Fully Guided Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
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10 best fully guided New Zealand South Island tours
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- Australia And New Zealand: Bushwalks & Beaches
- Premium New Zealand Encompassed (32 destinations)
- New Zealand: Sweet As South (Westbound, 9 Days)
- 10 Day South Island Explorer
- New Zealand: Sweet As South (Eastbound, 9 Days)
- Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys
- New Zealand South Island Adventure
- Ski Voyager
- Premium - South Island Escape
- Southern Spotlight (Base, 2024/2025, Best Buys, 9 Days)
- Mega Sale
- Explore Wellington's nightlife with new friends
- Cross Cook Strait and visit Abel Tasman NP
- Watch seals at Cape Foulwind's colony
Duration 24 days Destinations Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Westport, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Haast, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Lake Tekapo, ChristchurchSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $4,549
17% Off- US$3,776You save $773
- Explore Auckland's vibrant city center
- Sip fine wines on Waiheke Island
- Tour the magical Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Duration 18 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Ohakune, Wellington, Christchurch, Greymouth, PunakaikiSee all destinations Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Premium From
17% Off- US$11,105
New Zealand: Sweet As South (Westbound, 9 Days)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great experience for this tour.. would rate this as 5stars.. made new friends along the way.”
Nigel, traveled in February 2024
Mega Sale
- Explore Christchurch and South Island
- Learn pounamu carving with a Māori guide
- Heli ride over Franz Josef Glacier
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Haast, Wanaka, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, ManapouriSee all destinations Age Range up to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Contiki From $1,665
20% Off- US$1,332You save $333
10 Day South Island Explorer
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The small group size was also really great! Would recommend this to everyone (:".”
- Explore Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd
- Cruise through Milford Sound and spot local wildlife
- Stroll through historic Arrowtown and visit sweet shops
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Wanaka, Arrowtown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Lake Hawea, HaastSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 40 year olds Operated in English Operator Backyard Roadies From
20% Off- US$1,683
- Mega Sale
- Explore Lake Tekapo's milky blue waters
- Experience Dark Sky's stargazing magic
- Cruise through the stunning Milford Sound
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Lake Ohau, Ohau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Manapouri, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Milford SoundSee all destinations Age Range up to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Contiki From $1,595
15% Off- US$1,356You save $239
Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip fulfilled my expectations; a good introduction to New Zealand, including both North and South islands.”
Diarmid, traveled in December 2019
- Explore Auckland and sail its harbor
- Sample wines on Waiheke Island
- See glowworms in Waitomo Caves
Duration 12 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Fiordland National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures From
15% Off- US$5,399
- Explore Hanmer Springs' natural hot pools
- Ride through rainforest on the Nile River Train
- Walk around the mirror-like Lake Matheson
Duration 12 days Destinations Christchurch, Westport, Punakaiki, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Stewart Island Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From
15% Off- US$4,785
- Explore Lake Tekapo and stargaze at hot springs
- Ski or board the slopes of Coronet Peak
- Conquer Queenstown's highest ski field
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Franz Josef Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Wild Kiwi From
15% Off- US$1,214+$182 upfront costs
- Explore Rakaia Gorge's stunning landscapes
- Taste local wines at Mt Difficulty Vineyard
- Cruise through majestic Milford Sound
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef Age Range 18 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Wild Kiwi From
15% Off- US$1,752+$269 upfront costs
- Mega Sale
- Explore Christchurch's innovative architecture
- Stargaze at Lake Tekapo's Dark Sky Reserve
- Cruise the dramatic Milford Sound
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Omarama, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown, Franz Josef Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator AAT Kings From $3,775
10% Off- US$3,398You save $377
