South Island New Zealand Guided Tours

Discover the dramatic South Island on this 9 day escorted coach tour. Cross the Southern Alps to the wild West Coast, travel through Mt. Aspiring National Park to Queenstown and Milford Sound before crossing Southland to Dunedin. Explore Mt. Cook and return to finish in Christchurch.

Explore the spectacular South Island on this fully escorted AAT Kings 10 day coach tour. Visit Christchurch, Mt. Cook and Dunedin before crossing Southland to Fiordland National Park, where a Milford Sound cruise and the stunning surrounding alpine regions will prove a trip highlight.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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.