South Island New Zealand Escorted Tours

Enjoy a ten-day immersive journey into some of the best the South Island has to offer, from natural serenity to South Island cities, and everything in between!

Enjoy 10 days of exploring the best of New Zealand's South Island. Start in Christchurch and loop the island starting with the TranzAlpine train to Arthur's Pass. After visiting Queenstown, Te Anau and ever a highlight, Milford you will start your journey back to Christchurch.

Looping the South Island north of Christchurch you will travel along the beautiful coastline, through impressive gorges exploring by coach and on foot. Visit the famous wine-growing Marlborough region, experience the popular TranzAlpine Scenic Railway and cruise in the awe-inspiring Abel Tasman National Park.

This AAT Kings coach tour shows you the highlights of the South Island. You'll spend 9 days with like minded travellers adventuring in Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Dunedin, Christchurch and more.

Starting in Christchurch you will travel on the famous TranzAlpine Scenic railway before settling in Queenstown for a Christmas celebration like no other.

Southern calling? This trip to New Zealand unites some of the country’s most fabled playgrounds – think adventure-filled Queenstown tours, a World Heritage listed Milford Sound/Piopiotahi tour and possible gem-like Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere tours – with some of its must off-the radar pockets. Have you heard of the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, or glimpsed the turquoise lakes outside Twizel?

Travelling for 13 days you'll get to visit all of New Zealand's South Island as you travel with Grand Pacific Tours. With a 4 night stop in Queenstown to become part of the Warbirds over Wanaka airshow, you'll have an unforgettable Easter. 

The 9-day Southern Spotlight tour explores the wonderful scenery of the South Island and is the ideal tour for those wishing to see the best at a relaxing pace.

Southern calling? This trip to New Zealand unites some of the country’s most fabled playgrounds – think adventure-filled Queenstown tours, a World Heritage listed Milford Sound/Piopiotahi tour and possible gem-like Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere tours – with some of its must off-the radar pockets. Have you heard of the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, or glimpsed the turquoise lakes outside Twizel?

Come over to New Zealand and visit the Warbirds over Wanaka airshow, Easter 2022.  This escorted coach tour combines a trip around the beautiful South Island with three days to enjoy the dramatic air display in Wanaka - an aviation enthusiasts dream.