Southern Alps Tours & Trips
New Zealand's Southern Alps rival anywhere for mountain beauty. The range runs down the South Island's spine, and you’re seeing Mount Cook, hiking around glaciers like Franz Josef and Fox, and exploring valleys. Queenstown provides an adventure hub with bungee jumping and paragliding, while Wanaka offers quieter mountain access. It’s dramatic, adventurous, and always beautiful.
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A wonderful tour of the South Island under the guidance of the brilliant Jacob Carr. Amazing scenery with a warm and friendly environment in the knowledgeable hands of Jacob, who ensured the requirements of the group were first and foremost.
9-Day Alpine Adventure: The South Island Rail & Alpine Expedition (Christchurch Start)New Zealand is a beautiful country!!!
Walking in New ZealandThe trip was excellent for adventure activities.
New Zealand West Coast Adventure
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- 9-Day Alpine Adventure: The South Island Rail & Alpine Expedition (Christchurch Start)
- Walking in New Zealand
- New Zealand West Coast Adventure
- Ultimate New Zealand South Island Tour
- 5 Days in Queenstown: Alpine Adventure to Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
- Taste of Queenstown: Skyline Dinner & Walter Peak Cruise 4 Days
- Southern Wonders of New Zealand - 10 Day Journey
- NZ Intro South
- Wellington & South Island - 14 days
- South Island Discovery - 10 days
9-Day Alpine Adventure: The South Island Rail & Alpine Expedition (Christchurch Start)
“Amazing scenery with a warm and friendly environment in the knowledgeable hands of Jacob.”
Peter, traveled in April
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Aoraki / Mount Cook (Village), Lake Tekapo Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Stray Travel From
- US$2,390
Walking in New Zealand
“The longer walks/hikes (over 10km) which were mostly in awesome settings”
Anton, traveled in October
Duration 19 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Whakarewarewa, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Whakapapa Village, Wellington, Picton, Motuara Island, Queen Charlotte SoundSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Explore! From $8,750
9% off- US$7,920
New Zealand West Coast Adventure
“The trip was excellent for adventure activities.”
Susan, traveled in January
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, Hanmer Springs, Westport, Cape Foulwind, Punakaiki, Kumara, Hokitika, Okarito, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Fox GlacierSee all destinations Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,780
15% off- US$2,363
Ultimate New Zealand South Island Tour
“We really packed it in and enjoyed great hikes and incredible scenery.”
Lynda, traveled in February
Duration 12 days Destinations Christchurch, Punakaiki, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Mount Aspiring National Park, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, QueenstownSee all destinations Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Fresh Adventures From
15% off- US$5,470+$235 upfront costs
Duration 5 days Destinations Queenstown, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator East Gate Tours LTD From $1,664
35% off- US$1,082
Duration 4 days Destinations Queenstown Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Vio Travel From $689
5% off- US$655
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Ohau, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From $6,241
10% off- US$5,617
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