South Island Tours
The South Island of New Zealand is famous around the world for its beautiful scenery: soaring mountain peaks, pristine lakes and rivers, wild beaches and volcanic plains stretching as far as the eye can see. South Island day tours are a great way to travel and see the landscape at the same time, enjoying commentary as you go.
Take a day tour to Mount Cook and see Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain, or experience a Milford Sound day tour from Queenstown or Te Anau. The West Coast of the South Island is a remote and beautiful place – see it on a sightseeing tour to Fox Glacier or Franz Josef and visit a world of dense rainforest, rugged coastline and ancient glaciers.
25 Day Tours to experience
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From Queenstown
Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown
Experience the gem of Fiordland National Park on a full day tour to Milford Sound, and cruise the beautiful fiord
- 12 hours 20 minutes
- Luxury glass roof coach
- Boutique Milford Sound cruise
- Summer season tour - available until 30 April 2025
from $233 NZD
From Te Anau
Milford Sound Tour from Te Anau
Experience the gem of Fiordland National Park on a full day tour to Milford Sound from Te Anau, and cruise the beautiful fiord
- 6 hours 45 minutes
- Luxury glass roof coach
- Boutique Milford Sound cruise
- Summer season tour - available until 30 April 2025
from $173 NZD
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From Queenstown
Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown
See the unparalleled beauty of the South Island on a day tour to Milford Sound, and cruise the world-famous fiord
- 12 hours 40 minutes
- Luxury glass roof coach
- Scenic Milford Sound cruise
- Tour available year round with daily departures
from $233 NZD
From Te Anau
Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau
Travel along one of the world's most scenic roads to Milford Sound, a place of unrivalled beauty and one of New Zealand's must-see destinations.
- 7 hours 25 minutes
- Full day tour
- Milford Sound scenic cruise
- Tour available year round with daily departures
from $173 NZD
From Christchurch
Mount Cook Day Tour: Christchurch to Queenstown
Experience the grandeur of New Zealand's highest mountain on a day tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, ending in Queenstown.
- 11 hours
- Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
- Lake Tekapo
from $350 NZD
From Queenstown
Mount Cook Day Tour: Queenstown to Christchurch
Travel up the South Island and through the Southern Alps to stand at the foot of Aoraki / Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain.
- 11 hours 50 minutes
- Mount Cook scenery
- Glacier lake views
from $350 NZD
From Christchurch
Christchurch To Mount Cook Day Tour: One Way
Travel to spectacular Mount Cook on a half-day sightseeing tour from Christchurch and stay on in Mount Cook Village to soak up the view.
- 5 hours 20 minutes
- See NZ's highest mountain
- Stunning high country scenery
from $250 NZD
From Mount Cook
Mount Cook to Christchurch Day Tour: One Way
See some of the South Island's most impressive scenery on a one-way day tour from Mount Cook to Christchurch.
- 5 hours 10 minutes
- Complimentary hotel drop-off
- Stunning South Island Views
from $250 NZD
From Queenstown
Queenstown to Mount Cook Day Tour: One Way
See some of the South Island's most impressive mountain scenery on a one-way day tour to Mount Cook in the Southern Alps.
- 4 hours 45 minutes
- Complimentary pickup/drop-off
- Stunning South Island Views
from $250 NZD
From Mount Cook
Mount Cook to Queenstown Day Tour: One Way
Soak in the South Island's stunning mountain scenery on a one-way day tour from Mount Cook to Queenstown
- 4 hours
- Complimentary hotel drop-off
- Free Wi-Fi on board coach
from $250 NZD
From Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier to Greymouth Day Tour
Take a tour from the cosy village of Fox Glacier through the remote and rugged West Coast of the South Island, finishing at Greymouth.
- 5 hours 25 minutes
- Spectacular West Coast scenery
- Driver Guide Commentary
from $100 NZD
From Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier to Wanaka Day Tour
Set off on a full day tour from Fox Glacier to the sporting paradise of Lake Wanaka, crossing over the Southern Alps from the wild West Coast to the tranquil Queenstown lakes district.
