zealand’s most stunning landscapes — from tranquil lakes and hidden bays to iconic viewpoints and peac... More

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Start From $255.57
(Saving 15% ) $300.67
 
-15% Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

  • South Island
  • Superb1 review5

Escape the ordinary with a fully private, customizable 6-hour day trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy.....

    Special Offer
    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $255.57
    (Saving 15% ) $300.67
 
 

Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

(4.9 of 33 reviews)

Explore Christchurch Botanic Gardens, the serene Avon River, and Hagley Park, while admiring the city's Gothic architecture and the new stadium opening in 2026. Visit the unique cardboard Cathedral and vibrant New Regent Street. ... More

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Private Tour
Start From $177.75
 
Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

  • South Island
  • Superb33 reviews4.9

Explore Christchurch Botanic Gardens, the serene Avon River, and Hagley Park, while admiring the cit....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $177.75
 
 

Private Queenstown and Wanaka City Day Tour

(4.9 of 33 reviews)

Experience Queenstown and Wanaka like a local with our personalized, small-group tours led by passionate local guides. We go beyond the typical tourist spots, offering exclusive insights, scenic routes, and hidden gems that only l... More

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Start From $541.69
 
Private Queenstown and Wanaka City Day Tour

Private Queenstown and Wanaka City Day Tour

  • South Island
  • Superb33 reviews4.9

Experience Queenstown and Wanaka like a local with our personalized, small-group tours led by passio....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $541.69
 
 

Full Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

(4.9 of 53 reviews)

Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1 hour lunch break back in Queenstown and change buses for the afternoon tour. Morni... More

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Private Tour
Start From $227.76
 
Full Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

Full Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

  • South Island
  • Superb53 reviews4.9

Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle ....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $227.76
 
 

Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown

(5 of 77 reviews)

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori culture with the local wines and land where you receive the authentic Aotearoa New Zealand experience. You will visit three boutiq... More

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Start From $174.14
 
Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown

Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown

  • South Island
  • Superb77 reviews5

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori ....

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    Private Tour
    Start From $174.14
 
 

Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour

(5 of 56 reviews)

If you're not a morning person or if you want to make the most of your time in Queenstown and don't have enough time to spend a full day at the wineries, this is the perfect tour for you! On the Afternoon Wine Tour, we will depar... More

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Start From $150.04
 
Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour

Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour

  • South Island
  • Superb56 reviews5

If you're not a morning person or if you want to make the most of your time in Queenstown and don't ....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $150.04
 
 

Day Trip: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park

(4.7 of 21 reviews)

-IMPORTANT UPDATE- *Temporary tour conditions due to partial closure of the Hooker Valley Track. We are a Tekapo-based company and the only one providing shuttle services from Tekapo to Mount Cook every day. Experience the free... More

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Private Tour
Start From $89.78
 
Day Trip: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park

Day Trip: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park

  • South Island
  • Superb21 reviews4.7

-IMPORTANT UPDATE- *Temporary tour conditions due to partial closure of the Hooker Valley Track. We....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $89.78
 
 

Akaroa Private Day Tour From Christchurch (Carbon Neutral)

(5 of 1 review)

Akaroa is nestled in the sheltered side of Akaroa Harbour, Banks Peninsula, and is the only French settlement in New Zealand. Discovered by French whaler Captain Langlois, he decided that it would be a perfect location for a town ... More

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Start From $602.55
 
Akaroa Private Day Tour From Christchurch (Carbon Neutral)

Akaroa Private Day Tour From Christchurch (Carbon Neutral)

  • South Island
  • Superb1 review5

Akaroa is nestled in the sheltered side of Akaroa Harbour, Banks Peninsula, and is the only French s....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $602.55
 
 

Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

(4.9 of 12 reviews)

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (1 way), this small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing all the key highlights along the way. Led by our famously passionate tour guide... More

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Start From $108.46
 
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

  • South Island
  • Superb12 reviews4.9

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (1 way), this small group, fully-guided tra....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $108.46
 
 

(MT) Mount Cook Return Day Tour Via Lake Tekapo from Christchurch

(5 of 2 reviews)

Carefully timed stops at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Pukaki, and NZ Alpine Lavender Farm offer world-class photo opportunities. Travel during lavender bloom season (Nov–Mar) for purple fields framed by snow-capped mou... More

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Private Tour
Start From $180.16
 
(MT) Mount Cook Return Day Tour Via Lake Tekapo from Christchurch

(MT) Mount Cook Return Day Tour Via Lake Tekapo from Christchurch

  • South Island
  • Superb2 reviews5

Carefully timed stops at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Pukaki, and NZ Alpine Lavender Farm o....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $180.16
 
