South Island New Zealand Tours and Holiday Packages
- 223 itineraries
- 2 to 25 days
- from NZ$960 per person
- 5 travel styles
Mountains, glaciers, fiords and the emptiest roads in the country. The South Island is where most first-time visitors wish they had spent longer.
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Journey from Queenstown to Christchurch, with Glaciers and TranzAlpine Train
3 days across the South Island, from Queenstown through to Christchurch, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on family touring.
Mt Hutt Break Escape
3 days across the South Island, starting and ending in Christchurch, lift passes, lessons and lodging in one booking.
Queenstown Ski Escape
5 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, built around the winter season. Strong on adventure.
Short & Sweet South Island
5 days across the South Island, from Christchurch through to Queenstown, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on scenic cruises.
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.
Learn to Ski at The Remarkables
4 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, built around the winter season.
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.
Dark Sky Detour
6 days across the South Island, Christchurch away to Queenstown, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own.
Glaciers and TranzAlpine Adventure
3 days across the South Island, Queenstown to Christchurch, travelling independently on scheduled coach services, no guide. Strong on national parks.
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.
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.
South Island Gems Highlights
4 days across the South Island, a loop from Christchurch, travelling independently on scheduled coach services, no guide. Strong on family touring.
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.
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.
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 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.
Southern East Coast
6 days across the South Island, from Christchurch through to Queenstown, no driving and no guide, with every connection booked for you. Strong on family touring.
The Remarkables Beginners Package
5 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, built around the winter season. Strong on adventure.
Southern Heights Circuit including the TranzAlpine Train
5 days across the South Island, round trip out of Christchurch, scheduled coaches between towns, no guide, your days your own. 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.
5 Days of Fun in Fiordland
5 days across the South Island, a loop from Queenstown, travelling independently on scheduled coach services, no guide. Strong on family touring.
Alps and Lakes of the South Island
7 days across the South Island, Christchurch to Queenstown, travelling independently on scheduled coach services, no guide. 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
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