Historical Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
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10 best historical New Zealand South Island tours
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MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- New Zealand South Island Express
- New Zealand South to North Drive, Cruise & Rail
- New Zealand South Island Adventure
- New Zealand South Island 9-Day Drive, Cruise & Rail
- Premium New Zealand Encompassed (32 destinations)
- NEW ZEALAND – 10 Days Highlights of North and South Islands
- Bucket List New Zealand (9 Days)
- Australia’s Outback to New Zealand’s South Island (Sydney to Christchurch) (2024)
- South Pacific Wonders (Christchurch to Sydney) (2024)
- Wellington & South Island - 14 days
New Zealand South Island Express
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was memorable. Callum had to fix some hickups, but overall it was a fantastic experience.”
susan, traveled in October 2022
- Explore Christchurch's innovative architecture
- Stargaze in Lake Tekapo's Dark Sky Reserve
- Experience Queenstown's thrilling adventures
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Greymouth Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From
- US$1,555
- Price per day
- $173
- 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
- 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 $4,785
- US$4,307You save $478
- Price per day
- $359
- 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
- US$1,938
- Price per day
- $215
- 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
- Price per day
- $617
NEW ZEALAND – 10 Days Highlights of North and South Islands
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Highlights Tour put together by Bucket List Tours was exactly what I was hoping for and it exceeded my expectations.”
Richard, traveled in March 2024
- Explore Auckland, the City of Sails
- Experience Maori culture in Rotorua
- Tour Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Duration 10 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Christchurch Age Range 18 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Bucket List Group Travel LLC - From
- US$3,990
- Price per day
- $399
- 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
- Explore Christchurch's rebirth post-earthquake
- Cruise on Lake Wakatipu with a BBQ lunch
- Discover Milford Sound by boat and optional flight
Duration 14 days Destinations Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Collette - From $4,699
- US$4,299+$700 upfront costsYou save $400
- Price per day
- $307
- 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 $6,875
- US$6,531You save $343
- Price per day
- $467
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