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 100 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$236 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 302 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$440 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 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$179 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Queenstown: Lake Wakatipu Scenic Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 51 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$79 per adult
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Water activities

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Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet

Activity duration is 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$109 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Mount Cook National Park

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.

Mount Cook National Park
Milford Sound, Fiordland, New Zealand

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