Fun activities for couples in South Island

Popular activities for couples in South Island

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

4.5 hours

4.9
1931 reviews

$449.61

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

2 hours

4.8
3032 reviews

$108.03

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hours

4.9
3170 reviews

$210.62

Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch

12.5 hours

4.6
605 reviews

$208.21

Milford Sound Cruise

2 hours

4.7
277 reviews

$87.51

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

0.5 hour

4.8
2651 reviews

$110.80

Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise

3.5 hours

4.7
1242 reviews

$95.96

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

12 hours

4.6
840 reviews

$147.86

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri

7 hours

4.7
524 reviews

$210.62

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

2.5 hours

4.4
1027 reviews

$77.85

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

2 hours

4.8
1555 reviews

$101.99

Milford Sound Cruise - RealNZ

2 hours

4.6
498 reviews

$93.54

Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

1.5 hours

4.7
362 reviews

$292.70

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

4 hours

4.5
630 reviews

$492.09

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

3.5 hours

4.7
1448 reviews

$216.66

Cruise the Milford Sound fiord on a two hour nature boat cruise.

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hours

4.9
2491 reviews

$228.73

Heli Hike Fox Glacier

4 hours

4.8
575 reviews

$464.24

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau

9 hours

4.7
309 reviews

$225.11

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

9 hours

4.9
827 reviews

$180.45

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

0.5 hour

4.9
224 reviews

$238.31

Tips for couples visiting South Island

When is the best time to visit South Island?

The best time to visit South Island, New Zealand is during the Spring months of September to November, and the Fall months of March to May. These times of year provide a moderate climate and a mix of wet and dry weather suitable for exploring the area's natural wonders and outdoor activities. Additionally, these months tend to offer a balance with fewer crowds than the summer months.

What are some fun activities for couples in South Island?

  • Explore the many national parks the South Island has to offer, such as Arthur’s Pass National Park, Abel Tasman National Park, and Paparoa National Park.

  • Take a wine tour and sample the fantastic offerings of the area’s vineyards.

  • Go on a scenic drive, with views of beautiful mountains, rivers, and lakes.

  • Take a hike in one of the numerous trails in diverse landscapes.

  • Visit some of the cultural and historical sites of the South Island, such as the Maruia Springs hot pools, the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, and the Otago Museum.

What are some romantic date ideas in South Island?

  • Visit the Onsen Hot Pools in Hanmer Springs for a romantic soak in hot thermal waters surrounded by lush mountain scenery

  • Take a scenic horse ride along the beaches, vineyards, and riversides of Marlborough

  • Spend the night camping in one of the beautiful and secluded spots in Abel Tasman National Park

  • Listen to the sound of the sea and take a romantic stroll in one of the coastal trails of Te Waikoropupu Sacred Springs

  • Experience the awe of Franz Josef Glacier by booking a guided ice-climbing tour

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