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4 Best South Island Tours In New Zealand

New Zealand's best.

New Zealand's 4 most popular south island tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

4 Best South Island Tours In New Zealand

Waiatoto River Safari

Waiatoto River Safari - Where you meet the boat: Hannah’s Clearing and getting ready

1.Waiatoto River Safari

Most Popular 5.0

A 2-hour Waiatoto River jet boat safari near Haast with rapids, rainforest options, warm gear, snacks, and Tasman Sea views.

“Great tour up the river and down to the mouth of the Tasman Sea. Flying through some of the rapids was exhilarating, and the views were absolutely gorgeous. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire - Picking Your Ride Length: 1-Hour Loops to Full Days

2.Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

5.0

Rent an e-bike in Arrowtown and ride the Queenstown Trail with helmets, maps, and local tips. Flexible 1 to 8 hours.

“Great. Wonderful. Shout out to the ladies as nothing was too hard to answer. No hassles and spent the day doing a few trails and looking around Arrowtown. Between trails we just parked the bikes in the supplied bike racks in old part of towRead more”

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Gibbston Valley Wines – Cave Tour

Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour - Inside New Zealand’s largest wine cave: what you’ll actually feel

3.Gibbston Valley Wines – Cave Tour

4.5

Step into New Zealand’s largest wine cave at Gibbston Valley, taste 3 local wines, and visit 1983 vines on a quick 30-minute tour.

“Definitely a good option to tick off and do while there. It’s my second time doing this tour and am glad I did. Our host was lovely and gave has a few extra tastings - otherwise it would have gone quite quickly. We had a good tour group of only 4 of us so made…”

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Half-Day Self-Guided Ride and Wine Bike Tour from Arrowtown

Half-Day Self-Guided Ride and Wine Bike Tour from Arrowtown - Arrow River Bridges Trail: willow trees, river bends, and suspension bridges that feel special

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