Every Guided Day
Every South Island Guided Tour, Compared
One page per tour under the operator's own title, with the booking platform's price, rating and review count, where it starts and how long it takes. Prices read from the booking platform in October 2026.
Christchurch Gondola and Tram City Tour Combo
A full-day hop-on hop-off tram ticket with live commentary and a return Christchurch Gondola ride with the Discovery Ride, collected at the booking office at 109 Worcester St.
Christchurch Tram City Tour & Punting Combo
A full-day hop-on hop-off tram ticket with live commentary and a guided punt on the Avon, collected at the booking office at Tram Stop 1, Cathedral Junction; book the punt time ahead.
Christchurch: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Vintage Tram
A full-day hop-on hop-off ticket for Christchurch's vintage tram, boarding at Cathedral Junction or any of the 18 stops, with live commentary from the driver on a 50-minute loop.
Christchurch: Mt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour (incl Lunch)
A 13-hour small-group day with hotel pickup in Christchurch, via Geraldine and the Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo, with 2 hours in the national park and a picnic lunch.
Christchurch: Tram, Punt and Gondola Ride Combo Ticket
An all-day hop-on hop-off tram ticket from any stop on the Cathedral Junction loop, a 30-minute guided punt from Worcester Street Bridge and a return gondola ride with the Discovery Ride.
Dunedin Highlights & Larnach Castle Gardens
A 5.5-hour guided tour with pickup at your accommodation, cruise ship or the Octagon, to Signal Hill, Baldwin Street and the university, with entry to the Larnach Castle grounds.
Dunedin: Otago Peninsula Clearwater Wildlife Tour
A 4-hour small-group tour from the Octagon in central Dunedin by 4WD to a family farm at Cape Saunders on the Otago Peninsula, with binoculars, waterproof jackets and viewing hides.
Dunedin: Scenic Railway Tour Through the Taieri Gorge
A 5-hour return heritage train from Dunedin Railway Station into the Taieri Gorge, over the Wingatui Viaduct and 12+ bridges, with a walk across the Deep Stream viaduct and onboard storytelling.
Dunedin: Speight's Brewery Guided Tour with Tasting
A 75-minute guided tour through Speight's Brewery in central Dunedin, covering its brewing history and ingredients, ending with a beer tasting and non-alcoholic drinks. Ages 18 and over to book.
Dunedin: Wildlife and Penguin Tour
A 90-minute tour at The OPERA's reserve at 45 Pakihau Road, Portobello, with a conservation talk, the penguin rehabilitation centre, a guided nature walk of about 2 km and rain jackets.
From Christchurch: Full-Day Lord of the Rings Tour to Edoras
A 10-hour guided day from outside the Canterbury Museum to the Mount Potts backcountry that inspired Edoras, with a short walk to the summit, film replicas and a picnic lunch.
From Christchurch: Kaikōura Day Tour with Whale Watching
A 10-hour small-group day with pickup from 15 central Christchurch locations, the Whale Watch Kaikoura cruise of about 2 hours, lunch, snacks and a time-permitting Waipara wine tasting.
From Christchurch: Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour & Lunch
A 13-hour day with pickup in central Christchurch, via Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, with 2.5 to 3 hours at Mount Cook, a bakery picnic lunch and a maximum of 11 guests.
From Christchurch: Queenstown via Tekapo & Mt Cook Day Trip
A one-way small-group day from Christchurch hotels to Queenstown, stopping at Geraldine, Fairlie, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki and Aoraki/Mount Cook village; you do not return.
Guided Dunedin City & Peninsula Small Group Tour (Max 10)
A 6-hour small-group tour from the Port Chalmers cruise terminal or Dunedin city, to Baldwin Street, Larnach Castle gardens with entry, Sandfly Bay and the Royal Albatross Centre area.
Historical, Heritage & Earthquake Christchurch walking tour
A 2-hour guided walk from the Bridge of Remembrance on Cashel Street through central Christchurch: Ngāi Tahu and settler history, the 2010/2011 earthquakes and the rebuild.
Kaikoura: Half-Day Wildlife Kayaking Tour
A 3-hour guided trip from Kaikōura with 1.5 to 2 hours in stable double sea kayaks along the coast, with all kayaking equipment, life jackets, a safety briefing and a dry bag included.
Kaikoura: Seal-Watching Pedal Kayak Tour
A guided pedal kayak tour from 18 Beach Road, a 5-minute van ride to the Kaikōura Peninsula, about 2 hours on the water with hands-free kayaks, safety gear and a dry bag for cameras.
Kaikōura: Snorkeling with New Zealand Fur Seals
A 2.5-hour guided snorkel with New Zealand fur seals off the Kaikōura Peninsula, meeting next to Gooches Beach Playground on the Esplanade, with wetsuits and equipment included.
Kaikoura: Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour
A 3-hour evening sea kayak trip with Kaikōura Kayaks, including a shuttle to the departure point, guides, all kayaking equipment with a shell layer if needed, life jackets and a dry bag.
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Cruise
A 3.5-hour trip from the Whale Watch Kaikōura office: bus transfers, then just over 2 hours at sea on a catamaran with narration by the crew. Food and drinks are not included.
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight with Commentary
A 30-minute whale-watching flight from Kaikoura Airport, 10 minutes' drive south of town, with a window seat for every passenger, a safety briefing and headsets for the commentary.
Lake Tekapo: Alpine Stargazing Experience with a Guide
A 75-minute tour from Silver River's office in the Lake Tekapo post office, with a short transfer to a dark farm site, an hour with a guide, 14-inch telescopes, down jackets and a digital photo.
Lake Tekapo: Crater Stargazing at Cowan's Observatory
A 75-minute guided session in the observation craters at Cowan's Private Observatory, with telescopes and return transport from Dark Sky Project's base at 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo.
