Nature & Wildlife in South Island
Top 10 Best South Island Nature & Wildlife
Found 339 Nature & Wildlife activities in South Island. Sort by Popularity. - Page 7Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (Intermediate+)
Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day High Country Pub horse trek takes you up into the beautiful mountains of Cardrona Valley allowing breath taking views of the surrou... More

Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (Intermediate+)
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Superb260 reviews5
Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day H....
Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight
Depart Fox Glacier Village, fly over the legendary Fox Glacier and snowfields and watch the crevasses and ice forms race by below you. Land in the snow above the icefalls of the glacier and experience the magnitude of the scenery ... More

Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight
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Superb35 reviews4.9
Depart Fox Glacier Village, fly over the legendary Fox Glacier and snowfields and watch the crevasse....
3-Hour Fishing Charter Experience at Franz Josef Glacier
Lake Mapourika holds great stock of New Zealand Brown Trout and Wild Sea-Run Salmon. The calm waters and scenic views will keep all anglers entertained. Our unique comfortable tour boat makes fishing and excellent activity rain or... More

3-Hour Fishing Charter Experience at Franz Josef Glacier
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Superb25 reviews4.6
Lake Mapourika holds great stock of New Zealand Brown Trout and Wild Sea-Run Salmon. The calm waters....
Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk
In other parts of the world, it may take several days to trek to places as beautiful as the Rob Roy Glacier, but we offer this experience in a World Heritage Area, in just one day! Our experienced local guides are with you from p... More

Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk
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Superb25 reviews4.6
In other parts of the world, it may take several days to trek to places as beautiful as the Rob Roy ....
Monarch Wildlife Cruise
Hop aboard our sturdy vessel for a one hour Wildlife Cruise, departing from Wellers Rock Wharf on the Otago Peninsula. You'll travel out through the Otago Harbour to the world's only mainland colony of royal albatross. Have your... More

Monarch Wildlife Cruise
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Superb201 reviews4.6
Hop aboard our sturdy vessel for a one hour Wildlife Cruise, departing from Wellers Rock Wharf on th....
Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise
Nature and wildlife enthusiasts will love the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise. This tour enjoys unrivalled access to remote locations and rare animals. You'll visit a variety of beautiful locations on the Otago Peninsula an... More

Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise
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Superb50 reviews4.8
Nature and wildlife enthusiasts will love the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise. This tour enjo....
Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet
Cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Board the Spirit of Queenstown, a modern catamaran with a licensed bar where you can purchase a drink or 2 for your journey. Once at the lakeside Colonel’s Homestea... More

Queenstown Lake Cruise to Walter Peak Farm with BBQ Buffet
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Superb17 reviews4.8
Cruise across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Board the Spirit of Queenstown, a mod....
Nature and City Tour
This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on cruise ship days The tour stops at all locations mentioned with a chance to get off and have a walk aro... More

Nature and City Tour
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Exellent62 reviews4.4
This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship pas....
Full-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....
Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour
Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago Harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. She has had 20 +years experience skippering/guiding/op... More

Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour
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Superb100 reviews4.9
Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide....
Wanaka 4x4 Explorer The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure
The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure Wanaka’s boat and 4×4 tour brings you the best of both worlds with views from the lake and land looking over remote islands and National Parks. From start to finish we are off the beate... More

Wanaka 4x4 Explorer The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure
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Superb84 reviews5
The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure Wanaka’s boat and 4×4 tour brings you the best of both ....
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....
Private Tour
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with snow landing
Enjoy the ultimate helicopter experience on this 30-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. This flight tour covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the... More
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Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with snow landing
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Exellent5 reviews4.2
Enjoy the ultimate helicopter experience on this 30-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight....
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Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry
Explore Tekapo's backcountry wilderness on a Scenic 4WD Tour, offering private access into some of The Mackenzie's most beautiful High Country Stations. Discover the best scenery & landscapes within Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki / M... More
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Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry
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Superb75 reviews4.9
Explore Tekapo's backcountry wilderness on a Scenic 4WD Tour, offering private access into some of T....
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Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef Glacier
Enjoy exclusive access to our private rainforest trail, only accessible by boat! The rainforest trail journeys through a Kiwi Conservation region and some of Westland's oldest untouched rainforest. ... More
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Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef Glacier
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Superb77 reviews4.9
Enjoy exclusive access to our private rainforest trail, only accessible by boat! The rainforest trai....
Private Tour
Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk
Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the island . Once aboard our fast lake cruiser, guests can relax in comfort and enjoy a 30 minute cruise among spectacular mountain sc... More
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Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk
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Superb52 reviews4.9
Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the ....
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Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
Visit Ship Cove on a morning boat cruise that explores the Marlborough Sounds, a broad network of waterways that makes up 20 percent of New Zealand’s coastline. Enjoy time to disembark at Ship Cove where you can see a memorial t... More
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Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton
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Exellent137 reviews4.4
Visit Ship Cove on a morning boat cruise that explores the Marlborough Sounds, a broad network of wa....
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Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk
Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk • A “must see” in Wanaka, take a 30 minute cruise to the remote, predator free Mou Waho Island nature reserve, home to the rare and flightless Buff Weka, (extinct on mainland NZ)... More
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Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk
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Superb126 reviews5
Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk • A “must see” in Wanaka, take a 30 minute cruis....
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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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Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular wildlife. Visit Motuara Island and cruise the majestic Queen Charlot... More
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Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton
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South Island
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Superb160 reviews4.7
The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A....
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