Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in South Island January 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [South Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island.dx6052692)[Hotels in South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island-Hotels.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-South-Island.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Flights)[South Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Island.d6052692.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island.d6052692.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in South Island ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit South Island Types of activities Where to stay [South Island travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island.dx6052692) ![Queenstown showing a river or creek and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36169-Shotover-Jet.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kawarau Suspension Bridge showing a sporting event, a bridge and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36128-Kawarau-Suspension-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bob\'s Peak which includes views, general coastal views and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36112-Bobs-Peak.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Island which includes land animals and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75131-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Island showing a river or creek, boating and a gorge or canyon](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/75000/75137-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## South Island Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that South Island has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to South Island, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to South Island with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in South Island South Island is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in South Island, and make it a breeze to explore South Island and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in South Island to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to South Island, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in South Island. #### South Island attractions South Island has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in South Island to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of South Island. Looking for things to do in South Island can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of South Island or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to South Island attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in South Island ### Tours & day trips [See all 657 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/324306/33da845c-f408-45d1-8700-7e8eec9ab5f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour 7h 30m+ 9/10 96 reviews Free cancellation available £88 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milford-sound-coach-cruise-tour.a324306.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![1 hour 45 minute Milford Sound Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/261827/0a1907d4-c2f3-4601-9daa-e8b17deda0ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1 hour 45 minute Milford Sound Cruise 1h 45m 9.4/10 30 reviews Free cancellation available £62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milford-sound-classic-cruise.a261827.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1300174/697d5f80-b13a-4cb7-9557-664a724992e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience 1h 45m 9.8/10 15 reviews Free cancellation available £77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cruise-milford-nz-small-boutique-cruise-experience.a1300174.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393778/e6afb939-59cb-4fb4-af1a-482aed14a360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown 13h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £160 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/premium-milford-sound-small-group-tour-cruise-picnic-lunch-from-queenstown.a1393778.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5214562/ed56a62f-0bc7-4c0a-b516-3c617e67dd61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride 1h 10/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available £64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/queenstown-shotover-river-and-kawarau-river-jet-boat-ride.a5214562.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Milford Sound Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly Half Day Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/259198/77f2713b-a641-4512-841c-ad41feb95328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Milford Sound Fly-Nature Cruise-Fly Half Day Tour 4h+ 9.6/10 22 reviews Free cancellation available £330 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milford-sound-fly-nature-cruise-fly-half-day-tour.a259198.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393863/7e449bb2-82b2-485e-9315-5846e2da21ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Day Tour from Queenstown 12h Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-day-tour-from-queenstown.a1393863.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/782403/d82d492b-540f-4381-bc98-fe5bd550ea10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown 13h 9.8/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available £171 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milford-sound-bbq-experience.a782403.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307452/508b1367-41ce-4c4e-9176-5cf531bc430f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise 2h 9.6/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available £72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milford-sound-scenic-cruise.a1307452.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47475176/ce470ef1-1294-4ec8-8ec1-ed8d00577bea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour 4h 30m 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-in-middle-earth-lord-of-the-rings-tour.a47475176.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 150 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393789/60e48fdd-5f98-4177-8bff-a6af9cc949a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-zipline-adventure-in-queenstown.a1393789.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307122/19c59e42-f73d-467b-bd12-96feaaf31bef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lord of the Rings, Journey to Edoras Day Tour from Christchurch 9h 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lord-of-the-rings-journey-to-edoras-day-tour-from-christchurch.a1307122.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138021/e9d2ba8c-dcfa-44a4-8914-d3dee26552bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour 3h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £149 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/queenstown-quad-bike-tour.a2138021.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45267910/84bb9eb4-7060-445f-afc6-ef61d92e9389.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike 4h Free cancellation available £349 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/franz-josef-glacier-heli-hike.a45267910.