Things to do in South Island

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Activities

Stewart Island Village & Bays Tours

Stewart Island: Rakiura Village and Bays Tour

NZ$59
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Stewart Island: Rakiura Village and Bays Tour
Ulva Island Explorer: Cruise & Guided Walk

Ulva Island Explorer: Cruise & Guided Walk

NZ$145
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ulva Island Explorer: Cruise & Guided Walk
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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
9.2 out of 10 with 108 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$255 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride

Queenstown: Hydro Attack Shark Ride

Activity duration is 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$179 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 336 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$440 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown

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 112 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$379 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Ōpuke Thermal Pools - Tranquility Pools

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$69 per adult
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A mountain path with snow-capped peaks and green vegetation.

Aoraki / Mount Cook

9.6/10 (613 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
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