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

South Island, New Zealand
Kaikoura Albatross Encounter Tour from Christchurch

Kaikoura is famous for whales and dolphins and arguably one of the world's most exciting arenas for ocean going birds. This full day tour accompanies …More

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Kaikoura is famous for whales and dolphins and arguably one of the world's most exciting arenas for ocean going birds. This full day tour accompanies...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$226
Christchurch Sheep Farm Visit

Visit a working sheep farms set in a tranquil and picturesque location in the heart of Canterbury's sheep farm land on this tour. On your …More

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Visit a working sheep farms set in a tranquil and picturesque location in the heart of Canterbury's sheep farm land on this tour. On your...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$108
Franz Josef to Christchurch 1-Way Transfer Via TranzAlpine Train

Journey from Franz Josef to Christchurch on one of New Zealand’s most iconic scenic routes. Travel along the rugged West Coast, known for its wild …More

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Journey from Franz Josef to Christchurch on one of New Zealand’s most iconic scenic routes. Travel along the rugged West Coast, known for its wild...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$319
Full-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

Discover the full diversity of wine varieties this stunning Marlborough region has to offer and learn the secrets behind fine wine appreciation on this full-day …More

Discover the full diversity of wine varieties this stunning Marlborough region has to offer and learn the secrets behind fine wine appreciation on this full-day...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$155
Nelson Self-Guided E-Bike Wine Tour: Great Taste Trail & Seifried

Ride Tasman's Great Taste Trail from Nelson on an e-bike, at your own pace, to a wine tasting at Seifried, the South Island's oldest family …More

Ride Tasman's Great Taste Trail from Nelson on an e-bike, at your own pace, to a wine tasting at Seifried, the South Island's oldest family...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$142
Great Taste Beer Tour; Self-guided E-bike tour & tastings

If you love beer and fancy getting some exercise at the same time, this is the tour for you! We cater for groups, big and …More

If you love beer and fancy getting some exercise at the same time, this is the tour for you! We cater for groups, big and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$71
Progressive Wine and Gourmet Trail of Marlborough

Marlborough's Wine and Gourmet experience is something you should not miss....Progressive Wine and Gourmet Trail with your menu tailor-made for your tastes with a matching …More

Marlborough's Wine and Gourmet experience is something you should not miss....Progressive Wine and Gourmet Trail with your menu tailor-made for your tastes with a matching...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$506
Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Picton

You will experience sensational wines, stunning landscapes and delicious gourmet treats on this relaxing tour departing Picton, offering a full-day experience of the Marlborough wine …More

You will experience sensational wines, stunning landscapes and delicious gourmet treats on this relaxing tour departing Picton, offering a full-day experience of the Marlborough wine...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$184
Cromwell Wine Tasting Tour using Classic Car

Qualmark Accredited Cromwell Classic Car Wine Tours is unique among Central Otago wine-tasting tours. This is no whirlwind mini bus tour crammed with strangers but …More

Qualmark Accredited Cromwell Classic Car Wine Tours is unique among Central Otago wine-tasting tours. This is no whirlwind mini bus tour crammed with strangers but...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219
Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins

On this private Pilots Choice flight you'll see two of the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier then over either the …More

On this private Pilots Choice flight you'll see two of the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier then over either the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$1,158
Wedding Māori Welcome

If you are looking to include New Zealand Māori culture and a Welcome to Wānaka/Queenstown and to your special day this Māori welcome is a …More

If you are looking to include New Zealand Māori culture and a Welcome to Wānaka/Queenstown and to your special day this Māori welcome is a...

30 minutes
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$146
Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight

Includes: 1 Alpine Lift from our hangar at Queenstown Airport, fly up to the Remarkables Mountain range, where the helicopter will land and shutdown, so …More

Includes: 1 Alpine Lift from our hangar at Queenstown Airport, fly up to the Remarkables Mountain range, where the helicopter will land and shutdown, so...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$364
Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

The Picnic on the Peak is one of our most popular excursions. Queenstown has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand and what …More

The Picnic on the Peak is one of our most popular excursions. Queenstown has some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand and what...

60 to 210 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$2,008
Private 8hr Caving Tour from Christchurch. Lunch guide transport.

Morning - Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti is an amazing labyrinth of giant limestone boulders. The area is rich with cultural and recreational significance …More

Morning - Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti is an amazing labyrinth of giant limestone boulders. The area is rich with cultural and recreational significance...

1 day Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$247
Caving Adventure with Optional Castle Hill Rocks Tour

This adventure lets you experience one of New Zealand’s most accessible underground rivers as well as the dramatic limestone landscape of Castle Hill—available in several …More

This adventure lets you experience one of New Zealand’s most accessible underground rivers as well as the dramatic limestone landscape of Castle Hill—available in several...

1 day Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$186
7Day/6Nights Southern Coastal Splendor Tour

A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily. Travel by coach and train through the specular South Island of New Zealand. Your journey commences in …More

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A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily. Travel by coach and train through the specular South Island of New Zealand. Your journey commences in...

7 days
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$1,608
Seal Sanctuary Tour - Guided Kayaking - New Zealand

Morning trip exploring Adele Island and the Seal Colony.Taking you further travel one way by kayak and one way by water taxi. This combination provides …More

Morning trip exploring Adele Island and the Seal Colony.Taking you further travel one way by kayak and one way by water taxi. This combination provides...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$167
20 minute Queenstown Scenic Flight

View the spectacular sights of Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin from above, aboard this 20 minute scenic flight. …More

View the spectacular sights of Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin from above, aboard this 20 minute scenic flight....

20 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$183
Queenstown to Christchurch: Wānaka, Mt Cook & Tekapo 1-Way Tour

Most people fly from Queenstown to Christchurch. In an hour, they miss everything in between. This full-day small-group tour covers the same distance on the …More

Most people fly from Queenstown to Christchurch. In an hour, they miss everything in between. This full-day small-group tour covers the same distance on the...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$206
Arrowtown Mountain Bike Hire

Ride completely at your own pace as you make your way through some of the most stunning scenery in New Zealand with breath taking scenery …More

Ride completely at your own pace as you make your way through some of the most stunning scenery in New Zealand with breath taking scenery...

1 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$48
Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa

Have you ever wanted to ride a bike up an extinct volcano towering over the crystal blue waters of the pacific ocean? Well now is …More

Have you ever wanted to ride a bike up an extinct volcano towering over the crystal blue waters of the pacific ocean? Well now is...

3 hours
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$99
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