Things to do on New Year's Eve in South Island (Updated 2026)

South Island, New Zealand
Private Tour: Winter Wine and Scenic Delights Tour from Picton

A private winter wine and scenic tour departing Picton at 9:45am and returning at 4:00pm is the perfect option for discovering Marlborough which has the …More

A private winter wine and scenic tour departing Picton at 9:45am and returning at 4:00pm is the perfect option for discovering Marlborough which has the...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$975
Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch & Lyttelton

Enjoy the beautiful views and scenery on the way by passing through Governor’s Bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora), and Little River. Spend your …More

Enjoy the beautiful views and scenery on the way by passing through Governor’s Bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora), and Little River. Spend your...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$114
Private Queenstown Airport to Hotel Transfers

Choose Q Tours for your Airport-to-hotel transfer and experience luxury and convenience. Our professional chauffeurs ensure a smooth, safe ride, while you enjoy plush seating, …More

Choose Q Tours for your Airport-to-hotel transfer and experience luxury and convenience. Our professional chauffeurs ensure a smooth, safe ride, while you enjoy plush seating,...

20 to 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
Christchurch International Airport :Airport to City Centre

Traveler pick up is offered. Customer can quickly input their location and request a ride. Our Drivers can use GPS for precise passenger pickup and …More

Traveler pick up is offered. Customer can quickly input their location and request a ride. Our Drivers can use GPS for precise passenger pickup and...

30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$49
Dusky Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight

Lifting off from our base at the Manapouri Te Anau Airport, you will immediately enjoy stunning views over Lake Manapouri, before you travel west towards …More

Lifting off from our base at the Manapouri Te Anau Airport, you will immediately enjoy stunning views over Lake Manapouri, before you travel west towards...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$659
The GRAND TOUR, snow landing (allow 40 minutes - departing Fox Glacier)

The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes) The “grand-daddy” of all flights! Explore both glaciers as well as taking in Mount Cook and …More

The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes) The “grand-daddy” of all flights! Explore both glaciers as well as taking in Mount Cook and...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$366
Wine and Gourmet Picnic Experience of Marlborough

Discover the award-winning wines of the Marlborough region on your wine and gourmet picnic from Picton or Blenheim for up to eight people. The itinerary …More

Discover the award-winning wines of the Marlborough region on your wine and gourmet picnic from Picton or Blenheim for up to eight people. The itinerary...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$158
(MT) Mount Cook Return Day Tour Via Lake Tekapo from Christchurch

Carefully timed stops at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Pukaki, and NZ Alpine Lavender Farm offer world-class photo opportunities. Travel during lavender bloom …More

Carefully timed stops at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Pukaki, and NZ Alpine Lavender Farm offer world-class photo opportunities. Travel during lavender bloom...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$229
Christchurch City Scenic flight

Discover Christchurch from a whole new perspective when you fly over the city. See the progress of the massive rebuild and the abandoned suburbs from …More

Discover Christchurch from a whole new perspective when you fly over the city. See the progress of the massive rebuild and the abandoned suburbs from...

20 to 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$308
Otago Peninsula Tour and Larnach Castle City Sights (min 4 )

We love showing you our city and will always give you a trip to remember - we cannot wait to show you our city. We …More

We love showing you our city and will always give you a trip to remember - we cannot wait to show you our city. We...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$167
Wanaka Parasailing

Fly high above the beautiful Lake Wanaka with Wanaka Parasailing on either a single, or a tandem flight. This is one of the best things …More

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Fly high above the beautiful Lake Wanaka with Wanaka Parasailing on either a single, or a tandem flight. This is one of the best things...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$106
Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

• This private photography tour provides a flexible itinerary. • Your guide holds the public liability insurance, first aid certification and Passenger Service license, which …More

• This private photography tour provides a flexible itinerary. • Your guide holds the public liability insurance, first aid certification and Passenger Service license, which...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$152
Private Transfer from Wanaka to Queenstown Central

We provide a private door to door transfer service from Wanaka to central Queenstown or from your Wanaka accommodation to Queenstown Airport or any other …More

We provide a private door to door transfer service from Wanaka to central Queenstown or from your Wanaka accommodation to Queenstown Airport or any other...

60 to 75 minutes
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$170
Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet

Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet – The Ultimate Helicopter & Jet Boat Shore Excursion Depart from our beachfront helipads for a scenic helicopter tour of the stunning …More

Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet – The Ultimate Helicopter & Jet Boat Shore Excursion Depart from our beachfront helipads for a scenic helicopter tour of the stunning...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$356
Private Yacht Cruise in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand

Experience the adventure of a lifetime as we take you on an unforgettable journey through the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Escape to a world of breathtaking …More

Experience the adventure of a lifetime as we take you on an unforgettable journey through the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Escape to a world of breathtaking...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$5,464
Private Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 6 people

We offer a small group tour of the highest quality, exclusive experience where your itinerary is fully customized to your interests. Our private tour ,unlike …More

We offer a small group tour of the highest quality, exclusive experience where your itinerary is fully customized to your interests. Our private tour ,unlike...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$772
Dunedin Private Fullday Tour

Embark on an exclusive private tour, accommodating a maximum of five participants. This intimate setting ensures a personalized experience akin to a private tour, allowing …More

Embark on an exclusive private tour, accommodating a maximum of five participants. This intimate setting ensures a personalized experience akin to a private tour, allowing...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$316
Timaru Shore Excursions, Private Tour, Aoraki Adventure

On your scenic drive to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park you will pass the famous cool aid looking Lake Pukaki and enjoy the view on New …More

On your scenic drive to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park you will pass the famous cool aid looking Lake Pukaki and enjoy the view on New...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$156
Glacier Galore Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

Climb out from Milford and up past Harrison's Cove, see the Pembroke Glacier, alpine lakes and sheer cliffs dwarf the surrounding rivers before approaching the …More

Climb out from Milford and up past Harrison's Cove, see the Pembroke Glacier, alpine lakes and sheer cliffs dwarf the surrounding rivers before approaching the...

25 minutes Free Cancellation
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$342
Full-Day Freedom Kayak Rental in New Zealand

Explore the 12 golden beaches of the Astrolabe area. Experience a day kayaking unguided in the Abel Tasman National Park. You can kayak out and …More

Explore the 12 golden beaches of the Astrolabe area. Experience a day kayaking unguided in the Abel Tasman National Park. You can kayak out and...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$72
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