South Island, New Zealand

South Island tours, things to do and tickets

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Cruise

(1841)
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy a unique whale watching experience off the South Island of New Zealand. Experience an up-close encounter with the world’s largest toothed predator, the giant sperm whale. Look out for other wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and birds.
$98.74*Per person

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Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak w/ Gourmet BBQ

(1656)
Duration: 4 hours - 4 hours
Cruise across Lake Whakatipu on the iconic TSS Earnslaw Steamship for a spectacular dining experience. Discover Queenstown’s incomparable fine dining destination and full gourmet BBQ buffet.
$104.72*Per person

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Queenstown: Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Full-Day Trip

(1457)
Duration: 12 hours
Take in the stunning views and wonderful wildlife as you cruise around Milford Sound. Relax on board with tea and coffee, enjoying the commentary, and make the most of the photo ops as you go.
$146.61*Per person

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Te Anau: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

(1254)
Duration: 2 hours
Enjoy a cruise across Lake Te Anau to the Murchison Mountains’ network of natural caves. Explore an underground world of sculptured rock, underground waterfalls, and a silent hidden glowworm grotto.
$71.21*Per person

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From Manapouri: Premium Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Trip

(1030)
Duration: 7 hours
Travel to an untouched world in Fiordland National Park. Cruise across Lake Manapouri, ride over Wilmot Pass in a coach, and explore the magical waterways of Doubtful Sound.
$157.51*Per person

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Full-Day Milford Sound Extraordinaire Tour from Te Anau

(966)
Duration: 10 hours
This full-day Milford Sound extraordinaire tour from Te Anau will have you traveling along the spectacular Milford Road. With fun commentary and plenty of local knowledge provided you will have a chance to see keas, seals, dolphins and the Fiordland crested penguin.

Enjoy an amazing morning tea that includes wonderful date scones, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits, chocolates
Experience an amazing 20-minute walk to the Chasm.

You will have the chance to do the most spectacular 30-minute walk to Milford Sound. It is the Marian Cascade which is a continuous cascading waterfall draining from a glacier fed lake. Your day will be topped off with a 2-hour cruise on the famous Milford Sound.
$152.78*Per person

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Milford Sound: 2-Hour Small Boat Scenic Cruise

(907)
Duration: 2 hours
Escape the crowds and experience the beauty of Milford Sound in its true isolation and grandeur with this boat tour.
$86.77*Per person

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Milford Sound: Cruise and Underwater Observatory

(794)
Duration: 3 hours
Discover Milford Sound from a unique perspective as you admire the rainforests and waterfalls of the fiord. See it all on your cruise, including the Milford Sound Underwater Observatory.
$98.74*Per person

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip

(762)
Duration: 13 hours
Experience the majestic Milford Sound on a day trip including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip luxury bus transportation from Queenstown. Sit back, relax, look out for native wildlife and soak up the stunning scenery in Fiordland.
$146.61*Per person

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Milford Sound: Nature Cruise on a Modern Catamaran

(748)
Duration: 2 hours - 2 hours
Enjoy a hassle-free cruise on the magnificent Milford Sound. Benefit from a comfortable vessel specifically designed to capture the beauty of the fiord with large windows and spacious viewing decks.
$92.76*Per person

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip

(715)
Duration: 13 hours
Visit Milford Sound by premium coach for a 2-hour nature cruise and picnic lunch. Enjoy the scenery, informative commentary, and photo stops before sailing close to the fiord's waterfalls.
$158.58*Per person

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Full-Day Trip by Plane & Boat

(680)
Duration: 5 hours
Enjoy return flights over snow-capped mountain ranges, sparkling lakes, and tumbling waterfalls for the ultimate Milford Sound experience, before embarking on a 2-hour cruise around Milford Sound.
$385.99*Per person

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Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

(659)
Duration: 2 hours
The fascinating Te Anau caves system on the western shore of Lake Te Anau offers an underground adventure that charms visitors of all ages. This tour takes you to a mysterious underground world of rushing water before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms.

Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in.
$73.02*Per person

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Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram

(611)
Duration: a day
Welcome aboard the Christchurch Tram! Travel on our newly extended track & enjoy this unique and historic way to view the inner city. Drivers provide a live and entertaining commentary. A full circuit takes 50 minutes, includes 18 stops and there are up to four Trams operating. Trams run approximately every 15 minutes (season dependent) and your ticket lasts all day as a hop on and off pass.
Once booked, please collect your tickets with your booking reference number from the booking office located in Cathedral Junction 109 Worcester St.
Please note our attractions do get very busy sometimes, especially if a cruise ship is in port and there may be a wait time at the Tram entry due to increased demand
$24.54*Per person

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks

(499)
Duration: a day
Take part in an exciting day excursion to Milford Sound from Te Anau with a local guide. Travel by coach, cruise, and on foot to explore spectacular scenery from mountains to sea.
$146.61*Per person

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Milford Sound: Nature Cruise with Optional Lunch

(484)
Duration: 2 hours - 2 hours
Discover the wildlife and waterfalls of Milford Sound on a round trip nature cruise by purpose-built catamaran. Marvel at the majesty of Mitre Peak, get up-close to Stirling Falls as you cruise both sides of the fjord.
$86.77*Per person

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Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park - Pure Wilderness

(474)
Duration: 2 hours
This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Fiordland National Park - far from the crowds found elsewhere. Fiordland Jet is is the only scenic commercial operator on these waterways, which means guests can enjoy an authentic kiwi experience in a small, personalized group tour.

As a locally owned and operated business, we are taking tourism back to what it use to be - personal - and invite you to explore our beautiful home as one of the family. No rushing. No lines. Just wide open spaces and jaw dropping scenery.

This is not the typical jet boat 'ride' - this is a journey - time to explore and learn about this amazing area and its rich history all while having heaps of FUN!
$113.51*Per person

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Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

(459)
Duration: 9 hours
Embark on a delightful day excursion to Milford Sound from Te Anau, where you'll be part of a friendly, intimate group of no more than 15 fellow travelers. Prepare for an unforgettable journey, including a small boat cruise, traversing the entire length of the majestic fiord and venturing out to the vast expanse of the Tasman Sea.

Our relaxed itinerary is designed to maximise your enjoyment, allowing ample time for leisurely strolls, capturing breathtaking photographs, and immersing yourself in the natural wonders of the area alongside our knowledgeable nature guide. Whether it's pausing to admire cascading waterfalls, spotting playful dolphins, or simply soaking in the tranquility of the surroundings, every moment promises to be filled with wonder and discovery.
$150.33*Per person

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Cruise and Coach Day Trip

(426)
Duration: 8 hours
Embark on a day trip in Milford Sound/Piopiotahi including a 2-hour cruise and round-trip bus transportation from Te Anau. Sit back, look out for native wildlife, and discover the beauty of Fiordland.
$122.68*Per person

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Abel Tasman National Park Scenic Cruise

(466)
Duration: 3 hours
Sit back and relax on this 4-hour cruise that takes you from lovely Kaiteriteri Beach on full, scenic journey through Abel Tasman National Park.
$53.26*Per person

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