Top South Island Walking Tours

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

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best South Island Walking Tours are: Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau Mt Aspiring Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk - Small-Group, Wanaka Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island Small Group Lake Mapourika Kayak & Hike in Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

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

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly South Island Walking Tours are: 7Day/6Nights Southern Coastal Splendor Tour 5Day/4Nights Great Southern Circle 3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk Franz Josef Small Group Bespoke Heli Hike Adventure with lunch Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which South Island Walking Tours have Instant Confirmation?

South Island Walking Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Heli-Scenic Abel Tasman Experience 3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk Franz Josef Small Group Bespoke Heli Hike Adventure with lunch Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which South Island Walking Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These South Island Walking Tours include Hotel Pickup: Christchurch Highlights Tour (Private Lyttelton shore excursion) Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike 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 →

Private Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch

Enjoy a half-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula, a spectacular extinct volcano only 30 minutes from Christchurch. Experience world-class views and see some of New …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch

Enjoy a half-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula, a spectacular extinct volcano only 30 minutes from Christchurch. Experience world-class views and see some of New...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Private 8hr Shore Exc: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch & Transport Included.

This private tour is specifically designed for cruise ship passengers. Visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private 8hr Shore Exc: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch & Transport Included.

This private tour is specifically designed for cruise ship passengers. Visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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$251

Private Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Shore Excursion

Private guided tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. This tour doesn't require minimum numbers. It is suitable for individuals, …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Shore Excursion

Private guided tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. This tour doesn't require minimum numbers. It is suitable for individuals,...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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Private 8hr Akaroa Tour: Lunch, Transport, Guide. Optional Cruise

This private tour, starting and finishing in Christchurch, is a genuinely scenic experience. Visit some of the small settlements around Lyttelton Harbour and Akaroa Harbours. …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private 8hr Akaroa Tour: Lunch, Transport, Guide. Optional Cruise

This private tour, starting and finishing in Christchurch, is a genuinely scenic experience. Visit some of the small settlements around Lyttelton Harbour and Akaroa Harbours....

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Private 8hr Arthur's Pass Tour from Christchurch. Lunch & Guide

This private guided tour to Arthur's Pass includes lunch, transport, and a local guide. Begin your scenic one-day tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, taking …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Private 8hr Arthur's Pass Tour from Christchurch. Lunch & Guide

This private guided tour to Arthur's Pass includes lunch, transport, and a local guide. Begin your scenic one-day tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, taking...

1 day Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

Half day tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy. This photographic tour is an enjoyable outdoor adventure combined with insightful guidance on maximising the use of your …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

Half day tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy. This photographic tour is an enjoyable outdoor adventure combined with insightful guidance on maximising the use of your...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Half day tour from Queenstown to Skippers Canyon with an experienced landscape photographer. You will learn how to take beautiful landscape images using your own …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour

Half day tour from Queenstown to Skippers Canyon with an experienced landscape photographer. You will learn how to take beautiful landscape images using your own...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better...

13 hours Free Cancellation

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Private Family Cultural Journey Through Historic Dunedin

This private family tour reveals the cultural heritage, architectural character, and natural beauty of Dunedin, one of New Zealand’s most historic cities. Explore a destination …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Private Family Cultural Journey Through Historic Dunedin

This private family tour reveals the cultural heritage, architectural character, and natural beauty of Dunedin, one of New Zealand’s most historic cities. Explore a destination...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Mt Aspiring Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk - Small-Group, Wanaka

We're the only jet boat company that takes you to the very base of Mount Aspiring and its surrounding glaciers, deep into the Matukituki wilderness …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

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Mt Aspiring Jet Boat & Wilderness Walk - Small-Group, Wanaka

We're the only jet boat company that takes you to the very base of Mount Aspiring and its surrounding glaciers, deep into the Matukituki wilderness...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$206

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

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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

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic

Experience the spectacular scenery of Godley Head on a full-day guided coastal hike designed for cruise ship guests visiting Lyttelton Port. Meet your local guide …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic

Experience the spectacular scenery of Godley Head on a full-day guided coastal hike designed for cruise ship guests visiting Lyttelton Port. Meet your local guide...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (173)

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Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch

Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide picks you up from …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Full-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike with Picnic Lunch

Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide picks you up from...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

This tour gives you the chance to relax and enjoy the sights and tastes along our route through the Grey and Buller districts, although a …More

Greymouth, New Zealand

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Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

This tour gives you the chance to relax and enjoy the sights and tastes along our route through the Grey and Buller districts, although a...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour

With this tour, you will enjoy a small-group experience with personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You’ll also …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour

With this tour, you will enjoy a small-group experience with personalised attention while discovering the beauty of Dunedin City and the Otago Peninsula. You’ll also...

6 hours Free Cancellation

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Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau

Experience a full-day guided walk on one of New Zealand's premier Great Walks - the Routeburn track, including Key Summit. Tour departs from Te Anau, …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

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Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau

Experience a full-day guided walk on one of New Zealand's premier Great Walks - the Routeburn track, including Key Summit. Tour departs from Te Anau,...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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