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Things to do on the South Island Activities and excursions you can pre-book before you travel

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Experiences From Queenstown

Will you cruise around Milford Sound? Or visit the Lord of the Rings movie locations?

To make the most of your time away, you can pre-book your South Island day tours and experiences before you travel, as part of a personalised itinerary including flights, hotels, transfers and more.

Milford Sound Day Tour & Cruise

From Queenstown or Te Anau

Day Tour

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Queenstown Boutique Wine Tour

Queenstown

Day Tour

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Onsen Hot Pools

Queenstown

Unique Experience

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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

From Queenstown

2 Day Scenic Cruise

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Milford Sound Overnight Cruise

From Queenstown

2 Day Scenic Cruise

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TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise

Queenstown

Half Day Tour

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Lord of the Rings Movie Locations Tour

From Queenstown

Half Day Tour

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Routeburn Track Guided Walk

From Queenstown

Day Tour

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Experiences From Christchurch

A selection of experiences from Christchurch, letting your discover more of the South Island during your holiday.

Kaikoura Whales & Wine Tasting

From Christchurch

Day Tour

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Akaroa Day Tour & Harbour Cruise

From Christchurch

Day Tour

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Tramway Restaurant

Christchurch

Dining Experience

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Southern Alps Rail Adventure

From Christchurch

Day Tour

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TranzAlpine

Rail Journey from £135

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Experiences Around the South Island

Discover more experiences from around the stunning South Island. Most of our day tours include pick up from hotels in the area.

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

From Helicopter Line Office, Franz Josef

Helicopter Flight & Hike

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Abel Tasman Walk & Kayak

Departs from Motueka

Outdoor Activity

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Fox Glacier Heli Hike

Fox Glacier

Outdoor Activity

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Kaikoura Whale Watching

Kaikoura

Half Day Cruise

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Kaikoura Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura

Unique Experience

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Marlborough Wine Tour

From Blenheim or Picton

Day Tour

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Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Encounter

Stewart Island

Half Day Tour

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Otago Cruise & Penguin Tour

Dunedin

Full Day Cruise & Tour

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South Island Stargazing

Tekapo

Evening experience

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Holidays Designed For You

Choose from any of the below options or speak to one of our experts to combine a little of everything.

Holiday Ideas

Self Drives

Campervans

Tours

Rail

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