New Zealand South Island Hiking & Trekking Tours
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10 best New Zealand South Island hikes
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MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
Queenstown Southern Loop
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The van had a broken seat belt attachment with a sharp edge which ruined a down jacket I had bought for the trip.”
Susan, traveled in October 2023
- Cruise through the stunning Milford Sound
- Explore the wilderness of the Catlins coast
- Spot wildlife on rugged Stewart Island
Duration 6 days Destinations Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Stewart Island Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,505
15% Off- US$2,129You save $376
- Explore Hanmer Springs' natural hot pools
- Watch gold panning with bearded miners
- Ride through rainforest on a vintage train
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Westport, Punakaiki, Kumara, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,755
25% Off- US$2,066You save $689
Trekking in New Zealand
28 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was more than I could have hoped for, New Zealand would be a great back drop for any visit.”
Leonard, traveled in January 2012
- Hike through Tongariro National Park
- Explore Fox Glacier on New Zealand’s South Island
- Discover the beauty of Milford Sound
Duration 19 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaiteriteri, Murchison, Paparoa National Park, HokitikaSee all destinations Age Range 16 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $11,550
20% Off- US$9,240You save $2,310
- 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
- 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
- Stunning Diversity
- Great Walks of New Zealand
- 3 National Parks
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Punakaiki, Paparoa National Park Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Wildland Trekking From
25% Off- US$5,600
Trails of New Zealand
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The scenery of NZ is some of the best we have experienced anywhere - stunning mountain ranges, steaming live volcanos, turquoise glacial lakes.”
Marie, traveled in March 2012
- Cruise to Rangitoto Island from Auckland
- Explore Rotorua's vibrant geothermal sites
- Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Duration 18 days Destinations Auckland, Rangitoto Island, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Motueka, Marahau, Abel Tasman National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $10,800
20% Off- US$8,640You save $2,160
- Explore Fiordland with a local guide
- Experience a heli-hike on the Kepler Track
- Walk to Giant Gate Waterfall on Milford Track
Duration 5 days Destinations Te Anau, Fiordland National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours From
20% Off- US$1,508
- Discover the adventure capital of New Zealand
- Indulge in some of Queenstown’s iconic activities
- Take in 180’ views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu & the surrounding mountains
Duration 8 days Destinations Queenstown, Te Anau Age Range 10 to 70 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
20% Off- US$4,838
- Explore Fiordland National Park
- Cycle to Queens Reach Boat Ramp
- Hike the famous Milford Track
Duration 4 days Destinations Queenstown, Te Anau Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $1,830
20% Off- US$1,464You save $366
