Cultural Photography Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
Explore a wide diversity of cultural photography tours through New Zealand South Island. We have 10 adventures that vary from 4 days to 14 days. With the greatest number of departures in December, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best cultural photography New Zealand South Island tours
Compiled by
MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- 18 to 35s Essential New Zealand: South Island (18 destinations)
- New Zealand's Southern Sounds (Small Groups)
- 18 to 35s Essential New Zealand: South Island (11 destinations)
- Best of New Zealand Explorer (Superior) - 14 days
- South Island Grand Discovery (Superior) - 14 days
- New Zealand South Island Discovery (Short Break)
- South Island Christmas Journey (Superior) - 11 days
- South Island Christmas Journey - 11 days
- New Zealand South Island Discovery (Superior) - 10 days
- New Zealand South Island Discovery - 10 days
Duration 12 days Destinations Christchurch, Fairlie, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Milford Sound, Arrowtown, Kawarau Gorge, MakaroraSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$1,970
You'll photograph the bright blue waters of Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd with Southern Alps backdrop. Wānaka's lakefront scenery and Franz Josef Glacier are visible from viewpoints along the way. The route goes through Haast Pass rainforests, Lake Hawea's quiet waters, and Arthur's Pass with chances to spot alpine kea parrots among rocky gorges.
Duration 12 days Destinations Wellington, Queen Charlotte Sound, Blenheim, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Lake Ohau, Cromwell, Arrowtown, QueenstownSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $6,985
15% Off- US$5,937
Lake Tekapo's turquoise waters sit framed by snow-dusted peaks and purple lupins, with the Church of the Good Shepherd right on the lakeshore making for great shots. At Punakaiki, the limestone Pancake Rocks and blowholes have been shaped over 30 million years by acidic rain and wind, then you'll walk through Arrowtown's historic gold mining buildings.
Duration 12 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Arrowtown, Franz Josef, Westport, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman National Park, MarlboroughSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Intrepid Travel From
15% Off- US$1,780
Duration 14 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Oamaru, Dunedin, Balclutha, Gore, Te Anau, Milford Sound, QueenstownSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
15% Off- US$6,985
Duration 14 days Destinations Christchurch, Moana, Punakaiki, Greymouth, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Walter Peak, ManapouriSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
15% Off- US$7,575
Duration 4 days Destinations Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Haast, Lake Hawea, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Walter Peak Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $1,620
8% Off- US$1,490
Duration 11 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Oamaru, Dunedin, Balclutha, Gore, Te Anau, Manapouri, Doubtful SoundSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
8% Off- US$6,265
Duration 11 days Destinations Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Walter Peak, Arrowtown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, GoreSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
8% Off- US$5,045
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Haast, Queenstown, Walter Peak, Arrowtown, Te AnauSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $5,130
5% Off- US$4,874
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Haast, Queenstown, Walter Peak, Arrowtown, Te AnauSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From
5% Off- US$4,315
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