What to do in South Island

Activities, attractions and tours
Kawarau Suspension Bridge featuring bungee jumping, a suspension bridge or treetop walkway and a sporting event

Places to Visit in South Island

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Most fun & popular experiences in South Island

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Recommended things to do in South Island

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Stewart Island Village & Bays Tour
Top 5 things to do
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Discover the most popular places to visit in South Island

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Queenstown Beach showing a pebble beach, skydiving and a small town or village

Queenstown City Centre

5/5(1 area review)

The panoramic lake views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Queenstown City Centre. Make a stop by Skycity Queenstown Casino or Queenstown Mall while you're exploring the area.

Queenstown City Centre
New Regent Street showing outdoor eating and railway items as well as a small group of people

Christchurch City Centre

4.5/5(1,855 area reviews)

Christchurch City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, interesting museums and colourful gardens. You might want to check out attractions like Christchurch Art Gallery or Cathedral Square while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Christchurch City Centre
Dunedin which includes a pond, a park and heritage elements

Dunedin City Centre

4/5(900 area reviews)

Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Toitu Otago Settlers Museum or First Church of Otago.

Dunedin City Centre
Frankton which includes forests, a lake or waterhole and a small town or village

Frankton

4.5/5(218 area reviews)

Frankton is known for its fantastic lake views, and you can make a stop by Queenstown Event Centre and Lake Wakatipu while in the area.

Frankton
International Antarctic Centre featuring interior views

Christchurch Airport

While Christchurch Airport may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like International Antarctic Centre and McLean's Island Golf Club.

Christchurch Airport
Nelson - Tasman

Nelson City Centre

4.5/5(153 area reviews)

Nelson City Centre is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Christ Church Cathedral and Montgomery Square.

Nelson City Centre