Day Trips in South Island
Top 10 Best South Island Day Trips
Found 292 Day Trips activities in South Island. Sort by Popularity. - Page 6Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Walk
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

Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Walk
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Superb11 reviews5
After being picked up from your hotel in Queenstown, you will take one of the most beautiful road jo....
Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau
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

Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau
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Superb17 reviews4.8
Departing from our Te Anau lakeside base, the journey begins by soaring over Lake Te Anau. Soak up v....
Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo
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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Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo
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Superb1 review5
Escape the ordinary with a fully private, customizable 6-hour day trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy.....
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Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.
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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Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.
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Superb33 reviews4.9
Explore Christchurch Botanic Gardens, the serene Avon River, and Hagley Park, while admiring the cit....
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Private Queenstown and Wanaka City Day Tour
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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Private Queenstown and Wanaka City Day Tour
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Superb33 reviews4.9
Experience Queenstown and Wanaka like a local with our personalized, small-group tours led by passio....
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Full Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
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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Full Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour
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Superb53 reviews4.9
Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle ....
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Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown
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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Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown
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Superb77 reviews5
The Wine tour with Maori Culture Queenstown is the only wine tour in Queenstown that connects Maori ....
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Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour
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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Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour
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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 ....
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Day Trip: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park
-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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Day Trip: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park
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Superb21 reviews4.7
-IMPORTANT UPDATE- *Temporary tour conditions due to partial closure of the Hooker Valley Track. We....
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Akaroa Private Day Tour From Christchurch (Carbon Neutral)
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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Akaroa Private Day Tour From Christchurch (Carbon Neutral)
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Superb1 review5
Akaroa is nestled in the sheltered side of Akaroa Harbour, Banks Peninsula, and is the only French s....
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Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo
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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Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo
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Superb12 reviews4.9
Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (1 way), this small group, fully-guided tra....
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(MT) Mount Cook Return Day Tour Via Lake Tekapo from Christchurch
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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(MT) Mount Cook Return Day Tour Via Lake Tekapo from Christchurch
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Superb2 reviews5
Carefully timed stops at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Pukaki, and NZ Alpine Lavender Farm o....
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Queenstown's Gin & Spirits Tasting Tour
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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Queenstown's Gin & Spirits Tasting Tour
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Superb39 reviews4.8
We've finely curated a gin-tasting experience that includes a mix of tastings, scenery, fun, and edu....
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Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough
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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Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough
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Superb245 reviews5
With a winemaker as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll. You can ask al....
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Cruise Abel Tasman to Golden Bay
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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Cruise Abel Tasman to Golden Bay
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Superb1 review5
Explore the Best of Abel Tasman National Park and Golden Bay in One Day! Your friendly guide will ....
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Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour
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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Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour
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Superb28 reviews4.7
Start at Port Chalmers to experience the beauty of Dunedin on a fantastic 5 hour tour of rich herita....
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Mt Cook Day Small-Group Tour From Queenstown
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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Mt Cook Day Small-Group Tour From Queenstown
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Superb4 reviews4.8
Take a break from the hectic Queenstown streets with this trip into the mighty Southern Alps. Spend ....
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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
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Abel Tasman Vista Cruise
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Superb406 reviews4.6
We've been welcoming visitors to the spectacular Abel Tasman granite coast since 1841. Travel in sty....
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Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise
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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Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise
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Exellent301 reviews4.5
Travel with a family-owned and operated company. Milford Sound Day Tour, enjoy maximum space with ou....
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NEW: Ale Trail: Wharehuanui Adventure with Queenstown Shuttles
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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NEW: Ale Trail: Wharehuanui Adventure with Queenstown Shuttles
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Superb13 reviews4.8
Our Ale Trail stands out by offering a unique, self-guided biking experience with the freedom to exp....
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