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: Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo from Queenstown Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine

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. Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour Queenstown Segway 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 →

Franz Josef to Christchurch via Hokitika (1 way)

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Franz Josef to Christchurch via Hokitika (1 way)

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Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

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Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

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Discover the diverse wines of Central Otago on this full-day wine tour from Queenstown. Travel through the Bannockburn, Cromwell, and at different times Wanaka wine …More

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Premium Queenstown Wine Tour

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Mt Cook Full-Day Small Group Tour from Queenstown

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Mt Cook Full-Day Small Group Tour from Queenstown

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Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

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Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch

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Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way

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Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way)

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Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way)

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Franz Josef to Christchurch Small-Group Tour via Hokitika (1-way)

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Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Twin Harbour Tour (Lyttelton & Akaroa)

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Twin Harbour Tour (Lyttelton & Akaroa)

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Enjoy a full-day tour experiencing lovely Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You will see all the city highlights before journeying along the Otago Peninsula, …More

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Te Anau to Dunedin Via The Catlins Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

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Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway & City Sightseeing

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Hanmer Springs Hot Pool Private Return Trip From Christchurch

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Glass-Roof Coach Tour

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Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch with Lunch

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