 

Queenstown's Gin & Spirits Tasting Tour

(4.8 of 39 reviews)

We've finely curated a gin-tasting experience that includes a mix of tastings, scenery, fun, and education. Start your day by meeting your friendly guide at or near your Queenstown accommodation. From here, we will explore Cardr... More

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Private Tour
Start From $150.04
 
Queenstown's Gin & Spirits Tasting Tour Likely to Sell Out

Queenstown's Gin & Spirits Tasting Tour

  • South Island
  • Superb39 reviews4.8

We've finely curated a gin-tasting experience that includes a mix of tastings, scenery, fun, and edu....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $150.04
 
 

Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

(5 of 245 reviews)

With a winemaker as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll. You can ask all those curly questions, and capture some great vineyard photos. During your full day tour you visit 4-6 wineries which could inc... More

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Start From $129.55
 
Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough Likely to Sell Out

Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

  • South Island
  • Superb245 reviews5

With a winemaker as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll. You can ask al....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $129.55
 
 

Cruise Abel Tasman to Golden Bay

(5 of 1 review)

Explore the Best of Abel Tasman National Park and Golden Bay in One Day! Your friendly guide will pick you up from your accommodation for a scenic journey across the Waimea Plains and Moutere Hills to Kaiteriteri. From there, en... More

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Start From $300.67
 
Cruise Abel Tasman to Golden Bay Likely to Sell Out

Cruise Abel Tasman to Golden Bay

  • South Island
  • Superb1 review5

Explore the Best of Abel Tasman National Park and Golden Bay in One Day! Your friendly guide will ....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $300.67
 
 

Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour

(4.7 of 28 reviews)

Start at Port Chalmers to experience the beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic 5 hour tour of rich heritage, spectacular scenery. You will experience gorgeous and memorable landscape of Otago Peninsula with amazing string of rugged bea... More

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Start From $144.61
 
Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour Likely to Sell Out

Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour

  • South Island
  • Superb28 reviews4.7

Start at Port Chalmers to experience the beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic 5 hour tour of rich herita....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $144.61
 
 

Mt Cook Day Small-Group Tour From Queenstown

(4.8 of 4 reviews)

Take a break from the hectic Queenstown streets with this trip into the mighty Southern Alps. Spend the day at Mount Cook Village, nestled in the shadow of Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand’s tallest mountain. Enjoy free reign to s... More

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Start From $150.04
 
Mt Cook Day Small-Group Tour From Queenstown Likely to Sell Out

Mt Cook Day Small-Group Tour From Queenstown

  • South Island
  • Superb4 reviews4.8

Take a break from the hectic Queenstown streets with this trip into the mighty Southern Alps. Spend ....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $150.04
 
 

Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

(4.6 of 406 reviews)

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

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Start From $62.67
 
Abel Tasman Vista Cruise Likely to Sell Out

Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

  • South Island
  • Superb406 reviews4.6

We've been welcoming visitors to the spectacular Abel Tasman granite coast since 1841. Travel in sty....

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    Start From $62.67
 
 

Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise

(4.5 of 301 reviews)

Travel with a family-owned and operated company. Milford Sound Day Tour, enjoy maximum space with our day tours.     Sit back, stretch out, relax, and enjoy the scenery in the warmth and comfort of our luxury small coach. The m... More

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Start From $204.26
 
Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise Likely to Sell Out

Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise

  • South Island
  • Exellent301 reviews4.5

Travel with a family-owned and operated company. Milford Sound Day Tour, enjoy maximum space with ou....

    Free Cancellation
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    Start From $204.26
 
 

NEW: Ale Trail: Wharehuanui Adventure with Queenstown Shuttles

(4.8 of 13 reviews)

Our Ale Trail stands out by offering a unique, self-guided biking experience with the freedom to explore at your own pace. Ride along the scenic 16 km Wharehuanui Trail, taking in the stunning alpine views of the Whakatipu Basin. ... More

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Private Tour
Start From $66.28
 
NEW: Ale Trail: Wharehuanui Adventure with Queenstown Shuttles Likely to Sell Out

NEW: Ale Trail: Wharehuanui Adventure with Queenstown Shuttles

  • South Island
  • Superb13 reviews4.8

Our Ale Trail stands out by offering a unique, self-guided biking experience with the freedom to exp....

    Free Cancellation
    Private Tour
    Start From $66.28
 
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