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Can't decide if a tour or activity is right for you? Viator travelers have reviewed thousands of tours and things to do: what they love, what they like and what they think could be better. Make the most of your next trip with the following South Island traveler reviews.

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Full-Day Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park Tour including Milford Sound Cruise and BBQ Lunch ... 
Full-Day Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park Tour including Milford Sound Cruise and BBQ Lunch from Queenstown
From USD $127.03

4 star rating: Highly Recommended based on 8 reviews

Recent traveler reviews:

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

We absolutely had a wonderful day that was really well organised - heaps of time to take photos and a great lunch!! I would definitely recommend this day trip with Viator!! Read more »

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

Great informative and entertaining driver. The views and hikes were awesome. The buffet on the boat was also awesome. Read more »

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Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Queenstown
From USD $249.67

3.5 star rating: Recommended based on 2 reviews

Recent traveler reviews:

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

The tour was well organised, the scenery was fantastic and the cruise was delightful and informative. We all enjoyed it very much. Read more »

3 star rating: Recommended

A wonderful trip from start to finish. The whole tour was well thought out and well paced. Doubtful Sound is breathtaking and a must see on any trip to NZ. Read more »

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Franz Josef Half Day Glacier Experience

4 star rating: Highly Recommended based on 5 reviews

Recent traveler reviews:

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

The glacier was an awesome experience, I wish we would have had time to do the full day walk or the helicopter tour that included hiking!! A must do when you are in New Zealand. Read more »

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

Loved the trip - had a fantastic time. The scenery was amazing. The only sour note was my tour guide, who I found standoffish to the point of rudeness - she evidently prefers the male customers. Read more »

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Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise from Queenstown
Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise from Queenstown
From USD $313.18

3.5 star rating: Recommended based on 2 reviews

Recent traveler reviews:

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

Crew was superb! Read more »

3 star rating: Recommended

Spectacular location, even more so in the pouring rain - hundreds of waterfalls in every direction, some blowing sideways, some raging torrents, some twice the height of Niagara - and the boat was warm, ...  Read more »

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Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour
From USD $45.99

3.5 star rating: Recommended based on 9 reviews

Recent traveler reviews:

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

The spectacle is amazing and the action of the water features is dramatic - worth experiencing without the glow worms which were indeed not impressive. The support and service from the staff was first ...  Read more »

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

I thought the tour was great -- a beautiful boat ride over to the caves and then an exciting walk through the grotto. It was early but the worms glowed brightly. Read more »

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Milford Sound Red Boats Sightseeing Cruise including Optional Lunch
Milford Sound Red Boats Sightseeing Cruise including Optional Lunch
From USD $51.10

4 star rating: Highly Recommended based on 9 reviews

Recent traveler reviews:

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

Fantastic! Read more »

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

Fantastic experience! Make sure you go to the top level of the boat to experience the true beauty of Milford Sound. The buffet was poor quality for the price, and you can purchase lighter options at a ...  Read more »

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Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras from Christchurch
Lord of the Rings - Journey to Edoras from Christchurch
From USD $156.96

3.5 star rating: Recommended based on 9 reviews

Recent traveler reviews:

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

The trip was excellent well planned, well organised and the guide knew very valuable and entertaining information about the route, the location and the way the movie was made. A great vegetarian lunch, ...  Read more »

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

This was an excellent, fascinating experience, and the best of our four tours. The tour guide was a bit of an egotist, but was full of interesting information about Lord of the Rings. The champagne lunch ...  Read more »

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Christchurch Hot Air Ballooning over Canterbury Plains
Christchurch Hot Air Ballooning over Canterbury Plains
From USD $233.61

2.5 star rating: OK could be better based on 2 reviews

Recent traveler reviews:

3 star rating: Recommended

Great experience, good company and service. Read more »

2 star rating: OK could be better

This was OK. The downside to it was the fact that the balloon was packed - there were 24 passengers in the basket and it was impossible to move around. Location was nice and crew friendly, but too crowded. ...  Read more »

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Mount Cook Mountains High Helicopter Flight
Mount Cook Mountains High Helicopter Flight
From USD $284.71

4 star rating: Highly Recommended based on 5 reviews

Recent traveler reviews:

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

This trip was truly amazing. We saw all there is to see and the landing on the snow was fantastic. We were booked to fly the following day but when we phoned earlier to confirm our booking etc we were ...  Read more »

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

Stunning vistas, excellent scenic flights and covered lots of area including circling around Mount Cook. Brilliant snow landing too. Read more »

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Arthur's Pass National Park with TranzAlpine Train Small Group Tour from Christchurch
Arthur's Pass National Park with TranzAlpine Train Small Group Tour from Christchurch
From USD $302.96

3.5 star rating: Recommended based on 6 reviews

Recent traveler reviews:

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole tour from the TranzAlpine ride through the southern alps with the magnificent views of snow covered mountains, to a van tour around so many breathtaking sights ...  Read more »

4 star rating: Highly Recommended

A super day out. Fantastic part of the world. Tour guide was excellent. Read more »

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Franz Josef Glacier

Photo by: Anonymous, United Kingdom

Doing what: Heli Hiking Franz Josef

Milford Track Guided Walk from Te Anau
Milford Track Guided Day Walk from Te Anau

From USD $138.71

Experience the first section of the famous Milford Track as a 1-day adventure suitable for walkers of most ages and fitness levels.

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