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

While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch....
$83

Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire
Fast becoming the most popular choice for all levels of fitness and ability. Let the electrics assist you up hills and boost you further than...
$83

Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura
You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal. We have...
$83

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise
Join this guided full day tour in the historic Pelorus Mail Boat as it delivers mail, groceries, freight, and people to this stunning and remote...
$83

The ultimate stargazing experience. Enjoy maximum time under the stars whilst enhancing your knowledge of the Southern skies at our private observatory. Designed specifically with...
$82

Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise
At the core, we’re a family business with our management team being 6th & 7th generation Banks Peninsula locals. Alongside our family members, we have...
$80

Designed to suit all abilities, this tour follows native forest trails, progressing through fields and along the banks of the river....
$80

Travel from Queenstown to Wānaka and experience the stunning Cardrona Valley. This one-way tour, led by passionate guides with deep local knowledge, features iconic stops...
$80

Journey from Wanaka to Queenstown, soaking in the stunning views of the Southern Alps and Cardrona Valley. This small group tour is fully guided and...
$80

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital...
$80

This tour is one you design yourself. Use our timetable and descriptions of venues to decide where you want to hop off. Then when you're...
$80

This is an educational tour where we dive into the human history of New Zealand. Discussing how Polynesians (Māori) navigated to New Zealand with pin-point...
$80

Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across the crystal-clear waters of Lake Whakatipu, aboard either the iconic vintage TSS Earnslaw or the sleek Spirit...
$80

Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour
Come and join us on a trip to our favourite place on Lake Wanaka, Mou Waho Island.Where you can find an island, on a lake,...
$80

Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities in some of the world greatest scenery. Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars,...
$80

This full day self-guided cycle adventure takes in some of the most stunning scenery on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail with approximately 3 -4 hours of...
$80

Tekapo to Mt Cook, via Lake Pukaki (one way). This small group, fully-guided transport combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island....
$80

Mt Cook to Tekapo Small Group Tour Via Lake Pukaki (one way). This small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing...
$80

Experience the beauty of the New Zealand high country on a scenic boat ride across Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Watch a...
$80

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown
Experience the sensation of floating on a smooth cushion of air with this ticket for two indoor skydiving flights in Queenstown. Enjoy the included flight...
$80

Start your day sailing from Kaiteriteri beach, soaking up the scenery along the stunning coastline, passing the iconic Split Apple Rock and the playful NZ...
$80

