South Island New Zealand Tours and Holiday Packages
Mountains, glaciers, fiords and the emptiest roads in the country. The South Island is where most first-time visitors wish they had spent longer.
Matching tours
Mt Hutt Break Escape
3 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, lift passes, lessons and lodging in one booking. Strong on ski packages.
Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch, with Glaciers and TranzAlpine Train
3 days across the South Island, from Queenstown through to Christchurch, built around the famous trains. Strong on family touring.
Queenstown Ski Escape
5 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, built around the winter season. Strong on adventure.
Southern Lakes and TranzAlpine Circuit
6 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on adventure.
Short & Sweet South Island
5 days across the South Island, from Christchurch through to Queenstown, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on scenic cruises.
Learn to Ski at The Remarkables
4 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, built around the winter season. Strong on ski packages.
Top of the South Food and Wine Tour
7 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, at your own pace behind the wheel. Strong on classic driving tours.
Family Fun at Mt Hutt Skifield
7 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, a winter package with the mountain days sorted. Strong on adventure.
Lakes, Mountains and Glaciers Self Drive Tour
7 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on adventure.
Dark Sky Detour
6 days across the South Island, Christchurch away to Queenstown, guided the whole way, luggage and logistics handled.
Explore Wanaka and Cardrona Alpine Resort
6 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Queenstown, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on adventure.
Glaciers and TranzAlpine Adventure
3 days across the South Island, Queenstown to Christchurch, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on national parks.
Milford Sound Spectacular Tour
7 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on classic driving tours.
Ski Canterbury
7 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, lift passes, lessons and lodging in one booking. Strong on ski packages.
South Island Gems Highlights
4 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, with a driver guide and everything arranged. Strong on family touring.
A Taste of the South
8 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, driving yourself, with the route planned for you. Strong on adventure.
Queenstown Beginner Ski Holiday
5 days across the South Island, round trip out of Queenstown, a winter package with the mountain days sorted. Strong on family touring.
Mt Hutt Family Beginner Holiday
5 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, lift passes, lessons and lodging in one booking. Strong on adventure.
A Family Holiday at Cardrona
5 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, at your own pace behind the wheel. Strong on adventure.
A Taste of the South (Reversed)
8 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on adventure.
Southern East Coast
6 days across the South Island, from Christchurch through to Queenstown, fully escorted, so every day just happens. Strong on family touring.
Southern Heights Circuit including the TranzAlpine Train
5 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, by rail through the best of the scenery. Strong on adventure.
The Remarkables Beginners Package
5 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, built around the winter season. Strong on adventure.
Escape to Treble Cone
6 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Queenstown, self drive, with every night booked ahead. Strong on adventure.
Before you choose, worth a read: The 10 day South Island itinerary, day by day · The South Island itinerary that actually fits your days