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: Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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 →

Private 5.5 hour Wine Tour Queenstown : 4 Winery Visits & Lunch

Taste award-winning wines at four of the region’s premium boutique vineyards. This exclusive tour ventures through three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private 5.5 hour Wine Tour Queenstown : 4 Winery Visits & Lunch

Taste award-winning wines at four of the region’s premium boutique vineyards. This exclusive tour ventures through three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$277

Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike

The Tasman Glacier is Aotearoa New Zealand's longest glacier measuring at 27km long and as wide as 4km in places, so this is an experience …More

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand

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Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike

The Tasman Glacier is Aotearoa New Zealand's longest glacier measuring at 27km long and as wide as 4km in places, so this is an experience...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$579

Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

A tour with Gregor is like no other. Emerging business award finalist, Tales From Darkest Dunedin and Gregor Campbell, respected historian and expert story teller …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

A tour with Gregor is like no other. Emerging business award finalist, Tales From Darkest Dunedin and Gregor Campbell, respected historian and expert story teller...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$136

Marlborough Full-Day Wine Tasting & Winery Experience 6 hour

Discover Marlborough through a relaxed and informative wine experience focused on quality, hospitality, and genuine local knowledge. Our tours showcase a carefully selected mix of …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

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Marlborough Full-Day Wine Tasting & Winery Experience 6 hour

Discover Marlborough through a relaxed and informative wine experience focused on quality, hospitality, and genuine local knowledge. Our tours showcase a carefully selected mix of...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$128

Scenic Guided eBike Tour Ride to the Lake

This tour is a beautiful way to see and learn about our amazing countryside. It is also perfect for a beginner starting out on their …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Scenic Guided eBike Tour Ride to the Lake

This tour is a beautiful way to see and learn about our amazing countryside. It is also perfect for a beginner starting out on their...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$128

Travel in Style and comfort onboard our luxury small group vehicle, hear our amazing themed stories and be taken to a different time and place …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour

Travel in Style and comfort onboard our luxury small group vehicle, hear our amazing themed stories and be taken to a different time and place...

4 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation

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$57

Private Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic

Enjoy a premium guided coastal hike at spectacular Godley Head on Banks Peninsula, travelling by private SUV with your own experienced local guide. This full-day …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private Full-Day Godley Head Guided Coastal Hike with Picnic

Enjoy a premium guided coastal hike at spectacular Godley Head on Banks Peninsula, travelling by private SUV with your own experienced local guide. This full-day...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$290

Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Join our guide for a personalised tour of Larnach Castle and learn about Dunedin's early history along the way. Enjoy stunning views of the Otago …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Join our guide for a personalised tour of Larnach Castle and learn about Dunedin's early history along the way. Enjoy stunning views of the Otago...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$111

Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

With this tour, you will experience the pure beauty of Dunedin through a journey rich in heritage, spectacular scenery, and memorable highlights. You’ll explore the …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

With this tour, you will experience the pure beauty of Dunedin through a journey rich in heritage, spectacular scenery, and memorable highlights. You’ll explore the...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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$178

Private Queenstown Dinner & Wine Tour: 3 Iconic Venues

Discover Queenstown's exceptional food and wine scene on an exclusive private dining experience for 2–10 guests. Enjoy three iconic venues in one unforgettable evening, with …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Private Queenstown Dinner & Wine Tour: 3 Iconic Venues

Discover Queenstown's exceptional food and wine scene on an exclusive private dining experience for 2–10 guests. Enjoy three iconic venues in one unforgettable evening, with...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$260

Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

Enjoy a 4-5 hour fun tour with a local chauffeur/guide departing from the Port of Picton with a scenic journey to the Marlborough Wine region. …More

Picton, New Zealand

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Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

Enjoy a 4-5 hour fun tour with a local chauffeur/guide departing from the Port of Picton with a scenic journey to the Marlborough Wine region....

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$185

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Wanaka is the only wine tour in Wanaka and Cromwell that connects Maori culture with the local wines and …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

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Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka

The Wine tour with Maori Culture Wanaka is the only wine tour in Wanaka and Cromwell that connects Maori culture with the local wines and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$175

Queenstown to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One-Way)

Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour 1 way, this small group, fully-guided transfer allows you to travel to Mt Cook in style and see all the …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Queenstown to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One-Way)

Queenstown to Mt Cook Tour 1 way, this small group, fully-guided transfer allows you to travel to Mt Cook in style and see all the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (35)

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$122

Join Pete - your passionate local guide, for an unforgettable experience showcasing Christchurch’s iconic landmarks, beautiful coastal suburbs, rich history and hidden gems. Travelling in …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Discover Christchurch Tour

Join Pete - your passionate local guide, for an unforgettable experience showcasing Christchurch’s iconic landmarks, beautiful coastal suburbs, rich history and hidden gems. Travelling in...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$226

Queenstown Sightseeing Tour: Highlights of Queenstown (3.5 hours)

Embark on a guided morning adventure through Queenstown’s most iconic sights in the comfort of a luxury minivan. With small-group intimacy and complimentary hotel transfers, …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Queenstown Sightseeing Tour: Highlights of Queenstown (3.5 hours)

Embark on a guided morning adventure through Queenstown’s most iconic sights in the comfort of a luxury minivan. With small-group intimacy and complimentary hotel transfers,...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$102

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Christchurch while your ship is at port in Lyttelton. This tour highlights both the damage to the city …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch City Sights

Embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Christchurch while your ship is at port in Lyttelton. This tour highlights both the damage to the city...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$64

Queenstown: Half-Day Private Sightseeing & Photography Tour

This is your chance to photograph one of the most spectacular and majestic places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes. This Half-Day Private Photography …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Queenstown: Half-Day Private Sightseeing & Photography Tour

This is your chance to photograph one of the most spectacular and majestic places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes. This Half-Day Private Photography...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$141

Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

The original since 1975 and still the best! Four hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in the vast Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience a true …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

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Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

The original since 1975 and still the best! Four hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in the vast Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience a true...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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$363

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. Immerse yourself …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

Situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Whakatipu, Walter Peak High Country Farm is the perfect place to spend a relaxing few hours. Immerse yourself...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (18)

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$96

Marlborough’s wines are treasures that have only come to light in a relatively short space of time. Jimmy has worked in the Marlborough wine industry …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

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Jimmy’s Classic Marlborough Wine tours

Marlborough’s wines are treasures that have only come to light in a relatively short space of time. Jimmy has worked in the Marlborough wine industry...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$227