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: Private 8hr Shore Exc: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch & Transport Included. Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour (Lyttelton Shore Excursion) Private Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch Christchurch Sheep Farm Visit Emerson's Brewery Tour

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 →

Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (1 way), this small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing …More

Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

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Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (1 way), this small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Discover Christchurch Hidden Gems Twilight Food and Culture Tour

Our tours are about sharing our ancestors cultural stories, and the narrative of the diverse people which now call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. We do this …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Discover Christchurch Hidden Gems Twilight Food and Culture Tour

Our tours are about sharing our ancestors cultural stories, and the narrative of the diverse people which now call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. We do this...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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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

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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

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Small Group Lake Mapourika Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef

Enjoy exclusive access to our private rainforest trail, only accessible by boat! The rainforest trail journeys through a Kiwi Conservation region and some of Westland's …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

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Small Group Lake Mapourika Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef

Enjoy exclusive access to our private rainforest trail, only accessible by boat! The rainforest trail journeys through a Kiwi Conservation region and some of Westland's...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Full Day Kayak & Walk Tour-Queen Charlotte Sound & Link Pathway

This adventure combo is without a doubt, one of the best ways to experience the Marlborough Sounds. On your full day kayak and walking tour …More

Picton, New Zealand

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Full Day Kayak & Walk Tour-Queen Charlotte Sound & Link Pathway

This adventure combo is without a doubt, one of the best ways to experience the Marlborough Sounds. On your full day kayak and walking tour...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

Take a leisurely cruise around Paterson Inlet and a 45-minute walking tour in the bird sanctuary of Ulva Island. Your 2.5-hour itinerary departs from Stewart Island …More

Stewart Island / Rakiura, New Zealand

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Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

Take a leisurely cruise around Paterson Inlet and a 45-minute walking tour in the bird sanctuary of Ulva Island. Your 2.5-hour itinerary departs from Stewart Island...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk

Enjoy a comfortable cruise on our 28 seat super taxi Moutimu and a knowledgeable Kiwi skipper to answer your questions along the way. Cruise through …More

Wanaka, New Zealand

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Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk

Enjoy a comfortable cruise on our 28 seat super taxi Moutimu and a knowledgeable Kiwi skipper to answer your questions along the way. Cruise through...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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- Be in awe of the night sky above you from the beautiful Lake Tekapo - Look through an extremely powerful 9-25 inch telescope to …More

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour

- Be in awe of the night sky above you from the beautiful Lake Tekapo - Look through an extremely powerful 9-25 inch telescope to...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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West Coast Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk Combo

Tower Zipline: 425m, 60km/hr, 47m high, 40-sec ride, guided adventure including a Tree Top Walk, learn about Rimu rainforest, tandem ziplining, post-zip café and exploration. …More

Greymouth, New Zealand

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West Coast Tower Zipline & Treetop Walk Combo

Tower Zipline: 425m, 60km/hr, 47m high, 40-sec ride, guided adventure including a Tree Top Walk, learn about Rimu rainforest, tandem ziplining, post-zip café and exploration....

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Akaroa Stargazing Tour With Two Telescopes

City lights can make stargazing difficult; this guided night tour takes you to Akaroa Heritage Park for views of the Banks Peninsula night sky in …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

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Akaroa Stargazing Tour With Two Telescopes

City lights can make stargazing difficult; this guided night tour takes you to Akaroa Heritage Park for views of the Banks Peninsula night sky in...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour

Enjoy a 1hr Taster Llama Trek - along the Kowhai River banks and riverbed. Surrounded throughout by protected native woodland, and abundant wildlife. …More

Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour

Enjoy a 1hr Taster Llama Trek - along the Kowhai River banks and riverbed. Surrounded throughout by protected native woodland, and abundant wildlife....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

This is a tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers and only runs on...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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Treat your kids to an action-packed day at the Kidz Club while you head off to enjoy Queenstown at your own pace. Whether you are …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Kidz Club Queenstown

Treat your kids to an action-packed day at the Kidz Club while you head off to enjoy Queenstown at your own pace. Whether you are...

1 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

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We invite you to join us for an experience unlike any other in New Zealand on one of our guided Wildlife and Penguin Tour. Penguins, …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Wildlife and Penguin Tour

We invite you to join us for an experience unlike any other in New Zealand on one of our guided Wildlife and Penguin Tour. Penguins,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Expanding on the incredible opportunities of the Wildlife & Penguin Tour, this tour provides the unique opportunity to experience the reserve at sunset. The magnificent …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Twilight Wildlife & Penguin Tour

Expanding on the incredible opportunities of the Wildlife & Penguin Tour, this tour provides the unique opportunity to experience the reserve at sunset. The magnificent...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Garden and City tour

This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation

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Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour

The stories Gregor researches have rarely been heard before. They are the culmination of years of research and are exclusive to Tales From Darkest Dunedin. …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour

The stories Gregor researches have rarely been heard before. They are the culmination of years of research and are exclusive to Tales From Darkest Dunedin....

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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Nelson is a stunning, unique city in New Zealand, so whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our …More

Nelson, New Zealand

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Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

Nelson is a stunning, unique city in New Zealand, so whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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Dunedin is a great wee city and is best explored on foot. Once New Zealand's largest city, and now a university town, Dunedin boasts picturesque …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Heritage Highlights Walk

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1 hour Free Cancellation

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Join us for a relaxed informative 45 minute tour of the vineyard, winery and wine cave. Visit Home Block, the region's oldest vineyard, step into …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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