Personalized Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
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10 best personalized 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 By Train, Bus & Ferry
- Southern Spectacular (10 Days)
- 5 Day Southern Circuit Experience
- 10 Day South Island National Parks
- South Island Essence Coach Tour
- Tour de Great Taste Trail NZ - Self Guided
- Southern Highlights - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
- Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
- The Southern Drift (Small Groups, 12 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 scenic wonders
- Cruise through majestic Milford Sound
- Ride the vintage tram in Christchurch
Duration 21 days Destinations Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch, Greymouth, Picton, Wellington, Auckland Age Range 5 to 75 year olds Operated in English Operator Australia and New Zealand Travel Company - From
- US$4,011
- Price per day
- $191
Southern Spectacular (10 Days)
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Fantastic! We love the country, view much more, it amazing.”
Hiep, traveled in December 2018
- Cruise on the magical waters of mystical Milford Sound
- Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
- Discover the icy landscape of Franz Josef Glacier
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Twizel, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Punakaiki Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator AAT Kings - From $4,915
- US$4,424You save $491
- Price per day
- $442
5 Day Southern Circuit Experience
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Perfect trip for what we were looking for in terms of sites and times.”
Lynn, traveled in December 2022
- Cruise on the magical waters of Milford Sound.
- Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train.
- See the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier.
Duration 5 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$2,386
- Price per day
- $477
10 Day South Island National Parks
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Staff responded very quickly to any query or difficulty. Overall a very good experience.”
Gerardine, traveled in October 2022
- Cruise on the magical waters of Milford Sound
- Ride through towering mountains on the TranzAlpine
- Spend the night at the base of Mount Cook
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$2,751
- Price per day
- $275
- 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
- Dine at a top restaurant in Nelson
- Cycle the Great Taste Trail to Wakefield
- Explore Abel Tasman National Park
Duration 6 days Destinations Nelson, Wakefield, Kaiteriteri, Abel Tasman National Park, Mapua, Rabbit Island Age Range up to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Tour de Vines - From
- US$1,738
- Price per day
- $290
Southern Highlights - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Every place we went had the reservation, ticket, tour, seats ready and instantly available.”
philip, traveled in December 2022
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Uncover the delights of New Zealand’s ‘Garden City’
- Visit the beautiful and colourful city of Dunedin
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand - From
- US$2,111
- Price per day
- $235
Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The help with planning to fit our needs, the support around the clock, the seamless process of everything was fantastic.”
Catharine, traveled in November 2019
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Cross the Lindis Pass into the MacKenzie Country
- Spend the night in the scenic seaside town of Kaikoura
Duration 7 days Destinations Queenstown, Mount Cook, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Picton, Wellington Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand - From
- US$1,720
- Price per day
- $246
- Ride the TranzAlpine train through Southern Alps
- Walk Franz Josef Glacier with a Local Expert
- Jet boat down Haast River in a World Heritage Area
Duration 12 days Destinations Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Dunedin Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Luxury Gold - From
- US$7,428
- Price per day
- $619