New Zealand South Island Tours in August 2025
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10 best New Zealand South Island tour packages in August
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MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- 14 Days Best of New Zealand, Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown
- Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys
- Southern Loop
- New Zealand: Sweet As South (Eastbound, 9 Days)
- New Zealand: Sweet As South (Westbound, 9 Days)
- EMBARK ON A JOURNEY THROUGH NEW ZEALAND’S NATURAL BEAUTY
- New Zealand Panorama (Southbound, 16 Days)
- Premium New Zealand Encompassed (32 destinations)
- Auckland to Christchurch 12 Day Highlights
- Premium - South Island Escape
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 August departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left 2 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left From
- US$3,729
Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic Journeys
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The beauty of the the country and the tour organization made it fantastic.”
MONICA, traveled in November 2019
Duration 12 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Fiordland National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures August departure dates
10 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left From
- US$5,399
Southern Loop
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“This tour blew all my expectations and it was awesome to check out the Upper South Island.”
Anna, traveled in May 2019
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman National Park, Blenheim, Kaikoura Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Wild Kiwi August departure dates
16 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left From
- US$977+$146 upfront costs
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Lake Ohau, Ohau, Te Anau, Fiordland National Park, Manapouri, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Milford SoundSee all destinations Age Range up to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Contiki August departure dates
See All Departure Dates5 Aug, 2025 10 spaces left 19 Aug, 2025 7 spaces left From $1,595
15% Off- US$1,356You save $239
New Zealand: Sweet As South (Westbound, 9 Days)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great experience for this tour.. would rate this as 5stars.. made new friends along the way.”
Nigel, traveled in February 2024
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Haast, Wanaka, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, ManapouriSee all destinations Age Range up to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Contiki August departure dates
See All Departure Dates6 Aug, 2025 8 spaces left 13 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left From $1,665
20% Off- US$1,332You save $333
Duration 9 days Destinations Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Lake Tekapo Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours August departure dates
See All Departure Dates14 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left 25 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left From
20% Off- US$2,325
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 August departure dates
See All Departure Dates4 Aug, 2025 8 spaces left 18 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left From $3,005
15% Off- US$2,545You save $459
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 August departure dates
7 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left From
15% Off- US$11,105
Auckland to Christchurch 12 Day Highlights
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour is a must. I was able to see all popular attractions without planning.”
Julie, traveled in November 2023
Duration 12 days Destinations Auckland, Matamata, Rotorua, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Wanaka, Fox GlacierSee all destinations Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand August departure dates
See All Departure Dates1 Aug, 2025 10 spaces left 2 Aug, 2025 10 spaces left From
15% Off- US$2,326
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef Age Range 18 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Wild Kiwi August departure dates
23 Aug, 2025 10+ spaces left From
15% Off- US$1,758+$270 upfront costs
