The best family-friendly activities in South Island for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with...

Join Pete - your passionate local guide, for an unforgettable experience showcasing Christchurch’s iconic landmarks, beautiful coastal suburbs, rich history and hidden gems. Travelling in...

This small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and...

Experience 'The Ultimate Marlborough Day Out', on this full day, small group tour. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Queen Charlotte Sound, aboard Beachcomber Cruises...

Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 27 years on the water! New Zealand’s only sea kayak operator with a marine mammal permit to...

Kaikoura is famous for whales and dolphins and arguably one of the world's most exciting arenas for ocean going birds. This full day tour accompanies...

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 25-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef...

Indulge in a bird's eye view of Queenstown and her surrounding mountains. Alpine landing our pilot will choose the best location on the day. Experience...

This short scenic flight option is ideal if you're looking for the opportunity to experience the thrill of a helicopter flight with incredible alpine views....

The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glacier and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over...

The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glacier and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over...

Take to the skies above the Fox Glacier Township before heading towards the Fox Glacier and exploring the dynamic icefalls on this 25-minute helicopter flight....

Embark on an exhilarating adventure as you explore the majestic peaks and awe-inspiring valleys surrounding Aoraki / Mount Cook. Fly over the lower Tasman Glacier...

Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1 hour...

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...

Explore Tekapo's backcountry wilderness on a Scenic 4WD Tour, offering private access into some of The Mackenzie's most beautiful High Country Stations. Discover the best...

Explore stunning private lands that are otherwise off-limits to the public, and travel into the Cass Valley alpine river valley just minutes away from Lake...

Lupin Flower Tour Through The Mackenzie's Stunning Landscapes. Journey with us through remote High Country Stations, which are private farms surrounded by rugged mountain ranges...

Kaikoura Helicopter Whale Watching – The Ultimate Shore Excursion Take your Kaikoura visit to new heights with our unforgettable helicopter whale watching experience. Soar over...

All tours are private. Only your party and driver / guide. Join Del - Queenstown's most experienced Skippers Canyon guide on your own private off...

Experience the true beauty of Kaikoura and mountain top experience without the 4 hour hike. On a clear day the view stretches from the North...