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46756606/16faecdc-1379-4704-9e37-709f8bfe93d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip 10h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £195 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tranzalpine-train-arthurs-pass-and-castle-hill-day-trip.a46756606.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Half Day Canyoning Experience Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47527001/bdc7bcc2-3529-46fd-9263-d356c26545fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Canyoning Experience Queenstown 4h Free cancellation available £107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-canyoning-experience-queenstown.a47527001.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4438242/505da1d3-68d2-4b5f-b39d-65d87a54f704.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak 1h 30m Free cancellation available £154 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tandem-paragliding.a4438242.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3545560/6f3bd981-07a8-4ca0-a770-7b1cdb0ed558.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour 7h 30m Free cancellation available £47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bike-the-wineries-full-day-tour-queenstown.a3545560.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47218548/5347af1c-16c8-4ae5-b631-1986b74d32bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Clearwater Wildlife - Small Guided Tours (10 max) Otago Peninsula 4h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £96 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wild-one-tour-leaving-from-the-octagon-central-dunedin.a47218548.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky'](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2608403/0870df67-beb5-4fbd-92f5-c7695ebf6f16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky' 3h 30m Free cancellation available £105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-ebike-tour-ride-to-the-sky.a2608403.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 130 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/486153/aed7e45b-094b-45df-9054-177047f29e7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Milford Sound Full-Day Experience with Nature Cruise & Lunch ex Queenstown 12h 30m 9.4/10 109 reviews Free cancellation available £148 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milford-sound-full-day-experience-with-nature-cruise-lunch-ex-queenstown.a486153.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/782403/d82d492b-540f-4381-bc98-fe5bd550ea10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Top Rated Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown 13h 9.8/10 7 reviews Free cancellation available £171 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milford-sound-bbq-experience.a782403.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/259342/35ba12ce-0807-4fea-8dba-dbb7aeda200a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TSS Earnslaw Cruise with Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner 2h 9.2/10 49 reviews Free cancellation available £85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tss-earnslaw-cruise-with-walter-peak-gourmet-bbq-dinner.a259342.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Milford Sound: Small-Group Tour from Te Anau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4785179/78390147-8d03-48a0-88f1-aa55822ecb4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Milford Sound: Small-Group Tour from Te Anau 1d Free cancellation available £128 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/milford-sound-small-group-tour-from-te-anau.a4785179.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3545560/6f3bd981-07a8-4ca0-a770-7b1cdb0ed558.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour 7h 30m Free cancellation available £47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bike-the-wineries-full-day-tour-queenstown.a3545560.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393898/a4f12541-ac48-427f-a9ca-7fcaf6eca150.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown 7h Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-wine-tours-queenstown.a1393898.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3545553/cae8f7f1-e8d8-404b-9c85-22cd5a945de2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bike The Wineries (1/2 Day) - Quick Pedal to Pinot 5h Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bike-the-wineries-half-day-tour-queenstown.a3545553.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3176039/91593f98-70a5-4cf4-b402-426fdbc79054.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour 30m Free cancellation available £12 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gibbston-valley-wines-cave-tour.a3176039.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4769657/ce555c6a-5084-427c-acdb-7cb4eeed44a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Queenstown: Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier Viewpoint Day Tour 12h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-queenstown-mount-cook-and-hooker-valley-day-trip.a4769657.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46132556/a7ffde1a-6172-42f7-ba57-adf61f679e6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Minus 5 Ice Bar Experience with Drink Options 1h 7/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/queenstown-minus-5-ice-bar-experience-with-drink-options.a46132556.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 120 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1393016/8cf6757e-df8a-4916-9d9c-742561c89e2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour 13h Free cancellation available £150 includes taxes & fees per child [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-cook-lake-tekapo-tasman-glacier-private-tour.a1393016.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Arthurs Pass Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50188614/8cd3dbf5-6434-4bc3-97de-36186cdd4799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arthurs Pass Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill 8h Free cancellation available £128 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/arthurs-pass-day-trip-from-christchurch-with-castle-hill.a50188614.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk on Banks Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46987421/ab8db6ba-542e-4ebf-b9ce-173ba27491b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk on Banks Peninsula 6h Free cancellation available £250 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-private-guided-crater-rim-walk-on-banks-peninsula.a46987421.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49684202/3745677f-bec7-4cf5-aa40-961c4b385d8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch City Top Sights Half Day Tour(Small Group Tour) 4h Free cancellation available £108 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-city-top-sights-half-day-tour.a49684202.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49784207/66c02abb-75f3-495f-81bb-04a5228eab51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Christchurch City Highlight Half Day Tour 4h Free cancellation available £128 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-christchurch-city-highlight-half-day-tour.a49784207.