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

South Island, New Zealand
20 minute Queenstown Scenic Flight

View the spectacular sights of Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin from above, aboard this 20 minute scenic flight. …More

View the spectacular sights of Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin from above, aboard this 20 minute scenic flight....

20 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Kaikōura Whale Watching - 1hr 20min Ultimate Adventure

Embark on the ultimate Kaikōura helicopter whale watching tour for a unique wildlife and scenic adventure. Fly over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine …More

Embark on the ultimate Kaikōura helicopter whale watching tour for a unique wildlife and scenic adventure. Fly over the Kaikōura Whale Sanctuary and Hikurangi Marine...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Enjoy a 25 minute panoramic scenic flight, with stunning scenic views of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges and a birds eye view of the Kaikoura Peninsula. …More

Enjoy a 25 minute panoramic scenic flight, with stunning scenic views of the Seaward Kaikoura ranges and a birds eye view of the Kaikoura Peninsula....

25 minutes Free Cancellation
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Glacier Discoverer 40 minute Helicopter flight from Mount Cook

Experience the impressive Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki / Mount Cook as it cascades down the mountainside. Explore the upper Tasman Glacier, with its neves and …More

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Experience the impressive Hochstetter Icefall on Aoraki / Mount Cook as it cascades down the mountainside. Explore the upper Tasman Glacier, with its neves and...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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Milford Sound Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

The only helicopter experience that combines a Milford Sound flyover with two incredible landings — a remote alpine peak and the cinematic Earnslaw Burn showcasing …More

The only helicopter experience that combines a Milford Sound flyover with two incredible landings — a remote alpine peak and the cinematic Earnslaw Burn showcasing...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Queenstown Helicopter Experience Exclusive Earnslaw Burn Glacier

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Earnslaw Burn, home to a stunning hanging glacier, vibrant blue ice, and cascading waterfalls. As the only company permitted to …More

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Earnslaw Burn, home to a stunning hanging glacier, vibrant blue ice, and cascading waterfalls. As the only company permitted to...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$570
Mt Cook and Fox Glacier with snow landing (allow 30 mins - departs Fox Glacier)

Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes) Explore the ice pinnacles and seracs of the magnificent Fox Glacier then fly by …More

Mount Cook and Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes) Explore the ice pinnacles and seracs of the magnificent Fox Glacier then fly by...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Kaikōura Whale Watching - Whales and Cray Tails

PRIVATE TOUR – Price is for up to 5 passengers, not per person. This exclusive helicopter experience is the only one of its kind in …More

PRIVATE TOUR – Price is for up to 5 passengers, not per person. This exclusive helicopter experience is the only one of its kind in...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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2 Day Freedom Kayak - Kayak Rental - New Zealand

Spend 2 blissful days on the water exploring the Astrolabe and Anchorage area. Experience what is truly magical about the Abel Tasman – spend a …More

Spend 2 blissful days on the water exploring the Astrolabe and Anchorage area. Experience what is truly magical about the Abel Tasman – spend a...

2 days Free Cancellation
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Milford Sound Highlights - 204

Explore Milford Sound and the glaciers of Fiordland National Park from the air. Enjoy an exhilarating flight over Milford, spectacular rivers, valleys and mountains with …More

Explore Milford Sound and the glaciers of Fiordland National Park from the air. Enjoy an exhilarating flight over Milford, spectacular rivers, valleys and mountains with...

1 hour 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$840
The Two Gods - Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk - New Zealand

This is a fantastic kayak and walk combo in the middle section of the park. Tailoring the start and finish kayaking points around the tide …More

This is a fantastic kayak and walk combo in the middle section of the park. Tailoring the start and finish kayaking points around the tide...

1 day Free Cancellation
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3 Day Kayak & Walk North New Zealand

From Marahau to Totaranui and return – it’s an adventure! Spend three days in the stunning Abel Tasman. The first two days see you kayaking …More

From Marahau to Totaranui and return – it’s an adventure! Spend three days in the stunning Abel Tasman. The first two days see you kayaking...

3 days Free Cancellation
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Three Day Classic Kayaking in New Zealand

If you’re looking for the iconic kiwi adventure, then look no further than a classic, spend three days kayaking the coastline from beautiful Totaranui/Awaroa in …More

If you’re looking for the iconic kiwi adventure, then look no further than a classic, spend three days kayaking the coastline from beautiful Totaranui/Awaroa in...

3 days Free Cancellation
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Rowboat Rental in New Zealand for 30, 60 or 120 Minutes

The boat shed has been operating for over 100 years on the Otokia creek, this is the only boat rental business in Brighton Dunedin and …More

The boat shed has been operating for over 100 years on the Otokia creek, this is the only boat rental business in Brighton Dunedin and...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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Twin Glacier Fox and Franz, Snow Landing (allow 30 mins - departing Fox Glacier)

Twin Glacier Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes) This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders …More

Twin Glacier Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes) This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)

Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Fox glacier town Heliport to the top of the Fox Glacier icefall and land …More

Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Fox glacier town Heliport to the top of the Fox Glacier icefall and land...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
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Arthur’s Pass Tour with Jet-Boat Ride from Christchurch

Nestled at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), Arthur’s Pass is steeped in history. Home of the world’s only …More

Nestled at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), Arthur’s Pass is steeped in history. Home of the world’s only...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Milford Sound Grand Tour Helicopter Scenic Flight Departing from Milford Sound

Combine all that Milford Sound is famous for into one flight! Explore Mitre Peak, the Sutherland Falls, and Tutuko Glacier. A minimum of four passengers …More

Combine all that Milford Sound is famous for into one flight! Explore Mitre Peak, the Sutherland Falls, and Tutuko Glacier. A minimum of four passengers...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

Discover the beauty of the second largest Fiord in the Fiordland National Park. Being 10 times larger than Milford Sound there is plenty to view …More

Discover the beauty of the second largest Fiord in the Fiordland National Park. Being 10 times larger than Milford Sound there is plenty to view...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$624
3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk - Nelson

Walk, kayak and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our …More

Walk, kayak and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
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