Home Search Destinations Attractions

Tours in South Island , New Zealand

1,292 experiences found

Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch

Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch

11h
$171
per person
Private Guided Aoraki Mt Cook Tour ex Queenstown

Private Guided Aoraki Mt Cook Tour ex Queenstown

12h
$718
per person
Scenic Spooners Tunnel Adventure in Nelson Tasman

Scenic Spooners Tunnel Adventure in Nelson Tasman

7h
$115
per person
Private Half-Day Mountain Bike Shuttle in Nelson

Private Half-Day Mountain Bike Shuttle in Nelson

3h
$52
per person
Greymouth Beginner Surf Lesson

Greymouth Beginner Surf Lesson

2h
$53
per person
From the Green to the Grave: An Audio Tour of Queenstown

From the Green to the Grave: An Audio Tour of Queenstown

1h
$12
per person
Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook Small-Group Tour (one way)

Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook Small-Group Tour (one way)

9h
$203
per person
 Hanmer Springs Hot Pool private day trip From Christchurch

Hanmer Springs Hot Pool private day trip From Christchurch

8h
$205
per person
Rakaia Glaciers

Rakaia Glaciers

3h
$2,410
per person
Castle Hill and Arthur's pass Day tour from Christchurch

Castle Hill and Arthur's pass Day tour from Christchurch

10h
$559
per person
Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch

Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch

5h
$168
per person
Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

12h
$1,009
per person
Customized South Island Tour

Customized South Island Tour

8d
$9,004
per person
Alpine Jet Boat Experience

Alpine Jet Boat Experience

3h
$1,006
per person
Christchurch Train Station To From City Center Transfer

Christchurch Train Station To From City Center Transfer

20m
$21
per person
Akaroa and Akaroa Dolphins Day Tour

Akaroa and Akaroa Dolphins Day Tour

8h
$176
per person
Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps All day Discovery Tour

Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps All day Discovery Tour

10h
$1,226
per person
Mount Cook Couples Photo Shoot from Queenstown

Mount Cook Couples Photo Shoot from Queenstown

12h
$1,206
per person
Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin( can finish at Queenstown)

Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin( can finish at Queenstown)

12h
$1,177
per person
Queenstown Private day tour from Dunedin

Queenstown Private day tour from Dunedin

12h
$559
per person
One way transfer to Remarkable or Coronet Peak Ski Fields

One way transfer to Remarkable or Coronet Peak Ski Fields

1h
$59
per person
Wairoa Gorge MTB Park Private Shuttle Day

Wairoa Gorge MTB Park Private Shuttle Day

8h
$88
per person
Harbour to Highlands: Scenic Ferry & Larnach Castle Tour-DUNEDIN

Harbour to Highlands: Scenic Ferry & Larnach Castle Tour-DUNEDIN

5h
$97
per person
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Christchurch - Round-Trip Transfer

Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Christchurch - Round-Trip Transfer

50m
$95
per person
Milford Track Day Walk with Lake Te Anau Water Taxi

Milford Track Day Walk with Lake Te Anau Water Taxi

6h
$79
per person
Private Day Scenic Excursion to Akaroa/Christchurch ex Lyttelton

Private Day Scenic Excursion to Akaroa/Christchurch ex Lyttelton

7h
$950
per person
Queenstown Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

Queenstown Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

2h
$31
per person
Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

5h
$264
per person
Rail Trail in a Day e bike Adventure

Rail Trail in a Day e bike Adventure

6h
$100
per person
Christchurch Mystery Puzzle Tour “Shadow of the Prism”

Christchurch Mystery Puzzle Tour “Shadow of the Prism”

2h
$29
per person
Unguided 3-Day Freedom Kayak Rental New Zealand

Unguided 3-Day Freedom Kayak Rental New Zealand

3d
$164
per person
Milford Sound Coach and Extended Cruise from Te Anau

Milford Sound Coach and Extended Cruise from Te Anau

7h
$168
per person
Tekapo Link Duo-Christchurch and Queenstown

Tekapo Link Duo-Christchurch and Queenstown

10h
$1,200
per person
Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika (1 way)

Christchurch to Franz Josef via Hokitika (1 way)

13h
$171
per person
Stewart Island Transfer Flight - One way

Stewart Island Transfer Flight - One way

15m
$282
per person
Queenstown Lake Hayes Car Tour

Queenstown Lake Hayes Car Tour

4h
$182
per person
Customizable Private Tour in Christchurch New Zealand

Customizable Private Tour in Christchurch New Zealand

4h
$1,500
per person
Lead Climbing Wanaka - Full Day

Lead Climbing Wanaka - Full Day

8h
$646
per person
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Via Lake Tekapo

Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Via Lake Tekapo

13h
$1,118
per person
Wines of the South Island Paired Lunch Experience

Wines of the South Island Paired Lunch Experience

6h
$188
per person
Marlborough Sheep Station Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

Marlborough Sheep Station Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

6h
$147
per person
Waipara Wine Trail Tour From Christchurch

Waipara Wine Trail Tour From Christchurch

1h
$147
per person
Cruise Excursion Self Guided Biking Wine Tour

Cruise Excursion Self Guided Biking Wine Tour

6h
$88
per person
Christchurch City Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

Christchurch City Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

3h
$10
per person
Private Transfer from Christchurch Airport CHC to Lyttelton Port

Private Transfer from Christchurch Airport CHC to Lyttelton Port

40m
$132
per person
Wanaka - Private Family Bike Tour Experience - Up to 11 E-bikes

Wanaka - Private Family Bike Tour Experience - Up to 11 E-bikes

6h
$1,177
per person
Private Half-Day MTB coaching instruction clinic

Private Half-Day MTB coaching instruction clinic

2h
$74
per person
Private Tour Highlights of Christchurch NZ

Private Tour Highlights of Christchurch NZ

4h
$824
per person

Search

South Island , New Zealand

The South Island of New Zealand is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, including the Southern Alps, fiords, and vast stretches of untouched wilderness. It offers a diverse range of outdoor activities and adventure tourism opportunities, making it a paradise for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike.

Quick Facts

Nickname

The Mainland

Population

1,165,000

Climate

Temperate - The South Island experiences a temperate climate with cool summers and mild winters. The western coast is generally wetter due to the prevailing westerly winds, while the eastern coast is drier and sunnier. The climate can vary significantly depending on the region and elevation.

Best Time to Visit

Peak Season

December to February (Summer)

Summer is the peak tourist season, offering warm weather perfect for hiking, water sports, and exploring the great outdoors. The days are long, and the weather is generally stable.

Shoulder Season

March to April (Autumn) and September to November (Spring)

Shoulder seasons offer mild weather and fewer crowds. Autumn is known for its vibrant fall foliage, while spring brings blooming wildflowers and new growth.