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

South Island, New Zealand
3 Day Kayak & Walk North New Zealand

From Marahau to Totaranui and return – it’s an adventure! Spend three days in the stunning Abel Tasman. The first two days see you kayaking …More

From Marahau to Totaranui and return – it’s an adventure! Spend three days in the stunning Abel Tasman. The first two days see you kayaking...

3 days Free Cancellation
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$181
3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Kayak & Walk - Nelson

Walk, kayak and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our …More

Walk, kayak and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,130
Twin Glacier Fox and Franz, Snow Landing (allow 30 mins - departing Fox Glacier)

Twin Glacier Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes) This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders …More

Twin Glacier Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 30 minutes) This flight gives you the opportunity to discover the scenic wonders...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$268
Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)

Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Fox glacier town Heliport to the top of the Fox Glacier icefall and land …More

Fox Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Fox glacier town Heliport to the top of the Fox Glacier icefall and land...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$210
Arthur’s Pass Tour with Jet-Boat Ride from Christchurch

Nestled at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), Arthur’s Pass is steeped in history. Home of the world’s only …More

Nestled at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), Arthur’s Pass is steeped in history. Home of the world’s only...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$212
The Two Gods - Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk - New Zealand

This is a fantastic kayak and walk combo in the middle section of the park. Tailoring the start and finish kayaking points around the tide …More

This is a fantastic kayak and walk combo in the middle section of the park. Tailoring the start and finish kayaking points around the tide...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$232
Milford Sound Grand Tour Helicopter Scenic Flight Departing from Milford Sound

Combine all that Milford Sound is famous for into one flight! Explore Mitre Peak, the Sutherland Falls, and Tutuko Glacier. A minimum of four passengers …More

Combine all that Milford Sound is famous for into one flight! Explore Mitre Peak, the Sutherland Falls, and Tutuko Glacier. A minimum of four passengers...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$508
Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

Discover the beauty of the second largest Fiord in the Fiordland National Park. Being 10 times larger than Milford Sound there is plenty to view …More

Discover the beauty of the second largest Fiord in the Fiordland National Park. Being 10 times larger than Milford Sound there is plenty to view...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$616
Rowboat Rental in New Zealand for 30, 60 or 120 Minutes

The boat shed has been operating for over 100 years on the Otokia creek, this is the only boat rental business in Brighton Dunedin and …More

The boat shed has been operating for over 100 years on the Otokia creek, this is the only boat rental business in Brighton Dunedin and...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Combo Tour

Included in this adventure • Approximately 90 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 2 …More

Included in this adventure • Approximately 90 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 2...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$3,914
Lord of the Rings Mt Olympus, South of Rivendell

Included in this adventure • Approximately 60 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 1 …More

Included in this adventure • Approximately 60 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 1...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$2,713
Dusky Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight

Lifting off from our base at the Manapouri Te Anau Airport, you will immediately enjoy stunning views over Lake Manapouri, before you travel west towards …More

Lifting off from our base at the Manapouri Te Anau Airport, you will immediately enjoy stunning views over Lake Manapouri, before you travel west towards...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$650
The GRAND TOUR, snow landing (allow 40 minutes - departing Fox Glacier)

The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes) The “grand-daddy” of all flights! Explore both glaciers as well as taking in Mount Cook and …More

The GRAND TOUR including snow landing (allow 40 minutes) The “grand-daddy” of all flights! Explore both glaciers as well as taking in Mount Cook and...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$361
Glacier Galore Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

Climb out from Milford and up past Harrison's Cove, see the Pembroke Glacier, alpine lakes and sheer cliffs dwarf the surrounding rivers before approaching the …More

Climb out from Milford and up past Harrison's Cove, see the Pembroke Glacier, alpine lakes and sheer cliffs dwarf the surrounding rivers before approaching the...

25 minutes Free Cancellation
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$338
Full-Day Freedom Kayak Rental in New Zealand

Explore the 12 golden beaches of the Astrolabe area. Experience a day kayaking unguided in the Abel Tasman National Park. You can kayak out and …More

Explore the 12 golden beaches of the Astrolabe area. Experience a day kayaking unguided in the Abel Tasman National Park. You can kayak out and...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$71
Taste of Fiordland // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

Admire New Zealand’s natural beauty from the air on this 25-minute scenic helicopter flight over Fiordland from Te Anau. Soar high over Fiordland with a …More

Admire New Zealand’s natural beauty from the air on this 25-minute scenic helicopter flight over Fiordland from Te Anau. Soar high over Fiordland with a...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$224
Doubtful And Dusky Sound Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

This scenic flight visits both Patea Doubtful Sound and Tamatea Dusky Sound. Two of Fourteen beautiful fiords within the Fiordland National Park. Doubtful Sound is …More

This scenic flight visits both Patea Doubtful Sound and Tamatea Dusky Sound. Two of Fourteen beautiful fiords within the Fiordland National Park. Doubtful Sound is...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Heli-Scenic Nelson Mountain Adventure

Included in this adventure: • Approximately 25 minutes flight time • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 1 x mountain landing SIGHTS: • …More

Included in this adventure: • Approximately 25 minutes flight time • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 1 x mountain landing SIGHTS: •...

1 hour Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,347
Lord of the Rings Mt Owen, Exit from the Mines of Moria

Included in this adventure: • Approximately 40 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 1 …More

Included in this adventure: • Approximately 40 minutes flight time exploring the Kahurangi National Park • Two-way communication between you and your pilot • 1...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$2,723
Trial Flight

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be behind the controls of a helicopter? Our Introductory Trial Flight packages are great just for fun, …More

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Trial Flight

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be behind the controls of a helicopter? Our Introductory Trial Flight packages are great just for fun,...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$321
The Grape Vine

New Zealand, and North Canterbury in particular, produces some of the most sought after wine in the world. So take a helicopter flight and drop …More

New Zealand, and North Canterbury in particular, produces some of the most sought after wine in the world. So take a helicopter flight and drop...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$676
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