Top South Island Tours & Sightseeing

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 →

Queenstown Highlights Tour: with Wine Tasting & Cheese Platters

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.9 (153)

Queenstown Highlights Tour: with Wine Tasting & Cheese Platters

Discover the highlights of Queenstown and the stunning Whakatipu Basin on this relaxed half-day sightseeing tour. Travel beyond the town centre to enjoy spectacular alpine...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (153)

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$130

Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the island . Once aboard our …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

4.9 (76)

Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Cruise to unique Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the natural glacial lake on top of the island . Once aboard our...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (76)

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$102

Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

Enjoy a personalized small group tour of Larnach Castle and Dunedin City. This is a 6 hour fully guided tour that lets you explore Dunedin …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

4.9 (114)

Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

Enjoy a personalized small group tour of Larnach Castle and Dunedin City. This is a 6 hour fully guided tour that lets you explore Dunedin...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (114)

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$111

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

Explore the untamed beauty of New Zealand's Wild West Coast on this small group, fully-guided tour from Franz Josef to Queenstown. Your journey takes you …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

5.0 (68)

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

Explore the untamed beauty of New Zealand's Wild West Coast on this small group, fully-guided tour from Franz Josef to Queenstown. Your journey takes you...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (68)

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$165

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

Experience a guided one-way journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka, Haast Pass and the West Coast. Travel in a small group capped at …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (68)

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

Experience a guided one-way journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka, Haast Pass and the West Coast. Travel in a small group capped at...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (68)

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$165

Discover the full diversity of wine varieties this stunning Marlborough region has to offer and learn the secrets behind fine wine appreciation on this full-day …More

Picton, New Zealand

4.9 (40)

Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Discover the full diversity of wine varieties this stunning Marlborough region has to offer and learn the secrets behind fine wine appreciation on this full-day...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$156

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

5.0 (81)

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

5.0 (81)

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$136

Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Adventure

Our Full Day Bike the Wineries Ride is one of Queenstown’s most popular experiences, combining historic Arrowtown, scenic river trails, and the renowned Gibbston wine …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.8 (99)

Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Adventure

Our Full Day Bike the Wineries Ride is one of Queenstown’s most popular experiences, combining historic Arrowtown, scenic river trails, and the renowned Gibbston wine...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (99)

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$66

Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour & Vineyard Experience

Discover the best of Marlborough wine country on a relaxed and enjoyable half-day wine tour hosted by passionate local guides. Your experience begins with complimentary …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

4.8 (157)

Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour & Vineyard Experience

Discover the best of Marlborough wine country on a relaxed and enjoyable half-day wine tour hosted by passionate local guides. Your experience begins with complimentary...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (157)

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$102

Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Picton Marlborough Wine Tour 5-6 hrs

Discover why Discovery Wine Tours is a favourite for cruise ship guests visiting Picton, Port Marlborough. Since 2005, our locally owned family business has specialised …More

Picton, New Zealand

5.0 (37)

Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Picton Marlborough Wine Tour 5-6 hrs

Discover why Discovery Wine Tours is a favourite for cruise ship guests visiting Picton, Port Marlborough. Since 2005, our locally owned family business has specialised...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (37)

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$138

Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure

Discover one of Queenstown’s ultimate biking adventures on this self-guided ride from historic Arrowtown to central Queenstown. Shuttle to Arrowtown, get fitted with a top-quality …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.8 (96)

Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure

Discover one of Queenstown’s ultimate biking adventures on this self-guided ride from historic Arrowtown to central Queenstown. Shuttle to Arrowtown, get fitted with a top-quality...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (96)

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$60

Nature and wildlife enthusiasts will love the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise. This tour enjoys unrivalled access to remote locations and rare animals. You'll visit …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

4.8 (64)

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise

Nature and wildlife enthusiasts will love the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise. This tour enjoys unrivalled access to remote locations and rare animals. You'll visit...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (64)

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$130

Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)

Escaping the hustle and bustle of Ōtautahi Christchurch, this 1 way trip adventures via the Canterbury plains, State Highway 79, the world famous Fairlie Bakehouse, …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

4.8 (64)

Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)

Escaping the hustle and bustle of Ōtautahi Christchurch, this 1 way trip adventures via the Canterbury plains, State Highway 79, the world famous Fairlie Bakehouse,...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (64)

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$213

Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim

On this intimate wine tour, you’ll visit a select number of boutique and iconic Marlborough wineries where you’ll taste award-winning Marlborough wines, explore beautiful Marlborough …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

4.9 (71)

Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim

On this intimate wine tour, you’ll visit a select number of boutique and iconic Marlborough wineries where you’ll taste award-winning Marlborough wines, explore beautiful Marlborough...

7 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (71)

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$216

Queenstown is now the home of New Zealand's scariest Haunted House! Fear Factory Queenstown offers you a real life horror experience. Challenge yourself and your …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.7 (246)

Fear Factory Queenstown

Queenstown is now the home of New Zealand's scariest Haunted House! Fear Factory Queenstown offers you a real life horror experience. Challenge yourself and your...

30 minutes

4.7 (246)

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$25

Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

4.9 (50)

Wanaka Wine Tours - Classic Tour

Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

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$226

Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

Aoraki/Mount Cook ‘the cloud piercer’, our highest peak dominates the Southern Alps mountain range that divides New Zealand’s South Island into east and west. The …More

Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

4.8 (59)

Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

Aoraki/Mount Cook ‘the cloud piercer’, our highest peak dominates the Southern Alps mountain range that divides New Zealand’s South Island into east and west. The...

40 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (59)

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$404

Queenstown: Full-Day Private Photography & Sightseeing Tour

Explore Queenstown and the Southern Lakes on a private full-day tour with Martin, an experienced local landscape photographer and guide. Combining spectacular sightseeing with friendly, …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (30)

Queenstown: Full-Day Private Photography & Sightseeing Tour

Explore Queenstown and the Southern Lakes on a private full-day tour with Martin, an experienced local landscape photographer and guide. Combining spectacular sightseeing with friendly,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (30)

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$204

Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

Soar over captivating Milford Sound on a 1.5-hour helicopter flight from Queenstown. You'll fly over New Zealand's most dramatic scenery, from secluded alpine lakes and …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (56)

Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

Soar over captivating Milford Sound on a 1.5-hour helicopter flight from Queenstown. You'll fly over New Zealand's most dramatic scenery, from secluded alpine lakes and...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (56)

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$812

Mt Cook Supreme: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins

Your tour operator is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

4.8 (45)

Mt Cook Supreme: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins

Your tour operator is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife...

1 hour Free Cancellation

4.8 (45)

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$508

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?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best South Island Tours & Sightseeing are:

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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