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New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 14 most popular south island tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A 2-hour Waiatoto River jet boat safari near Haast with rapids, rainforest options, warm gear, snacks, and Tasman Sea views.
“Nice trip, safe and informative. Our operator/guide was great. The rest of my 100 character minimum.”
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.
“Short trip to Wine Cave Cellar, with some good wine tasting and a history of the local wine industry.”
Rent an e-bike in Arrowtown and ride the Queenstown Trail with helmets, maps, and local tips. Flexible 1 to 8 hours.
“Such a fun day out! We rode from Arrowtown > Gibbston and back, track was very easy to follow, we were also given a map at the start. Staff were super friendly and very helpful. E-bikes definitely made it a breeze to go up the steep hills, loved every minute of it”
Self-guided bike ride from Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley Winery with included bike and helmet, suspension bridges, and a wine cave tasting.
“A lovely morning ride, a few short uphills but overall a nice relaxing ride with lots of scenery to take in. Ride was 2.5 hours, easy ride with loads of little photo stops along the way. Lovely lunch and wine tasting at the end. Recommend bring gloves and layers (the wind chill by the river…”
Fly from Hokitika for a small-group helicopter tour over six glaciers, finish with a snow landing on Mt Beaumont, plus a gorge walk.
“I took my parents to this heli fly as part of their first road trip in NZ. It didn’t disappoint us! The views above Hokitika Gorge towards the mountain ranges are stunning throughout the whole flight. Matt is an experienced pilot with humour and a great cameraman! Thank you for the ride!”
Private 30-minute ATV ride on Kingston’s X Track near Queenstown in a Can-Am Maverick X3 Max Turbo. Speed, dirt, and mountain views.
“Awesome fun, highly recommended. Took my 14y/o daredevil daughter for a spin as a passenger and she couldn't get enough. The Can Am's are an excellent bit of off road kit and are really fast and really safe. The 40min drive out and back to Kingston from Queenstown is also super scenic and worth doing…”
Rent a mountain bike in Arrowtown and ride self-guided trails at your pace. Helmets, panniers, maps, and support included from $52.75.
“The bike hire was great, the store front was located conveniently near the trails and the team were super helpful! We hired plain old mountain bikes and did the arrow rivers bridges trail which was an easy bike ride with picturesque views. Read more”
50-minute scenic flight from Takaka to Wharariki Arches, Farewell Spit, and northern Abel Tasman with expert pilot commentary.
“Toller Rubdflug mit großer Route und vielen Tipps für Aktivitäten vom Piloten, sowie viel Erklärung zu allem was man auf dem Flug sehen konnte. Können wir nur empfehlen.”
Small-group Queenstown highlights with Arrowtown history, Gibbston Valley wine tasting, and photo stops plus hotel pickup.
“Great way to get to know Queenstown. Perfect tour to see the sights and get a feel for the city. Albert our guide was helpful & Knowledgeable. Highly recommend”
French-made e-bikes plus a return shuttle from Queenstown to Arrowtown for an easy ride to the Gibbston wineries at your pace.
“Our family of four had an incredible experience with the electric bikes! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The bikes themselves were top-of-the-line—smooth, powerful, and comfortable, making the ride effortlesRead more”
Door-to-door bike hire in Arrowtown for an 8-hour self-paced ride on the Queenstown Trail, with Specialized bikes, helmets, maps, and return transport.
“It was easy to organise the experience before we travelled. Nikki was very helpful through emails and also did the pick up from our hotel. Bikes were well maintained & we had a great day.”
45-minute classic Central Otago tasting at Kinross in Gibbston, featuring five wineries, story-led pours, and a relaxed host.
“from the time we arrived”
Shuttle-backed e-bike ride in Queenstown from Kinross Winery to Arthurs Point via Arrowtown and river trails, about 38km and family-friendly.
“We were a bit hesitant about the weather but David assured us the sun would be shining the day of our ride.”
Tour a working Whitestone Cheese factory in Oamaru North, then taste artisan cheeses paired with boutique local wines.
“We love Cheese and excited to visit the Whitestone Co. We had breakfast coffee and a cheese roll. The cafe staff and atmosphere is lovely. Then off on the tour. Jim is very knowledgeable about the Whitestone cheese family and the cheese making process. Awesome to try out some of their award winning cheese. Highly…”
