Top Day Trips from South Island (Updated October 2026)

South Island, New Zealand
Waipara Valley Wine Region and Hanmer Springs All Day Tour

Embark on a luxurious escapade through the enchanting landscapes of the Waipara Valley Wine Region and the serene haven of Hanmer Springs with our exclusive …More

Embark on a luxurious escapade through the enchanting landscapes of the Waipara Valley Wine Region and the serene haven of Hanmer Springs with our exclusive...

11 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
from
$1,274
World in a day

Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to …More

Take off from Christchurch & fly over the Canterbury Plains towards the spectacular Rangitata Gorge, side by side with the Southern Alps. Sidle up to...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$2,865
3 Day Kaikoura Sealife and Coastal Tour from Christchurch

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 …More

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...

3 days
from
$1,036
5 Day Circuit: Glaciers, Christchurch & Mt Cook: from Queenstown

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 …More

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...

5 days
from
$1,603
Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps All day Discovery Tour

Immerse yourself in luxury and embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps with our exclusive tour. What …More

Immerse yourself in luxury and embark on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps with our exclusive tour. What...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,280
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
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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$982
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
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