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
$456.49
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
13 hours
$213.85
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience
2 hours
$109.68
Milford Sound Cruise
2 hours
$88.85
Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch
12.5 hours
$211.40
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown
12 hours
$150.12
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown
0.5 hour
$112.49
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour
2.5 hours
$79.04
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
4 hours
$499.62
Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise
3.5 hours
$97.43
2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
2 hours
$103.55
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri
7 hours
$213.85
Milford Sound Cruise - RealNZ
2 hours
$94.97
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau
9 hours
$228.55
Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown
13 hours
$194.85
Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise
13 hours
$232.23
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
0.5 hour
$241.96
Heli Hike Fox Glacier
4 hours
$471.34
NZONE Skydive Queenstown
3.5 hours
$219.97
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown
2 hours
$72.92
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
Popular cities in South Island
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