Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in South Island (Updated 2026)
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Embark on an awe-inspiring day excursion to Milford Sound from Te Anau, where you'll be part of a friendly, intimate group of no more than...
$185
Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise
At the core, we’re a family business with our management team being 6th & 7th generation Banks Peninsula locals. Alongside our family members, we have...
$79
Awarded City Sky Diving Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Top 10 of outdoor experiences Australasia and Top 1% of Experiences worldwide for 2026. Dress...
$124
Twilight Wildlife & Penguin Tour
Expanding on the incredible opportunities of the Wildlife & Penguin Tour, this tour provides the unique opportunity to experience the reserve at sunset. The magnificent...
$43
Land on a glacier in a Helicopter and jump out of plane! The best views of New Zealand are from the sky, and the ultimate...
$425
-IMPORTANT UPDATE- *Operating year-round with no minimum passenger requirement and a capacity of up to 60 passengers, our shuttle lets you enjoy this self-guided walk...
$96
Milford Sound Day Trip from Queenstown
Sit back, relax and let us host your full day Southland adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Enjoy one of the world’s most spectacular drives...
$178
Get ready for an adventure or a relaxing day in the mountains! Explore Mt Cook on a fully guided, small-group tour from Queenstown, with free...
$147
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Enjoy over 145 years of brewing history as the guides take you through the interactive brewery tour. Learn in a guided small group with a...
$26
Lets us take you on amazing Jet boat ride down the Mighty Clutha river. Amazing world renowned scenery , snow capped mountains and the famous...
$90
This small group day trip includes a stunning boutique Milford Sound cruise and an amazing scenic flight back to Queenstown. Highlights: •Bus tour From Queenstown...
$517
Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound. Modern comforts such as bucket leather...
$204
Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura
A half day of adventure in nature awaits you in Kaikōura, with five zipline flights, totalling 2.2km, above lush rolling farmland, native forest, an interpretive...
$113
Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails
A brilliant way to explore the area and see the beauty all around. You will ride across plateaus, surrounded by mountains on relatively easy grade...
$74
Meet your pilot who will fly you up to our Over The Top exclusive Golf course 4000ft above Queenstown, with 180-degree views overlooking the magnificent...
$437
Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura
This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset Kayak Tour. It is the first kayak...
$82
Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour
- Be in awe of the night sky above you from the beautiful Lake Tekapo - Look through an extremely powerful 9-25 inch telescope to...
$68
Take in magnificent views while flying over the Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding Southern Alps mountains on this scenic flight. We are locally owned by...
$224
Raft the gentle upper reaches of the Shotover River on this half-day trip through Skippers Canyon. You'll drive from Queenstown through a former gold-mining region and...
$186
Explore from Marahau to Anchorage in a day - walk, kayak and water taxi.On this trip covering the Astrolabe coastline you have a professional guide...
$173
Putt'n'Glow Mini Golf in Queenstown
Experience the thrill of Putt'N'Glow, Queenstown's only indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf course. Set across 9 creatively designed holes and 8 exciting mini-games, this isn't your...
$20
