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 105 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$236 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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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 130 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$922 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$379 per adult
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Water activities

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Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Activity duration is 25 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 439 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$204 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 in 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