New Zealand South Island Day Tours, Attractions and Activities

South Island boasts some of the country’s best landscapes – from glaciers to fiords and from the sunny northern wine regions to the towering snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps.

South Island is a great place for sightseeing, adventure, and culinary experiences.

Nelson is well known for the pristine white sand beaches and blue waters of Abel Tasman National Park. Malborough is home to one of New Zealand’s famous hiking and cycling tracks, Queen Charlotte. These regions also offer great food and wine tours.

In the West Coast, the twin glaciers of Fox and Franz Josef offer an opportunity for flying on a helicopter over the magnificent glaciers, some kayaking on nearby lakes and hiking on the ice as well. If you don’t have time to travel to the west coast, you can also visit the equally majestic Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak.

Queenstown and nearby Wanaka offer plenty of adventure activities: jetboating, canyoning, bungy, skydiving, rafting, and 4WD rides. and Hanmer Springs. Make sure you don’t miss Fiordland National Park, home of the world-famous Milford and Doubtful Sounds.

In the East Coast you will find the towns of Dunedin, famous for its history and wildlife, and Christchurch where you can visit public and private gardens, take the city tram, or go to Akaroa for a cruise and a chance to see dolphins.

Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park

Abel Tasman National Park has a great variety of Cruises, Walks and Sea Kayaking Trips suitable for all levels of fitness. You can choose a short half hour walk through native bush, to longer 4 or 6 day hikes along the A...

The Akaroa coast is home to the rare and endangered Hector’s Dolphin; recognized as the world’s smallest marine dolphin. Don’t miss taking one of the Akaroa Harbour Cruises to view the Hector’s Dolphins....

The "Garden City" of Christchurch, New Zealand is as it's name implies an enchanting city of parks and gardens. In Spring the city comes alive with beautiful spring flowers coming into bloom; whilst in autumn the golden ...

Dunedin is a city with a fascinating cultural history, amazing wildlife, and unique landscapes, Dunedin offers plenty of options for visitors who are looking for a mix of history, city life, and nature....

Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park describes a vast area that includes some of New Zealand's best-known scenic icons, Milford Sound, Mitre Peak, Doubtful Sound, and the Great Walks, all of which can be accessed via a range of premi...

If you are looking for the kind of outdoor fun that New Zealand is famous for, then the magnificent natural setting of Hanmer Springs is for all you Thrillseekers! The superb natural scenery will keep you company as our ...

Get a chance to encounter giant sperm whales and Royal Albatross through our cruise tours. You can also fly above Kaikoura’s breath-taking landscape and appreciate the sheer size of the sperm whales and spot other mari...

Located in the heart of the Mackenzie District, Lake Tekapo is a fantastic tourist destination. The turquoise glacial lake is an attraction itself however we have other Lake Tekapo Attractions and Scenic Flights that are...

The Marlborough region is famous for its wines, arts and crafts, and the spectacular Queen Charlotte and Marlborough Sounds, where you can take a cruise, see wildlife, go sea kayaking, mountain biking or hiking on one of...

Mt Cook Region attractions and Mt Cook day tours include Lord of the Rings Tours at Twizel, where you can discover Gondor, the setting for some of the scenes in the "Return of the Kings". You can see the sun set over th...

Nelson in the top of New Zealand's South Island, is a region blessed with a mild climate and long sunny days. You can relax in one of the cafes, or visit the farmers market. Take a Nelson Wine Tour, and visit some of the...

Home to the Raikura National Park, which takes up roughly 85% of the entire island, Stewart Island tours and activities include hiking, fishing, wildlife encounters, and plenty of water-related activities like diving and...

Queenstown is New Zealand's premier all year resort destination. Located next to Lake Wakatipu, with the Remarkables mountain range in the background, Queenstown, New Zealand is the perfect location. The hardest part abo...

While in Wanaka, there are plenty of Wanaka Day Tours and Activities to keep you busy for a few days. If you’re into adventure, this town is the gateway to Mt. Aspiring National Park where you can you can hike or go ca...

West Coast & Glaciers

West Coast & Glaciers

West coast, the wildest side of New Zealand’s South Island, has the ability to touch your soul with its rugged landscape of ominous mountains, mighty glaciers, and coastal formations that seem out of this world. ...