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

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula, Christchurch City Tour and Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
See the sights of Christchurch when your ship is in Akaroa port, and explore the city on a comprehensive tour. Your Akaroa shore excursion also...
$120

A unique shore excursion from Akaroa which combines a tour of the Banks Peninsula and Christchurch with a guided tour of the famous Giant's House....
$118

Explore the stunning scenery of New Zealand on this small group tour from Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook. Journey through the breathtaking Aoraki National...
$198

This two-day tour effortlessly connects Queenstown to Christchurch without the stress of driving or hiring a car. Travelers pass through Wānaka, traverse the dramatic Haast...
$727

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

Available 01 October to 30 April. Seals, dolphins and whales - what more could you want in a three-day break! Head north from Christchurch to...
$1,036

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

Combine the magic of Fiordland's most popular Fiords into one flight. Departing from Milford Sound head in the direction of the world famous Milford Track...
$1,142

You will visit the most beautiful city called Dunedin. Dunedin has Scottish cultures and the history of first Scottish who settle down in Dunedin. Also...
$1,091

This tour offers a seamless New Zealand experience with 4-star stays, a luxury Mercedes van with a professional driver/guide, and handpicked activities like the Milford...
$3,722

