59 private New Zealand South Island tours with 1,647 positive reviews
South Island Lick Tour
"Amazing scenery, excellent guide, and lots of fun activities. Would definitely travel..."
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, Franz Josef
- Age Range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Adventure, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Explorer, Sightseeing, In-depth Cultural+5 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Haka Tours
- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $157
- From
- US$1,102
Ultimate Explorer (from Auckland) - Top rated by National Geographic
"Wonderful guides, lovely group and amazing sites"
- Destinations
- Auckland, Coromandel, Rotorua, Taupo, Turangi, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Moeraki, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, Franz Josef, Okarito, Paparoa National Park, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson, New Plymouth, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Opononi, Orewa+23 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- Regions
- New Zealand Bay Of Islands, Milford Sound, New Zealand Northland, New Zealand South Island, New Zealand North Island, New Zealand West Coast, Southland New Zealand, New Zealand Central North Island+7 more
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Serious, Explorer, Christmas & New Year+4 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Flying Kiwi
- Tour length
- 28 days
- Price per day
- $120
- From
- US$3,373
New Zealand: South Island Encompassed
"New Zealand is even more stunning than expected. Every day on this trip took us to..."
- Destinations
- Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Westport, Paparoa National Park, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Picton+7 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Moderate, Active, Christmas & New Year+4 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- G Adventures
- Tour length
- 16 days
- Price per day
- $150
- From
- US$2,399
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Learn More South Island Snow Safari
"Great way to experience the ski fields on the South Island. Great group with people..."
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Mount Hutt, Lake Tekapo, Lake Ohau, Lake Wanaka, Wanaka, Cardrona, Queenstown, The Remarkables+2 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Adventure, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Serious, Explorer, Sightseeing, Ski, Snowboard & Snow+5 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Haka Tours
- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $197
- From
- US$1,377
Southern 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
- Adventure, Bicycle, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Christmas & New Year+5 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Flying Kiwi
- Tour length
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $201
- From
- US$1,805
11 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, Queenstown, Glenorchy, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Arthur's Pass National Park+4 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Adventure, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Explorer+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Kiwi Experience
- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $138
- From
- US$1,377
7 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, Glenorchy, Queenstown+1 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Adventure, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Explorer+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Kiwi Experience
- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $144
- From
- US$1,005
Southern Spectacular (10 Days)
"Fantastic! We love the country, view much more , it amazing"
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Twizel, Oamaru, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Lake Wanaka, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Paparoa National Park+9 more
- Age Range
- 5 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Wildlife, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Explorer, Coach / Bus, Christmas & New Year+5 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AAT Kings
- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $392
- From
- US$3,916
Southern Spotlight (9 Days)
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Omarama, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown, Franz Josef
- Age Range
- 5 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Explorer, Coach / Bus, Christmas & New Year+5 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- AAT Kings
- Tour length
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $322
- From
- US$2,900
Queenstown 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, Explorer, Christmas & New Year+5 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Discover New Zealand
- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $310
- From
- US$2,168
Ultimate South Island Adventure
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Kaikoura, St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes National Park, Paparoa National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Okarito, Makarora, Lake Hawea, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Manapouri, Cromwell, Mount Cook+12 more
- Age Range
- 16 to 90 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Adventure, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Serious, Hiking & Trekking, Christmas & New Year, Wine tasting+5 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Active Adventures
- Tour length
- 14 days
- Price per day
- $429
- From
- US$5,999
New Zealand – South Island Multisport
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Kaikoura, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson, Marahau, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Queenstown, Twizel+3 more
- Age Range
- 12 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Multi-sport, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Serious, Active+4 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- G Adventures
- Tour length
- 15 days
- Price per day
- $227
- From
- US$3,399
New 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, Sightseeing+3 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Indus Travels
- Tour length
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $233
- From
- US$2,099
Essence of the South Island
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Franz Josef, Makarora, Mount Aspiring National Park, Wanaka, Queenstown, Ben Lomond National Park, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Manapouri+5 more
- Age Range
- 16 to 90 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Adventure, Mountain Hikes, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Serious, Sightseeing, Historical, Christmas & New Year+7 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Active Adventures
- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $562
- From
- US$4,499
Trails of New Zealand
- Destinations
- Auckland, Rangitoto Island, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Motueka, Marahau, Abel Tasman National Park, Okarito, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Mount Aspiring National Park, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Kawarau Gorge, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo, Christchurch+16 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Moderate, Explorer, Christmas & New Year+4 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Exodus Travels
- Tour length
- 18 days
- Price per day
- $516
- From
- US$9,279
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"Great taste of NZ South Island it was a quick tour so didn’t expect too much time..."
South Island Lick Tour"Wonderful guides, lovely group and amazing sites"
Ultimate Explorer (from Auckland) - Top rated by National Geographic"The itinerary was very good always busy but I would of liked an extra day in kaikora..."
New Zealand: South Island Encompassed"Burto had to take over from Jenny ? because she was sick but it was seamless .Weather..."
South Island Snow Safari"New Zealand is the shining star of this trip. Stunningly beautiful. Chilly in late..."
Southern Light from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic"I thoroughly enjoyed my 'Kiwi Experience', excellent way to travel round the gorgeous..."
11 Day - South Island Tour (all Inclusive with activities)
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