What to do in South Island

Activities, attractions and tours

Queenstown showing a river or creek and boating
Kawarau Suspension Bridge showing a sporting event, a bridge and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway
Bob\'s Peak which includes views, general coastal views and mountains
South Island which includes land animals and mountains
South Island showing a river or creek, boating and a gorge or canyon
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 90 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.923.212 per adult
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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.865.610 per adult
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Spirit of Baltimore Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars

Spirit of Baltimore Signature Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live DJ & Bars

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 49 reviews
Price is Rp2.228.076 per adult
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Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour

Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour

Activity duration is 13 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp3.283.534 per child
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Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp7.206.981 per adult
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What to do in South Island

Popular places to visit

Milford Sound

Milford Sound

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Milford Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. Discover the area's waterfalls and glaciers.

Milford Sound
Mount Cook National Park showing landscape views, snow and mountains

Mount Cook National Park

Ski on a glacier, enjoy hot springs and tackle the peak where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest in this spectacular part of New Zealand.

Mount Cook National Park
Aoraki / Mount Cook

Aoraki / Mount Cook

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Aoraki / Mount Cook
Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, a bay or harbour and mountains

Lyttelton Harbour

4/5(23 reviews)

Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills.

Lyttelton Harbour
Picton Ferry Terminal

Picton Ferry Terminal

4/5(31 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this quaint area.

Picton Ferry Terminal
Lake Pukaki showing a lake or waterhole, snow and mountains

Lake Pukaki

4.5/5(33 reviews)

Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape.

Lake Pukaki
Tekapo Springs featuring landscape views and snow

Tekapo Springs

4/5(4 reviews)

Lie back and relax in healing waters, enjoy a massage or get involved in a range of outdoor activities, all with a fabulous alpine backdrop.

Tekapo Springs
Sumner Beach which includes rocky coastline

Sumner Beach

4.5/5(23 reviews)

The main beach in the seaside retreat of Sumner is an idyllic place to spend a day in the sun away from the centre of Christchurch.

Sumner Beach
Coronet Peak Ski Area which includes snow and snow skiing

Coronet Peak Ski Area

4/5(11 reviews)

A variety of slopes for all abilities and some excellent après-ski options are on offer at this ski field just minutes from central Queenstown.

Coronet Peak Ski Area