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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- 14 Days Best of New Zealand, Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown
- New Zealand Panorama (Southbound, 16 Days)
- South Island Essence Coach Tour
- Budget Christchurch Loop - 7 days
- 3 Day Aoraki Mt. Cook Explorer
- Solo-ish New Zealand
- West Coast Explorer (with TranzAlpine) - 3 Day Self Drive Tour
- Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
- Southern Icons - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
- Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour
- Explore Auckland's iconic Sky Tower
- Walk through Auckland's historic streets
- Discover Christchurch by gondola and tram
Duration 14 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Arthur's Pass National Park, Queenstown, Milford Sound Age Range 5 to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Australia and New Zealand Travel Company From
- US$3,729
- 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 $3,005
15% Off- US$2,545You save $459
- 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
15% Off- US$3,369
- 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
15% Off- US$2,075
3 Day Aoraki Mt. Cook Explorer
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Excellent trip overall. The next night our buffet dinner was included but there was a mix up and the hotel tried to charge us.”
Penny, traveled in December 2022
- Fall in love with the views of New Zealand's highest peak
- See the incredible Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Embark on an exciting Tasman Valley 4WD adventure
Duration 3 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Queenstown Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours From
15% Off- US$676
- Cook a Kiwi meal with new friends
- Hike to Mt Eden Summit for Auckland views
- Learn Maori culture and enjoy a hangi lunch
Duration 14 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Waitomo, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Hokitika, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Fiordland National Park Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From
15% Off- US$4,499
West Coast Explorer (with TranzAlpine) - 3 Day Self Drive Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Excellent tour and especially enjoyed the guided tour.”
Audrey, traveled in February 2024
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Visit the beautiful Wanaka and her renowned lake
- Explore the extraordinary West Coast Glaciers
Duration 3 days Destinations Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
15% Off- US$732
Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was worth the extra money. The recommended itinerary helped so much and the tour operators couldn't have been more helpful if they tried.”
Jola, traveled in September 2023
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the iconic TranzAlpine
- Take the extraordinary drive along West Coast Road
Duration 6 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
15% Off- US$1,272
Southern Icons - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The experience was seamless from start to finish. The accommodations were simply beautiful, everything we needed and more.”
Barbara, traveled in March 2024
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the TranzAlpine
- Visit Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
15% Off- US$1,738
Milford Sound Spectacular - 7 Day Self Drive tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The concept is a great stress free way to see all the sites and scenery with minimal planning. Fabulous!!”
Garry, traveled in November 2019
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Experience a Real Journeys Milford Sound nature cruise
- Drive over the Lindis Pass through the Kawarau Gorge
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Moeraki Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand From
15% Off- US$1,287