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Akaroa Group Day Tour from Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50182250/65e4e4cc-f255-4e8c-8731-684a3c77148c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Akaroa Group Day Tour from Christchurch 6h Free cancellation available £184 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/akaroa-group-day-tour-from-christchurch.a50182250.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![World in a day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3178418/83561385-6a48-4908-af6f-e46dc70d75bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### World in a day 5h Free cancellation available £2,533 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/world-in-a-day.a3178418.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Waipara Wine Trail Group Tour From Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49991253/01d719e3-9276-4c00-94d2-bffc3b236548.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waipara Wine Trail Group Tour From Christchurch 6h Free cancellation available £101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waipara-wine-trail-group-tour-from-christchurch.a49991253.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![East Coast North Otago Seven Hours Scenic Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50224138/850299d1-8604-4b4e-baeb-c804b62af3c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### East Coast North Otago Seven Hours Scenic Tour 7h Free cancellation available £385 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/east-coast-north-otago-seven-hours-scenic-tour.a50224138.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49302708/5833cd51-0c40-4fe3-b767-10a634430a36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch 11h Free cancellation available £124 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-kaikoura-whale-watching-day-trip-from-christchurch.a49302708.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 75 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/741528/518a9624-880a-4390-bfc9-097782fa8e38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown 25m 10/10 13 reviews Free cancellation available £79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shotover-river-extreme-jet-boat-ride-in-queenstown.a741528.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5214562/ed56a62f-0bc7-4c0a-b516-3c617e67dd61.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Shotover River and Kawarau River Jet Boat Ride 1h 10/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available £64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/queenstown-shotover-river-and-kawarau-river-jet-boat-ride.a5214562.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50488418/6343e2c8-77e7-41f6-b17f-163b6e8ff7da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Queenstown: Jet Boat Adventure with Thunder Jet 30m+ Free cancellation available £47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/queenstown-jet-boat-adventure-with-thunder-jet.a50488418.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45268550/b7c60e07-09c7-4e3e-8f0a-a1dc06a70156.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown 5h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £131 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shotover-river-rafting-trip-from-queenstown.a45268550.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4762013/5161b678-f2cd-4e56-9da8-c11fef25a5db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Ride 3h 10/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available £85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-queenstown-skippers-canyon-jet-boat-ride.a4762013.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Moke Lake Kayak Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138056/83f1ed1c-d61d-4f87-98b5-b7d467d19cec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Moke Lake Kayak Experience 3h 30m Free cancellation available £77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/moke-lake-kayak-experience.a2138056.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Lake Wanaka Happy Hour Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4749044/45620aad-c893-4d36-aeea-e7f3111f33bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Wanaka Happy Hour Cruise 1h Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-wanaka-happy-hour-cruise.a4749044.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Abel Tasman National Park Cruise and Walking Tour Combo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4997542/3dd9f2ad-86e4-4bdd-9971-40344002078a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Abel Tasman National Park Cruise and Walking Tour Combo 1d 9/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/abel-tasman-national-park-cruise-and-walking-tour-combo.a4997542.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ![Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4759793/e33aabcc-733a-46b6-aac6-96b74ff5767e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Christchurch: Gondola Ticket and Punt Ride on the Avon River 1d 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christchurch-gondola-ticket-and-punt-ride-on-the-avon-river.a4759793.activity-details?&rid=6052692&location=South+Island&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in South Island | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour](/things-to-do/stewart-island-village-bays-tour.a389648.activity-details): £26 | | Top 5 things to do | [Stewart Island Ferry Service](/things-to-do/stewart-island-ferry-service.a389652.activity-details)[Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour](/things-to-do/stewart-island-village-bays-tour.a389648.activity-details)[Ulva Island Explorer: Cruise & Guided Walk](/things-to-do/ulva-island-explorer-cruise-guided-walk.a389642.activity-details)[Stewart Island Wild Kiwi Experiences](/things-to-do/stewart-island-wild-kiwi-encounter.a603177.activity-details)[Stewart Island Wilderness Walk](/things-to-do/stewart-island-wilderness-walk.a50529504.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Stewart Island Ferry Service](/things-to-do/stewart-island-ferry-service.a389652.activity-details)[Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour](/things-to-do/stewart-island-village-bays-tour.a389648.activity-details)[Ulva Island Explorer: Cruise & Guided Walk](/things-to-do/ulva-island-explorer-cruise-guided-walk.a389642.activity-details)[Stewart Island Wilderness Walk](/things-to-do/stewart-island-wilderness-walk.a50529504.activity-details) | | With kids | [Stewart Island Ferry Service](/things-to-do/stewart-island-ferry-service.a389652.activity-details)[Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour](/things-to-do/stewart-island-village-bays-tour.a389648.activity-details)[Ulva Island Explorer: Cruise & Guided Walk](/things-to-do/ulva-island-explorer-cruise-guided-walk.a389642.activity-details)[Stewart Island Wilderness Walk](/things-to-do/stewart-island-wilderness-walk.a50529504.activity-details)[Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly with Glenorchy Air](/things-to-do/stewart-island-fly-explore-fly.a4994031.activity-details) | ## What to do in South Island --- ### Popular places to visit ![Aoraki / Mount Cook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/792850f29e75c61cde080610b79f5c5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aoraki / Mount Cook Explore the great outdoors at Aoraki / Mount Cook and enjoy the stunning glacier views during your trip to Mount Cook. