Cultural Tours from Christchurch to Christchurch
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10 best Cultural trips
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- The Southern Drift (Small Groups, 12 Days)
- The Long White Cloud (Base, 2024/2025, 19 Days)
- Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
- Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour
- Southern Icons - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
- 10 Day Southern Best Bits
- The Southern Circuit Self Drive Tour
- Southern Spectacular (10 Days)
- 5 Day Southern Circuit Experience
- 5 Day Alpine Explorer
- Ride the TranzAlpine train through Southern Alps
- Walk Franz Josef Glacier with a Local Expert
- Jet boat down Haast River in a World Heritage Area
Duration 12 days Destinations Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Dunedin Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Luxury Gold From
- US$8,995
- Ride the TranzAlpine train through Southern Alps
- Explore Franz Josef Glacier with a local guide
- Cruise on Milford Sound aboard the Milford Mariner
Duration 19 days Destinations Christchurch, Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Picton Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Inspiring Journeys From
- US$12,535
Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was worth the extra money. The recommended itinerary helped so much and the tour operators couldn't have been more helpful if they tried.”
Jola, traveled in September 2023
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the iconic TranzAlpine
- Take the extraordinary drive along West Coast Road
Duration 6 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,334
Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The concept is a great stress free way to see all the sites and scenery with minimal planning. Fabulous!!”
Garry, traveled in November 2019
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Experience a Real Journeys Milford Sound nature cruise
- Drive over the Lindis Pass through the Kawarau Gorge
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Moeraki Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,349
Southern Icons - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The experience was seamless from start to finish. The accommodations were simply beautiful, everything we needed and more.”
Barbara, traveled in March 2024
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the TranzAlpine
- Visit Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$1,821
- Explore the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center
- Wander through the grounds of Larnach Castle
- Enjoy the sights and sounds of cultural Christchurch
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours From
- US$3,884
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Uncover the delights of New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’
- Spend the night at the base of Mount Cook
Duration 12 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
- US$2,373
Southern Spectacular (10 Days)
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“What an educational and exciting tour.”
Janet, traveled in January 2024
- Cruise on the magical waters of mystical Milford Sound
- Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
- Discover the icy landscape of Franz Josef Glacier
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Twizel, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Punakaiki Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator AAT Kings From $4,915
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5 Day Southern Circuit Experience
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Perfect trip for what we were looking for in terms of sites and times.”
Lynn, traveled in December 2022
- Cruise on the magical waters of Milford Sound.
- Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train.
- See the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier.
Duration 5 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours From
10% Off- US$2,335
5 Day Alpine Explorer
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Queenstown was wonderful, particularly the Milford Sound cruise. The only meal that was included in the tour was an excellent buffet!”
Marni, traveled in April 2019
- Cruise on the waters of the mystical Milford Sound
- Let loose in the adventure capital of Queenstown
- Enjoy a ride on the iconic skyline gondola
Duration 5 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Fox Glacier, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours From
10% Off- US$2,282
