Things to do in South Island

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Popular things to do in South Island

Tours & day trips

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 86 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$225 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

Activity duration is 5 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$692 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin

Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin

Activity duration is 12 hours and 45 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,500 per traveller*
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Wildlife & nature

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$199 per adult
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Water activities

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From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$189 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Mount Cook National Park which includes mountains, landscape views and tranquil scenes

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 walkable area or seek out its hiking trails.

Mount Cook National Park
Milford Sound

Milford Sound

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Milford Sound
South Island featuring bird life

Lake Tekapo

4.5/5(257 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Tekapo, a popular spot to commune with nature in Lake Tekapo. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.

Lake Tekapo

South Island sightseeing tours & attractions