Things to do in South Island

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Tours & day trips

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Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour

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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

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Private & custom tours

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Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

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Food, drink & nightlife

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

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Wildlife & nature

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

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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.