3 Week New Zealand South Island Tours & Trips
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10 best New Zealand South Island 3 week tour packages
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MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- Trekking in New Zealand
- Remarkable New Zealand - 20 days
- New Zealand Wonders - 19 days
- Australia and New Zealand Uncovered (Wellington to Cairns) (2025)
- Premium New Zealand Encompassed (32 destinations)
- Australia’s Outback to New Zealand’s South Island (Sydney to Christchurch) (2024)
- NZ Adventure 17 Day
- Trails of New Zealand
- NZ Intro 17 Day
- New Zealand By Train, Bus & Ferry
Trekking in New Zealand
28 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“From Volcanoes to waterfalls, from Cities to remote mountain huts; this trip had it all.”
Paul, traveled in March 2010
- Hike through Tongariro National Park
- Explore Fox Glacier on New Zealand’s South Island
- Discover the beauty of Milford Sound
Duration 19 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Kaiteriteri, Murchison, Paparoa National Park, HokitikaSee all destinations Age Range 16 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $11,550
20% Off- US$9,240You save $2,310
- Ride the Driving Creek Railway in Coromandel
- Explore geothermal wonders at Te Puia, Rotorua
- Cruise through Abel Tasman National Park
Duration 20 days Destinations Auckland, Coromandel, Whitianga, Rotorua, Te Puia, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Picton, BlenheimSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $7,935
5% Off- US$7,538You save $396
- Explore Auckland's vibrant harborside
- Walk through ancient kauri forests
- Cruise through the Hole in the Rock
Duration 19 days Destinations Auckland, Bay of Islands, Russell, Whangarei, Waitangi, Coromandel, Whitianga, Rotorua, Whangamata, Te PuiaSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours From $7,765
5% Off- US$7,377You save $388
- Explore Maori culture in Wellington
- Sail through Abel Tasman National Park
- View Franz Josef Glacier with a local guide
Duration 21 days Destinations Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Abel Tasman National Park, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Sydney, AdelaideSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Collette From $7,899
15% Off- US$6,714+$3,200 upfront costsYou save $1,184
- Explore Auckland's vibrant city center
- Sip fine wines on Waiheke Island
- Tour the magical Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
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 From $11,105
10% Off- US$9,995You save $1,110
Australia’s Outback to New Zealand’s South Island (Sydney to Christchurch) (2024)
34 Reviews by TourRadar travelers
- Sydney
- Sydney Opera House
- Cairns
Duration 19 days Destinations Sydney, Cairns, Alice Springs, Uluru, Melbourne, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Collette From $6,099
20% Off- US$4,879+$1,400 upfront costsYou save $1,219
NZ Adventure 17 Day
19 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Best group tour I had so far.”
Jamiro, traveled in September 2024
- Explore the world-famous Waitomo glowworm caves by boat
- Tour the real Hobbiton film set and locations featured in The Lord Of The Rings and Hobbit trilogies
- Experience New Zealand’s incredible volcanic landscapes and thundering waterfalls
Duration 17 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Matamata, Rotorua, Taupo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator INTRO Travel From $2,749
10% Off- US$2,474You save $274
Trails of New Zealand
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“If you love walking and the great outdoors but want to challenge yourself with some other activities you may not have tried before and see the wildlife and landscape of this fascinating country with a bunch of like minded people book this trip you will no”
Annette, traveled in February 2013
- Cruise to Rangitoto Island from Auckland
- Explore Rotorua's vibrant geothermal sites
- Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Duration 18 days Destinations Auckland, Rangitoto Island, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, Picton, Nelson, Motueka, Marahau, Abel Tasman National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $10,800
20% Off- US$8,640You save $2,160
NZ Intro 17 Day
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour was a great introduction to both the North and South Islands. I would recommend this tour to anyone new to New Zealand and hoping to see a little bit of everything.”
Jamie, traveled in September 2023
- Explore the world-famous Waitomo glowworm caves by boat
- Tour the real Hobbiton film set and locations featured in The Lord Of The Rings and Hobbit trilogies
- Experience New Zealand’s incredible volcanic landscapes and thundering waterfalls
Duration 17 days Destinations Auckland, Waitomo, Matamata, Rotorua, Taupo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator INTRO Travel From $2,849
10% Off- US$2,564You save $284
- 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
10% Off- US$3,896
