Activities & Tours: South Island

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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

5-Hour Wine and Food Sampler Tour from Queenstown

Enjoy a 5 hour wine and food experience that delivers an unforgettable taste of Central Otago’s wine region, showcasing its superb local produce. For your winery lunch, choose a main meal from the a la carte menu that is perfectly matched with a glass of an estate wine. Visit three boutique wineries including an underground wine-cave tour to get inside information about the wine and Central Otago wine industry. Enjoy a relaxed and leisurely tour among picturesque surroundings, ideal for guests who may have a shorter time frame.

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based on 184 reviews

See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $140.75

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

Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

The highest ranked and longest running Arrowtown and Wanaka Small Group Tour in Queenstown, join the proven best on a awesome adventure. Six hour fun and informative small group tour taking in historic Arrowtown and the beautiful Lake Wanaka. 4 Regions: Arrowtown, Wanaka, Crown Range & Cardrona 8 Amazing Stops : Arrowtown/Chinese Village, Wanaka township, the Wanaka tree, views over Lake Wanaka, bra fence, Cardrona Hotel, top of the Crown Range & Crown Terrace lookout. Leaving at 10.40 this tour gives you time to relax in the morning before a great day out. Small group 6 hour tour to Arrowtown, Wanaka plus much much more. We provide fun interesting commentary, help with your photos and give great recommendations for everything from lunch to shopping. Being the top rated and original Arrowtown & Wanaka small group tour your day is going to be amazing. The best way to see the region is with a fun local guide. Please note this tour is not suitable for children under 6 years old.

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based on 156 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $130.74

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

Queenstown Wine Sampler Tour

We know Pinot. Join this classic Queenstown wine tour to explore, taste, and savor wines at four of the finest boutique cellar doors around the Gibbston Region. Start your day being met by your wine-certified guide at or near your Queenstown accommodation. Then travel into the Gibbston wine region, home to top-rated wineries, accomplished winemakers, and, of course, delicious Pinot Noir. Throughout the day, enjoy four separate tasting experiences, visiting both boutique cellar doors and well-known locations, including a visit to the wine cave at Gibbston Valley. Be hosted by your friendly wine guide and cellar staff, who will educate and entertain you with local winemaking facts and stories. You also have the option of indulging in a scrumptious lunch at a local winery (additional cost ordered on the day). We're all about pairing good people with good wine, whether you're recharging your batteries, an avid sightseer, or a wine enthusiast. Join us on a top-rated wine-tasting journey.

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based on 449 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $137

Exclusive Central Otago Wine Tour - Departs Queenstown

For the more discerning wine lover, or simply for those who prefer the flexibility of an Exclusive Wine Tour. Join one of our Specialist Wine Guides on a wine tasting journey to some of New Zealand's most memorable vineyards, at your own pace. Our local knowledge and familiarity with the vineyards of Central Otago is at your disposal for an intimate half or full day's wine experience in a thriving wine region. Packages are tailor made for you, and we encourage you to advise us of any varietal or vineyard preferences when booking. Choose from the following: - Private Heli & Wine Tour (5 hours). 45 min Heli-flight, Visit 3 premium vineyards, enjoy lunch and glass of wine at Mt Difficulty Winery. - Private Boutique Wine Tour (5.5 hours). Visit 4 premium vineyards and lovely platter lunch at Carrick Winery. - Private Classic Wine Tour (4 hours). Visit 4 premium vineyards and lovely platter lunch at Kinross. All tours are completely customizable and start times are flexible.

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based on 23 reviews

See Details → Duration :530 to 7 hours
From $259.61

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

Queenstown Helicopter Wine Tour

Fly to the vines with Altitude Tours on a Helicopter Wine Tour. Start your day being met by the helicopter company at your Queenstown accommodation and enjoy a scenic helicopter flight giving you aerial views of the stunning vines and famous wine-growing region, before landing on a mountaintop for a glass of bubbles (sparkling wine). Your helicopter will land at your first cellar door where you will meet your guide and be hosted across four separate tasting experiences, including a tour of the Gibbston Valley Winery wine cave. Throughout the day you will be entertained with local winemaking facts and stories, and you also have the option of indulging in a delicious lunch at a local winery (additional cost ordered on the day). This helicopter wine tour is all about taking a regular wine-tasting journey to new heights and pairing good wine and good people, tasting the best wines produced in New Zealand, including our world-famous Pinot Noir.

