Private Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
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10 best private 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
- Tour de Great Taste Trail NZ - Self Guided
- 5 Day Southern Circuit Experience
- 10 Day South Island National Parks
- Southern Highlights - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
- Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
- 14 Days Best of New Zealand, Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown
- New Zealand South Island 9-Day Drive, Cruise & Rail
- 4 Day Southern Loop including Alpine Train
- 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$2,920
- 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$3,894
- 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$1,687
5 Day Southern Circuit Experience
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“She was genuinely attentive and provided personal attention to all my concerns!”
mary, traveled in March 2019
- 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$2,322
10 Day South Island National Parks
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I was pleased with the accommodations, especially at Mt Cook. I love that I was in the motel where I could walk in and out from my room.”
Deborah, traveled in March 2020
- 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$2,677
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$2,054
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$1,673
- 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$3,894
- 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$1,882
4 Day Southern Loop including Alpine Train
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was well organized and the drivers were accommodating. Thoroughly enjoyed my experience.”
Melissa, traveled in April 2021
- Journey through the lush native beech forests
- Explore the world-famous West Coast glaciers
- Visit New Zealand's tallest mountain, Mount Cook
Duration 4 days Destinations Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch, Mount Cook Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours From
- US$1,855
