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

South Island, New Zealand
10 Days and 9 Nights New Zealand South Island Tour

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 …More

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...

10 days Free Cancellation
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$3,692
Customizable Private Tour in Christchurch New Zealand

Step ashore at Port Lyttelton and experience the best of Christchurch with a private shore excursion tailored to cruise passengers. From coastal charm to cultural …More

Step ashore at Port Lyttelton and experience the best of Christchurch with a private shore excursion tailored to cruise passengers. From coastal charm to cultural...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,500
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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$974
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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$974
60 Minute Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

Hang on during this thrilling Jet boat ride that travels at high speeds on two rivers, covering more ground with a longer time out on …More

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Hang on during this thrilling Jet boat ride that travels at high speeds on two rivers, covering more ground with a longer time out on...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$90
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Prepare yourself for the ultimate jet boating experience with Shotover Jet - the unique, breathtaking white water ride and adrenaline rush you’ll never forget! …More

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Prepare yourself for the ultimate jet boating experience with Shotover Jet - the unique, breathtaking white water ride and adrenaline rush you’ll never forget!...

25 minutes Free Cancellation
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$116
Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

The half day guided sea kayak trip is an ideal opportunity to fit a little kayaking adventure into a busy day – or for those …More

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The half day guided sea kayak trip is an ideal opportunity to fit a little kayaking adventure into a busy day – or for those...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$71
Queenstown 30-Minute Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride with music

Thunder Jet is the only jet boat provider who play music on their trips - your own personalised soundtrack! Also the only 30-minute jet boat …More

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Thunder Jet is the only jet boat provider who play music on their trips - your own personalised soundtrack! Also the only 30-minute jet boat...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
Jet Sprint Boating, Ultimate Off-Roading & Clay Target Shooting

Our custom-built 4-wheel-drive, 4-wheel-steer off-roaders are one-of-a-kind, all-terrain vehicles that will go anywhere. Our off-roader ride is one of Queenstown’s most unique adventure experiences and …More

Our custom-built 4-wheel-drive, 4-wheel-steer off-roaders are one-of-a-kind, all-terrain vehicles that will go anywhere. Our off-roader ride is one of Queenstown’s most unique adventure experiences and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$231
Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Akaroa guided kayak safari provide a premium 3 hour guided sea kayak safari with a local nature/sea kayak guide through's pristine marine reserve and harbour. …More

Akaroa guided kayak safari provide a premium 3 hour guided sea kayak safari with a local nature/sea kayak guide through's pristine marine reserve and harbour....

3 hours
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$88
Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park - Pure Wilderness

This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Fiordland National Park - far from the crowds found elsewhere. Fiordland Jet is is the only …More

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This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Fiordland National Park - far from the crowds found elsewhere. Fiordland Jet is is the only...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$116
Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset Kayak Tour. It is the first kayak …More

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This tour offers 2 different kayaking options for you to choose from: Seal Kayak tour and the Sunset Kayak Tour. It is the first kayak...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$82
Lakeland Jet Ski Adventure Tour - Lake Wanaka

Enjoy a jet ski tour exploring all the stunning bays, islands and alpine scenery showcasing the beauty Lake Wanaka has to offer from a different …More

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Enjoy a jet ski tour exploring all the stunning bays, islands and alpine scenery showcasing the beauty Lake Wanaka has to offer from a different...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$133
Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

Raft the gentle upper reaches of the Shotover River on this half-day trip through Skippers Canyon. You'll drive from Queenstown through a former gold-mining region and …More

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Raft the gentle upper reaches of the Shotover River on this half-day trip through Skippers Canyon. You'll drive from Queenstown through a former gold-mining region and...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$186
Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Discover the untamed beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Aspiring National Park on this full-day Dart River 'funyak' (inflatable canoe) and jet boat tour …More

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Discover the untamed beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mount Aspiring National Park on this full-day Dart River 'funyak' (inflatable canoe) and jet boat tour...

8 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$290
Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on this 4 hour half day guided sea kayak tour. Your tour takes in the western …More

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Experience the beauty and seclusion of the Marlborough Sounds on this 4 hour half day guided sea kayak tour. Your tour takes in the western...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

Combining two of Queenstown's most iconic activities, this trip is second to none! Starting on the Queenstown Jet Boat, you'll get to experience those famous …More

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Combining two of Queenstown's most iconic activities, this trip is second to none! Starting on the Queenstown Jet Boat, you'll get to experience those famous...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$186
Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau

At Fiordland Jet we want to take tourism back to what it use to be! With a small group of 11-13 passengers per boat, our …More

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At Fiordland Jet we want to take tourism back to what it use to be! With a small group of 11-13 passengers per boat, our...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$144
Small Group Lake Mapourika Kayak & Hike in Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier! …More

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Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier!...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River

Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities in some of the world greatest scenery. Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars, …More

Experience one of New Zealand’s most iconic adventure activities in some of the world greatest scenery. Picture yourself skimming across shallow water, over sand bars,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
Queenstown Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting

Raft the Kawarau River, perhaps better known as the River Anduin in Lord of the Rings, for a great half-day activity in Queenstown This is …More

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Raft the Kawarau River, perhaps better known as the River Anduin in Lord of the Rings, for a great half-day activity in Queenstown This is...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$141
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