Things to do in South Island

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Popular things to do in South Island

Tours & day trips

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Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience

Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$329 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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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
9.8 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$199 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

Activity duration is 7 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$295 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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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
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$692 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 79 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$225 per adult
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Popular places to visit

South Island featuring bird life

Lake Tekapo

4.5/5(257 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Tekapo, a popular spot to commune with nature in Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Lake Tekapo
Milford Sound

Milford Sound

5/5(3 reviews)

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 which includes mountains, landscape views and tranquil scenes

Mount Cook National Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Mount Cook National Park, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the spas in this quaint area or seek out its hiking trails.

Mount Cook National Park

South Island sightseeing tours & attractions