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MelissaSouthern Alps travel expert at TourRadar
The Southern Alps reflect perfectly in Lake Matheson's mirror waters. A trek through Mt Aspiring National Park leads to Thunder Creek Falls' 96-meter cascade. Snow-capped peaks surround you from Hanmer Springs' thermal pools before taking Crown Range's scenic drive to Queenstown.
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Westport, Punakaiki, Kumara, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,440
15% Off- US$2,074You save $366
The Southern Alps unfold via multiple routes - hiking the Routeburn Track past alpine lakes, driving Crown Range Road, and riding the TranzAlpine train through Arthur's Pass. The mountains frame Lake Pukaki's shores while Aoraki/Mt Cook's glacier-carved valleys beckon.
Duration 12 days Destinations Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Hokitika, Christchurch, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Age Range 10 to 70 year olds Operator Discover New Zealand From
15% Off- US$4,347
West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Exelent tour! Excelent guides!”
Flavia, traveled in December 2019
Pedal beneath the Southern Alps' snow-capped peaks along the 140km West Coast Wilderness Trail. The TranzAlpine train carries you through Arthur's Pass to Lake Kaniere's forested shores. Navigate the Milltown switchbacks before reaching coastal Greymouth.
Duration 5 days Destinations Christchurch, Ross, Hokitika, Kumara, Greymouth Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Adventure South From
15% Off- US$1,720
4 Day Southern Loop including Alpine Train
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was well organized and the drivers were accommodating. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience.”
Melissa, traveled in April 2021
The TranzAlpine train winds through Arthur's Pass National Park across the Southern Alps. From Greymouth to Christchurch, beech forests and river valleys unfold, leading to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. The Lindis Pass at 971 meters offers spectacular alpine views.
Duration 4 days Destinations Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch, Mount Cook Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operator Thrifty Tours From
15% Off- US$1,314
3 Day Alpine Tour, Wild West Coast and Southern Lakes
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Very good information at bus tour. Hotel - poor value for money (would have preferred to book it on my own).”
Petra, traveled in March 2020
The historic TranzAlpine railway cuts through the Southern Alps and Waimakariri River gorges. Beech forests lead to the West Coast, with 2 nights at Franz Josef's 4-star hotel. The dramatic Haast Pass completes your path to Queenstown.
Duration 3 days Destinations Christchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Queenstown Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operator Thrifty Tours From
15% Off- US$1,371
Top operators in Southern Alps
- 4.5 (11,930 reviews)
"My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour. The group we were a part of was just exceptional and we loved our time with them. Our guide was knowledgeable, amusing and bent over backward to make our time with him fulfilling, educational and comfortable. Our time wasn't without adversity, as a major road closure altered our itinerary significantly on one day. The alternate agenda turned out to be a fantastic experience. The only downside was that while the overnight accommodations were adequate, a couple were severely cramped for space. This may just be par for the course in New Zealand though and we adjusted accordingly. It was still a 5 of 5 adventure.
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 4h
- Response rate
- 88%
- Average price
- $522
- 4.5 (20 reviews)
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 21 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Active
- Response time
- 8h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $543
- 5.0 (11 reviews)
"This was an excellent and well organised tour. We really enjoyed the balance of cycling and hiking and also the less strenuous activities. This was a great way to explore the north coast of the South Island. Our guide, Rob, was excellent. He was enthusiastic at the same time as being relaxed, and we loved learning all about New Zealand from him. Many thanks Rob and Adventure South
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 16 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Bicycle
- Response time
- 72h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $534
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