Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in South Island (Updated 2026)

Dunedin WATER TAXI-Port To Port
Its a mini tour of the harbour as we cross from one side to the other. The scenery is stunning, there are many birds to...
$29

Heritage Highlights Walk
Dunedin is a great wee city and is best explored on foot. Once New Zealand's largest city, and now a university town, Dunedin boasts picturesque...
$29

30min Classic VR (max 2 games)
This is a cutting edge experience that everyone over 10 can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the...
$29

1-Hour Ruby Island Cruise and Walk
This is the most popular cruise when time is limited, the Ruby Island Cruise is a great way to explore the outstanding scenery of Lake...
$32

Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided
Nelson is a stunning, unique city in New Zealand, so whether it’s your first time in Nelson or you’re a seasoned visitor (or local!), our...
$33

State of the art technology and the latest gear Huge range of gaming scenarios to choose from Suitable for all ages...
$34

Highlands Motorsport Go-Karts.
A world-class tourism destination just 45 minutes from Queenstown Airport, Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park is home to a range of exceptional experiences which are...
$34

Garden and City tour
This is a short tour by bus around some of the main attractions of Dunedin. It is aimed at cruise ship passengers but anyone can...
$34

60Min Classic VR (max 4 games)
This is a cutting edge experience that everyone can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the future of...
$34

See up to 200 blue penguins returning from sea in the evening! (Generally more penguins are seen over the spring/summer than our autumn or winter...
$34

Get ready to embark on a journey 13.8 billion years in the making. A treat for the senses, the Dark Sky Experience brings science, Māori...
$35

Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours
Alpacas Farm is an unparalleled opportunity to get up close and personal with alpacas, learn about this loving animal, and create some memories with friends...
$35

Explore Oban Village and its surrounding bays on a modern minibus with a knowledgeable guide. A 60 minute tour with our friendly guides who will...
$37

45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)
This is a cutting edge experience that everyone can enjoy. Not just Gamers. No experience required, take a leap and see what the future of...
$37

The stories Gregor researches have rarely been heard before. They are the culmination of years of research and are exclusive to Tales From Darkest Dunedin....
$37

Leave your worries behind you, hire a bike, and spend the day touring around the beautiful, scenic Marlborough wine region. This bike hire will ensure...
$37

Kiwi Park Queenstown Admission
Explore our 5-acre oasis at Kiwi Park. A family-owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown, dedicated to saving our endangered wildlife species....
$39

Discover one of New Zealand’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences at the West Coast Wildlife Centre — voted one of Lonely Planet’s 12 must-see attractions. Located...
$40

Relax with a drink as you bask in the evening light on the lake! This one hour cruise has one wine, beer, RTD or soft...
$39

- State of the art technology and the latest gear - Huge range of gaming scenarios to choose from - NZ's ONLY Omni VR stations!...
$39

Take a leisurely 45 minute cruise out to Stevensons Arm, home to Mount Burke high country sheep station. Enjoy some of Wanaka's world famous scenery...
$40

