New Zealand South Island Tours for Young Adults
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10 best trips for '18 to 30 Somethings' in New Zealand South Island
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NZ Adventure South
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary was amazing and I really enjoyed stopping at certain locations to spend some time exploring and taking in the views.”
Elisha, traveled in April 2023
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- Jet Boating through canyons
- Cruise the breathtaking Milford Sound
Duration 9 days Destinations Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator INTRO Travel From $1,249
10% Off- US$1,124You save $124
NZ Adventure 17 Day
19 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“New Zealand is beautiful - just wish the Tour ran for longer!”
Thomas, traveled in June 2023
- Explore the world-famous Waitomo glowworm caves by boat
- Tour the real Hobbiton film set and locations featured in The Lord Of The Rings and Hobbit trilogies
- Experience New Zealand’s incredible volcanic landscapes and thundering waterfalls
Duration 17 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Matamata, Rotorua, Taupo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator INTRO Travel From $2,749
10% Off- US$2,474You save $274
Southern Voyager
107 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Awesome trip, great guide and plenty of activities to do.”
Sunday/anyieth, traveled in January 2024
- Get your adrenaline fix in the adventure capital of the World, Queenstown with a bungy jump or skydive.
- Cruise through what is considered the 8th Wonder of the World, Milford Sound.
- Hike, heli or climb New Zealand’s steepest glacier, Franz Josef Glacier.
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Wild Kiwi From
10% Off- US$1,072+$160 upfront costs
New Zealand: South Island Encompassed
26 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Worth the price, great itinerary. Summer made sure we have alternative options and activities.”
Krisztina, traveled in November 2018
- Explore Wellington's vibrant nightlife
- Cross Cook Strait with stunning views
- Hike and relax in Abel Tasman National Park
Duration 16 days Destinations Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Westport, Paparoa National Park, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Christchurch, KaikouraSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $2,799
10% Off- US$2,519You save $279
Big South
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The South Island is beautiful. T made the trip by doing the things we wanted to do.”
Stephan, traveled in August 2018
- Explore the Abel Tasman National Park, known for it’s golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs and it’s world-famous coast track.
- Experience the abundant wild life up close and personal in Kaikoura.
- Get your adrenaline fix in the adventure capital of the World, Queenstown with a bungy jump or skydive.
Duration 14 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman National Park, Marlborough, Kaikoura Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Wild Kiwi From
10% Off- US$2,065+$310 upfront costs
- Explore Auckland and learn the Haka dance
- Soar through Rotorua forests on a zipline
- Jet boat near the powerful Huka Falls
Duration 16 days Destinations Auckland, Waikato, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Kaikoura, Picton, Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, HokitikaSee all destinations Age Range up to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Contiki From $2,915
25% Off- US$2,185You save $729
NZ Adrenalin
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Absolutely amazing way to cap off my Aussie/NZ trip!”
A, traveled in January 2014
- Zip through Christchurch Adventure Park
- Raft the wild Rangitata River rapids
- Hike to the Rob Roy Glacier
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Methven, Geraldine, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Twizel, Omarama, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford SoundSee all destinations Age Range up to 65 year olds Operated in English Operator Adventure Junkies From
25% Off- US$3,508
- Walk the West Coast Tree Top Walk
- Helicopter view of Fox Glacier
- Cruise on the stunning Lake Wānaka
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Ohau, Twizel, Mount Cook Age Range up to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Contiki From $1,905
10% Off- US$1,715You save $190
NZ Adventure
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The planning and care given, and all the worries removed, turned this into the vacation of a lifetime.”
Brian, traveled in January 2019
- Zip through Christchurch Adventure Park
- Raft the wild Rangitata River rapids
- Hike to the Rob Roy Glacier
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Methven, Geraldine, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Twizel, Omarama, Wanaka, Queenstown, Te AnauSee all destinations Age Range 16 to 65 year olds Operated in English Operator Adventure Junkies From
10% Off- US$3,009
- Explore Abel Tasman National Park
- Hike to Franz Josef Glacier
- Cruise through Milford Sound
Duration 11 days Destinations Picton, Marahau, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Christchurch Age Range 18 to 65 year olds Operated in English Operator Stray Travel From $2,515
25% Off- US$1,887You save $628
