Activities & Tours: South Island

Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau

An extended and leisurely cruise of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea on a cruise designed for the free, independent traveler. Nature cruises have a relaxed and flexible itinerary designed to allow guests to see and experience what makes Milford Sound world renowned. Spend around two hours nudging into waterfalls, spotting wildlife and listening to the informative commentary from our specialist Nature Guide who mingles with guests. Keep a look out for wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins. If you wish to pre-purchase a picnic lunch, please contact the supplier directly after making your booking. In total, the coach travel from Queenstown to Milford is around 5 hours. This includes with some viewing spot breaks along the way and a 20-30 minutes stop in Te Anau. For those travelling from Te Anau the journey is around 2.5 hours to Milford (one way). The cruise is 2 hours long. Please note, the cruise will take place on board a wide selection of purpose built RealNZ boats.

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based on 157 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 to 12 hours
From $128.24

Southern Glacier Experience Helicopter Flight from Queenstown

Soar over the majestic Southern Alps on a 50-minute breathtaking helicopter flight from Queenstown. Discover the mystery of Lake Wakatipu's northern shores, before experiencing a snow landing on the distinctive Jura Glacier. Stand in snow surrounded by high mountain peaks and bush covered valleys as you admire unparalleled views of Mount Aspiring and the mighty Rees and Dart River valleys.

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based on 69 reviews

See Details → Duration :50 minutes
From $462.92

Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Small Group Tour from Queenstown

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember. Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Tour, this small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights in the area with the famous Hooker Valley Hike. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

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based on 136 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $156.39

50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown

Head west over the Queenstown basin and Paradise Valley and into Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy an exhilarating flight past spectacular mountains and blue-green ice falls before landing on one of the many glaciers within the Forbes Mountains. There’s time for photos in the snow before heading back towards Queenstown past hidden alpine lakes and the rich gold mining history of Skippers Canyon.

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based on 101 reviews

See Details → Duration :50 minutes
From $491.07

Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

This multi award winning family owned and operated business is acknowledged as New Zealand’s number one lake cruise. Small and personal, only taking up to 60 passengers, these true blue locals will share a wealth of knowledge offering a very enjoyable experience, with you as their guest. Incredibly The Million Dollar Cruise is one of the most affordable activities in Queenstown. The cruise sales in 90% calm waters and is enjoyed by all age groups and nationalities. This 90 minute cruise will take you across Lake Wakatipu right to the end of the lake, viewing stunning homes, rare birds and other birdlife, Historic Dam and Willow Islands and all the magnificent scenery of Queenstown from the water.

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based on 1228 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $36.91

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Be struck by the beautiful silence of Doubtful Sound as you cruise the crystal waters and take in the breathtaking scenery. Journey across Lake Manapouri, cross over the 670-meter high Wilmot Pass and enjoy a 2 hour and 45-minute cruise through pure serenity that is Doubtful Sound. This trip is a round trip of approximately 13 hours. If you wish to pre-order a picnic lunch, please contact the supplier directly after booking. Hotel pick up/drop off from select locations is available - please call RealNZ directly to find out if there is a pick up close to your accommodation. Please be sure to arrive at your pick up location 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.

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based on 183 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $268.37

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour

Sitting on the northern shores of Lake Whakatipu is the small picturesque village of Glenorchy, the famous Paradise Valley, and world-famous Middle Earth magic. Join this sightseeing tour for a magical half-day journey to Glenorchy and Paradise. This small settlement is full of character and charm and is home to some of the most famous and scenic sights found in the region. Tuck into a classic Kiwi morning/afternoon tea and be entertained by the local stories and film history from your expert local guide. Let us take you on a mystical journey to Paradise and experience more.

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based on 271 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 to 5 hours
From $111.98

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Immerse yourself in an authentic New Zealand adventure as you journey deep into the heart of world-renowned Mt Aspiring National Park, a truly unique and untouched world. This is not just a jet boat ride, but a combination of activities designed to connect you with the real New Zealand. Experience 2 hours of breath-taking scenery and wilderness jet boating on braided, glacier-red rivers in this UNESCO World Heritage Area. Our experienced guides add a personal touch with stories about the history, the Greenstone trail and Māori legends from our own Ngai Tahu ancestors. An unmissable journey through spectacular scenery where mythology, heritage & fantasy meet reality. Where else can you pack so much into a half day of adventure and exploration?

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based on 397 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $191.84

Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way via Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, this small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island with the time and options to enjoy the activities, unlike other tours. Highlights: • Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park • Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki • Church of the Good Shepherd, Lindis Pass and the Southern Alps • Free time for activities & walks Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

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based on 34 reviews

See Details → Duration :14 hours
From $234.59

Golden Hills Horse Treks

Experience the beautiful landscape of Central Otago on horseback! Golden Hills Horse Treks offer stunning views of Lake Dunstan and Mount Pisa range, great horses and personalised treks. Riding in a small group we always match the pace to your individual experience and confidence level. We also offer lead rides for younger kids.

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based on 40 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $81.32

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike

The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to Franz Josef glacier is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the glacier Heli Hike. The experienced guides will take you into a deep part of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight. The helicopter passes over the deep crevasses of the icefalls and waterfalls to land on the upper ice fall of Franz Josef glacier. From there you’ll be fitted with crampons for the two hours on the ice, exploring caves and seeing the natural, ever-changing wonder of the glacier in the South Island of New Zealand.

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based on 9 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $937.73

Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (adventurous)

Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day High Country Pub horse trek takes you up into the beautiful mountains of Cardrona Valley allowing breath taking views of the surrounding Pisa and Crown Ranges and Cardrona Ski Area. No riding experience is necessary as all tuition is provided, however if you want to cut loose there are many chances for trotting and cantering on this ride and a stopover at the historic Cardrona Hotel to stretch your legs and enjoy a drink on us! Please note we do not "JUST WALK" on this ride **PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR HORSE RIDING ABILITY UPON BOOKING SO THE APPROPRIATE HORSES ARE SELECTED FOR YOUR RIDE**

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based on 241 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $330.93

Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo from Queenstown

Mt Cook Bus Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience, this small group, fully guided bus tour to Mt Cook combines all of the key highlights of Mt Cook with scenic flights in a helicopter and a ski plane including a Tasman Glacier landing plus free time to do other optional activities of your choice. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety. While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.

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based on 26 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours
From $456.04

Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

See the land where The Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. After a complimentary hotel pickup, you will arrive and meet your helicopter pilot, who was the actual film pilot for the movies. You will fly along the Shotover River, over the mountain range from the opening scene of The Two Towers on the way to landing on a glacier alongside the Misty Mountains and get a sense of what it might be like to cross The Redhorn Pass. You will head across to Glenorchy via the Dart Valley and Mt Earnslaw to see the natural features you may better recognize as Isengard, Amon Hen and Lothlorien. This 70 min excursion will conclude with a drive back to your hotel in Queensland.

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based on 29 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 10 minutes
From $651.22

Activities & Tours: South Island

Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau

Southern Glacier Experience Helicopter Flight from Queenstown

Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Hike Small Group Tour from Queenstown

50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown

Million Dollar Cruise in Queenstown

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way via Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo

Golden Hills Horse Treks

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike

Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (adventurous)

Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo from Queenstown

Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

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