What are the best tours in South Island?

The best tours in South Island according to Viator travelers are: <br/><ul><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Fiordland-and-Milford-Sound/Milford-Sound-Discovery-Cruise-and-Tour-from-Queenstown-Small-Groups/d756-56760P16" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Fiordland-and-Milford-Sound/Milford-Sound-Coach-and-Scenic-Cruise-with-International-Buffet-Lunch/d756-3960P16" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise with Buffet Lunch from Queenstown</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Queenstown/Full-Day-Milford-Sound-and-Fiordland-National-Park-Tour-including-Milford-Sound-Cruise-and-BBQ-Lunch-from-Queenstown/d407-3287_ZQN" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Fiordland-and-Milford-Sound/Milford-Sound-Sightseeing-Cruise/d756-21377P1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Queenstown/Milford-Sound-Fly-Cruise-Fly/d407-171544P1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milford Sound Scenic Fly-Cruise-Fly departing Queenstown</a></li></ul>

What tours in South Island are 1 hour or less?

Tours in South Island that are 1 hour or less are: <br/><ul><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Queenstown/Shotover-River-Extreme-Jet-Boat-Ride-from-Queenstown/d407-5626SHOTOVER" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown, New Zealand</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Queenstown/50-Minute-Glacier-Explorer-Flight-from-Queenstown/d407-9180P6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Queenstown/Queenstown-Jet-Boat-Ride-on-the-Shotover-Kawarau-Rivers/d407-6507KJET" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Queenstown 60-minute Jet Boat Ride on the Shotover & Kawarau Rivers</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Franz-Josef-and-Fox-Glacier/Glacier-Explorer-1-Glacier-and-Snow-Landing/d757-113645P1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glacier Explorer - 1 Glacier with Snow Landing - 25min</a></li></ul>

What tours in South Island are taking additional safety precautions?

These South Island experiences are providing additional COVID-19 safety measures: <br/><ul><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Fiordland-and-Milford-Sound/Milford-Sound-Discovery-Cruise-and-Tour-from-Queenstown-Small-Groups/d756-56760P16" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch from Queenstown</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Fiordland-and-Milford-Sound/Milford-Sound-Coach-and-Scenic-Cruise-with-International-Buffet-Lunch/d756-3960P16" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise with Buffet Lunch from Queenstown</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Queenstown/Full-Day-Milford-Sound-and-Fiordland-National-Park-Tour-including-Milford-Sound-Cruise-and-BBQ-Lunch-from-Queenstown/d407-3287_ZQN" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Fiordland-and-Milford-Sound/Milford-Sound-Sightseeing-Cruise/d756-21377P1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Queenstown/Milford-Sound-Fly-Cruise-Fly/d407-171544P1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milford Sound Scenic Fly-Cruise-Fly departing Queenstown</a></li></ul>

What tours in South Island are good for avoiding crowds?

These hidden gems in South Island may have limited interaction with crowds: <br/><ul><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Franz-Josef-and-Fox-Glacier/Heli-Hiking-Franz-Josef/d757-3434WHO_HELIHIKE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Franz Josef Heli Hiking Guided Tour</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Christchurch/Day-Trip-to-Arthurs-Pass-including-TranzAlpine-Train-from-Christchurch/d400-71335P30" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Day Trip from Christchurch</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Queenstown/Shotover-River-Extreme-Jet-Boat-Ride-from-Queenstown/d407-5626SHOTOVER" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown, New Zealand</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Queenstown/50-Minute-Glacier-Explorer-Flight-from-Queenstown/d407-9180P6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown</a></li><li class="my-2 my-lg-0"><a href="https://www.viator.com/en-ZA/tours/Franz-Josef-and-Fox-Glacier/Heli-Hike-Franz-Josef-Glacier-Walk/d757-2524HDICE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike</a></li></ul>

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Fiordland & Milford Sound, South Island

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Travel from Queenstown to the much-loved UNESCO-listed Milford Sound. Your guide will ensure you make the most of your trip with commentary along the way—pointing out scenic viewpoints and areas where Lord of the Rings was filmed. Once you reach Milford Sound, you won’t have to worry about waiting in visitor lines as entrance tickets are included. Enjoy a Milford Sound Discovery Cruise where you’ll see stunning views of waterfalls and Mitre Peak. You’ll also have free time to explore the waterfalls of Lake Marian on foot.

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Milford Sound Scenic Fly-Cruise-Fly departing Queenstown

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Franz Josef Heli Hiking Guided Tour

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TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass & Castle Hill Day Trip from Christchurch

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Coach Tour with Lunch from Queenstown

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Queenstown 60-minute Jet Boat Ride on the Shotover & Kawarau Rivers

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Central Otago Wine Tour from Queenstown - Includes 4 Vineyards, Lunch & Wine

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Milford Sound Day Tour and Cruise from Queenstown

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