Top things to do in South Island in Summer (Updated October 2026)

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You Choose the Itinerary Dunedin Full Day 6hrs

Private Transport option with a flexible itinerary to suit your interests - SEE THE BEST SPOTS OF YOUR CHOOSING! …More

Private Transport option with a flexible itinerary to suit your interests - SEE THE BEST SPOTS OF YOUR CHOOSING!...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,203
Private Full Day Queenstown, Lord of the Rings Film Locations

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 1-1.5 hour …More

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 1-1.5 hour...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,148
Queenstown - Private Family Group Bike Tour, Up to 11 E-bikes

You choose the trail to be biked and nzbiketrails picks you up, and your group (up to 11 riders), for a Private Tour which we …More

You choose the trail to be biked and nzbiketrails picks you up, and your group (up to 11 riders), for a Private Tour which we...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,146
Wanaka - Private Family Bike Tour Experience - Up to 11 E-bikes

You choose the trail you wish to Bike, and we pick you, and your group up for a Private Tour which we aim to be …More

You choose the trail you wish to Bike, and we pick you, and your group up for a Private Tour which we aim to be...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,146
Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin: Finish at Queenstown, Dunedin

Escape the ordinary and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Southern Alps on this full-day private tour from Dunedin to Aoraki/Mount Cook—New Zealand’s tallest mountain. …More

Escape the ordinary and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Southern Alps on this full-day private tour from Dunedin to Aoraki/Mount Cook—New Zealand’s tallest mountain....

12 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,145
Wines and Views Private Wine Tour of Otago from Queenstown

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on a 5.5-hour private wine tour through the breathtaking landscapes of Central Otago. Begin …More

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on a 5.5-hour private wine tour through the breathtaking landscapes of Central Otago. Begin...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$1,120
Dunedin private tour 3D2N from Christchurch

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 …More

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...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,091
8 Day Southern Crossing Small Group Tour

Spectacular scenery and lots of opportunity for adventure, this 8 day South Island adventure starts and finishes in the diverse city of Christchurch. Turquoise lakes, …More

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Spectacular scenery and lots of opportunity for adventure, this 8 day South Island adventure starts and finishes in the diverse city of Christchurch. Turquoise lakes,...

8 days
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$1,090
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Via Lake Tekapo

Embarking on a road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown offers a unique blend of natural beauty, adventure, and culinary delights. …More

Embarking on a road trip from Christchurch to Queenstown offers a unique blend of natural beauty, adventure, and culinary delights....

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,088
4 Day/3 Night Queenstown Ski Package at Remarkables Ski Field

Welcome to Queenstown for your winter ski or snowboarding holiday. It’s not just the skiing that makes Queenstown a fantastic winter destination; there’s also the …More

Welcome to Queenstown for your winter ski or snowboarding holiday. It’s not just the skiing that makes Queenstown a fantastic winter destination; there’s also the...

4 days
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$1,074
Private Arrowtown & Wānaka Full-Day Tour from Queenstown

Discover the alpine scenery, lakeside beauty and historic villages of the Queenstown and Wānaka regions on a private full-day tour exclusively for your group. Travel …More

Discover the alpine scenery, lakeside beauty and historic villages of the Queenstown and Wānaka regions on a private full-day tour exclusively for your group. Travel...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$1,072
Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored exclusively for your group of up to six passengers. A knowledgeable driver-guide will show you the city’s best …More

Enjoy Dunedin on a private tour, tailored exclusively for your group of up to six passengers. A knowledgeable driver-guide will show you the city’s best...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,032
Dunedin Private Tour: City Sights & Otago Peninsula

We are Dunedin specialists in high end tour guiding private tours with years in the industry. We pride ourselves on immaculate vehicles, great guides and …More

We are Dunedin specialists in high end tour guiding private tours with years in the industry. We pride ourselves on immaculate vehicles, great guides and...

3 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,030
Arthurs Pass and Southern Alps Day Excursion from Port Lyttelton or Christchurch

This day excursion takes us across the Canterbury Plains around 50 miles to Porters Pass (just under 1000 m and higher than Arthurs Pass) and …More

This day excursion takes us across the Canterbury Plains around 50 miles to Porters Pass (just under 1000 m and higher than Arthurs Pass) and...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,000
3 Day Abel Tasman Guided Walk

Walk, cruise and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our …More

Walk, cruise and relax on this 3 Day/2 Night journey into Abel Tasman National Park. No need to give up modern comforts. Stay at our...

3 days
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$999
Scenic Drive and Cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound

Discover one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking natural wonders on this full-day adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back. Relax in comfort as we …More

Discover one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking natural wonders on this full-day adventure from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back. Relax in comfort as we...

13 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$984
Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

Mount Cook Village (Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park): Mount Cook, or Aoraki in Māori, is New Zealand’s tallest mountain (3,724 m), nestled within the Aoraki/Mount Cook …More

Mount Cook Village (Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park): Mount Cook, or Aoraki in Māori, is New Zealand’s tallest mountain (3,724 m), nestled within the Aoraki/Mount Cook...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$983
Private Guided Marlborough Wine Tour From Picton NZ

Join one of our experienced wine tour guides for a day out in the Marlborough region. You can choose to visit all wineries or you …More

Join one of our experienced wine tour guides for a day out in the Marlborough region. You can choose to visit all wineries or you...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$976
Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown

Just as our stunning natural landscape changes day by day, we know our guests have unique needs and interests, ask us to tailor-make a bespoke …More

Just as our stunning natural landscape changes day by day, we know our guests have unique needs and interests, ask us to tailor-make a bespoke...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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$974
Private Tour: Winter Wine and Scenic Delights Tour from Picton

A private winter wine and scenic tour departing Picton at 9:45am and returning at 4:00pm is the perfect option for discovering Marlborough which has the …More

A private winter wine and scenic tour departing Picton at 9:45am and returning at 4:00pm is the perfect option for discovering Marlborough which has the...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$972
3 Days, Glaciers & TranzAlpine: Christchurch to Queenstown

This immersive three-day journey combines one of the world's greatest scenic rail routes with the raw beauty of New Zealand's West Coast. Travelers glide through …More

This immersive three-day journey combines one of the world's greatest scenic rail routes with the raw beauty of New Zealand's West Coast. Travelers glide through...

3 days
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$962
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