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
9.0 out of 10 with 99 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$229 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour

Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour

Activity duration is 13 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$350 per child
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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 231 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$470 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 111 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$345 per adult
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Water activities

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Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride

Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride

Activity duration is 1 hour
9.6 out of 10 with 390 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$149 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Mount Cook National Park featuring a lake or waterhole, tranquil scenes and landscape views

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, Fiordland, New Zealand

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.

Milford Sound

South Island sightseeing tours & attractions

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