New Zealand South Island Adventure Tours & Trips
Explore a wide diversity of New Zealand South Island adventure holidays. We have 105 tour packages that vary from 3 days to 21 days. With the greatest number of departures in January, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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105 New Zealand South Island Adventure trips with 1,794 reviews
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South Island Lick Tour
"Katie is an exceptional driver, person and friend. She’s very knowledgeable about..."
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Lake Wanaka, Franz Josef+5 more
- starts/ ends in
- Christchurch / Christchurch
- age range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- accommodation
- Hostel, Hotel
- transport
- Mini-coach
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Discovery, Sightseeing, In-depth Cultural, Christmas & New Year+2 more
- operator
- Haka Tours
- Duration
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $120
- From
- US$838
You save: $2621 Nov 20199 spaces left24 Nov 20194 spaces leftMore informationSouthern Voyager
"The itinerary was fantastic, the places we went were getting more beautiful with..."
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook+4 more
- starts/ ends in
- Christchurch / Christchurch
- age range
- 18 to 35 year olds
- accommodation
- Hostel
- physical rating
- Active
- Regions
- New Zealand South Island, Milford Sound+1 more
- Travel style
- Discovery, Sightseeing, Christmas & New Year+1 more
- operator
- Wild Kiwi
-22%- Duration
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $85
- From $768
- US$596
- +$115 upfront costs
You save: $17223 Nov 20195 spaces left30 Nov 20195 spaces leftMore informationPure Adrenalin (Ex Wellington) 2019-20
"Amazing trip, guide, driver and experience!"
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Wellington, Nelson, Abel Tasman NP, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Lake Ohau, Mount Cook+11 more
- starts/ ends in
- Wellington / Christchurch
- age range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- accommodation
- Hostel, Hotel, Berth / Cabin, Lodge, Temple, Motel+4 more
- transport
- Coach / Bus, Ship
- physical rating
- Active
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Coach / Bus, In-depth Cultural, Christmas & New Year+2 more
- operator
- Topdeck
- Duration
- 11 days
- Price per day
- $167
- From
- US$1,842
You save: $579 Dec 20191 space left22 Dec 20191 space leftMore informationSouthern Explorer 2019-20 (28 destinations)
7 day adventure tour through Christchurch, Hokitika, Lake Matheson and 9 other destinations in New Zealand
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Christchurch, Hokitika, Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier, Lake Hawea, Lake Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Arrowtown, Lake Ohau, Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook+11 more
- starts/ ends in
- Christchurch / Christchurch
- age range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- accommodation
- Hostel, Hotel, Lodge, Motel
- transport
- Coach / Bus
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Coach / Bus, In-depth Cultural, Christmas & New Year+2 more
- operator
- Topdeck
- Duration
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $119
- From
- US$833
You save: $2613 Dec 20193 spaces left18 Jan 202010 spaces leftMore informationNew Zealand South Island Explorer
11 day adventure tour through Christchurch, Punakaiki, Franz Josef and 3 other destinations in New Zealand
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Christchurch, Punakaiki, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Doubtful Sound, Mount Cook+5 more
- starts/ ends in
- Christchurch / Christchurch
- age range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- accommodation
- Lodge
- physical rating
- Active
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Christmas & New Year
- operator
- Intrepid Travel
-32%- Duration
- 11 days
- Price per day
- $204
- From $3,305
- US$2,244
You save: $1,0614 Dec 20198 spaces left17 Dec 20196 spaces leftMore informationWild West from Queenstown - Top rated by National Geographic
"I had a great time! The food was great and Genna and Charlene (my guides) did a greay..."
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Queenstown, Lake Hawea, Mount Aspiring National Park, Lake Paringa, Franz Josef, Okarito, Greymouth, Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park, Abel Tasman NP, Nelson, Picton+11 more
- starts/ ends in
- Queenstown / Picton
- age range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- accommodation
- Camping
- transport
- Coach / Bus, Bicycle
- Regions
- New Zealand South Island, Southern Alps+1 more
- Travel style
- Bicycle, Christmas & New Year+1 more
- operator
- Flying Kiwi
- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $135
- From
- US$1,079
20 Nov 20194 spaces left29 Nov 20194 spaces leftMore informationSouth Island Adrenalin Junkie Tour
"Burto was the true hero of our trip. Class act all the way. Friendly, professional,..."
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman NP, Wellington+7 more
- starts/ ends in
- Christchurch / Wellington
- age range
- 18 to 49 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Discovery, Sightseeing, In-depth Cultural, Christmas & New Year+2 more
- operator
- Haka Tours
- Duration
- 11 days
- Price per day
- $135
- From
- US$1,490
You save: $4627 Nov 20196 spaces left11 Dec 20195 spaces leftMore informationSouthern Light from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic
"New Zealand is the shining star of this trip. Stunningly beautiful. Chilly in late..."
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Christchurch, Rangitata, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Moeraki, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Queenstown+9 more
- starts/ ends in
- Christchurch / Queenstown
- age range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- accommodation
- Camping, Berth / Cabin
- transport
- Coach / Bus, Bicycle
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Bicycle, Christmas & New Year+1 more
- operator
- Flying Kiwi
- Duration
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $174
- From
- US$1,566
21 Nov 20194 spaces left30 Nov 20194 spaces leftMore informationNZ Adrenalin
"Well organized, action packed. Russ knew exactly how to adjust the schedule to accommodate..."
