The Best South Island Activities for Seniors and Over 50s – 10% Promo Code (November 2026)

South Island, New Zealand

Use promo code: WISDOM (must book on this website) and save 10% on the best tours, tickets, and things to do for seniors in South Island. Pick your tour below and use code WISDOM (savings are shown at checkout). The WISDOM Promo Code discount cannot be used with other promotions, is only redeemable on Cool Shore Excursions, and is a limited-time offer, so reserve your spot today while it lasts!

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Queenstown: Private Skippers Canyon Photography & Sightseeing

Journey with us into wild and remote Skippers Canyon. We'll take you on a photographic adventure into some of New Zealand's most spectacular and majestic landscapes …More

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Journey with us into wild and remote Skippers Canyon. We'll take you on a photographic adventure into some of New Zealand's most spectacular and majestic landscapes...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Private Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic

Enjoy a premium guided coastal hike at spectacular Godley Head on Banks Peninsula, travelling by private SUV with your own experienced local guide. This full-day …More

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Enjoy a premium guided coastal hike at spectacular Godley Head on Banks Peninsula, travelling by private SUV with your own experienced local guide. This full-day...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$293
West Coast Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk Combo

Tower Zipline: 425m, 60km/hr, 47m high, 40-sec ride, guided adventure including a Tree Top Walk, learn about Rimu rainforest, tandem ziplining, post-zip café and exploration. …More

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Tower Zipline: 425m, 60km/hr, 47m high, 40-sec ride, guided adventure including a Tree Top Walk, learn about Rimu rainforest, tandem ziplining, post-zip café and exploration....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$69
Routeburn Guided Nature Trail - Half Day

Experience the natural beauty of the Glenorchy region on a relaxed half-day journey from Queenstown to the Routeburn Nature Loop. Travel alongside Lake Whakatipu through …More

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Experience the natural beauty of the Glenorchy region on a relaxed half-day journey from Queenstown to the Routeburn Nature Loop. Travel alongside Lake Whakatipu through...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$162
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise

Nature and wildlife enthusiasts will love the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise. This tour enjoys unrivalled access to remote locations and rare animals. You'll visit …More

Nature and wildlife enthusiasts will love the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise. This tour enjoys unrivalled access to remote locations and rare animals. You'll visit...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$131
Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch

Enjoy a half-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula, a spectacular extinct volcano only 30 minutes from Christchurch. Experience world-class views and see some of New …More

Enjoy a half-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula, a spectacular extinct volcano only 30 minutes from Christchurch. Experience world-class views and see some of New...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$163
Full Day Kayak & Walk Tour-Queen Charlotte Sound & Link Pathway

This adventure combo is without a doubt, one of the best ways to experience the Marlborough Sounds. On your full day kayak and walking tour …More

This adventure combo is without a doubt, one of the best ways to experience the Marlborough Sounds. On your full day kayak and walking tour...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$86
Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway & City Sightseeing

When your cruise ship docks in Dunedin, take a trip through the spectacular scenery surrounding the Taieri River on board the Taieri Gorge Railway. Travel …More

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When your cruise ship docks in Dunedin, take a trip through the spectacular scenery surrounding the Taieri River on board the Taieri Gorge Railway. Travel...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$167
Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo One Way Small Group Tour

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 …More

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...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$118
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

Experience the grand architecture and beautiful gardens of Christchurch when your ship is in port in Akaroa. Your shore excursion from Akaroa port also includes …More

Experience the grand architecture and beautiful gardens of Christchurch when your ship is in port in Akaroa. Your shore excursion from Akaroa port also includes...

6 hours
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$131
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

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 …More

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...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
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 …More

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...

15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$17
Explore Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway

At Tree Top Walk Way, experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy. Easy access for all to enjoy …More

At Tree Top Walk Way, experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopy. Easy access for all to enjoy...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour

The stories Gregor researches have rarely been heard before. They are the culmination of years of research and are exclusive to Tales From Darkest Dunedin. …More

The stories Gregor researches have rarely been heard before. They are the culmination of years of research and are exclusive to Tales From Darkest Dunedin....

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour

This iconic experience includes a visit within New Zealand's largest wine cave. Informative and fun, this is a must-do activity to gain a true understanding …More

This iconic experience includes a visit within New Zealand's largest wine cave. Informative and fun, this is a must-do activity to gain a true understanding...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$16
Private Christchurch Walking Tour

The Green Kiwi Tours 'Private Christchurch Walking Tour' is an informative and entertaining way to get the express history of Christchurch! From Māori and European …More

The Green Kiwi Tours 'Private Christchurch Walking Tour' is an informative and entertaining way to get the express history of Christchurch! From Māori and European...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
Knights of the Sky - The Great War Exhibition in Blenheim

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre presents the outstanding Knights of the Sky exhibition, featuring film director, Sir Peter Jackson's own collection of World War One …More

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre presents the outstanding Knights of the Sky exhibition, featuring film director, Sir Peter Jackson's own collection of World War One...

45 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour

Join us for a relaxed informative 45 minute tour of the vineyard, winery and wine cave. Visit Home Block, the region's oldest vineyard, step into …More

Join us for a relaxed informative 45 minute tour of the vineyard, winery and wine cave. Visit Home Block, the region's oldest vineyard, step into...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$28
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

This tour gives you the chance to relax and enjoy the sights and tastes along our route through the Grey and Buller districts, although a …More

This tour gives you the chance to relax and enjoy the sights and tastes along our route through the Grey and Buller districts, although a...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$195
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