Easy Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
Explore a wide diversity of easy tours through New Zealand South Island. We have 42 tours that vary from 3 days to 15 days. With the greatest number of departures in July, this is also the most popular time of the year.
42 easy New Zealand South Island tours with 565 positive reviews
South Island Lick Tour
"Best tour, friendliest guide, great stops all for a decent price. You couldn’t..."
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Lake Wanaka, Franz Josef
- Age Range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Discovery, Sightseeing, In-depth Cultural, Christmas & New Year+6 more
- Operator
- Haka Tours
- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $167
- From
- US$1,169
More informationNew Zealand Journey National Geographic Journeys
- Destinations
- Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Fiordland National Park+1 more
- Age Range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Christmas & New Year+1 more
- Operator
- National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures
- Tour length
- 12 days
- Price per day
- $308
- From
- US$3,699
More informationMilford Hiking Adventure
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Castle Hill Peak, Paparoa National Park, Greymouth, Hokitika, Ruatapu, Franz Josef, Makarora, Wanaka, Queenstown, Manapouri, Doubtful Sound, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Ben Lomond National Park, Mount Crichton, Ohau, Mount Cook+13 more
- Age Range
- 16 to 90 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Wildlife, Private, Group, Partially Guided, Easy, Discovery, Sightseeing+4 more
- Operator
- Active Adventures
-10%- Tour length
- 14 days
- Price per day
- $418
- From $6,499
- US$5,849
You save: $649More informationNew Zealand Family Adventure
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Methven, Rakaia Gorge, Geraldine, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wanaka, Mount Aspiring National Park, Makarora, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Arthur's Pass National Park, Castle Hill Peak+9 more
- Age Range
- 2 to 90 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Multi-sport, Private, Group, Partially Guided, Easy, Discovery, Hiking & Trekking, Christmas & New Year+6 more
- Operator
- Active Adventures
- Tour length
- 13 days
- Price per day
- $385
- From
- US$4,999
More informationSouthern Highlights - 5 Days
"My tour coordinator, Amanda, was awesome! She was genuinely attentive and provided..."
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Greymouth
- Age Range
- 1 to 100 year olds
- Regions
- New Zealand South Island, Milford Sound+1 more
- Travel Style
- Private, Independent, Partially Guided, Easy, Coach / Bus, Christmas & New Year+4 more
- Operator
- Thrifty Tours
- Tour length
- 5 days
- Price per day
- $317
- From
- US$1,585
More informationAlpine Explorer - 5 Days
"Our Alpine Explorer tour was great except for getting diverted from seeing the J...."
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Fox Glacier, Greymouth
- Age Range
- 1 to 100 year olds
- Regions
- New Zealand South Island, Milford Sound+1 more
- Travel Style
- Group, Partially Guided, Easy, Coach / Bus, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operator
- Thrifty Tours
- Tour length
- 5 days
- Price per day
- $286
- From
- US$1,432
More informationQueenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
"Everything was great with the except of the hotel accommodations in Wellington and..."
- Destinations
- Queenstown, Mount Cook, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Picton, Wellington
- Age Range
- 2 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Self Drive, Wildlife, Private, Independent, Easy, Discovery, Christmas & New Year+5 more
- Operator
- Discover New Zealand
- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $261
- From
- US$1,827
More informationNew Zealand Explorer
- Destinations
- Auckland, Waitomo, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Christchurch, Mount Cook, Omarama, Queenstown, Milford Sound, The Remarkables, Kawarau Gorge, Arrowtown, Manapouri, Doubtful Sound+7 more
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy+2 more
- Operator
- Indus Travels
- Tour length
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $178
- From
- US$1,599
More informationMilford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Mount Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Moeraki
- Age Range
- 2 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Self Drive, Wildlife, Private, Independent, Easy, Discovery, Christmas & New Year+5 more
- Operator
- Discover New Zealand
- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $138
- From
- US$965
More informationCycle New Zealand: Otago Rail Trail
- Destinations
- Queenstown, Clyde, Alexandra, Ranfurly
- Age Range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island, Otago+1 more
- Travel Style
- Adventure, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Discovery+3 more
- Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Tour length
- 4 days
- Price per day
- $219
- From
- US$875
More informationSouthern Voyager
"Just returned back from the best week exploring the South Island on the Southern..."
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook
- Age Range
- 18 to 35 year olds
- Physical Rating
- Active
- Regions
- New Zealand South Island, Milford Sound+1 more
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Discovery, Sightseeing, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operator
- Wild Kiwi
- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $134
- From
- US$940
- +$141 upfront costs
More informationSweet As South Reverse (Start Christchurch, End Christchurch, 9 Days)
"Trip was excellent. Exceeded expectations, and the knowledge Susie had of NZ was..."
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Ohau, Dunedin, Queenstown, Franz Josef
- Age Range
- 18 to 35 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Coach / Bus, Christmas & New Year+2 more
- Operator
- Contiki
-10%- Tour length
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $138
- From $1,375
- US$1,238
You save: $137More informationSouthern Light from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic
"The scenery is amazing. Not the usual tourist track which makes is more relaxing..."
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Moeraki, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Queenstown+4 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Bicycle, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operator
- Flying Kiwi
- Tour length
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $213
- From
- US$1,915
More information10 Day - South Island Tour (All Inclusive with activities)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my 'Kiwi Experience', excellent way to travel round the gorgeous..."
- Destinations
- Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Wanaka, Queenstown, Franz Josef+2 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Discovery+3 more
- Operator
- Kiwi Experience
-20%- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $108
- From $1,351
- US$1,081
You save: $270More information7 Day - South Island Tour (All inclusive with activities)
"Had such an incredible time with Kiwi Experience and met some friends for life. Would..."
- Destinations
- Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Wanaka, Glenorchy, Queenstown+2 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Discovery+3 more
- Operator
- Kiwi Experience
-10%- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $131
- From $1,015
- US$914
You save: $101More information
New Zealand South Island Easy Tour Reviews
"Great taste of NZ South Island it was a quick tour so didn’t expect too much time..."
South Island Lick Tour"it will be great if tours with cheaper accommodation (e.g. YHA) can be made available..."
Southern Highlights - 5 Days"The tour was good, but I would have loved to see the West Coast as well. It wasn't..."
Alpine Explorer - 5 Days"Everything was great with the except of the hotel accommodations in Wellington and..."
Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour"Just returned back from the best week exploring the South Island on the Southern..."
Southern Voyager"It was everything i expected plus more our guide ed was really good at his job and..."
Sweet As South Reverse (Start Christchurch, End Christchurch, 9 Days)
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Other types in New Zealand South Island
- Group (120)
- Private (92)
- Fully Guided (89)
- Discovery (82)
- Adventure (72)
- Christmas & New Year (65)
- Partially Guided (42)
- Coach / Bus (37)
- Sightseeing (25)
- Hiking & Trekking (23)
- Moderate (23)
- Bicycle (22)
- In-depth Cultural (21)
- Independent (18)
- Explorer (14)
- Wildlife (13)