Top South Island Full-day Tours

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

South Island Full-day Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride Mount Cook Tour: Finish at Queenstown, Christchurch or Dunedin Private Luxury Central Otago Wine Tour for 2–4 Guests Private Full Day Mavora Lakes Lord of the Rings Film Locations Full-Day Private Tour Mt.Cook from Christchurch View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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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 →

Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook & Tekapo (Private Tour)

This action-packed private tour is the perfect way to discover the outdoor beauty between Christchurch and Queenstown.Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Benz minivan with your …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook & Tekapo (Private Tour)

This action-packed private tour is the perfect way to discover the outdoor beauty between Christchurch and Queenstown.Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Benz minivan with your...

12 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$5,674

Private Tour Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Tekapo

Travel in a luxurious minivan with this tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt. Cook & Lake Tekapo, and reach your destination relaxed & refreshed. It …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Private Tour Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Tekapo

Travel in a luxurious minivan with this tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt. Cook & Lake Tekapo, and reach your destination relaxed & refreshed. It...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$5,674

Private Yacht Cruise in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand

Experience the adventure of a lifetime as we take you on an unforgettable journey through the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Escape to a world of breathtaking …More

Picton, New Zealand

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Private Yacht Cruise in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand

Experience the adventure of a lifetime as we take you on an unforgettable journey through the stunning Marlborough Sounds. Escape to a world of breathtaking...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

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$5,464

Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

The Picnic on the Peak is one of our most popular excursions. Queenstown has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand and what …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

The Picnic on the Peak is one of our most popular excursions. Queenstown has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand and what...

60 to 210 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (21)

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$2,033

Mount Cook Tour: Finish at Queenstown, Christchurch or Dunedin

Discover Aoraki Mount Cook on a scenic private journey for up to 3–4 people. Your day begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Mount Cook Tour: Finish at Queenstown, Christchurch or Dunedin

Discover Aoraki Mount Cook on a scenic private journey for up to 3–4 people. Your day begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in...

720 to 750 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,437

Private Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo

Wanting to explore Aoraki National Park and Lake Tekapo, but want a more personalised and tailored experience? Look no further than our private Mt Cook …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo

Wanting to explore Aoraki National Park and Lake Tekapo, but want a more personalised and tailored experience? Look no further than our private Mt Cook...

10 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (5)

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$1,389

Private Luxury Central Otago Wine Tour for 2–4 Guests

Discover Central Otago on a fully private wine journey created for just 2–4 guests. Go beyond the cellar door at Peregrine Wines with a privately …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Private Luxury Central Otago Wine Tour for 2–4 Guests

Discover Central Otago on a fully private wine journey created for just 2–4 guests. Go beyond the cellar door at Peregrine Wines with a privately...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,360

Private Full Day Mavora Lakes Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Embark on a Legendary Lord of the Rings Journey from Queenstown, this exclusive LOTR tour takes you deep into the Southland region, home to some …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private Full Day Mavora Lakes Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Embark on a Legendary Lord of the Rings Journey from Queenstown, this exclusive LOTR tour takes you deep into the Southland region, home to some...

7 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,323

Full-Day Private Tour Mt.Cook from Christchurch

If you want to see the most beautiful nature in a day, this tour is the right choice. This tour is a day tour as …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Full-Day Private Tour Mt.Cook from Christchurch

If you want to see the most beautiful nature in a day, this tour is the right choice. This tour is a day tour as...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.3 (4)

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$1,323

Waipara Valley Wine Region and Hanmer Springs All Day Tour

Embark on a luxurious escapade through the enchanting landscapes of the Waipara Valley Wine Region and the serene haven of Hanmer Springs with our exclusive …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Waipara Valley Wine Region and Hanmer Springs All Day Tour

Embark on a luxurious escapade through the enchanting landscapes of the Waipara Valley Wine Region and the serene haven of Hanmer Springs with our exclusive...

11 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,280

Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps All day Discovery Tour

Immerse yourself in luxury and embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps with our exclusive tour. What …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps All day Discovery Tour

Immerse yourself in luxury and embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps with our exclusive tour. What...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,280

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown

True South Flights is the only fixed wing operator to offer the Franz Josef Heli Hike from Queenstown as a day trip. The Franz Josef …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown

True South Flights is the only fixed wing operator to offer the Franz Josef Heli Hike from Queenstown as a day trip. The Franz Josef...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (37)

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$1,236

Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,219

Private Full Day Queenstown Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1-1.5 hour …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private Full Day Queenstown Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1-1.5 hour...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,150

Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin: Finish at Queenstown, Dunedin

Escape the ordinary and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Southern Alps on this full-day private tour from Dunedin to Aoraki/Mount Cook—New Zealand’s tallest mountain. …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin: Finish at Queenstown, Dunedin

Escape the ordinary and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Southern Alps on this full-day private tour from Dunedin to Aoraki/Mount Cook—New Zealand’s tallest mountain....

12 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,135

Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Via Lake Tekapo

Embarking on a road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown offers a unique blend of natural beauty, adventure, and culinary delights. …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Via Lake Tekapo

Embarking on a road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown offers a unique blend of natural beauty, adventure, and culinary delights....

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,093

Private Arrowtown & Wānaka Full-Day Tour from Queenstown

Discover the alpine scenery, lakeside beauty and historic villages of the Queenstown and Wānaka regions on a private full-day tour exclusively for your group. Travel …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private Arrowtown & Wānaka Full-Day Tour from Queenstown

Discover the alpine scenery, lakeside beauty and historic villages of the Queenstown and Wānaka regions on a private full-day tour exclusively for your group. Travel...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

4.9 (85)

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$1,077

Arthurs Pass and Southern Alps Day Excursion from Port Lyttelton or Christchurch

This day excursion takes us across the Canterbury Plains around 50 miles to Porters Pass (just under 1000 m and higher than Arthurs Pass) and …More

Canterbury, New Zealand

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Arthurs Pass and Southern Alps Day Excursion from Port Lyttelton or Christchurch

This day excursion takes us across the Canterbury Plains around 50 miles to Porters Pass (just under 1000 m and higher than Arthurs Pass) and...

7 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$1,000

Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

Mount Cook Village (Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park): Mount Cook, or Aoraki in Māori, is New Zealand’s tallest mountain (3,724 m), nestled within the Aoraki/Mount Cook …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

Mount Cook Village (Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park): Mount Cook, or Aoraki in Māori, is New Zealand’s tallest mountain (3,724 m), nestled within the Aoraki/Mount Cook...

12 hours Free Cancellation

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$986

Scenic Drive and Cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound

Discover one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking natural wonders on this full-day adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back. Relax in comfort as we …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

Scenic Drive and Cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound

Discover one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking natural wonders on this full-day adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back. Relax in comfort as we...

13 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$986