Things to do on New Year's Eve in South Island (Updated 2026)
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Enjoy a stunning guided walk along the Godley Head Loop Track, one of the most breathtaking hikes in Christchurch. Your guide picks you up from...
$192
Enjoy a personalized small group tour of Larnach Castle and Dunedin City. This is a 6 hour fully guided tour that lets you explore Dunedin...
$110
Kayak & Walk
Spend half a day exploring the southern Abel Tasman by kayak, and half a day exploring the great walk coastal track between Observation and Marahau....
$147
Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura
Kaikōura’s Original Kayak Operator – Est. 1998 Celebrating 28 years on the water! Exclusive access -New Zealand’s only sea kayak operator with a marine mammal...
$93
Taste award-winning wines at four of the region’s premium boutique vineyards. This exclusive tour ventures through three contrasting wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Cromwell and the Bannockburn...
$277
Explore the untamed beauty of New Zealand's Wild West Coast on this small group, fully-guided tour from Franz Josef to Queenstown. Your journey takes you...
$164
Experience a guided one-way journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka, Haast Pass and the West Coast. Travel in a small group capped at...
$164
A tour with Gregor is like no other. Emerging business award finalist, Tales From Darkest Dunedin and Gregor Campbell, respected historian and expert story teller...
$136
Our Full Day Bike the Wineries Ride is one of Queenstown’s most popular experiences, combining historic Arrowtown, scenic river trails, and the renowned Gibbston wine...
$65
Experience the South Island’s striking natural landscape by taking a train one way between Christchurch and Greymouth. Along this journey you’ll see epic vistas, travel...
$136
Discover why Discovery Wine Tours is a favourite for cruise ship guests visiting Picton, Port Marlborough. Since 2005, our locally owned family business has specialised...
$136
Discover one of Queenstown’s ultimate biking adventures on this self-guided ride from historic Arrowtown to central Queenstown. Shuttle to Arrowtown, get fitted with a top-quality...
$60
Day of Wine
Jade Tours is a local company specialising in small groups - we pride ourselves on providing a personal touch. Company owner Bruce Thomas established an...
$159
Tour participants see the full grandeur of the Queen Charlotte, Kenepuru and Pelorus Sounds in one experience that can only be done by air. And...
$169
Nature and wildlife enthusiasts will love the Peninsula Encounters + Wildlife Cruise. This tour enjoys unrivalled access to remote locations and rare animals. You'll visit...
$130
Combine the International Antarctic Centre with its little Blue Penguins, Antarctic Storm in the Ice and Snow room, 4-D Movie and Hagglund ride over a...
$110
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise
The best experience in Marlborough. This tour offers an amazing, fully-guided experience wildlife. A small-group tour to view some of New Zealand’s spectacular scenery and...
$98
On this intimate wine tour, you’ll visit a select number of boutique and iconic Marlborough wineries where you’ll taste award-winning Marlborough wines, explore beautiful Marlborough...
$215
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry
The only place to see NZ's Big 5 wildlife (kea, kaka, takahe, tuatara and guaranteed kiwi viewing) all in one location! Get 'up close and...
$21
Fear Factory Queenstown
Queenstown is now the home of New Zealand's scariest Haunted House! Fear Factory Queenstown offers you a real life horror experience. Challenge yourself and your...
$25
Wanaka Wine Tours - Classic Tour
Enjoy a full day small-group wine tour in and around Wanaka and Central Otago. You'll experience award winning wines, gourmet food and stunning scenery with...
$225
