Partially Guided Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
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10 best partially guided New Zealand South Island tours
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MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- New Zealand South to North Drive, Cruise & Rail
- New Zealand South Island 9-Day Drive, Cruise & Rail
- New Zealand Panorama (Southbound, 16 Days)
- Alps to Ocean Classic
- Budget South Island Explorer - 14 days
- Lake Dunstan and Otago Central Rail Trail
- 5 Day Alpine Explorer
- Budget Christchurch Loop - 7 days
- South Island Essence Coach Tour
- Bucket List New Zealand (9 Days)
- 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 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 and learn the Haka dance
- Soar through Rotorua forests on a zipline
- Jet boat near the powerful Huka Falls
Duration 16 days Destinations Auckland, Waikato, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Kaikoura, Picton, Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, HokitikaSee all destinations Age Range up to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Contiki - From $2,795
- US$2,357You save $437
- Price per day
- $147
Alps to Ocean Classic
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was great well put together and great fun.”
Richard, traveled in November 2022
- Cycle around Lake Tekapo and visit iconic church
- Hike Hooker Valley, view Aoraki/Mt Cook
- Ride through Mackenzie Country to Omarama
Duration 6 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Mount Cook, Twizel, Ohau, Omarama, Kurow, Windsor, Oamaru Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Adventure South - From
- US$2,060
- Price per day
- $343
- Christchurch - Start and end your journey in the South Island's largest city, with free time to explore
- Lake Tekapo - Relax beside the stunning turquoise waters of the lake and indulge in cycling, hiking and other optional activities
- Queenstown - Spend three nights in New Zealand's adventure capital, with endless possibilities and a day trip to Milford Sound
Duration 14 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman National Park, Marlborough, Kaikoura Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours - From
- US$4,565
- Price per day
- $326
Lake Dunstan and Otago Central Rail Trail
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic cycling holiday - blessed with great cycling weather.”
Naomi, traveled in December 2019
- Cycle through historic Queenstown
- Explore the dramatic Cromwell Gorge
- Visit the rustic Hayes Engineering Works
Duration 5 days Destinations Queenstown, Clyde, Ranfurly, Dunedin, Kakanui, Oamaru, Christchurch Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Adventure South - From
- US$1,720
- Price per day
- $344
5 Day Alpine Explorer
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The motor coach was comfortable and had the right amount of rest stops and points of interest.”
Stuart, traveled in June 2019
- Cruise on the waters of the mystical Milford Sound
- Let loose in the adventure capital of Queenstown
- Enjoy a ride on the iconic skyline gondola
Duration 5 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Fox Glacier, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$2,332
- Price per day
- $466
- Christchurch - Begin and end your adventure in the largest city of New Zealand's South Island
- Punakaiki - See the famous Pancake Rocks and enjoy free time to explore or embark on optional excursions
- Abel Tasman National Park - Take an included day trip to Golden Bay and enjoy a free day for skydiving, canyoning or kayaking
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Punakaiki, Lewis Pass, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson, Marlborough, Kaikoura Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours - From
- US$2,205
- Price per day
- $315
- Drive from Christchurch to Queenstown
- Explore Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook
- Cruise through Milford Sound
Duration 5 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Lake Pukaki, Omarama, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Agate Travel - From
- US$3,369
- Price per day
- $674
- 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
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