Daily Departures - New Zealand South Island Tours
Over 120 South Island tour ideas from 2 to 13 days long. Visit Christchurch, Mt. Cook National Park, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Te Anau, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier plus more.
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5 Day Highlights of the South Island (Motels)
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5 days
Start: Christchurch
Finish: Christchurch
A 5 day tour of the spectacular South Island. Travel through Mt. Cook National Park, visit Queenstown including a Shotover Jet boat ride and the Skyline Gondola, explore Fiordland on a Milford Sound cruise and then travel to the West Coast Glaciers. Finally enjoy the TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey. We can also modify this tour to suit you perfectly.
2 day Queenstown Glacier Express (Hotel 3 star)
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2 days
Start: Queenstown
Finish: Christchurch
Highlights include: Queenstown, the Gibbston Valley, Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, Visit Fox Glacier, the wild West Coast, The world famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train
4 day Queenstown, Milford & Glacier Highlights (Motels)
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4 days
Start: Christchurch
Finish: Christchurch
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.
9 day Coast to Coast (Motels)
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9 days
Start: Christchurch
Finish: Christchurch
This is one of our most popular 9 day South Island touring itineraries. Travel the coastline from Christchurch to Dunedin with an afternoon to explore the 'Edinburgh of the South'. Cross the rich farmland of Southland to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. Then visit Milford Sound and a 2 1/2 hour nature cruise. Return to Queenstown for 2 nights and a full day to explore at your leisure. Your journey continues north to the rugged West Coast and the unique Franz Josef region. A full day to fully enjoy the regions walks and unique activities. Then its onto Greymouth where you board the world famous Tranz Alpine Scenic Train for your return across the Southern Alps to Christchurch.
7 day Alpine Express (Motels)
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7 days
Start: Christchurch
Finish: Christchurch
The 7 Day Alpine Express explores all the natural beauty of the West Coast Glaciers, the Southern Lakes region, Fiordland and Mt Cook National Park. You’ll also enjoy 3 nights in the alpine ‘Adventure Capital’ of Queenstown.
8 day Glacier and Queenstown Explorer (Motels)
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8 days
Start: Christchurch
Finish: Christchurch
Arrive into Christchurch then cross the Southern Alps on board the Tranz Alpine train. Explore the West Coast Glaciers before heading south to Queenstown where you enjoy a Shotover Jet Boat ride ad time to explore at leisure. Onto Mt Cook National Park to enjoy a Tasman Glacier tour and then return to Christchurch.
4 day Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glacier Highlights (Motels)
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4 days
Start: Christchurch
Finish: Christchurch
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.
5 Day South Island Tour from Christchurch Including Queenstown and Milford Sound (Hotel 3 star)
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6 days
Start: Christchurch
Finish: Christchurch
See the South Island by coach and railway on this 5-day tour, travelling round-trip from Christchurch. Hear informative commentary on your sightseeing coach, gaze at the scenic Southern Alps while aboard the TranzAlpine train, and visit the World Heritage–listed Fiordland on a Milford Sound cruise with lunch. Overnight stays in Fox Glacier and Queenstown allow for plenty of free time to explore New Zealand’s magnificent glaciers and national parks before you return to Christchurch through the beautiful region of Mount Cook.
3 day Glaciers and TranzAlpine Queenstown to Christchurch (Motels)
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3 days
Start: Queenstown
Finish: Christchurch
From Queenstown you’ll travel the Kawarau Gorge and spectacular Haast Pass to the pristine wilderness of the West Coast. With 2 nights in Franz Josef you have time for a glacier adventure of your choosing. From there continue north on the rugged West Coast road to Greymouth where you’ll catch the world renowned Tranz Alpine Scenic Train to Christchurch.
5 day Southern Alps to the Southern Lakes (Motels)
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5 days
Start: Christchurch
Finish: Queenstown
This 5 day tour is great for people who wish to experience as much as they can as they journey from Christchurch to Queenstown. Along the way you will explore Mt Cook National Park, before continuing on to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, for a few days of relaxation or exhilaration - you decide!