New Zealand South Island Tours
Experience the magic of New Zealand's south: awe inspiring and diverse scenery; plus world-renowned attractions and opportunities for adventure. An independent coach tour of New Zealand's South Island will take you to beautiful lakes, rugged glaciers, world class dining and vineyards, and beyond. You will not be disappointed. Our South island Coach Tours have plenty to do and see: jet boating, heli-hiking, whale watching, unique native animal and planet life, scenic vistas and so much more!
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Motels
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
This 5-day popular tour of the spectacular South Island visits Mt, Cook National Park (including lunch at the famous Hermitage Hotel), Queenstown, Fiordland National Park & Milford Sound and the West Coast Glaciers. Your journey concludes with a crossing of the spectacular Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train.
- Viewed 187 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Motels
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
This 10 day tour follows the classic route around the South Island but with an extended stay in Mt Cook National Park. Includes Queenstown. Fiordland, Milford Sound and the West Coast Glaciers as well as a journey on the TranzAlpine Scenic Train across the Southern Alps.
- Viewed 156 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 3 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
This 10 day is one of our most popular, taking in the best of the South Island. With a great balance of included activities and free time, plus of course the must see locations you get to experience.
- Viewed 118 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Motels
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Highlights include: Queenstown • the Gibbston Valley • Lakes Wanaka and Hawea • Visit Franz Josef Glacier • the wild West Coast • The world famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train
- Viewed 94 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Motels
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Begin your journey traversing the island by rail and continue on to see for yourself the contrasting scenery of the East and West Coasts.
- Viewed 144 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Motels
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
A 4 day introduction to the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, Queenstown. Fiordland, Milford Sound and the West Coast Glaciers and the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train journey. An ideal tour to customise to your own schedule.
- Viewed 171 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 3 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Begin your journey traversing the island by rail and continue on to see for yourself the contrasting scenery of the East and West Coasts.
- Viewed 58 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Hotel 3 star
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Highlights include: Queenstown, the Gibbston Valley, Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, Visit Fox Glacier township, the wild West Coast and take the world famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train across the Alps to Christchurch.
- Viewed 75 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Motels
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Cross the Southern Alps on board the world famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train then follow the coastline south to Franz Josef where you’ll spend the next 2 nights. From your base in Franz Josef you’ll have time to explore the pristine wilderness of Glacier Country, You continue south to the Southern Lakes region and the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown.
- Viewed 88 times in the last 7 days
- Departs every day - flexible independent travel
- Motels
- Pre and post tour options? Yes
Highlights include: The world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train • The wild West Coast • Visit Franz Josef Glacier • Lakes Wanaka and Hawea • the Gibbston Valley • Queenstown
- Viewed 65 times in the last 7 days
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