Things to do on New Year's Eve in South Island (Updated 2026)

Get ready for a fun-filled snow adventure at Coronet Peak, just a short ride from Queenstown! Easy Departure – Meet your shuttle at Marmolada Cafe,...

Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes.  The Akaroa crater nurses...

Queenstown’s only underwater wildlife experience offers a memorable adventure for the whole family. Descend beneath the surface of Lake Wakatipu and discover a unique attraction...

Our custom-built 4-wheel-drive, 4-wheel-steer off-roaders are one-of-a-kind, all-terrain vehicles that will go anywhere. Our off-roader ride is one of Queenstown’s most unique adventure experiences and...

The half day guided sea kayak trip is an ideal opportunity to fit a little kayaking adventure into a busy day – or for those...

Soak in the Stars is Tekapo Springs' signature 90-minute experience — the only guided hot pools and stargazing tour in New Zealand. Set within the...

Enjoy this iconic, unique attraction that since 1973 has fascinated people of all ages keen to engage in a fun, challenging and sensory experience.  Encouraging...

Join us at the Oxbow Gun Club, where you and your mates can enjoy a spot of healthy competition shooting clay targets out of the...

Enjoy a 2 hour small group cruise and nature walk to Stevensons island. Once aboard the luxury catamaran, guests will relax in comfort and enjoy...

Thunder Jet is the only jet boat provider who play music on their trips - your own personalised soundtrack! Also the only 30-minute jet boat...

See the highlights of Queenstown on a Segway tour, the perfect introduction to New Zealand’s capital of outdoor adventure. Begin with a short lesson on...

Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their...

Choose the Milford Sound cruise style that suits you: 1. Milford Sound Classic Cruise Package- includes 1 hour 40 minute cruise on one of our...

Discover the spectacular beauty of Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park on an extended 9-hour small-group tour from Te Anau, limited to 16 guests. Travel...

You are guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views as you fly this incredible route to and from Milford Sound through a landscape of unbelievable...

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 30 minute Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles...

Fewer People - More Wildlife! The Clearwater Family's Farm is home to more wildlife per square meter than anywhere in Dunedin. The intimate small group...

Akaroa guided kayak safari provide a premium 3 hour guided sea kayak safari with a local nature/sea kayak guide through's pristine marine reserve and harbour....

Start your evening cruising along the waters of Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown aboard the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw steamship, built in 1912. Step inside the...

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...

This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Fiordland National Park - far from the crowds found elsewhere. Fiordland Jet is is the only...