Walking Adventure Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
Explore a wide diversity of walking adventure tours through New Zealand South Island. We have 27 adventures that vary from 4 days to 19 days. With the greatest number of departures in February, this is also the most popular time of the year.
10 best walking adventure New Zealand South Island tours
Compiled by
MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- New Zealand South Island Express
- 18 to 35s Essential New Zealand: South Island
- Southern Wonders
- Ski New Zealand (Hostels)
- New Zealand South Island: Alps & Adrenaline
- New Zealand's Southern Drift (Small Groups)
- Signature | Inspirational Alps Tour
- Signature | Spectacular South Tour
- Classic | Coastal Highlights Tour
- Classic | Southern Highlights Tour
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Kawarau Gorge, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Arrowtown, Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Franz Josef, Arthur's Pass National Park Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$1,660
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
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Haast, Lake Hawea, Arrowtown, Queenstown, The Remarkables, Walter PeakSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Costsaver From $3,445
10% off- US$3,101
Duration 7 days Destinations Queenstown, Cardrona, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Milford Sound Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From $1,082
20% off- US$867+$353 upfront costs
Check out Franz Josef Glacier region with optional kayaking on Lake Mapourika and heli-hiking through ice mazes. Cruise Milford Sound within Fiordland National Park, passing waterfalls and seals while having lunch on board. Stay 8 nights in hostel-style accommodation and 1 night hotel, cycling Arrow River Bridges and wine tasting in Cromwell for ages 18-32.
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Okarito, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Arrowtown, QueenstownSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-32 Operator Topdeck From
20% off- US$2,269
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Lake Ohau, Cromwell, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, WanakaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator AAT Kings From $5,235
8% off- US$4,816
Walk the West Coast Tree Top Walk high above ancient Rimu and Kamahi rainforest before hiking to the viewpoint at Franz Josef Glacier in the Southern Alps. Then spend five hours driving through Haast Pass wilderness, with a stop at Punakaiki Pancake Rocks to see the limestone blowholes and rock formations.
Duration 6 days Destinations Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Haast, Queenstown, Milford Sound Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand From
8% off- US$3,621
Duration 11 days Destinations Wellington, Marlborough, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Greymouth, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Haast, Queenstown, Milford Sound Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand From
8% off- US$5,571
Check out Christchurch's botanical gardens and walk the rebuilt city center mixing 19th-century Anglican buildings with modern designs after the 2011 earthquake. Riverside Market's got interesting stalls, there's optional whale watching or dolphin tours in Kaikōura, and Marlborough has vineyard wine tasting.
Duration 6 days Destinations Christchurch, Kaikoura, Marlborough, Wellington Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand From
8% off- US$1,949
The TreeTop Walkway on the West Coast takes you among towering native Rimu trees, then there's Punakaiki Pancake Rocks limestone formations and blowholes. Hike trails with Franz Josef Glacier valley views, wander Christchurch's 19th-century architecture and rose gardens, check out Kaikōura's coastline.
Duration 11 days Destinations Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Punakaiki, Greymouth, Arthur's Pass National Park, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Marlborough, Queen Charlotte SoundSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Great Journeys New Zealand From
8% off- US$4,122
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