Top South Island Half-day Tours

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

South Island Half-day Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour 4 Wineries and Lunch Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

No problem. These South Island Half-day Tours include Hotel Pickup: Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch) Beyond the Vines Full-Day Small-Group Marlborough Wine Tour Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown 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 →

Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)

At 3724 metres, Aoraki Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak. Located in the heart of the ruggedly beautiful Mackenzie District, it was first summited …More

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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Mt Cook Day Tour From Tekapo (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)

At 3724 metres, Aoraki Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak. Located in the heart of the ruggedly beautiful Mackenzie District, it was first summited...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$129

Private Arrowtown and Gibbston Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private Arrowtown and Gibbston Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$688

Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour

This will be Private tour just for you and your group. There will be no disturb, no noise. You can enjoy the tour with your …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour

This will be Private tour just for you and your group. There will be no disturb, no noise. You can enjoy the tour with your...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$163

Private Wildlife and Penguin Tour in Dunedin with Ticket

Embark on a scenic tour exploring Dunedin highlights, including the iconic Railway Station, and historic Octagon with photo ops at Signal Hill Lookout and Baldwin …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Private Wildlife and Penguin Tour in Dunedin with Ticket

Embark on a scenic tour exploring Dunedin highlights, including the iconic Railway Station, and historic Octagon with photo ops at Signal Hill Lookout and Baldwin...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$157

Christchurch Private Luxury Full Day Tour

This private Full Day Tour explores complete Christchurch city from one edge to another with your private Driver/Guide. Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Christchurch Private Luxury Full Day Tour

This private Full Day Tour explores complete Christchurch city from one edge to another with your private Driver/Guide. Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch. …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch....

6 hours

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

Experience the grand architecture and beautiful gardens of Christchurch when your ship is in port in Akaroa. Your shore excursion from Akaroa port also includes …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and the International Antarctic Centre

Experience the grand architecture and beautiful gardens of Christchurch when your ship is in port in Akaroa. Your shore excursion from Akaroa port also includes...

6 hours

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Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

Cruise from Picton Harbour to Motuara Island and beyond to see rare native birds and other wildlife on this 4.5-hour boat excursion. Spend time exploring …More

Picton, New Zealand

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Motuara Island Bird Sanctuary and Ship Cove Cruise from Picton

Cruise from Picton Harbour to Motuara Island and beyond to see rare native birds and other wildlife on this 4.5-hour boat excursion. Spend time exploring...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Lyttelton Cruise Excursions: Christchurch Sightseeing with Sheep Farm

Visit a working sheep farm with dog mustering, sheep shearing and afternoon tea combined with a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Lyttelton Cruise Excursions: Christchurch Sightseeing with Sheep Farm

Visit a working sheep farm with dog mustering, sheep shearing and afternoon tea combined with a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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Visit a working sheep farms set in a tranquil and picturesque location in the heart of Canterbury's sheep farm land on this tour. On your …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Christchurch Sheep Farm Visit

Visit a working sheep farms set in a tranquil and picturesque location in the heart of Canterbury's sheep farm land on this tour. On your...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered

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Private Excursion: Scenic and Seascape Delights from Picton

Relax with the flexibility of your exclusive tour of the Marlborough wine region. Taste sensational wines and partake of some of the most delicious gourmet treats. …More

Picton, New Zealand

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Private Excursion: Scenic and Seascape Delights from Picton

Relax with the flexibility of your exclusive tour of the Marlborough wine region. Taste sensational wines and partake of some of the most delicious gourmet treats. ...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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Otago Peninsula Tour and Larnach Castle City Sights (min 4 )

We love showing you our city and will always give you a trip to remember - we cannot wait to show you our city. We …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Otago Peninsula Tour and Larnach Castle City Sights (min 4 )

We love showing you our city and will always give you a trip to remember - we cannot wait to show you our city. We...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$167

Christchurch City Top Spots Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)

A Half-Day Tour that satisfies all visitors to Christchurch. Recommended for travellers short on time and those eager to see the city’s top attractions. Discover …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Christchurch City Top Spots Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)

A Half-Day Tour that satisfies all visitors to Christchurch. Recommended for travellers short on time and those eager to see the city’s top attractions. Discover...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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The exclusive use of the Tesla model Y means you can have any number of people between 1 and 4 in your party, and the …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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City Highlights by Tesla - 3hrs

The exclusive use of the Tesla model Y means you can have any number of people between 1 and 4 in your party, and the...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered

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Christchurch: 3.5hr Scenic highlights, Local guide, food included

Discover the spectacular scenery of Christchurch and Lyttelton on this nature-focused, small-group half-day tour. Your journey begins at the historic stone building, Sign of the …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Christchurch: 3.5hr Scenic highlights, Local guide, food included

Discover the spectacular scenery of Christchurch and Lyttelton on this nature-focused, small-group half-day tour. Your journey begins at the historic stone building, Sign of the...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is in Akaroa port, and explore the city on a comprehensive tour. Your Akaroa shore excursion also …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is in Akaroa port, and explore the city on a comprehensive tour. Your Akaroa shore excursion also...

6 hours

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$120

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour

A unique shore excursion from Akaroa which combines a tour of the Banks Peninsula and Christchurch with a guided tour of the famous Giant's House. …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

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Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City and Giants House Tour

A unique shore excursion from Akaroa which combines a tour of the Banks Peninsula and Christchurch with a guided tour of the famous Giant's House....

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$118

Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)

A half-day tour for first-time visitors to Christchurch. Perfect for travelers short on time or those who want to see the city’s top attractions without …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)

A half-day tour for first-time visitors to Christchurch. Perfect for travelers short on time or those who want to see the city’s top attractions without...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.4 (11)

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$106

Mt Cook Scenic & Tasman Glacier Heli Hike

As a country recognised for its hiking opportunities and stunning scenery, take your pick of an untouched landscape to explore. If you would rather leave …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Mt Cook Scenic & Tasman Glacier Heli Hike

As a country recognised for its hiking opportunities and stunning scenery, take your pick of an untouched landscape to explore. If you would rather leave...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$3,399

Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

World in a day

Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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$2,870