Top things to do in South Island in Summer (Updated November 2026)

South Island, New Zealand
Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Escape the ordinary with a fully private, customizable 6-hour day trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy. Experience some of New Zealand’s most stunning landscapes — from …More

Escape the ordinary with a fully private, customizable 6-hour day trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy. Experience some of New Zealand’s most stunning landscapes — from...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Wanaka Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Escape the crowds with a fully private, customizable 6-hour day trip from Queenstown to Wanaka — including scenic stops in Arrowtown, Cardrona, and Cromwell. Discover …More

Escape the crowds with a fully private, customizable 6-hour day trip from Queenstown to Wanaka — including scenic stops in Arrowtown, Cardrona, and Cromwell. Discover...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$361
Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Goldrush Small Group Tour

The Goldrush Tour was created with one goal: to be Queenstown's most detailed historical experience Travelling through Skippers Canyon with up to 11 guests, professionally …More

The Goldrush Tour was created with one goal: to be Queenstown's most detailed historical experience Travelling through Skippers Canyon with up to 11 guests, professionally...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$97
Queenstown to Dunedin with Taieri Gorge Train One-Way Tour

Follow gold rush trails, explore historic towns, and journey through breathtaking landscapes. This isn’t just a transfer, it’s an odyssey through the heart of Central …More

Follow gold rush trails, explore historic towns, and journey through breathtaking landscapes. This isn’t just a transfer, it’s an odyssey through the heart of Central...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

Half day tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy. This photographic tour is an enjoyable outdoor adventure combined with insightful guidance on maximising the use of your …More

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Half day tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy. This photographic tour is an enjoyable outdoor adventure combined with insightful guidance on maximising the use of your...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour

Half day tour from Queenstown to Skippers Canyon with an experienced landscape photographer. You will learn how to take beautiful landscape images using your own …More

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Half day tour from Queenstown to Skippers Canyon with an experienced landscape photographer. You will learn how to take beautiful landscape images using your own...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219
Sail, Seals, and Walk Tour in Abel Tasman

Start your day sailing from Kaiteriteri beach, soaking up the scenery along the stunning coastline, passing the iconic Split Apple Rock and the playful NZ …More

Start your day sailing from Kaiteriteri beach, soaking up the scenery along the stunning coastline, passing the iconic Split Apple Rock and the playful NZ...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Bike The Wineries (3/4 Day) - Ride Through Gibbston's Vineyards

The ¾ Day Bike the Wineries ride is a relaxed and scenic way to experience Queenstown’s famous wine region without committing to a full day. …More

The ¾ Day Bike the Wineries ride is a relaxed and scenic way to experience Queenstown’s famous wine region without committing to a full day....

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot

Short on time but still want to experience the best of Queenstown’s wine country? What you'll do ✓ Shuttle from Queenstown to The Church Cellar …More

Short on time but still want to experience the best of Queenstown’s wine country? What you'll do ✓ Shuttle from Queenstown to The Church Cellar...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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Guided eBike Wine Tour Ride to the Vines

Ride first - Drink after. 3-hour eBike ride traversing some of the most beautiful countrysides in New Zealand with 2 hours wine tasting in 2 …More

Ride first - Drink after. 3-hour eBike ride traversing some of the most beautiful countrysides in New Zealand with 2 hours wine tasting in 2...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$187
Lake Tekapo Scenic Wilderness Cass Valley Tour

Explore stunning private lands that are otherwise off-limits to the public, and travel into the Cass Valley alpine river valley just minutes away from Lake …More

Explore stunning private lands that are otherwise off-limits to the public, and travel into the Cass Valley alpine river valley just minutes away from Lake...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$240
Self-Guided Milford Track Day Walk - Milford Sound

Discover a side of Milford Sound that most visitors miss with Fiordland Outdoors’ Milford Track Day Walk. This adventure allows you to explore beyond the …More

Discover a side of Milford Sound that most visitors miss with Fiordland Outdoors’ Milford Track Day Walk. This adventure allows you to explore beyond the...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$43
Escape Adventure AR Experience in Queenstown

Our Escape Adventure adds a unique twist to and Escape Room and is a combination of scavenger hunt, escape rooms, and augmented reality (AR) all …More

Our Escape Adventure adds a unique twist to and Escape Room and is a combination of scavenger hunt, escape rooms, and augmented reality (AR) all...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$26
Private Marlborough Winery Tour

Let our winemaker tailor a Marlborough wine tour especially for you or your group’s needs… or let us surprise you with something special! You decide …More

Let our winemaker tailor a Marlborough wine tour especially for you or your group’s needs… or let us surprise you with something special! You decide...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Christchurch City Full Day Private Tour

Kiwi Horizons Travel' Christchurch city tour stands out due to its focus on providing a comprehensive and immersive experience of the city. Key aspects that …More

Kiwi Horizons Travel' Christchurch city tour stands out due to its focus on providing a comprehensive and immersive experience of the city. Key aspects that...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Highlands Motorsport Go-Karts.

A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are …More

A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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Omni VR - Multiplayer Virtual Reality

- State of the art technology and the latest gear - Huge range of gaming scenarios to choose from - NZ's ONLY Omni VR stations! …More

- State of the art technology and the latest gear - Huge range of gaming scenarios to choose from - NZ's ONLY Omni VR stations!...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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Te Anau to Dunedin Via The Catlins Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

Venture into the rugged beauty of the Catlins on this full-day, one- way small group tour from Te Anau to Dunedin. Delight in the dramatic …More

Venture into the rugged beauty of the Catlins on this full-day, one- way small group tour from Te Anau to Dunedin. Delight in the dramatic...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Lake Tekapo Private Day Trip from Queenstown

Escape the crowds with a fully private, customizable 12-hour day trip from Queenstown to the turquoise wonder of Lake Tekapo. Travel through spectacular alpine landscapes, …More

Escape the crowds with a fully private, customizable 12-hour day trip from Queenstown to the turquoise wonder of Lake Tekapo. Travel through spectacular alpine landscapes,...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$586
Radical U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are …More

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A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$249
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