Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in South Island (Updated 2026)

South Island, New Zealand
Full-Day Private Tour Mt.Cook from Christchurch

If you want to see the most beautiful nature in a day, this tour is the right choice. This tour is a day tour as …More

If you want to see the most beautiful nature in a day, this tour is the right choice. This tour is a day tour as...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.3 (4)
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$1,322
City Highlights by Tesla - 3hrs

The exclusive use of the Tesla model Y means you can have any number of people between 1 and 4 in your party, and the …More

The exclusive use of the Tesla model Y means you can have any number of people between 1 and 4 in your party, and the...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.0 (4)
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$334
Discover Akaroa: Self Guided Audio Tour

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Nestled on the East Coast of the South Island, …More

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Nestled on the East Coast of the South Island,...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
3.6 (7)
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$15
Discover Picton: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Enjoy a cultural self-guided audio tour of the serene …More

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Enjoy a cultural self-guided audio tour of the serene...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
3.4 (7)
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$15
A Remarkable Scavenger Hunt: Digging Up Canterbury's Treasure

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company! Explore the best landmarks and hidden gems while answering trivia questions and tackling fun challenges. Team …More

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company! Explore the best landmarks and hidden gems while answering trivia questions and tackling fun challenges. Team...

2 hours
3.7 (3)
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$12
Christchurch Domestic Airport to City Hotels - Max 4 Pax & 2 Bags

Lowest Price, Multiple Payment Options, Professional Driver, Our 5 stars Google Ratings and Registered Company …More

Lowest Price, Multiple Payment Options, Professional Driver, Our 5 stars Google Ratings and Registered Company...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
3.5 (4)
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$51
Christchurch Airport Transfers : Christchurch to Airport CHC in Business Car

Your safety is our crew’s biggest priority. Before your journey even begins, your chauffeur completely disinfects the vehicle and places free hand sanitizer in the …More

Your safety is our crew’s biggest priority. Before your journey even begins, your chauffeur completely disinfects the vehicle and places free hand sanitizer in the...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
4.0 (1)
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$90
2 Day Glaciers & TranzAlpine Train: Queenstown to Christchurch

This two-day tour effortlessly connects Queenstown to Christchurch without the stress of driving or hiring a car. Travelers pass through Wānaka, traverse the dramatic Haast …More

This two-day tour effortlessly connects Queenstown to Christchurch without the stress of driving or hiring a car. Travelers pass through Wānaka, traverse the dramatic Haast...

2 days
3.5 (2)
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$730
Scenic Spooners Tunnel Adventure in Nelson Tasman

Begin with a shuttle ride into the picturesque Tasman hills, where the journey kicks off at the entrance to the iconic Spooner's Tunnel. Cycle along …More

Begin with a shuttle ride into the picturesque Tasman hills, where the journey kicks off at the entrance to the iconic Spooner's Tunnel. Cycle along...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.0 (1)
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$86
Catlins Cruiser Private Tour from Dunedin Cruise Port

Take off on your scenic cruise down the Southern New Zealand coast to explore all the Catlins Forest Park has to offer. Starting at the …More

Take off on your scenic cruise down the Southern New Zealand coast to explore all the Catlins Forest Park has to offer. Starting at the...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
3.3 (4)
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$87
3 Day Private Photography Tour from Queenstown - The Maniototo

The name Maniototo, derived from Māori, is said to mean `plains of blood’ and refers to the `flowing’ red tussocks that cover the land. This …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

The name Maniototo, derived from Māori, is said to mean `plains of blood’ and refers to the `flowing’ red tussocks that cover the land. This...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,599
2-day Private Overnight Hurunui River Hot Springs Hike or Bike

Embark on an unforgettable overnight journey from Christchurch to the serenity of Hurunui Hut along the Harpers Pass Track. This exclusive expedition promises a perfect …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Embark on an unforgettable overnight journey from Christchurch to the serenity of Hurunui Hut along the Harpers Pass Track. This exclusive expedition promises a perfect...

2 days Free Cancellation
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$321
Private Luxury Central Otago Wine Tour for 2–4 Guests

Discover Central Otago on a fully private wine journey created for just 2–4 guests. Go beyond the cellar door at Peregrine Wines with a privately …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Discover Central Otago on a fully private wine journey created for just 2–4 guests. Go beyond the cellar door at Peregrine Wines with a privately...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,378
Private & Exclusive One-Way Transfer Christchurch to Queenstown

Travel in style with this private & exclusive door-to-door transfer from Christchurch to Queenstown, and reach your destination relaxed & refreshed. It is a great …More

Travel in style with this private & exclusive door-to-door transfer from Christchurch to Queenstown, and reach your destination relaxed & refreshed. It is a great...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$4,598
Wanaka - Private Family Bike Tour Experience - Up to 11 E-bikes

You choose the trail you wish to Bike, and we pick you, and your group up for a Private Tour which we aim to be …More

You choose the trail you wish to Bike, and we pick you, and your group up for a Private Tour which we aim to be...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,142
Private One Way Transfer Tour between Picton & Christchurch

Travel by late model Mercedes Vans via SH1 and reach the Garden City of New Zealand, Christchurch in less than 8 hours (or in reverse …More

Travel by late model Mercedes Vans via SH1 and reach the Garden City of New Zealand, Christchurch in less than 8 hours (or in reverse...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$4,598
Christchurch to Franz Josef or Fox Glacier One-Way Transfer

Travel in style and in the comfort of a luxurious minivan with a one-way transfer from Christchurch to Franz Josef or Fox Glacier (or in …More

Travel in style and in the comfort of a luxurious minivan with a one-way transfer from Christchurch to Franz Josef or Fox Glacier (or in...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$4,598
Private Tour Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Tekapo

Travel in a luxurious minivan with this tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt. Cook & Lake Tekapo, and reach your destination relaxed & refreshed. It …More

Travel in a luxurious minivan with this tour from Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt. Cook & Lake Tekapo, and reach your destination relaxed & refreshed. It...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
from
$5,747
PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins

We welcome you to discover the extraordinary Shackleton Glacier and the fascinating story of its namesake's Sir Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Antarctic expedition. This …More

We welcome you to discover the extraordinary Shackleton Glacier and the fascinating story of its namesake's Sir Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Antarctic expedition. This...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$1,642
2 Days Queenstown Wanaka Private Tours from Dunedin

We offer you the best and most affordable private, customized holiday tours in south island for family or small group up to five people. You …More

We offer you the best and most affordable private, customized holiday tours in south island for family or small group up to five people. You...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,362
Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin: Finish at Queenstown, Dunedin

Escape the ordinary and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Southern Alps on this full-day private tour from Dunedin to Aoraki/Mount Cook—New Zealand’s tallest mountain. …More

Escape the ordinary and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Southern Alps on this full-day private tour from Dunedin to Aoraki/Mount Cook—New Zealand’s tallest mountain....

12 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,135
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