Top South Island Tours, Tickets & Activities

929 Results
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

Find out why Queenstown is New Zealand’s adrenaline capital with this zipline adventure! Launching from the Ziptrek Treehouse at the Skyline Gondola summit, you’ll zipline …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand

Find out why Queenstown is New Zealand’s adrenaline capital with this zipline adventure! Launching from the Ziptrek Treehouse at the Skyline Gondola summit, you’ll zipline...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (987)
from
$74
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

The fascinating Te Anau caves system on the western shore of Lake Te Anau offers an underground adventure that charms visitors of all ages. This …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Te Anau, New Zealand

The fascinating Te Anau caves system on the western shore of Lake Te Anau offers an underground adventure that charms visitors of all ages. This...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (1,102)
from
$74
TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

Cruise on Queenstown’s iconic vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw. Relax on board and admire the stunning alpine scenery whilst you cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Cruise on Queenstown’s iconic vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw. Relax on board and admire the stunning alpine scenery whilst you cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (350)
from
$74
Stargazing Astronomy Tours at Manuka Skies Hanmer Springs

Manuka Skies is a truely unique stargazing location. With minimal light pollution, and in a setting of native forest and wildlife, you will be visiting …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

Manuka Skies is a truely unique stargazing location. With minimal light pollution, and in a setting of native forest and wildlife, you will be visiting...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (15)
from
$74
CRUISE SHIP DAY Marlborough Hop On Hop Off Wine Tours

THIS IS A CRUISE SHIP ONLY TICKET. TRAVELERS WHO ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS, PLEASE RING US DIRECTLY FOR BOOKINGS! - Hop on and off …More

Picton, New Zealand

THIS IS A CRUISE SHIP ONLY TICKET. TRAVELERS WHO ARE NOT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS, PLEASE RING US DIRECTLY FOR BOOKINGS! - Hop on and off...

4 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (96)
from
$74
Queenstown Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour

Hop on Hop off Beer Tours run every Thursday - Saturday night from 5pm - 10pm with easy pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown centre. This …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand

Hop on Hop off Beer Tours run every Thursday - Saturday night from 5pm - 10pm with easy pick-up and drop-off in Queenstown centre. This...

5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
from
$74
Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

A brilliant way to explore the area and see the beauty all around. You will ride across plateaus, surrounded by mountains on relatively easy grade …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Wanaka, New Zealand

A brilliant way to explore the area and see the beauty all around. You will ride across plateaus, surrounded by mountains on relatively easy grade...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (392)
from
$75
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise

Cruise through the stunning Akaroa Harbour and encounter some of New Zealand’s most unique marine wildlife, including the rare Hector’s dolphin, NZ fur seals, penguins, …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

Cruise through the stunning Akaroa Harbour and encounter some of New Zealand’s most unique marine wildlife, including the rare Hector’s dolphin, NZ fur seals, penguins,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (344)
from
$75
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

Take a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at daily life in the unique and isolated Marlborough Sounds as we deliver goods and passengers to far-flung jetties and …More

Picton, New Zealand

Take a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at daily life in the unique and isolated Marlborough Sounds as we deliver goods and passengers to far-flung jetties and...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (75)
from
$75
Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

The Mail has been delivered by boat for over 150 years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds, we are the only official licensed New Zealand Post …More

Picton, New Zealand

The Mail has been delivered by boat for over 150 years in the Queen Charlotte Sounds, we are the only official licensed New Zealand Post...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (326)
from
$76
A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Join a small-group tour to discover the highlights of Dunedin, the oldest city in New Zealand. Our City Tour is the perfect choice for those …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Join a small-group tour to discover the highlights of Dunedin, the oldest city in New Zealand. Our City Tour is the perfect choice for those...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (32)
from
$77
Milford Track Day Walk with Lake Te Anau Water Taxi

Board our water taxi for small boat transport to and from the Milford Track - a great day walk for all ages including families. …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

Board our water taxi for small boat transport to and from the Milford Track - a great day walk for all ages including families....

6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
from
$77
Small Group Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise in Franz Josef

Explore Franz Josef's Lake Mapourika on a personalised scenic cruise, where rainforest meets the Southern Alps in a calm setting within a UNESCO World Heritage …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Explore Franz Josef's Lake Mapourika on a personalised scenic cruise, where rainforest meets the Southern Alps in a calm setting within a UNESCO World Heritage...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (115)
from
$77
Central Otago Clutha River Loop Trail on E-Bike

This is the perfect introduction to Central Otago’s landscapes, history, and hospitality — all within a few relaxed hours. The Clyde River Trail Loop blends …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

This is the perfect introduction to Central Otago’s landscapes, history, and hospitality — all within a few relaxed hours. The Clyde River Trail Loop blends...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
from
$77
Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Join one of the best kayak adventures in New Zealand, jump into a safe stable NZ made sea kayak and follow our local guides as …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

Join one of the best kayak adventures in New Zealand, jump into a safe stable NZ made sea kayak and follow our local guides as...

2 to 3 hours
4.9 (158)
from
$78
Guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Our Guided Kayak Safari is a great way to spend your time in amazing Akaroa! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

Our Guided Kayak Safari is a great way to spend your time in amazing Akaroa! This is a once in a lifetime chance to paddle...

2 to 3 hours
4.9 (119)
from
$78
Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Whakatipu, aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw or the sleek Spirit …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand

Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Whakatipu, aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw or the sleek Spirit...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (475)
from
$80
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

Come and join us on a trip to our favourite place on Lake Wanaka, Mou Waho Island.Where you can find an island, on a lake, …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Wanaka, New Zealand

Come and join us on a trip to our favourite place on Lake Wanaka, Mou Waho Island.Where you can find an island, on a lake,...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (276)
from
$80
Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River

Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities in some of the world greatest scenery. Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars, …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities in some of the world greatest scenery. Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (242)
from
$80
Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour

This is an educational tour where we dive into the human history of New Zealand. Discussing how Polynesians (Māori) navigated to New Zealand with pin-point …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

This is an educational tour where we dive into the human history of New Zealand. Discussing how Polynesians (Māori) navigated to New Zealand with pin-point...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
from
$79

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

Recent tour reviews
Activity name

Discover South Island