3 Day New Zealand South Island Tours & Trips
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7 best New Zealand South Island 3 day tour packages
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MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- 3 Day Alpine Tour, Wild West Coast and Southern Lakes
- 3 Day Doubtful Sound Adventure Ex Queenstown
- 3 Day West Coast Glaciers and Scenic TranzAlpine Train
- 3 Day Aoraki Mt. Cook Explorer
- 3 Day Kaikoura Whales, Seals, Dolphins Tour
- 2 Day Kaikoura Whales and Dolphins Overnight Tour
- West Coast Explorer (with TranzAlpine) - 3 Day Self Drive Tour
3 Day Alpine Tour, Wild West Coast and Southern Lakes
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Very good information at bus tour. Hotel - poor value for money (would have preferred to book it on my own).”
Petra, traveled in March 2020
- Explore the beautiful West Coast region
- Visit the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier
- Wander through the lush Westland Tai Potuini
Duration 3 days Destinations Christchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Queenstown Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$1,574
- Price per day
- $525
3 Day Doubtful Sound Adventure Ex Queenstown
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing!! 1st time in NZ...loved it. Marissa, tour operator! She was excellent in her communications w/ me!”
Chris, traveled in August 2023
- Follow the shores of Lake Wakatipu to the gateway of Fiordland National Park
- Experience a scenic cruise on Lake Te Anau
- Explore the spectacular glowworm grotto
Duration 3 days Destinations Queenstown, Te Anau, Doubtful Sound Age Range 2 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$1,055
- Price per day
- $352
- Scenic journey from Queenstown to Franz Josef
- Visit Lake Wanaka, Hawea and the West Coast Glaciers
- See the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier
Duration 3 days Destinations Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$1,460
- Price per day
- $487
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
- US$724
- Price per day
- $241
- See whales on the famous Whale Watch Kaikoura tour
- Experience a magical swimming encounter with the dusky dolphins
- Paddle around the Kaikoura Peninsula on the lookout for fur seals
Duration 3 days Destinations Christchurch, Kaikoura Age Range 2 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$868
- Price per day
- $289
2 Day Kaikoura Whales and Dolphins Overnight Tour
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary was very clear and easy to follow, the events were great and the accommodation was lovely.”
Connie, traveled in December 2022
- Bask in the beautiful township of Kaikoura
- See whales on the famous Whale Watch Kaikoura tour
- Experience a magical swimming encounter with the dusky dolphins
Duration 2 days Destinations Christchurch, Kaikoura Age Range 2 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$548
- Price per day
- $274
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
- US$784
- Price per day
- $261
