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

Discover Central Otago on a fully private wine journey created for just 2–4 guests. Go beyond the cellar door at Peregrine Wines with a privately...
$1,373

New Zealand’s South Island hosts the purest natural landscapes you’ll ever experience. From the turquoise waters in Abel Tasman, pods of dolphins in Kaikoura and...
$1,380

Wanting to explore Aoraki National Park and Lake Tekapo, but want a more personalised and tailored experience? Look no further than our private Mt Cook...
$1,383

• Package length 5 days / 4 nights • Accommodation style included is Hotel 3 star for 4 nights • You will need flights arriving...
$1,384

This immersive 5 day tour from Dunedin offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of the top attractions in New...
$1,392

We photograph your tour professionally, so you can sit back and relax. From posed photographs through to candid ones, we'll be helping you feel relaxed...
$1,430

Discover Aoraki Mount Cook on a scenic private journey for up to 3–4 people. Your day begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in...
$1,434

This immersive 5 day tour from Queenstown offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of the top attractions in New...
$1,449

Kaikoura Whales
Soar Above Kaikoura – Whale Watching by Helicopter from Christchurch. Experience the thrill of flight and the wonder of marine wildlife in one unforgettable journey....
$1,474

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife...
$1,488

Step ashore at Port Lyttelton and experience the best of Christchurch with a private shore excursion tailored to cruise passengers. From coastal charm to cultural...
$1,500

This curated 5 day tour from Queenstown offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting many of the top attractions in New Zealand's...
$1,532

This sweeping four-day circuit showcases the absolute best of the South Island by seamlessly connecting dramatic alpine landscapes with premium guided transport. What makes it...
$1,575

Join us for a photography expedition to the untamed Wild West Coast of Te Wai Pounamu, New Zealand’s South Island. This remote region, framed by...
$1,603

The name Maniototo, derived from Māori, is said to mean `plains of blood’ and refers to the `flowing’ red tussocks that cover the land. This...
$1,603

A seamless South Island loop linking Queenstown, West Coast rainforests, the Canterbury Plains, and Aoraki Mount Cook. Travel via small-group coach and the iconic TranzAlpine...
$1,603

A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily. Travel by coach and train through the specular South Island of New Zealand. Your journey commences in...
$1,634

We welcome you to discover the extraordinary Shackleton Glacier and the fascinating story of its namesake's Sir Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Antarctic expedition. This...
$1,646

This signature 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of travel per day covering the majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island, optional handpicked...
$1,646

Our expert South Island Tour guide will guiding you for 4 days. This tour is to visit the most highlight landmarks in South Island. This...
$1,660

This 2 day journey will take you across the wide expanse of the Canterbury plains, through the high country and past Lake Tekapo arriving at...
$1,666

