Historical Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
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10 best historical New Zealand South Island tours
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- New Zealand South Island Adventure
- Premium New Zealand Encompassed (32 destinations)
- New Zealand Express - 10 days
- Remarkable New Zealand - 20 days
- Auckland, Wellington & Scenic South - 12 days
- South Island Explorer - 12 days
- South Island Discovery - 10 days
- New Zealand Wonders - 19 days
- Wellington & South Island - 14 days
- New Zealand South Island 9-Day Drive, Cruise & Rail
- 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
- US$4,785
- 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
- US$11,105
- Explore Auckland's top sights and waterfront
- Experience Maori culture at Tamaki Village
- Discover Te Puia's geothermal wonders
Duration 10 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Mount Cook, Twizel, Christchurch Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $5,135
5% Off- US$4,878You save $256
- Ride the Driving Creek Railway in Coromandel
- Explore geothermal wonders at Te Puia, Rotorua
- Cruise through Abel Tasman National Park
Duration 20 days Destinations Auckland, Coromandel, Whitianga, Rotorua, Te Puia, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Picton, BlenheimSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $8,565
5% Off- US$8,137You save $428
- Explore Auckland's top sights and museums
- Experience Maori culture at Tamaki Village
- Sip Marlborough's finest wines in Blenheim
Duration 12 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Te Puia, Wellington, Nelson, Picton, Blenheim, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaiteriteri, PunakaikiSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $5,875
5% Off- US$5,581You save $293
- Explore Auckland's city highlights and waterfront
- Experience Maori culture and feast at Tamaki Village
- Cruise Christchurch's River Avon in Edwardian style
Duration 12 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Te Puia, Christchurch, Greymouth, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Mount Cook, Te AnauSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $5,945
5% Off- US$5,648You save $297
- Cruise Christchurch's River Avon in a punt
- Ride the Tranz-Alpine train through the Alps
- Explore Fox Glacier's icy landscapes
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Te Anau, Queenstown, Twizel Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $5,135
5% Off- US$4,878You save $256
- Explore Auckland's vibrant harborside
- Walk through ancient kauri forests
- Cruise through the Hole in the Rock
Duration 19 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Russell, Whangarei, Waitangi, Coromandel, Whitianga, Rotorua, Whangamata, Te PuiaSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $8,325
5% Off- US$7,909You save $416
- Explore Wellington's vibrant Cuba Street
- Sip Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough
- Cruise through Abel Tasman National Park
Duration 14 days Destinations Wellington, Nelson, Abel Tasman National Park, Punakaiki, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Te Anau, Queenstown, Mount Cook, TwizelSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $6,445
5% Off- US$6,123You save $322
- Explore Queenstown's historic Arrowtown
- Cruise overnight on the Milford Mariner
- Walk through native forests to Blue Pools
Duration 9 days Destinations Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch Age Range 8 to 74 year olds Operated in English Operator Australia and New Zealand Travel Company From
5% Off- US$1,989
