South Island Wide Adventure and Adrenaline Tours
The South Island is the larger of the two main islands of New Zealand, but the least densely populated. Christchurch—known as 'the Garden City'—is the largest city in the South Island. more
NB: This South Island directory is specifically for tourism companies that cover the South Island. They either have many outlets or are able to offer you a service throughout this part of the country.
Explore stunning scenery of the South Island countryside and enjoy the great outdoors world. Adventure tours in the South Island are diverse and challenging designed to suit the adventurous and the daring at heart.
Select Adventure Tours in the South Island, New Zealand, from the list below.
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ALPINE LUXURY TOURS - Queenstown
ALPINE LUXURY TOURS - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Alpine Luxury Tours specialises in privately guided day tours for sightseeing, wine experiences, ski field transfers, hiking and heli-adventures throughout Queenstown, Fiordland and Mount Cook. We create genuine and unique adventures that give unrivalled access to some of New Zealand's most exclusive destinations. Travel in style and comfort in our fleet of luxurious European vehicles with your personal local guide.
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ACTIVE ADVENTURES
ACTIVE ADVENTURES
Mobile-friendly - We’re Kiwis, and for 25 years we’ve been adventuring in the stunning New Zealand outdoors with guests from Tauranga to Texas. If you have 2 days or 2 weeks, are after bucket-list destinations or venturing into the back country, we’ll find your perfect adventure. And with our Active Adventure Assurance, date changes and trip switches are easy as.
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ADVENTURE JUNKIES - Queenstown
ADVENTURE JUNKIES - Queenstown
Young energetic adventure tour company with a fervent passion for the outdoors. We truly believe that our trips include the best activities in the South Island, many of which are exclusively available through Adventure Junkies. Unique trips, personal and run by expert guides. We're here to show you the greatest adventures New Zealand has to offer. Family adventures a speciality.
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ADVENTURE TRAILRIDES - Christchurch
ADVENTURE TRAILRIDES - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Enjoy the thrills of offroad motorcycle and quadbike fun, riding the best high country trails in New Zealand. Trails suitable for novice to experienced riders. Coaching can be arranged for beginners. Includes transport from Christchurch, all riding gear, experienced guide, snacks, drink, latest model trail and quad bikes from 100cc to 450cc. Half-day/day tours departing daily all year.
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ADVENTURE TRAILRIDES CORPORATE TOURS - Christchurch
ADVENTURE TRAILRIDES CORPORATE TOURS - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Adventure Trailrides New Zealand offer corporate tours allowing us to put your team through their paces on an enduro motorcycle or atv quad bike in Christchurch. Our tours are suitable for beginners with coaching available and we can cater for up to 16 people. Single or multi-day options are available as well as lunch or corporate meals.
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CHEEKY KEA TOURS - South Island
CHEEKY KEA TOURS - South Island
We have an adventure package to suit EVERYONE! Touring isn't just a job for us, it's a lifestyle! We are local, we are fun and we love adventure, so who better to guide you on your epic South Island adventure tour than us!?
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CLASSIC CAR TOURS - South Island New Zealand
CLASSIC CAR TOURS - South Island New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Escorted, customised tours driving our Jaguar, MG and Alfa Romeo classic and modern sports cars, or yours. Enjoy up to five different cars touring the wonderful uncrowded roads of the South Island. Day or multi day trips on set dates or to your choice, taking in delightful destinations, riveting roads, characterful company, delicious dining, affable accommodation and stunning scenery! Best price guarantee - book direct.
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CYCLE VENTURES - Oamaru
CYCLE VENTURES - Oamaru
Based in Historic Oamaru, at the base of the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail. We believe our Alps 2 Ocean tours are the best on the market. Need cycle gear or want to hire a bike? We can help you with that. Tour our site and contact us to discuss your needs. We'd love to be part of your adventure!
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DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND - Auckland
DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND - Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Discover New Zealand with our fantastic selection of holiday and vacation packages. Speak to one of our travel experts today to fully customise your unique NZ self drive tour, or choose from our huge variety of top-rated escorted and independent coach tours. Begin your NZ adventure now and experience one of the most spectacular and diverse countries in the world!
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FIRST LIGHT TRAVEL - New Zealand Wide
FIRST LIGHT TRAVEL - New Zealand Wide
Mobile-friendly - An extraordinary selection of unique small group tours. Premier experiences using the most qualified people, personalities, locations and knowledge. Our trips range from guided adventure and dive tours through to educational tours with marine mammals. We are constantly striving to build greater ecological awareness of the highly sensitive and vulnerable nature of the environment.
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FLYING KIWI ADVENTURE TOURS - New Zealand Wide
FLYING KIWI ADVENTURE TOURS - New Zealand Wide
Mobile-friendly - Highly recommended. Flying Kiwi tours get you “off the beaten track”. Their unique travel style combines spectacular accommodation in remote locations with time to explore NZ’s best National Parks. Great flexibility allows you to choose between hikes, bike-rides & adventure activities. Meals and use of sports equipment included. Top rated in National Geographic’s Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth.
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HASSLE-FREE ALPINE SAFARI TOUR - Christchurch
HASSLE-FREE ALPINE SAFARI TOUR - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - This exciting day-tour includes jet boating on the mighty Waimakariri river, a 4WD adventure across Mt Torlesse High Country Station, and a scenic tour through the breathtaking Canterbury high country to Arthurs Pass National Park located in the stunning Southern Alps of New Zealand. The return journey to Christchurch is on the world-famous TranzAlpine Train. This tour has it all.