- 5 hours 50 minutes
- Half Day Tour
- Wild West Coast
from $147 NZD
From Fox Glacier
Fox Glacier to Queenstown Day Tour
See the South Island's famous scenery on a day tour from Fox Glacier on the West Coast to vibrant Queenstown.
- 7 hours 55 minutes
- Full Day Tour
- Multilingual commentary
from $195 NZD
From Greymouth
Greymouth to Fox Glacier Day Tour
Take a tour from the riverside town of Greymouth through the remote and rugged West Coast of the South Island, finishing at Fox Glacier.
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- Spectacular West Coast scenery
- Driver Guide Commentary
from $100 NZD
From Christchurch
Lord of the Rings Edoras Tour
Put yourself in the frame with a tour of Lord of the Rings film set locations including Edoras and Helm's Deep.
- 9 hours 00 minutes
- Exciting four-wheel drive adventure
- Misty Mountains and Helm's Deep filming locations
- Stand on the summit of 'Edoras'
from $299 NZD
From Greymouth
Greymouth to Franz Josef Day Tour
Take a tour from the riverside town of Greymouth through the remote and rugged West Coast of the South Island, finishing at Franz Josef.
- 3 hours 55 minutes
- Spectacular West Coast scenery
- Driver Guide Commentary
from $95 NZD
From Franz Josef
Franz Josef to Greymouth Day Tour
Take a tour from the small but lively Franz Josef Waiau village through the rugged West Coast of the South Island, finishing at Greymouth.
- 4 hours
- Spectacular West Coast scenery
- Driver Guide Commentary
from $95 NZD
From Franz Josef
Franz Josef to Wanaka Day Tour
Cross over the Southern Alps from the rugged West Coast and glacier country, into the peaceful atmosphere of Lake Wanaka, on a full day sightseeing tour.
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
- Luxury Coach Travel
from $158 NZD
From Franz Josef
Franz Josef to Queenstown Day Tour
Discover the spectacular scenery of New Zealand's South Island as you travel through forest, mountain and grassy plains from Franz Josef to Queenstown.
- 7 hours 30 minutes
- Full Day Tour
- Wild West Coast
from $206 NZD
From Wanaka
Wanaka to Fox Glacier Day Tour
Take a tour from tranquil Lake Wanaka to the remote and rugged West Coast of the South Island, finishing at Fox Glacier.
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- Spectacular West Coast scenery
- Driver Guide Commentary
from $147 NZD
From Wanaka
Wanaka to Franz Josef Day Tour
Experience the pristine beauty of the South Island landscape as you travel from Wanaka to Franz Josef, home of the stunning Franz Josef Glacier.
- 6 hours 5 minutes
- Free Cancellation
- Luxury Coach Travel
from $158 NZD
From Queenstown
Queenstown to Fox Glacier Day Tour
Travel across the South Island from Queenstown to Fox Glacier on a full-day coach tour through amazing natural scenery.
- 7 hours 30 minutes
- See The Southern Alps
- Full-day Sightseeing Tour
from $195 NZD
From Queenstown
Queenstown to Franz Josef Day Tour
Spend a day surrounded by New Zealand's scenic highlights, crossing through the Southern Alps from Queenstown to Franz Josef on the West Coast.
- 8 hours 5 minutes
- Free Cancellation
- Full-day Sightseeing Tour
from $206 NZD
From Queenstown
Dart River Wilderness Safari
Escape into the wild on a jet boat safari, walk through ancient forest and marvel at the astounding mountain views made famous by the Lord of the Rings films.
- 4 hours
- Mt Aspiring National Park
- Jet boat ride, forest walk & 4WD tour
from $322 NZD
From Queenstown
Queenstown Highlights Tour
Find out why Queenstown is famous for adventure, great food and wine and stunning scenery on a half-day tour of its highlights.
- 3 hours
- City Sightseeing
- Lord of the Rings Scenery
from $149 NZD
Free cancellation
You'll receive a full refund if you cancel at least 2 hours in advance of your tour experience.