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See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $437.27

Milford Sound Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown

Discover one of the best things to do in South Island New Zealand as you embark on a full-day trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound. You'll travel through Fiordland on a luxury coach tour before continuing to explore via a renowned Milford Sound cruise, enjoying a picnic lunch on board. Join us for an unforgettable day in Fiordland National Park!

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based on 584 reviews

See Details → Duration :12 hours 30 minutes
From $171.41

20-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Experience the best view in town. Land on the Remarkables spur, overlooking Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin with Coronet and Cecil Peaks in the distance. A sensational photo opportunity at 5,000 feet.

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based on 49 reviews

See Details → Duration :20 minutes
From $204.56

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

Come and experience the original Hop on Hop off Wine & Beer tour at the lowest price guaranteed. Maximum of 8 travellers per group unless otherwise agreed. Experience the best of both worlds with a day of wine and beer tastings at some of Central Otago’s best-hidden breweries, wineries and eateries. Our knowledgeable drivers will ensure an enjoyable day out with fantastic commentary along the way to both educate and entertain. If you’re not a drinker then there is still plenty on offer with a fantastic range of other activities such as jet boating, bungy jumping, ten pin bowling not to mention all the amazing food to be sampled. • Hop-on Hop-off Wine Tour in Queenstown, Gibbston Valley, Arrowtown and more • Great way to go wine tasting without a car or designated driver .Choice of a half-day afternoon or full-day ticket • Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences • The bus goes every 45 min approximately to each stop (Maps are provided)

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based on 291 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 to 8 hours
From $49.73

Challenger Self Drive Guided Buggy Tour from Queenstown

This is New Zealand’s premium buggy experience utilising the best machines, guides and terrain. Nowhere in the world could a landscape be more suited to exploiting these off road buggies amazing capabilities. Experience the thrill with the self-drive guided tours to conquer exhilarating terrain including steep mountain climbs, creek crossings and beautiful forest tracks and trail leading to stunning viewpoints over Queenstown. Just 5 minutes from Queenstown our exclusive adventure park is your perfect private playground. You will be rewarded with endless fun, excitement and off road adrenalin rushes and some of the most spectacular and breath-taking views you could imagine.

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based on 150 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $293.99

Gourmet Food, Wine and Cheese Tour from Queenstown

Experience an indulgent and diverse full day tour showcasing the very best sights and tastes from the Central Otago region. Let your experienced wine guide lead you on a tasting journey through three contrasting Central Otago wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Enjoy a guided tour through New Zealand’s largest underground wine cave and savour a unique lunch with 5 dishes cooked in retired oak barrels and perfectly matched with 5 wines. You will also have an opportunity to retrace history with a visit to the historical settlements of Arrowtown, and Old Cromwell (when time permits). Learn about the early pioneering history and how the wine region was formed through an array of fun facts and interesting stories from your knowledgeable wine guide. At the end of your tour you will be returned to your accommodation.

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based on 261 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours 30 minutes
From $162.71

Original Price : 180.79

Saving Amount : 18.08

Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Explore the spectacular Fiordland National Park by air on this half-day Milford Sound helicopter flight from Queenstown. Fly over Milford Sound by helicopter with a guide, and gaze out over the cliffs, waterfalls, and forests below. Stop for a stroll in Milford Sound for fine views over Mitre Peak, then land on a West Coast beach and a glacier or alpine. Along the way, gain insight into Milford Sound’s impressive geography and see sides of the region many visitors miss. This 2.5-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your Queenstown hotel.

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based on 39 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $832.01

Activities & Tours: South Island

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown

5-Hour Wine and Food Sampler Tour from Queenstown

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour

Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

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

Queenstown Wine Sampler Tour

Exclusive Central Otago Wine Tour - Departs Queenstown

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike

Queenstown Helicopter Wine Tour

Milford Sound Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown

20-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

Challenger Self Drive Guided Buggy Tour from Queenstown

Gourmet Food, Wine and Cheese Tour from Queenstown

Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

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