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HASSLE-FREE LORD OF THE RINGS EDORAS TOUR - Christchurch
HASSLE-FREE LORD OF THE RINGS EDORAS TOUR - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Join us on a journey to the remote and beautiful Mt Potts High Country Station in the breathtaking Southern Alps of New Zealand. This exciting day visits the most stunning and recognisable LOTR location - Edoras! Tour includes a delicious picnic-lunch and entertaining commentary from friendly local guides. You don't have to be LOTR fan to enjoy this amazing day. Specials - visit our website for curent promotions.
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NZ ROAD TRIP - New Zealand
NZ ROAD TRIP - New Zealand
New Zealand is the road trip destination of a lifetime. For over 14 years we have been designing road trips around this extraordinary country for people from all over the world. Our combination of experience, knowledge and passion will ensure we create the perfect road trip for you. Get in touch today and we can start planning yours today.
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PARADISE MOTORCYCLE TOURS - Christchurch & Auckland
PARADISE MOTORCYCLE TOURS - Christchurch & Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Official partner of BMW Motorrad in New Zealand. Imagine a motorcycle tour company that provides you with the latest motorcycles, shows you the best places in New Zealand to ride and truly understands what's needed to make your holiday the experience of a lifetime. Add a background of deserted beaches, crystal clear lakes, pure clean air and truly breathtaking views.
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RED CARPET LORD OF THE RINGS™ TOURS - Nationwide
RED CARPET LORD OF THE RINGS™ TOURS - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - Lord of the Rings™ Tours. We'll take you on 6, 10 or 14 day journey through Middle Earth™. Make your dreams a reality, walk in the footsteps of your favourite character with our Lord of the Rings™ Tour. Visit best Lord of the Rings™/Hobbit™ film-sites with like-minded fans, become part of a fellowship. 5-star winners on Trip-Advisor yearly since 2012.
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SIBERIA WILDERNESS ADVENTURE - Makarora
SIBERIA WILDERNESS ADVENTURE - Makarora
Mobile-friendly - Half-day wilderness experience combining spectacular helicopter flight, valley walk and jet boat ride. Aerial views of towering ice carved mountains and glaciers. Land in the remote Siberia Valley and enjoy a relaxing three-hour walk on a well marked track. Rendezvous for a fast paced river jet safari through icy blue waters.
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SKI NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand
SKI NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Start your journey towards the ultimate New Zealand ski holiday. At Ski New Zealand we take pride in designing custom winter holidays across New Zealand's North and South Island ski resorts. We will do all the planning, booking and organizing, leaving you to enjoy your holiday completely stress-free! Get in touch to book your tailor-made New Zealand winter holiday today.
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SOUTHERN JOURNEYS - New Zealand
SOUTHERN JOURNEYS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Planning a trip to New Zealand? Instead of following the beaten track, we put in the extra time and effort for planning and reservations. New Zealand is a lifetime destination, we'll make sure that your journey is how you want to experience this amazing place, and see the real New Zealand at the same time!
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SOUTHERN LATITUDE GUIDES - Nelson & South Island NZ
SOUTHERN LATITUDE GUIDES - Nelson & South Island NZ
Mobile-friendly - Southern Latitude Guides make it their business to get you hooked up. Premium Trout Fly Fishing and Trout Guiding from Nelson to Fiordland and every river, lake and stream in-between in the South Island, New Zealand. Worlds very best sighted Fly Fishing for large Brown Trout and rainbow a speciality. Day-trips, helicopter flights, multiple adventures, trip sharing/pairing up, and more.
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STRAY BUS - New Zealand
STRAY BUS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Experience more than the average tourist when you travel New Zealand with Stray! Stray's epic itineraries show off all the incredible places New Zealand is famous for, as well as some special, off-the-beaten-track places too. Passionate guides bring the group together and show you a New Zealand only the locals know. See more and do more with Stray.
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STRAY JOURNEYS ADVENTURE TOURS - New Zealand
STRAY JOURNEYS ADVENTURE TOURS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - If you're looking to travel New Zealand with a great group of people and a passionate guide, go on an adventure, see beautiful scenery, and create unforgettable memories - we could be perfect travel buddies! Stray Journeys are small group tours designed to show you the very best of New Zealand. See more and do more with Stray.
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THE ROAD TRIP - New Zealand wide
THE ROAD TRIP - New Zealand wide
Mobile-friendly - We firmly believe in running our personalised tours to the highest standard, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Whether you are here for 4 or 25 days, we can put together any sort of trip, for any group size. You choose the level of accommodation and time you have and we will put together a personalised tour for you.
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WEST COAST SURF - Cape Foulwind, West Coast South Island
WEST COAST SURF - Cape Foulwind, West Coast South Island
Mobile-friendly - Come and experience surfing at a stunning location on the West Coast of the South Island - Tauranga Bay! This beach provides both first timers with a safe and invigorating environment to learn in as well as providing some world class waves for the more experienced surfers.
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WILKIN RIVER JETS & BACKCOUNTRY HELICOPTERS - Makarora
WILKIN RIVER JETS & BACKCOUNTRY HELICOPTERS - Makarora
Mobile-friendly - Shallow water jet boating in spectacular wilderness rivers. River Jet Safari (one hour) fast paced, jet boat ride into the World Heritage-listed Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy a 50-kilometre wilderness river journey amidst native beech forest, ancient river valleys and rugged ice-capped mountains, or combine this trip with a spectacular heli-jet combo.
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