Lake Tekapo: Indoor Dark Sky Cultural Astronomy Experience
A 45-minute indoor experience at Dark Sky Project's base at 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, on Māori astronomy and modern science, with the restored Brashear telescope. Runs in all weather.
Lake Tekapo: Mount John Summit Stargazing Experience
A 105-minute round trip from Dark Sky Project's lakefront base in Lake Tekapo to the 1,029 m Mount John summit, with an astronomy guide, telescopes and an extreme cold weather jacket.
Lake Tekapo: Stargazing Experience
A 90-minute tour at a site by the Tekapo River, four minutes from the village, with a 9.25-inch telescope, blankets and mattresses, hot chocolate, edited photos and a fire bowl with marshmallows.
Mou Waho Island: 3-Hour Cruise and Guided Nature Walk
A 3-hour trip from the Wanaka lakefront near 100 Ardmore Street by fast boat to Mou Waho Island, with a guided walk to the lake on top and Department of Conservation fees.
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch
A 13-hour small-group day with pickup from central Christchurch hotels, via Geraldine, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki to the Tasman Glacier walk, with lunch, snacks and Wi-Fi on board.
Oamaru: Penguins Evening Viewing Ticket
An evening general admission ticket at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony on Waterfront Road, watching little blue penguins come ashore to their nesting boxes, with commentary from a local expert.
Queenstown: Lake Whakatipu Boat Trip
A 90-minute cruise on Lake Whakatipu from the RealNZ Visitor Centre in Queenstown, with the skipper's commentary and an onboard cafe and bar selling drinks and platters.
Queenstown: Lord of the Rings 4WD Tour - Half Day
A 4-hour 4WD tour from 37 Shotover Street for up to 6 people: film locations around the Wakatipu Basin, a gold mining road near Arrowtown, gold panning and refreshments.
Queenstown: Mount Cook Heli-Hike & Small Group Bus Tour
A 12-hour day with pickup in Queenstown and a helicopter flight with a glacier landing and 2-hour guided hike on the Tasman Glacier, with boots, crampons and a waterproof jacket provided.
Queenstown: Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Small Group Day Tour
A 12-hour small-group day with pickup in Queenstown, over Lindis Pass to Lake Pukaki, with about 3 hours to walk the Hooker Valley Track at your own pace. Snacks and water included; lunch is not.
Queenstown: Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Tour
A 3.5-hour trip from the RealNZ Visitor Centre in Queenstown: a cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm, a guided farm tour with a nature guide and a morning or afternoon tea.
Queenstown: Small Group Scenic Mt Cook Day Tour
A 12-hour small-group day with pickup in Queenstown, over Lindis Pass and past Twizel, with 3.5 hours of free time in Mount Cook Village and entry to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.
Queenstown: to Christchurch via Mt Cook One-Way Group Tour
A one-way group day from Queenstown hotels to Christchurch with a guide-driver, via the Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass, Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo, with luggage carried.
Queenstown: TSS Earnslaw Cruise of Lake Whakatipu
A 90-minute cruise on Lake Whakatipu aboard the coal-fired TSS Earnslaw from Queenstown, with guide commentary, a small onboard museum and a look into the engine room.
Queenstown: Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ & Lake Whakatipu Cruise
A 3.5-hour trip from the RealNZ Visitor Centre on Beach Street: 45 minutes across Lake Whakatipu each way and two hours at Walter Peak for a BBQ buffet and a farm show.
Queenstown: Walter Peak Horse Trek & Queenstown Lake Cruise
A 3.5-hour trip from Queenstown: a return cruise to Walter Peak, a 40-45 minute horse trek for small groups with a guide, and morning or afternoon tea at the farm.
Queenstown: Wine & Food Tour, Scenic Tastings & Paired Lunch
A 5.5-hour wine tour from Camp Street in Queenstown to three Gibbston wineries, with hosted tastings, a main meal paired with a glass of wine and a specialist wine guide.
Stevensons Island 2-Hour Cruise and Nature Walk
A 2-hour catamaran cruise from the Wanaka lakefront near 100 Ardmore Street to Stevensons Island, with a short guided walk to the top and afternoon tea.
Twizel: Stargazing Tour with an Astronomer and Telescope
A 75-minute stargazing tour in Twizel with a qualified astronomer, starting at a car park off Lake Front Road, with a telescope, a laser-guided sky tour, seating and a personal astrophoto.
Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike
A shuttle from the Wanaka i-SITE to Hawea, a briefing, then a self-guided ride of about 30 km on river trails back to Wanaka, with bike, helmet, rack bag and repair kit.
Wanaka: 2-Hour Beginner Waterfall Cable Climb
A 2-hour beginner climb at Twin Falls, about 20 minutes' drive from Wanaka: a training climb, then cables, rungs and suspension bridges with a guide, safety gear and a snack.
Wanaka: 4-Hour Intermediate Waterfall Cable Climb
A 4-hour intermediate climb from the farm gate at Twin Falls near Wanaka: 320 m of cliffs on cables and bridges with a guide and safety gear, and lunch at the top.
Wanaka: Mount Burke 4x4 Explorer and Boat Tour
A 4-hour trip from Wanaka Marina for up to 5 people: a guided boat ride to the foot of Mount Burke, a 4x4 drive above the lake with commentary and a gourmet picnic.
Wanaka: Water Taxi & Mou Waho Island Tour
A 3-hour trip from Wanaka Marina by water taxi with commentary, then two hours on Mou Waho Island for a self-guided walk to its hidden lake, with walking poles provided.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry Ticket
An entry ticket to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve at 60 Hussey Road, Northwood, near Christchurch Airport, including viewing in the Kiwi Nocturnal House and the farm area.
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