Day Trips in South Island
Top 10 Best South Island Day Trips
Found 256 Day Trips activities in South Island. Sort by Popularity. - Page 8Oarsome Marine Reserve Kayak Tour
So much to see in this spectacular one day guided adventure! On a high tide, explore the dreamy depths of Shag Harbour where you can get up close and personal with the resident NZ Fur Seal (kekeno). Kayak to Tonga Island and spot ... More

Oarsome Marine Reserve Kayak Tour
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Superb38 reviews5
So much to see in this spectacular one day guided adventure! On a high tide, explore the dreamy dept....
(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

(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....
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....
Private Shore Excursion from Lyttelton- Visit Akaroa & Peninsula
This private tour is specifically designed for cruise ship passengers. Visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local guides. This excursion, starting and finishing at Lyttleton, is ... More
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Private Shore Excursion from Lyttelton- Visit Akaroa & Peninsula
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Superb5 reviews4.8
This private tour is specifically designed for cruise ship passengers. Visit Akaroa and explore the ....
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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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Private Excursion: Scenic and Seascape Delights from Picton
Relax with the flexibility of your exclusive tour of the Marlborough wine region. Taste sensational wines and partake of some of the most delicious gourmet treats. Enjoy the wineries or mix and match the day with exciting opt... More
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Private Excursion: Scenic and Seascape Delights from Picton
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Exellent5 reviews4.2
Relax with the flexibility of your exclusive tour of the Marlborough wine region. Taste sensationa....
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Full-Day Marlborough Catamaran Cruise with Wine Tour and Lunch
Experience 'The Ultimate Marlborough Day Out', on this full day, small group tour. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound, aboard Beachcomber Cruises catamaran* and get to see the historic Ship Cove, where Capta... More
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Full-Day Marlborough Catamaran Cruise with Wine Tour and Lunch
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Superb26 reviews4.6
Experience 'The Ultimate Marlborough Day Out', on this full day, small group tour. Enjoy a scenic ....
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Routeburn Track Guided Walk (Half-Day)
Rated one of the world’s best classic hikes, the Routeburn Track combines personal achievement with awe-inspiring scenery. With this half-day tour, enjoy a more relaxed pace through the forest and into a world of peace and tranq... More
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Routeburn Track Guided Walk (Half-Day)
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Exellent16 reviews4.4
Rated one of the world’s best classic hikes, the Routeburn Track combines personal achievement wit....
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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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Superb50 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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Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Blenheim
Experience sensational wines, stunning landscapes and seriously delicious gourmet on this relaxing tour offering a full-day experience of the Marlborough wine region, right at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. A variety ... More
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Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from....
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Superb23 reviews4.6
Experience sensational wines, stunning landscapes and seriously delicious gourmet on this relaxing t....
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Lyttelton Shore Excursion- Small Group Tour of Akaroa & Peninsula
This is a small group tour specifically designed for cruise ship passengers. Visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local guides. Starting and finishing at Lyttleton, this excursio... More
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Lyttelton Shore Excursion- Small Group Tour of Akaroa & Peninsula
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Superb3 reviews5
This is a small group tour specifically designed for cruise ship passengers. Visit Akaroa and explor....
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Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour
This scenic small-group tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. Visit country towns, mountain passes, alpine lakes, and the amazing boulder fields at Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti—a day trip fr... More
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Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour
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Superb5 reviews4.8
This scenic small-group tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhit....
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour
While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch. You’ll see how Christchurch is emerging from the devastation of the 2011 earthquake. Tak... More
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sig....
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Very Good228 reviews3.8
While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Penins....
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Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross
Visit the habitat of the world's rarest penguin. Walk through a private nature reserve on this guided tour for a chance to see the endangered Yellow Eyed Penguin, Little Blue Penguins and NZ Fur seals in the wild. Specially design... More
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Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross
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Superb29 reviews4.7
Visit the habitat of the world's rarest penguin. Walk through a private nature reserve on this guide....
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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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6 Hour's - Queenstown's Helicopter Gin Tour
Experience the world's first Heli Gin Tour on this finely curated gin-tasting experience that includes a mix of tastings, scenery, fun & education. Start your day with a pick-up from your Queenstown accommodation and enjoy a spe... More
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6 Hour's - Queenstown's Helicopter Gin Tour
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Superb8 reviews4.9
Experience the world's first Heli Gin Tour on this finely curated gin-tasting experience that includ....
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is in Akaroa port, and explore the city on a comprehensive tour. Your Akaroa shore excursion also includes a trip through the beautiful Banks Peninsula and a visit to the Willowbank Wi... More
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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour a....
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Very Good26 reviews3.7
See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is in Akaroa port, and explore the city on a comprehen....
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Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air
Depart over the Remarkables, track along the Oreti River across New Zealand’s vast southern farmland before reaching the stunning Southern Coast. Fly over Foveaux Strait passing Dog Island and Ruapuki Island before landing on R... More
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Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air
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Superb20 reviews5
Depart over the Remarkables, track along the Oreti River across New Zealand’s vast southern farmla....
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Full-Day Private Tour Mt.Cook from Christchurch
If you want to see the most beautiful nature in a day, this tour is the right choice. This tour is a day tour as private and will be fun with our expert tour guide. You can customize this tour a bit and you can deal with our gui... More
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Full-Day Private Tour Mt.Cook from Christchurch
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Exellent4 reviews4.3
If you want to see the most beautiful nature in a day, this tour is the right choice. This tour is ....
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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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