Things to do in South Island
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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 86 reviews
Free cancellation available
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
Activity duration is 13 hours
Free cancellation available
Private & custom tours
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Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch
Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Food, drink & nightlife
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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown
Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 105 reviews
Free cancellation available
Water activities
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From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Popular places to visit

Mount Cook National Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Mount Cook National Park, a lovely green space in Mount Cook. Discover the spas in this quaint area or seek out its hiking trails.

Milford Sound
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Milford Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. Discover the area's waterfalls and glaciers.

Franz Josef Glacier
Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Franz Josef Glacier, a lovely green space in Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
South Island sightseeing tours & attractions
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