7 Day New Zealand South Island Tours & Trips
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10 best New Zealand South Island 7 day tour packages
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MelissaNew Zealand South Island travel expert at TourRadar
- New Zealand West Coast Adventure
- Southern Voyager
- Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
- Great Taste Trail & Beyond, Bike, Hike & Sail
- Budget Christchurch Loop - 7 days
- Queenstown Southern Loop
- Marlborough and West Coast Cycle
- Southern Loop
- Christchurch to Milford Sound & Franz Josef - 7 days
- South Island Lick Tour
- Explore Hanmer Springs' natural hot pools
- Watch gold panning with bearded miners
- Ride through rainforest on a vintage train
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Westport, Punakaiki, Kumara, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From $2,755
- US$1,929You save $826
- Price per day
- $276
Southern Voyager
107 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Overall excellent tour, fantastic tour guide, great recommendations and overall great care provided.”
Akhil, traveled in April 2024
- Get your adrenaline fix in the adventure capital of the World, Queenstown with a bungy jump or skydive.
- Cruise through what is considered the 8th Wonder of the World, Milford Sound.
- Hike, heli or climb New Zealand’s steepest glacier, Franz Josef Glacier.
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Wild Kiwi - From
- US$1,101+$165 upfront costs
- Price per day
- $157
Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very very satisfied with Tour Radar. The mattresses were absolutely awful, the beds were very springy and offered zero support.”
AnnaLangston, 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
Great Taste Trail & Beyond, Bike, Hike & Sail
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“We really enjoyed the balance of cycling and hiking and also the less strenuous activities. This was a great way to explore the north coast of the South Island.”
Sarah, traveled in March 2020
- Cycle through historic Spooners Tunnel
- Taste wines at Riwaka River Estate Winery
- Sail and hike in Abel Tasman National Park
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, St Arnaud, Nelson, Rabbit Island, Motueka, Abel Tasman National Park, Murchison Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Adventure South - From
- US$2,660
- Price per day
- $380
- Christchurch - Begin and end your adventure in the largest city of New Zealand's South Island
- Punakaiki - See the famous Pancake Rocks and enjoy free time to explore or embark on optional excursions
- Abel Tasman National Park - Take an included day trip to Golden Bay and enjoy a free day for skydiving, canyoning or kayaking
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Punakaiki, Lewis Pass, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson, Marlborough, Kaikoura Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours - From
- US$2,205
- Price per day
- $315
Queenstown Southern Loop
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The van had a broken seat belt attachment with a sharp edge which ruined a down jacket I had bought for the trip.”
Susan, traveled in October 2023
- Cruise through the stunning Milford Sound
- Explore the wilderness of the Catlins coast
- Spot wildlife on rugged Stewart Island
Duration 6 days Destinations Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Stewart Island Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel - From $2,505
- US$2,255You save $250
- Price per day
- $376
- Cycle through the vast Canterbury Plains
- Soak in Hanmer Springs' hot pools
- Ride the scenic Lewis Pass by bike
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Hanmer Springs, Paparoa National Park, St Arnaud, Nelson, Queen Charlotte Sound, Picton, Kaikoura Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Adventure South - From
- US$2,260
- Price per day
- $323
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
- Experience the abundant wildlife up close and personal in Kaikoura.
- Taste award-winning wine in New Zealand’s famous Marlborough wine region.
- Explore the Abel Tasman National Park, known for its golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs and it’s world-famous coast track.
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 - From
- US$1,047+$161 upfront costs
- Price per day
- $150
- Christchurch - Start and end your journey in the South Island's largest city, with free time to explore
- Lake Tekapo - Relax beside the stunning turquoise waters of the lake, see the Church of the Good Shepherd and stargaze at the world's largest Dark Sky Reserve
- Te Anau - Enjoy an included wine tasting and lunch en route to the South Island's largest lake, with free time to explore
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Geraldine, Lake Tekapo, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator On The Go Tours - From
- US$3,335
- Price per day
- $476
South Island Lick Tour
70 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I highly recommend this tour! It was nice that everything was taken care of for you.”
Jody, traveled in November 2019
- Let loose in the adventure capital of Queenstown.
- Take one of the world's most scenic train journeys.
- Get your adrenaline pumping with activities galore!
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, Franz Josef Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Haka Tours - From
- US$1,327
- Price per day
- $190
