New Zealand South Island Family Tours & Vacation Packages
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10 New Zealand South Island Family trips
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MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- Southern Spectacular (10 Days)
- Southern Wonders (Base, 2024/2025, Best Buys, 9 Days)
- Bucket List New Zealand (9 Days)
- Australia’s Outback to New Zealand’s South Island (Sydney to Christchurch) (2024)
- 2 Day Kaikoura Whales and Dolphins Overnight Tour
- 3 Day West Coast Glaciers and Scenic TranzAlpine Train
- New Zealand South Island Tours & Self Drive Road Trip: Franz Josef Glacier, Milford Sound, Mount Cook
- Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
- New Zealand Grand - 14 Day Self Drive Tour
- New Zealand South to North Drive, Cruise & Rail
Southern Spectacular (10 Days)
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic! We love the country, view much more, it amazing.”
Hiep, traveled in December 2018
- 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
- US$4,424You save $491
- Price per day
- $442
- Explore Christchurch's innovative architecture
- Ride the TranzAlpine train across the Alps
- Cruise the mystical Milford Sound
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Dunedin, Omarama Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator AAT Kings - From $3,775
- US$3,398You save $377
- Price per day
- $378
- Explore Auckland's iconic city sights and bays
- Sail on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour
- Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua
Duration 9 days Destinations Auckland, Waiheke Island, Rotorua, Cambridge, Queenstown, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Lake Tekapo, Cromwell, Mount CookSee all destinations Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Costsaver - From $2,760
- US$2,484+$230 upfront costsYou save $276
- Price per day
- $276
Australia’s Outback to New Zealand’s South Island (Sydney to Christchurch) (2024)
34 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
- Sydney
- Sydney Opera House
- Cairns
Duration 19 days Destinations Sydney, Cairns, Alice Springs, Uluru, Melbourne, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Collette - From $6,599
- US$5,949+$1,400 upfront costsYou save $650
- Price per day
- $313
2 Day Kaikoura Whales and Dolphins Overnight Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary was very clear and easy to follow, the events were great and the accommodation was lovely.”
Connie, traveled in December 2022
- Bask in the beautiful township of Kaikoura
- See whales on the famous Whale Watch Kaikoura tour
- Experience a magical swimming encounter with the dusky dolphins
Duration 2 days Destinations Christchurch, Kaikoura Age Range 2 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$548
- Price per day
- $274
- Scenic journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef
- Visit Lake Wanaka, Hawea and the West Coast Glaciers
- See the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier
Duration 3 days Destinations Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$1,460
- Price per day
- $487
- Check into cozy Christchurch lodgings
- Stroll through Akaroa's French-style streets
- Embark on a whale-watching tour in Kaikoura
Duration 12 days Destinations Christchurch, Akaroa, Kaikoura, Punakaiki, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Mount Cook Age Range 1 to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Adventures Overland - From
- US$8,897
- Price per day
- $741
Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very very satisfied with Tour Radar. The mattresses were absolutely awful, the beds were very springy and offered zero support.”
AnnaLangston, traveled in November 2019
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Cross the Lindis Pass into the MacKenzie Country
- Spend the night in the scenic seaside town of Kaikoura
Duration 7 days Destinations Queenstown, Mount Cook, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Picton, Wellington Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand - From
- US$1,720
- Price per day
- $246
New Zealand Grand - 14 Day Self Drive Tour
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The travel itinerary, activities, and accommodations were all excellent. Absolutely recommended!”
Troy, traveled in October 2022
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Gaze at the awe-inspiring South Island Glaciers
- Experience Queenstown, Dunedin and the best of Otago
Duration 14 days Destinations Auckland, Coromandel, Whitianga, Tauranga, Rotorua, Napier, Masterton, Wellington, Picton, Queen Charlotte SoundSee all destinations Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand - From
- US$4,108
- Price per day
- $293
- Explore Queenstown's historic Arrowtown
- Cruise overnight on Milford Mariner
- Ride the TranzAlpine Scenic Train
Duration 14 days Destinations Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland Age Range 8 to 74 year olds Operated in English Operator Australia and New Zealand Travel Company - From
- US$3,008
- Price per day
- $215
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