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The Southern Alps reflect perfectly in Lake Matheson's mirror waters. A trek through Mt Aspiring National Park leads to Thunder Creek Falls' 96-meter cascade. Snow-capped peaks surround you from Hanmer Springs' thermal pools before taking Crown Range's scenic drive to Queenstown.
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Westport, Punakaiki, Kumara, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,440
15% Off- US$2,074You save $366
NZ Intro South
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The actual landscapes were breathtaking, so I would 100% recommend.”
Celyn, traveled in June 2024
The majestic Southern Alps await as you hike Mount John's 360-degree viewpoints and Hooker Valley track to Aoraki/Mt Cook. Glide across Lake Wanaka beneath snow-capped peaks and sail through Milford Sound's dramatic fjords. Nights spent in Tekapo, Wanaka, and Queenstown.
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Queenstown Age Range 18 to 45 year olds Operator INTRO Travel From $1,349
10% Off- US$1,214You save $134
The Southern Alps unfold via multiple routes - hiking the Routeburn Track past alpine lakes, driving Crown Range Road, and riding the TranzAlpine train through Arthur's Pass. The mountains frame Lake Pukaki's shores while Aoraki/Mt Cook's glacier-carved valleys beckon.
Duration 12 days Destinations Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Hokitika, Christchurch, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Age Range 10 to 70 year olds Operator Discover New Zealand From
10% Off- US$4,392
West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Exelent tour! Excelent guides!”
Flavia, traveled in December 2019
Pedal beneath the Southern Alps' snow-capped peaks along the 140km West Coast Wilderness Trail. The TranzAlpine train carries you through Arthur's Pass to Lake Kaniere's forested shores. Navigate the Milltown switchbacks before reaching coastal Greymouth.
Duration 5 days Destinations Christchurch, Ross, Hokitika, Kumara, Greymouth Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Adventure South From
10% Off- US$1,720
4 Day Southern Loop including Alpine Train
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“After initially booking before covid and then needing to be rebooked, the itinerary needed to be revised. 10/10. Everything was perfect.”
Corinne, traveled in November 2022
The TranzAlpine train winds through Arthur's Pass National Park across the Southern Alps. From Greymouth to Christchurch, beech forests and river valleys unfold, leading to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. The Lindis Pass at 971 meters offers spectacular alpine views.
Duration 4 days Destinations Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch, Mount Cook Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operator Thrifty Tours From
10% Off- US$1,328
Top operators in Southern Alps
- 5.0 (15,769 reviews)
"The tour was amazing, Sean kept everyone’s spirits high with his jokes. The actual landscapes were breathtaking, so I would 100% recommend. Our days were mostly packed with fun activities, or we were left to do things on our own. But overall we did things as groups. I love The Lord of The Rings, so this tour was perfect as it was full of locations from the films. Will definitely be booking another tour soon.
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 18 to 55 years old
- Adventure type
- Active
- Response time
- 20h
- Response rate
- 88%
- Average price
- $224
- 4.5 (11,928 reviews)
"My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour. The group we were a part of was just exceptional and we loved our time with them. Our guide was knowledgeable, amusing and bent over backward to make our time with him fulfilling, educational and comfortable. Our time wasn't without adversity, as a major road closure altered our itinerary significantly on one day. The alternate agenda turned out to be a fantastic experience. The only downside was that while the overnight accommodations were adequate, a couple were severely cramped for space. This may just be par for the course in New Zealand though and we adjusted accordingly. It was still a 5 of 5 adventure.
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 6h
- Response rate
- 88%
- Average price
- $522
- 4.5 (20 reviews)
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 21 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Active
- Response time
- 8h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $548
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12 tours in Southern AlpsExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Southern Alps. We have 12 adventures that vary from 3 days to 12 days. With the greatest number of departures in February, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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