Fun activities for couples in South Island

Popular activities for couples in South Island

The Milford Adventurer

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

2 hours

4.8
2243 reviews

$103.20

Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly ex Queenstown

4.5 hours

4.9
976 reviews

$406.10

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

12 hours

4.6
386 reviews

$161.83

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

13 hours

4.9
1700 reviews

$213.13

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

2 hours

4.8
1185 reviews

$94.66

360 degree viewing decks from Southern Discoveries Cruises

Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Lunch Cruise from Queenstown

12.5 hours

4.6
339 reviews

$188.70

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

Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience

13 hours

4.8
1739 reviews

$188.70

Shotover Jet

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

0.5 hour

4.7
1847 reviews

$105.85

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

9 hours

4.8
334 reviews

$161.22

Whale watching in Winter

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

3.5 hours

4.4
2620 reviews

$109.61

TSS Earnslaw, Walter Peak

TSS Earnslaw and BBQ Buffet Lunch in Queenstown

3.5 hours

4.7
898 reviews

$115.42

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri

7 hours

4.7
337 reviews

$207.02

Milford Sound Cruise

2 hours

4.6
137 reviews

$85.49

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

2.5 hours

4.4
688 reviews

$78.78

Dining with a view

Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

4 hours

4.7
417 reviews

$115.42

Glenorchy Air Milford Sound Fly | Cruise | Fly scenic flight past Lake Erskine

Milford Sound Fly Cruise Fly from Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

4.5 hours

4.9
357 reviews

$408.54

Milford Sound Day Tour with Lunch from Queenstown

12.5 hours

4.4
600 reviews

$184.42

Milford Sound Scenic Flight flyback from Milford Sound to Queenstown

Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

10 hours

4.9
173 reviews

$487.93

25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Snow Landing

0.5 hour

4.8
159 reviews

$213.74

Milford Sound Cruise - RealNZ

2 hours

4.7
208 reviews

$97.10

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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