Top South Island Tours & Sightseeing

Q: What are the best options for South Island Tours & Sightseeing?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best South Island Tours & Sightseeing are: Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch Explore Queenstown's Scenic Trails with an Electric Bike Stewart Island/Rakiura Half-Day Guided Nature Walk to Oneke Wild Hills Off Road Safari

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for South Island Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly South Island Tours & Sightseeing are: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which South Island Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

South Island Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include: Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri 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 →

Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

Abel Tasman Water and Walk is a small group tour for visitors who prefer faster access into the heart of this popular National Park so …More

Nelson, New Zealand

4.9 (88)

Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

Abel Tasman Water and Walk is a small group tour for visitors who prefer faster access into the heart of this popular National Park so...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (88)

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$345

Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch

Book your day trip from Christchurch to Mount cook by passing all the amazing stops like Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, lavender farms (Summer) and beautiful …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

4.8 (18)

Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch

Book your day trip from Christchurch to Mount cook by passing all the amazing stops like Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, lavender farms (Summer) and beautiful...

13 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (18)

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$184

Explore Queenstown's Scenic Trails with an Electric Bike

Electric Bikes enable you to go further, faster, with less effort! Our fleet of Electric Bikes are mostly Merida E-Big models. These pedal-assisted, front suspension …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.9 (19)

Explore Queenstown's Scenic Trails with an Electric Bike

Electric Bikes enable you to go further, faster, with less effort! Our fleet of Electric Bikes are mostly Merida E-Big models. These pedal-assisted, front suspension...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (19)

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$52

Stewart Island/Rakiura Half-Day Guided Nature Walk to Oneke

Embark on a guided small-group walk to Oneke, 'The Neck,' on Rakiura Stewart Island. Check in at the ferry terminal in Oban, just a 5 …More

Stewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand

4.8 (11)

Stewart Island/Rakiura Half-Day Guided Nature Walk to Oneke

Embark on a guided small-group walk to Oneke, 'The Neck,' on Rakiura Stewart Island. Check in at the ferry terminal in Oban, just a 5...

3 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (11)

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$114

Explore by 4WD the private backroads of West Wanaka Station an iconic alpine mountain farm high in the mountains surrounding Lake Wanaka. Pass herds of …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

5.0 (86)

Wild Hills Off Road Safari

Explore by 4WD the private backroads of West Wanaka Station an iconic alpine mountain farm high in the mountains surrounding Lake Wanaka. Pass herds of...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (86)

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$210

- State of the art technology and the latest gear - Huge range of gaming scenarios to choose from - NZ's ONLY Omni VR stations! …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.7 (21)

Omni VR - Multiplayer Virtual Reality

- State of the art technology and the latest gear - Huge range of gaming scenarios to choose from - NZ's ONLY Omni VR stations!...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

4.7 (21)

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$39

9 Day South to North Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown

This signature 9-day, 8-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both South Island (Milford Sound to …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (15)

9 Day South to North Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown

This signature 9-day, 8-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both South Island (Milford Sound to...

9 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (15)

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$2,703

Waipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic Views

Explore the enchanting Waipara Valley, renowned for its boutique wineries and breathtaking landscapes. This 5-6 hour winery tour invites you to taste award-winning wines, learn …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

5.0 (16)

Waipara Valley Winery Tour Wine Tastings and Scenic Views

Explore the enchanting Waipara Valley, renowned for its boutique wineries and breathtaking landscapes. This 5-6 hour winery tour invites you to taste award-winning wines, learn...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (16)

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$172

Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown

Discover the beauty of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Queestown and travel 32 kilometers …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.9 (97)

Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown

Discover the beauty of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Queestown and travel 32 kilometers...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (97)

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$150

Experience the grand architecture, beautiful gardens and scenic view points on a half-day city tour of Christchurch. Wander the Monavale Gardens with pretty ponds and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

4.4 (51)

Discover Christchurch Sightseeing Tour

Experience the grand architecture, beautiful gardens and scenic view points on a half-day city tour of Christchurch. Wander the Monavale Gardens with pretty ponds and...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (51)

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$60

6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch

This signature 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of travel per day covering the majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island, optional handpicked …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

5.0 (15)

6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch

This signature 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of travel per day covering the majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island, optional handpicked...

6 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (15)

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$1,631

4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Christchurch

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

5.0 (6)

4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Christchurch

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each...

4 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (6)

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$920

4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Queenstown

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (6)

4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Queenstown

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each...

4 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (6)

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$920

Mount Cook Alpine Explorer Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

Aoraki / Mount Cook was named the cloud piercer by Máori. You’ll see for yourself on this flight over the Ben Ohau mountain range and …More

Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

4.6 (22)

Mount Cook Alpine Explorer Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

Aoraki / Mount Cook was named the cloud piercer by Máori. You’ll see for yourself on this flight over the Ben Ohau mountain range and...

35 minutes Free Cancellation

4.6 (22)

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$346

Stargazing Astronomy Tours at Manuka Skies Hanmer Springs

Manuka Skies is a truely unique stargazing location. With minimal light pollution, and in a setting of native forest and wildlife, you will be visiting …More

Hanmer Springs, New Zealand

4.9 (15)

Stargazing Astronomy Tours at Manuka Skies Hanmer Springs

Manuka Skies is a truely unique stargazing location. With minimal light pollution, and in a setting of native forest and wildlife, you will be visiting...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (15)

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$73

Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

Go one step further taking our Milford Sound / Piopiotahi return scenic Helicopter flights and a wonderous 2 hour Milford Sound Cruise with our partners …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (13)

Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

Go one step further taking our Milford Sound / Piopiotahi return scenic Helicopter flights and a wonderous 2 hour Milford Sound Cruise with our partners...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (13)

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$986

In other parts of the world, it may take several days to trek to places as beautiful as the Rob Roy Glacier, but we offer …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

5.0 (13)

Rob Roy Glacier Guided Walk

In other parts of the world, it may take several days to trek to places as beautiful as the Rob Roy Glacier, but we offer...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (13)

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$238

5 Day South Island Tour from Queenstown including Stewart Island

This curated 5 day tour from Queenstown offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting many of the top attractions in New Zealand's …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (9)

5 Day South Island Tour from Queenstown including Stewart Island

This curated 5 day tour from Queenstown offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting many of the top attractions in New Zealand's...

5 days Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (9)

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$1,539

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

Take a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at daily life in the unique and isolated Marlborough Sounds as we deliver goods and passengers to far-flung jetties and …More

Picton, New Zealand

4.5 (75)

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

Take a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at daily life in the unique and isolated Marlborough Sounds as we deliver goods and passengers to far-flung jetties and...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (75)

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$75

Gibbston Half-Day Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup

After complimentary accommodation pick-up, we will set off for the heart of Gibbston on a small private tour to visit four cellar doors and journey …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (37)

Gibbston Half-Day Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup

After complimentary accommodation pick-up, we will set off for the heart of Gibbston on a small private tour to visit four cellar doors and journey...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (37)

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$244

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for South Island Tours & Sightseeing?

What are the best kid-friendly options for South Island Tours & Sightseeing Tours?

Which South Island Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

Which South Island Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

South Island Tours & Sightseeing with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which South Island Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These South Island Tours & Sightseeing include Hotel Pickup:

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Got any more South Island trip ideas?

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