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aoraki-Mount-Cook-Mount-Cook.d6113038.Attraction) ![Mount Cook National Park showing landscape views, snow and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235551-Mount-Cook-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Cook National Park Ski on a glacier, enjoy hot springs and tackle the peak where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest in this spectacular part of New Zealand. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Cook-National-Park-Mount-Cook.d6139475.Attraction) ![Lyttelton Harbour showing a marina, a bay or harbour and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44119-Lyttelton-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lyttelton Harbour Enjoy cafés, markets and boat trips at this scenic European port town, steeped in history and bordered by volcanic hills. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lyttelton-Harbour-Lyttelton.d6112944.Attraction) ![Milford Sound](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9c57eb0e39a9d13b43d69e6cb9ae9fbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Milford Sound Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Milford Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. Discover the area's waterfalls and glaciers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Milford-Sound-Fiordland-National-Park.d6110756.Attraction) ![Sumner Beach which includes rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/110000/110977-Sumner-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sumner Beach The main beach in the seaside retreat of Sumner is an idyllic place to spend a day in the sun away from the centre of Christchurch. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sumner-Beach-Sumner.d6112932.Attraction) ![Picton Ferry Terminal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2ab25d70ead1cd6b43b68b63be1266f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Picton Ferry Terminal Explore the waterfront in Picton with a trip to Picton Ferry Terminal. You'll find more to see and do in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Picton-Ferry-Terminal-Picton.d553248621560906768.Attraction) ![Lake Pukaki showing a lake or waterhole, snow and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235797-Lake-Pukaki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Pukaki Be amazed by the color of the lake against the snowy backdrop of Aoraki/Mount Cook as you hike, drive or ride through this incredibly picturesque landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Pukaki-Canterbury.d6113036.Attraction) ![Coronet Peak Ski Area which includes snow and snow skiing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/127000/127883-Coronet-Peak-Ski-Area.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coronet Peak Ski Area A variety of slopes for all abilities and some excellent après-ski options are on offer at this ski field just minutes from central Queenstown. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Coronet-Peak-Ski-Area-Otago.d502451.Attraction) ![Christchurch Botanic Gardens as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/110000/110876-Christchurch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hagley Park Explore the great outdoors at Hagley Park, a lovely green space in Christchurch. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hagley-Park-Christchurch-City-Centre.d6112898.Attraction) ### Explore areas of South Island ![Queenstown Beach showing a pebble beach, skydiving and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181084-Queenstown.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Queenstown City Centre The panoramic lake views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Queenstown City Centre. Make a stop by Skycity Queenstown Casino or Queenstown Mall while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Queenstown-City-Centre.dx6216654) ![New Regent Street showing outdoor eating and railway items as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235412-Canterbury.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Christchurch City Centre 4.5/5(126 area reviews) Explore the picturesque and vibrant heart of the city that is getting back to normal after a series of devastating earthquakes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Christchurch-City-Centre.dx6052809) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181535-Frankton.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Frankton 4/5(11 area reviews) Stay in this picturesque part of Queenstown where the airport is located to enjoy spectacular mountain views and relaxed lakeside walks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Frankton.dx6127159) ![Dunedin which includes a pond, a park and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182315-Dunedin-Chinese-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dunedin City Centre 4.5/5(24 area reviews) Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Grand Casino or The Octagon. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Dunedin-City-Centre.dx6052749) ![International Antarctic Centre featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/110000/110846-Christchurch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Christchurch Airport While Christchurch Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like International Antarctic Centre and Omarino Wine Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Christchurch-Airport.dx693001997489496064) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Goldfield Heights Though Goldfield Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Queenstown Mall and Skycity Queenstown Casino. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hill-Goldfield-Heights.dx873311159311372288) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from South Island ![Blenheim](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/2b36fbe901c1905e56aa32e268daf228.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Blenheim ![Christchurch](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/110000/110841-Christchurch.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Christchurch ![Hokitika](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/cea9fccd66a9cbe07fe7c2f812705e51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hokitika ![Invercargill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/fc650ee1cd4a418adbecd790285c1013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Invercargill ![Milford Sound](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181411-Milford-Sound.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Milford Sound ![Mount Cook National Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/235000/235532-Mount-Cook-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mount Cook ![Photo by Nicole Smelson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/295898240eba4149e6c71b116423fa51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Motueka ![Nelson - Tasman](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181166-Nelson-Tasman-Region.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nelson ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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