Things to do on New Year's Eve in South Island (Updated 2026)

South Island, New Zealand
Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch. …More

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While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch....

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Queenstown Sightseeing Tour: Highlights of Queenstown (3.5 hours)

Embark on a guided morning adventure through Queenstown’s most iconic sights in the comfort of a luxury minivan. With small-group intimacy and complimentary hotel transfers, …More

Embark on a guided morning adventure through Queenstown’s most iconic sights in the comfort of a luxury minivan. With small-group intimacy and complimentary hotel transfers,...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$101
Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura

You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal. We have …More

You’re going to love how easy it is to kayak in and around the beautiful Kaikōura Peninsula using the Hobie Mirage Drive Pedal. We have...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$82
Queenstown: Half-Day Private Sightseeing & Photography Tour

This is your chance to photograph one of the most spectacular and majestic places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes. This Half-Day Private Photography …More

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This is your chance to photograph one of the most spectacular and majestic places on Earth; Queenstown and the Southern Lakes. This Half-Day Private Photography...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$138
Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

The original since 1975 and still the best! Four hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in the vast Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience a true …More

The original since 1975 and still the best! Four hours of unique New Zealand wilderness adventure in the vast Mount Aspiring National Park. Experience a true...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
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$361
Moke Lake Kayak Experience

Enjoy the freedom to paddle at your own pace. Explore the calm waters of Moke Lake at your own pace by kayak or paddle board. …More

Enjoy the freedom to paddle at your own pace. Explore the calm waters of Moke Lake at your own pace by kayak or paddle board....

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$102
Kinross Winery: Classic Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience

Our talented Wine Advisors are the characters of Kinross. Let them take you on a journey through the world of our wine partners - Hawkshead, …More

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Our talented Wine Advisors are the characters of Kinross. Let them take you on a journey through the world of our wine partners - Hawkshead,...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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Jimmy’s Classic Marlborough Wine tours

Marlborough’s wines are treasures that have only come to light in a relatively short space of time. Jimmy has worked in the Marlborough wine industry …More

Marlborough’s wines are treasures that have only come to light in a relatively short space of time. Jimmy has worked in the Marlborough wine industry...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$223
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Nestled at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), Arthur’s Pass is steeped in history. Connecting the east and west …More

Nestled at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps (Kā Tiritiri o te Moana), Arthur’s Pass is steeped in history. Connecting the east and west...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$127
Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

Take an unforgettable journey with our awe-inspiring guided day experience on the Kepler Track. Start off in style with a scenic helicopter flight to Luxmore …More

Take an unforgettable journey with our awe-inspiring guided day experience on the Kepler Track. Start off in style with a scenic helicopter flight to Luxmore...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$452
55 minute Grand Circle Ski Plane

Join this 55-minute Ski Plane scenic experience through the Mt Cook and Westland National Parks for a unique air tour like no other. Flight path …More

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Join this 55-minute Ski Plane scenic experience through the Mt Cook and Westland National Parks for a unique air tour like no other. Flight path...

1 hour 5 minutes Free Cancellation
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$452
Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor. …More

Small group tours, by Otago Harbour's most experienced skipper/guide! You wont find a wildlife guide with more experience on Otago harbour then owner/operator Rachel McGregor....

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$108
Milford Track Multi-Night Hike - Water Taxi Transport ONLY

* First Boat to the Milford Track * Small and personal family company offering premium service and a fun commentary along the way * Get …More

* First Boat to the Milford Track * Small and personal family company offering premium service and a fun commentary along the way * Get...

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$139
Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

Bus across the beautiful Otago Peninsula and enjoy the sights whilst your local guide gives an informative commentary about the area. Then hop aboard our …More

Bus across the beautiful Otago Peninsula and enjoy the sights whilst your local guide gives an informative commentary about the area. Then hop aboard our...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$68
Half-Day Godley Head Coastal Hike from Christchurch

Enjoy a half-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula, a spectacular extinct volcano only 30 minutes from Christchurch. Experience world-class views and see some of New …More

Enjoy a half-day guided walk on Banks Peninsula, a spectacular extinct volcano only 30 minutes from Christchurch. Experience world-class views and see some of New...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$161
Glentanner High Country Heli Hike

Soar over the Southern Alps, take in breathtaking views during an 8 minute scenic helicopter flight and walk a trail of High Country history on …More

Soar over the Southern Alps, take in breathtaking views during an 8 minute scenic helicopter flight and walk a trail of High Country history on...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$280
Queenstown: Private Skippers Canyon Photography & Sightseeing

Journey with us into wild and remote Skippers Canyon. We'll take you on a photographic adventure into some of New Zealand's most spectacular and majestic landscapes …More

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Journey with us into wild and remote Skippers Canyon. We'll take you on a photographic adventure into some of New Zealand's most spectacular and majestic landscapes...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$138
The Family Cruiser

Join our friendly kayak guides as they share their enthusiasm for this stunning stretch of coast. From Marahau head south on a relaxing exploration of …More

Join our friendly kayak guides as they share their enthusiasm for this stunning stretch of coast. From Marahau head south on a relaxing exploration of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
Marlborough Ultimate Day Out including Cruise, Wine Tour & Lunch

Marlborough Ultimate Day Out puts the Marlborough Sounds and Marlborough wine into one full day with The Original Marlborough Wine Tours. The morning is a …More

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Marlborough Ultimate Day Out puts the Marlborough Sounds and Marlborough wine into one full day with The Original Marlborough Wine Tours. The morning is a...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$231
Queenstown Afternoon Wine Tour: Gibbston Valley | NZ Local Guide

Three Distinctive Winery Experiences in One Afternoon Escape Queenstown and step into Gibbston Valley wine country — known as the “Valley of the Vines” — …More

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Three Distinctive Winery Experiences in One Afternoon Escape Queenstown and step into Gibbston Valley wine country — known as the “Valley of the Vines” —...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$129
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Explore Milford Sounds stunning fiord from the air and on the water. Join an unforgettable cruise, past sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and perhaps even spot …More

Explore Milford Sounds stunning fiord from the air and on the water. Join an unforgettable cruise, past sheer cliffs, gushing waterfalls and perhaps even spot...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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