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Top South Island Tours, Tickets & Activities with availability this weekend.

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Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Visit the stunning Larnach Castle. Explore the scenic Otago Peninsula and enjoy a special Monarch Wildlife Cruise. Your guide will take you on a one-hour …More

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Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
4.9 (79)

Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Visit the stunning Larnach Castle. Explore the scenic Otago Peninsula and enjoy a special Monarch Wildlife Cruise. Your guide will take you on a one-hour...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (79)
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$101
Hokitika Fly SIX Glaciers Heli Tour + Snow Landing

We're a small boutique Glacier tour company that only operates one scenic Helicopter at a time. We are the only business located at the beautiful …More

5.0 (60)

Hokitika Fly SIX Glaciers Heli Tour + Snow Landing

We're a small boutique Glacier tour company that only operates one scenic Helicopter at a time. We are the only business located at the beautiful...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (60)
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$398
Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality …More

Blenheim, New Zealand
4.9 (226)

Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

Discover the beauty of Marlborough your way. Rent a bike from us and enjoy your own self-guided wine tour. We’ll set you up with quality...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (226)
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$40
Dunedin, Otago Peninsula Scenery and OPERA Conservation Tour

Enjoy a personal small-group tour of Dunedin and the spectacular Otago Peninsula. Travelling in a smaller vehicle means less waiting and allows us to follow …More

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Port Chalmers, New Zealand
4.6 (74)

Dunedin, Otago Peninsula Scenery and OPERA Conservation Tour

Enjoy a personal small-group tour of Dunedin and the spectacular Otago Peninsula. Travelling in a smaller vehicle means less waiting and allows us to follow...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (74)
from
$190
Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts

Feel the wind in your face as you race your friends and family around our cusom-built track in a blokart. Fun, safe, accessible, sustainable, and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand
5.0 (88)

Christchurch Land Sailing Adventure Velocity Karts

Feel the wind in your face as you race your friends and family around our cusom-built track in a blokart. Fun, safe, accessible, sustainable, and...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (88)
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$56
Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula

See the beautiful countryside surrounding Dunedin when your cruise ship is in port, on a small-group tour of the Otago Peninsula. This scenic tour takes …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
4.6 (282)

Dunedin Shore Excursion: Small-Group Tour of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula

See the beautiful countryside surrounding Dunedin when your cruise ship is in port, on a small-group tour of the Otago Peninsula. This scenic tour takes...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (282)
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$90
Afternoon Marlborough Region Winery Tour inc 4 Wineries

After an early afternoon pickup from your Picton or Blenheim accommodation, travel in a climate-controlled minivan to the Marlborough wine region. Your guide shares commentary …More

Blenheim, New Zealand
4.9 (209)

Afternoon Marlborough Region Winery Tour inc 4 Wineries

After an early afternoon pickup from your Picton or Blenheim accommodation, travel in a climate-controlled minivan to the Marlborough wine region. Your guide shares commentary...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (209)
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$119
Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries

Discover Milford Sound with the experts. For over 70 years, we've shared our passion for the natural wonders of Milford Sound. Our premium catamarans are …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand
4.7 (381)

Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries

Discover Milford Sound with the experts. For over 70 years, we've shared our passion for the natural wonders of Milford Sound. Our premium catamarans are...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (381)
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$102
Queenstown Wine Tour

Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience. Unlike rigid tours, our expert local Wine Guides help you customize your day, letting you …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (369)

Queenstown Wine Tour

Discover Queenstown’s finest wineries with the flexible, Wine Hopper experience. Unlike rigid tours, our expert local Wine Guides help you customize your day, letting you...

6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (369)
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$68
Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the island . Once aboard our …More

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Wanaka, New Zealand
4.9 (76)

Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the island . Once aboard our...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (76)
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$102
Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 28 years on the water! Exclusive access -New Zealand’s only sea kayak operator with a marine mammal …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand
4.8 (482)

Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 28 years on the water! Exclusive access -New Zealand’s only sea kayak operator with a marine mammal...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (482)
from
$94
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

Experience the sensation of floating on a smooth cushion of air with this ticket for two indoor skydiving flights in Queenstown. Enjoy the included flight …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
4.9 (273)

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

Experience the sensation of floating on a smooth cushion of air with this ticket for two indoor skydiving flights in Queenstown. Enjoy the included flight...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (273)
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$86
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Travel in a group tour from Christchurch, on a day trip to Aoraki Mount Cook – the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque …More

Christchurch, New Zealand
4.9 (383)

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Travel in a group tour from Christchurch, on a day trip to Aoraki Mount Cook – the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (383)
from
$158
The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River

Paddle down New Zealands most beautiful river. Join our experienced, friendly guides on an eye-opening, fun adventure paddling down the scenic Pelorus river. Includes short …More

Havelock, New Zealand
4.9 (171)

The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River

Paddle down New Zealands most beautiful river. Join our experienced, friendly guides on an eye-opening, fun adventure paddling down the scenic Pelorus river. Includes short...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (171)
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$124
Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day High Country Pub horse trek takes you up into …More

Wanaka, New Zealand
5.0 (268)

Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day High Country Pub horse trek takes you up into...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (268)
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$402
Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka

The Cardrona presents New Zealand's best guided quad bike tour. This two hour mountain experience takes you to the top of the mountains of the …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (246)

Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka

The Cardrona presents New Zealand's best guided quad bike tour. This two hour mountain experience takes you to the top of the mountains of the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (246)
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$206
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

Nelson is a stunning, unique city in New Zealand, so whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our …More

Nelson, New Zealand
4.9 (80)

Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

Nelson is a stunning, unique city in New Zealand, so whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (80)
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$33
Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet

Get closer to Milford Sound's natural wonders aboard our spacious, purpose-built catamarans. Enjoy more room to move around, with incredible views from our outdoor viewing …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand
4.6 (252)

Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet

Get closer to Milford Sound's natural wonders aboard our spacious, purpose-built catamarans. Enjoy more room to move around, with incredible views from our outdoor viewing...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (252)
from
$102
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
4.8 (324)

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...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (324)
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$76
2-Hour Waiatoto River Jetboat Safari

The jet boat is the mode of transport, the river safari is the attraction. The jet boat will take you safely up the river into …More

4.9 (130)

2-Hour Waiatoto River Jetboat Safari

The jet boat is the mode of transport, the river safari is the attraction. The jet boat will take you safely up the river into...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (130)
from
$183

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