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

Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton
Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Picton. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough...
$114

This is the best wine tour in Christchurch/Canterbury. You will visit some of the best wineries in North Canterbury on the all-inclusive Waipara Wine Experience...
$114

Half-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim
Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Blenheim. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough...
$114

Embark on a guided small-group walk to Oneke, 'The Neck,' on Rakiura Stewart Island. Check in at the ferry terminal in Oban, just a 5...
$114

Enjoy the beautiful views and scenery on the way by passing through Governor’s Bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora), and Little River. Spend your...
$114

Explore the best of Queenstown in a comprehensive 5-7-hour tour that blends adventure, history, and stunning scenery. Begin your day with a pick-up in Queenstown...
$114

Join your longest and most immersive Milford Sound cruise, giving you over two hours to experience everything that makes this destination famous around the world....
$114

Enjoy an afternoon Wine Trail tour through North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, visiting three boutique vineyards such as Waipara Springs, Torlesse, Pegasus Bay, or Georges Road....
$114

Visit a working sheep farm with dog mustering, sheep shearing and afternoon tea combined with a city tour of Christchurch taking in not only the...
$114

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all...
$114

Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown
Venture out on a one-way sightseeing tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook and experience the splendor of the New Zealand Southern Alps. Enjoy...
$115

A unique opportunity to experience the very best Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula has to offer. This shore excursion combines sightseeing of Dunedin City and...
$115

Day Tours from Mount Cook
Discover the splendor of the NZ Southern Alps on this one-way sightseeing tour from Mount Cook. Relax on board your air-conditioned coach and admire the...
$115

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...
$117

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

Discover Wānaka, Arrowtown and the spectacular Crown Range on a relaxed small-group day tour from Queenstown. Travel with a knowledgeable local driver-guide through dramatic mountain...
$120

Afternoon wine tour with a lunch stop. A great option for people who desire the expert knowledge and connections that a winemaker tour guide can...
$120

We meet you at the Port Chalmers Cruise Ship Terminal for the 'Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour' Stops include: -Dunedin Railway Station (most...
$120

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

Explore the National Park with a morning water taxi, a short walk and an afternoon sail. Board your water taxi for 10.30 am departure from...
$121

Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough
With a winemaker or local legend as your guide; your tour starts with an informative vineyard stroll. You can ask all those curly questions, and...
$123

