Top things to do in South Island in Summer (Updated November 2026)

South Island, New Zealand
Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way)

Experience a guided one-way journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka, Haast Pass and the West Coast. Travel in a small group capped at …More

Experience a guided one-way journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka, Haast Pass and the West Coast. Travel in a small group capped at...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$164
Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

A tour with Gregor is like no other. Emerging business award finalist, Tales From Darkest Dunedin and Gregor Campbell, respected historian and expert story teller …More

A tour with Gregor is like no other. Emerging business award finalist, Tales From Darkest Dunedin and Gregor Campbell, respected historian and expert story teller...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$136
Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Adventure

Our Full Day Bike the Wineries Ride is one of Queenstown’s most popular experiences, combining historic Arrowtown, scenic river trails, and the renowned Gibbston wine …More

Our Full Day Bike the Wineries Ride is one of Queenstown’s most popular experiences, combining historic Arrowtown, scenic river trails, and the renowned Gibbston wine...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Picton Marlborough Wine Tour 5-6 hrs

Discover why Discovery Wine Tours is a favourite for cruise ship guests visiting Picton, Port Marlborough. Since 2005, our locally owned family business has specialised …More

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Discover why Discovery Wine Tours is a favourite for cruise ship guests visiting Picton, Port Marlborough. Since 2005, our locally owned family business has specialised...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$136
Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure

Discover one of Queenstown’s ultimate biking adventures on this self-guided ride from historic Arrowtown to central Queenstown. Shuttle to Arrowtown, get fitted with a top-quality …More

Discover one of Queenstown’s ultimate biking adventures on this self-guided ride from historic Arrowtown to central Queenstown. Shuttle to Arrowtown, get fitted with a top-quality...

5 to 7 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Combine the International Antarctic Centre with its little Blue Penguins, Antarctic Storm in the Ice and Snow room, 4-D Movie and Hagglund ride over a …More

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Combine the International Antarctic Centre with its little Blue Penguins, Antarctic Storm in the Ice and Snow room, 4-D Movie and Hagglund ride over a...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$110
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular scenery and …More

The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular scenery and...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$98
Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim

On this intimate wine tour, you’ll visit a select number of boutique and iconic Marlborough wineries where you’ll taste award-winning Marlborough wines, explore beautiful Marlborough …More

On this intimate wine tour, you’ll visit a select number of boutique and iconic Marlborough wineries where you’ll taste award-winning Marlborough wines, explore beautiful Marlborough...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$215
Wanaka Wine Tours - Classic Tour

Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with …More

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Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$226
Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour

For those who prefer a leisurely afternoon, this private wine tour is the perfect way to explore the best of Central Otago’s boutique wineries without …More

For those who prefer a leisurely afternoon, this private wine tour is the perfect way to explore the best of Central Otago’s boutique wineries without...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$156
Milford Sound Overnight Cruise Fiordland Jewel

Taking only 22 passengers a night, the Fiordland Jewel features nine climate-controlled cabins each with their own ensuite and sea views. Includes: overnight accommodation cabin …More

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Taking only 22 passengers a night, the Fiordland Jewel features nine climate-controlled cabins each with their own ensuite and sea views. Includes: overnight accommodation cabin...

17 hours 30 minutes
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$823
Milford Sound Business Class from Queenstown & Gourmet Cruise

Milford Business Class offers a truly unique, luxurious experience that sets it apart from other Milford Sound tours. With a small group size of just …More

Milford Business Class offers a truly unique, luxurious experience that sets it apart from other Milford Sound tours. With a small group size of just...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$396
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri, …More

Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri,...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$272
Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour

In the heart of the Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass National Park has an incredible diversity of flora and landscape. Experience a breathtaking journey aboard the …More

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In the heart of the Southern Alps, Arthur's Pass National Park has an incredible diversity of flora and landscape. Experience a breathtaking journey aboard the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$532
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

Depart Picton at 9:00am and cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound to historic Ship Cove. Along the way enjoy the sights and scenery and keep …More

Depart Picton at 9:00am and cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound to historic Ship Cove. Along the way enjoy the sights and scenery and keep...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise

Please note over Winter 2026 this tour will be running Wednesday and Saturdays only. Experience the best of beautiful Marlborough on this full-day tour. Get …More

Please note over Winter 2026 this tour will be running Wednesday and Saturdays only. Experience the best of beautiful Marlborough on this full-day tour. Get...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$181
Private 5.5 hour Wine Tour Queenstown : 4 Winery Visits & Lunch

Taste award-winning wines at four of the region’s premium boutique vineyards. This exclusive tour ventures through three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn …More

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Taste award-winning wines at four of the region’s premium boutique vineyards. This exclusive tour ventures through three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$277
Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine

Travel from Christchurch to Franz Josef on one of New Zealand’s most iconic journeys, combining the legendary TranzAlpine train with a fully guided West Coast …More

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Travel from Christchurch to Franz Josef on one of New Zealand’s most iconic journeys, combining the legendary TranzAlpine train with a fully guided West Coast...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$320
Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Discover the full diversity of wine varieties this stunning Marlborough region has to offer and learn the secrets behind fine wine appreciation on this full-day …More

Discover the full diversity of wine varieties this stunning Marlborough region has to offer and learn the secrets behind fine wine appreciation on this full-day...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$156
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating

Enjoy a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild …More

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Enjoy a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$139
Wine Tasting Adventure Wanaka and Beyond

Welcome to a Wine Lover's Paradise! Join us as we embark on a wine tasting - sightseeing adventure like no other visiting wineries around Wanaka …More

Welcome to a Wine Lover's Paradise! Join us as we embark on a wine tasting - sightseeing adventure like no other visiting wineries around Wanaka...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
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