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Christchurch, Oxford, Methven, Peel Forest, Geraldine, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Twizel, Omarama, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau+11 more
- starts/ ends in
- Christchurch / Queenstown
- age range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- accommodation
- Lodge, Apartment, Motel
- transport
- Mini-coach
- physical rating
- Extreme
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Discovery, In-depth Cultural+1 more
- operator
- Adventure Junkies
- Duration
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $354
- From
- US$3,538
You save: $10925 Nov 20198 spaces left23 Dec 20198 spaces leftMore informationNZ Adventure
"Russ is an Awesome guide and had an excellent trip. Super fun"
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Christchurch, Oxford, Methven, Peel Forest, Geraldine, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Twizel, Omarama, Wanaka, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound+11 more
- starts/ ends in
- Christchurch / Queenstown
- age range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- accommodation
- Lodge, Apartment, Motel
- transport
- Mini-coach
- physical rating
- Active
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Coach / Bus, Discovery, In-depth Cultural+1 more
- operator
- Adventure Junkies
- Duration
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $291
- From
- US$2,910
You save: $9025 Nov 20198 spaces left23 Dec 20198 spaces leftMore informationRimu
14 day adventure tour through Christchurch, Kaikoura, St Arnaud and 15 other destinations in New Zealand
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Christchurch, Kaikoura, St Arnaud, Lakehead Hut, Angelus Hut, Anakiwa, Punakaiki, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Okarito, Makarora, Lake Hawea, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Manapouri Lake, Cromwell, Mount Cook+17 more
- starts/ ends in
- Christchurch / Christchurch
- age range
- 16 to 90 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel, Lodge, Hut, Chalet
- transport
- Private Vehicle
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Hiking & Trekking, Christmas & New Year, Wine tasting+2 more
- operator
- Active Adventures
- Duration
- 14 days
- Price per day
- $454
- From
- US$6,357
You save: $19725 Nov 20193 spaces left2 Dec 20193 spaces leftMore informationJewels of the South (2019)
14 day adventure tour through Christchurch, Mount Cook, Dunedin and 8 other destinations in New Zealand
Flexible payments- destinations
- Christchurch, Mount Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Kaikoura, Blenheim, Picton, Wellington+10 more
- starts/ ends in
- Christchurch / Wellington
- accommodation
- Hut, Villa
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Discovery
- operator
- APT
- Duration
- 14 days
- Price per day
- $330
- From
- US$4,625
You save: $1439 Jan 20207 spaces left25 Jan 202010 spaces leftMore informationKiwi Experience - 7 Day Tour South Island (All Inclusive)
7 day adventure tour through Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura and 5 other destinations in New Zealand
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Wanaka, Queenstown+6 more
- starts/ ends in
- Wellington / Queenstown
- age range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel, Lodge
- transport
- Mini-coach, Ferry
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Discovery
- operator
- Kiwi Experience
- Duration
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $110
- From
- US$773
You save: $249 Dec 201910+ spaces left9 Jan 202010+ spaces leftMore informationTui
8 day adventure tour through Christchurch, Franz Josef, Makarora and 8 other destinations in New Zealand
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Christchurch, Franz Josef, Makarora, Mount Aspiring National Park, Lake Hawea, Wanaka, Queenstown, Ben Lomond, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Manapouri Lake+10 more
- starts/ ends in
- Christchurch / Queenstown
- age range
- 16 to 90 year olds
- accommodation
- Hotel, Lodge, Hut, Chalet
- transport
- Private Vehicle
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Mountain Hikes, Sightseeing, Historical, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- operator
- Active Adventures
- Duration
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $585
- From
- US$4,684
You save: $14524 Nov 20193 spaces left15 Dec 20193 spaces leftMore informationKiwi Experience - 10 Day Tour South Island (All Inclusive)
10 day adventure tour through Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura and 6 other destinations in New Zealand
Instant BookingFlexible payments- destinations
- Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Wanaka, Queenstown, Franz Josef+7 more
- starts/ ends in
- Wellington / Christchurch
- age range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- accommodation
- Hostel, Hotel, Lodge
- transport
- Mini-coach
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel style
- Discovery
- operator
- Kiwi Experience
- Duration
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $102
- From
- US$1,025
You save: $329 Dec 201910 spaces left13 Jan 202010 spaces leftMore information
New Zealand South Island Adventure Tour Reviews
"Mike Hygemann (Hygi) is an exceptionally talented & knowledgable Guide, who clearly..."
South Island Lick Tour"I can't recommend Wild Kiwi enough! I had an amazing experience touring the South..."
Southern Voyager"Both Jessica and our driver, John Nock, made it their mission to ensure we had an..."
Pure Adrenalin (Ex Wellington) 2019-20"Trip was fantastic. Better than expected. Well organised and operated"
Wild West from Queenstown - Top rated by National Geographic"A brilliantly organised tour with something for everyone! Hygi is an awesome tour..."
South Island Adrenalin Junkie Tour"The scenery is amazing. Not the usual tourist track which makes is more relaxing..."
Southern Light from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic