Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in South Island (Updated 2026)
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Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz...
$458
Because the location is perfect, and our team puts everything into making it totally memorable – a tandem skydive with Skydive Abel Tasman is your...
$311
This tour is one you design yourself. Use our timetable and descriptions of venues to decide where you want to hop off. Then when you're...
$80
Discover New Zealand’s wild West Coast on this unforgettable small group, fully guided day tour from Christchurch to Franz Josef. Journey from the Canterbury Plains...
$166
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...
$98
Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour (1 way). This small group, fully-guided day transfer allows you to travel in style to...
$118
Oarsome 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...
$207
Captain Cook and Dolphin Cruise
This tour offers an amazing fully-guided experience to complete your visit to Marlborough! Guided by enthusiastic Marine Biologists, you are sure to spot some rare...
$100
Fly up the spine of the South Island, enjoying panoramic views of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea on one side and Lake Pukaki, arguably New...
$504
For over 60 years, Interislander has been sharing the stunning scenery of Wellington Harbour and the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds with over 800,000 passengers every year....
$60
THIS IS A CRUISE SHIP ONLY TICKET. TRAVELERS WHO ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS, PLEASE RING US DIRECTLY FOR BOOKINGS! - Hop on and off...
$74
Garden and City tour
This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can...
$35
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....
$83
Abel Tasman Cruise- Best Day trip
Our small group personalized day-trip is the best way to experience all the Abel Tasman National Park has to offer in comfort in one day....
$267
Come and enjoy a kayaking tour to a wildlife sanctuary not able to be accessed by the general public. Unless you have a kayak in...
$89
Experience and immerse yourself in the rugged coastal architecture of New Zealand. The Coastal Pacific travels breathtakingly close to the Pacific Ocean, where the roaring,...
$158
Kepler Track Water Taxi
Spend a day on the stunning Kepler Track, one of NZ’s most rewarding day walks! You can’t beat a walking track that’s been built with...
$17
Massages in Queenstown
At Body Sanctum, we know that in today's environment, our lives are just forever busy, we never have enough time! Body Sanctum has been designed...
$169
Aoraki/Mount Cook ‘the cloud piercer’, our highest peak dominates the Southern Alps mountain range that divides New Zealand’s South Island into east and west. The...
$409
Discover the essence of Marlborough with a premier experience designed for discerning wine lovers. This exclusive tour offers a deep dive into Cloudy Bay’s prestigious...
$353
