Top South Island Full-day Tours

Q: What are the best options for South Island Full-day Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best South Island Full-day Tours are: Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton Mainland Peninsula Tour Mt Cook and Hooker Valley Hike Small-Group Tour from Queenstown Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for South Island Full-day Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly South Island Full-day Tours are: Oasis Cottage Gardens and Floristry Studio in Oxford, NZ Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch Return Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region. Queenstown Segway Tour Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which South Island Full-day Tours have Instant Confirmation?

South Island Full-day Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Oasis Cottage Gardens and Floristry Studio in Oxford, NZ Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch Return Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region. Queenstown Segway Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which South Island Full-day Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These South Island Full-day Tours include Hotel Pickup: Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch Return Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region. Discover Christchurch Sightseeing Tour Catlins Cruiser Private Tour from Dunedin Cruise Port Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more South Island trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked South Island Tours. Top 10 South Island 2026 Senior-friendly tours South Island The best tours and activities for culture lovers in South Island Top Day Trips from South Island Things to do in South Island this summer View all South Island Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in South Island?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in South Island are: South Island Luxury & Special Occasions South Island Luxury Tours South Island Outdoor Activities South Island Tours & Sightseeing South Island Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in South Island →

Dunedin Shore Excursion City Sightseeing & Tour of Larnach Castle

Staring dickside, discover Dunedin’s roots when your ship is in port on a shore excursion that takes in the city's central sights and historic Larnach …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Dunedin Shore Excursion City Sightseeing & Tour of Larnach Castle

Staring dickside, discover Dunedin’s roots when your ship is in port on a shore excursion that takes in the city's central sights and historic Larnach...

7 hours

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Combine the International Antarctic Centre with its little Blue Penguins, Antarctic Storm in the Ice and Snow room, 4-D Movie and Hagglund ride over a …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Combine the International Antarctic Centre with its little Blue Penguins, Antarctic Storm in the Ice and Snow room, 4-D Movie and Hagglund ride over a...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Blenheim. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

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Half-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Blenheim. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch & Lyttelton

Enjoy the beautiful views and scenery on the way by passing through Governor’s Bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora), and Little River. Spend your …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch & Lyttelton

Enjoy the beautiful views and scenery on the way by passing through Governor’s Bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora), and Little River. Spend your...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Dunedin Shore Excursion - Sightseeing, Larnach Castle, Chinese Garden & Museum

A unique opportunity to experience the very best Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula has to offer. This shore excursion combines sightseeing of Dunedin City and …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Dunedin Shore Excursion - Sightseeing, Larnach Castle, Chinese Garden & Museum

A unique opportunity to experience the very best Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula has to offer. This shore excursion combines sightseeing of Dunedin City and...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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Venture out on a one-way sightseeing tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook and experience the splendor of the New Zealand Southern Alps. Enjoy …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown

Venture out on a one-way sightseeing tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook and experience the splendor of the New Zealand Southern Alps. Enjoy...

12 hours Free Cancellation

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Milford Sound Premium Coach and Cruise from Te Anau

Discover the stress-free way to see Milford Sound from Te Anau. Our premium coaches offer unobstructed views of the spectacular Milford Road so you can …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Premium Coach and Cruise from Te Anau

Discover the stress-free way to see Milford Sound from Te Anau. Our premium coaches offer unobstructed views of the spectacular Milford Road so you can...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

We meet you at the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal for the 'Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour' Stops include: -Dunedin Railway Station (most …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

We meet you at the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal for the 'Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour' Stops include: -Dunedin Railway Station (most...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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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

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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

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Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

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

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Nestled at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), Arthur’s Pass is steeped in history. Connecting the east and west...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

If you are looking for a guided experience of the Marlborough Wine region but also want to do a bit of exploring on your own …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

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Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

If you are looking for a guided experience of the Marlborough Wine region but also want to do a bit of exploring on your own...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Guided Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small Group Tour

Why Choose Our Dunedin Small-Group Tour? 1. Small Group, More Personal Attention Travel with a maximum of 10 guests, avoiding the crowds and rushed atmosphere …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Guided Dunedin City and Otago Peninsula Small Group Tour

Why Choose Our Dunedin Small-Group Tour? 1. Small Group, More Personal Attention Travel with a maximum of 10 guests, avoiding the crowds and rushed atmosphere...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Kaikōura Day Tour From Christchurch (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)

Kaikōura, whose name translates to ‘eat crayfish’ in English, is a small coastal town often overlooked by tourists. Caught between the Kaikōura Ranges - which …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Kaikōura Day Tour From Christchurch (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)

Kaikōura, whose name translates to ‘eat crayfish’ in English, is a small coastal town often overlooked by tourists. Caught between the Kaikōura Ranges - which...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Christchurch to Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 way) (Small Group)

At 3724 metres, Aoraki Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak. As a sacred ancestor for local Ngā Tahu iwi, Aoraki is more than just …More

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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Christchurch to Mt Cook via Tekapo (1 way) (Small Group)

At 3724 metres, Aoraki Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak. As a sacred ancestor for local Ngā Tahu iwi, Aoraki is more than just...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

Be mesmerized by the World Heritage listed Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound on this full-day tour from Te Anau. …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

Be mesmerized by the World Heritage listed Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound on this full-day tour from Te Anau....

7 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share,...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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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

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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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...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion - City Highlights & Waipara Wine Tour

The Tour Start Time will be adjusted, where necessary to meet the cruise ships schedule. The start time displayed is a default time and not …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion - City Highlights & Waipara Wine Tour

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7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating

Enjoy a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating

Enjoy a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Jet Boat Day Trip from Christchurch

Discover the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs on this full-day trip from Christchurch. You will be picked up from your accommodation and transfered to the …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Jet Boat Day Trip from Christchurch

Discover the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs on this full-day trip from Christchurch. You will be picked up from your accommodation and transfered to the...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

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