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The South Island is the larger of the two main islands of New Zealand. Christchurch—known as 'the Garden City'—is the largest city in the South Island. more
South Island tours offer unique experiences to help make your vacation perfect. Take a South Island tour and let your tour guide show you the best of New Zealand, while combining it with your chosen activity.
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.
Select tours in the South Island of New Zealand from the list below.
The New Zealand self drive touring experts, Fine Tours New Zealand custom creates every single tour. A custom created tour doesn't cost any more than 'off the shelf tours' and you get exactly what you want. Comprehensive packages include map/guide books, driving instructions, cell phone and 24-hour help. See some great examples and suggestions to get you started here...(more)
Exclusive chauffeured / guided off-road Lord of the Rings and Custom Made tours from Christchurch. One day to six weeks throughout the Southern Alps and South Island. Friendly experienced hosts, small groups (Min 2, max 8). Magnificent views guaranteed, no crowds or coaches, unlimited photo stops, homemade refreshments and meals, homely Kiwi accommodation. We offer exclusive quality, not quantity...(more)
Phone | Address | MapWe are a premier coach tour holiday operator, with a long history in providing quality touring experiences. Choose from a wide range of escorted tours, independent touring packages, small group outback adventures, camping adventures and sightseeing tour programs. We offer exceptional service with professional and experienced tour directors...(more)
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Welcome to Absolutely Fabulous Southern Lakes Tours! No deposit required and very family friendly with no age restrictions. Three-day Lord of the Rings tours. Christchurch to Queenstown, Milford Sound, glaciers and beyond plus three-day and seven-day Southern Lakes tours. Free transfer to and from Christchurch International Airport. Tour vehicle is exclusively reserved for you...(more)
Phone | Address | MapProudly owned and operated by New Zealanders, Absolute New Zealand is an award winning, fully licensed travel agency specialising in luxury travel. Over the past decade we've refined our range of exclusive privately escorted, self-guided, and small group tours. Work with one of our friendly travel designers – there to assist from planning right through to while you are travelling...(more)
Phone | Address | MapAn easy way to find the best price to rent a campervan or motorhome in New Zealand. We specialise in free and easy self-drive campervan holidays. Our objective is to assist our customers in achieving their ideal holiday through efficient methods of holiday planning. In all, we ensure that you will give no chance to holiday disappointments...(more)
Phone | Address | MapHike off the beaten track to places in National Parks that no other companies (and few individuals) get to. Sometimes we stay in lodges or camps with good facilities, often we sleep in mountain huts or bush-camps far away from civilisation. Small groups (11 maximum), this is the real New Zealand. Fantastic value from NZ$165/day, including food and accommodation...(more)
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Looking for the trip-of-a-lifetime in New Zealand? If you love the idea of attractions and activities such as hiking, biking, sea kayaking and exploring the New Zealand wilderness, you've found the right people. We'll take you off the beaten track, you'll meet real Kiwis and see the best parts of NZ. Click through for a free New Zealand Info Pack...(more)
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Small group guide tours from cycling to hiking or an all New Zealand multi-activity adventure. From the best of the South Island road cycling or the Otago Rail Trail, to our favourite hiking trails. For an active challenging vacation, or an interactive interpretation of New Zealand's best. Small groups, great guides, superb holidays...(more)
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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...(more)
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Specialists in customised agricultural tours throughout New Zealand and overseas. Our tailor-made farm tour itineraries are countrywide and can include farm and/or technical visits, farm stay, accommodation, transport, sightseeing, guides, interpreters etc. We are proud to share New Zealand's rural heritage, developments and innovations...(more)
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Discover one of the world's premier military aviation collections at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand; from aircraft, engines and assorted parts to medals, pin-ups and parachute-silk wedding dresses. Come marvel at our collection, fly a simulator, take a guided tour and step back in time in a replica 1940's home. FREE ADMISSION, open daily 10:00am to 5:00pm..(more)
Phone | Address | MapPrivately guided tours for the luxury traveller. Alpine-Class Tours is a small, personalised limousine company offering privately-guided luxury holidays. We will tailor-make your travel experiences to suit you, adding variety, flexibility and our extensive local knowledge to your tour, enhanced with quality service and experiences. The driver/guide is yours exclusively and your itinerary can be altered as you wish...(more)
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We are a New Zealand based consultancy (specialising solely on New Zealand) creating innovative and imaginative self-drive itineraries tailored to your own requirements. We can offer you great diversity to take you off the beaten track and away from the mass tourism wherever possible to see and experience the REAL New Zealand...(more)
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Customised guided tours, private tours for small groups and senior citizens wishing to discover the scenic beauty of New Zealand. Our exclusive tours cover the whole country and include premier attractions. Our tours are relaxed, comfortable and safe. We use quality accommodation and modern air-conditioned and spacious vehicles...(more)
Phone | Address | MapWe customise flexible exclusive guided tours and superior luxury vacation packages for you. Our accommodations are all "handpicked" and we offer you only the best and most suitable stay for your vacation. We recommend and choose activities that we believe will enhance your New Zealand experience...(more)
Phone | Address | MapUnforgettable personalised flights exploring the Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks with birds eye views possible only by helicopter. Take in the grandeur en route to a Milford Sound or Mount Cook experience, or enjoy the tranquillity of Lake Wanaka and its surrounds. Alpine landings included. Available also for airport transfers, filming, fishing etc...(more)
Phone | Address | MapAwesome Tours takes you to those special places that you've always wanted to visit. Based in New Zealand's stunning South Island, Awesome Tours introduces you to those out-of-the-way places the locals love and that large coach tours seldom reach. You can choose between the many small-group package tours, one of the daily scheduled tours or even design your own tour...(more)
Phone | Address | Map"Warm and inviting, small and delicious" sums up Bald Hills, where the owner himself proudly shows you his world-acclaimed wines in a Tasting-room adjoining the family homestead. Delightful 'stroll' gardens of perennials and roses provide interest for the 'non-tasters' in your party. Close to Cromwell and an hour from Queenstown, Bald Hills is a 'must visit' when planning your itinerary!..(more)
Phone | Address | MapBig Moa small group luxury tours cater for 10 to 16 travellers. Our guided tours offer enjoyment and flexibility with the personal touch to enhance your time in our enchanting country. Discover the very best each region has to offer—natural wonders, beautiful private gardens and warm country hosts. MoaTrek hand-picks the best accommodation from luxury hotels to...(more)
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Black Sheep specialises in small, flexible guided tours to New Zealand. Let us immerse you in adventure, wildlife, and culture during the day, while enjoying quality lodgings and fabulous dining nightly. We have been sharing our country with travellers since 1994. We love it and it shows. Come join us...(more)
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Experience a taste of warm 'Kiwi' hospitality when you cruise Cook Strait with the proudly New Zealand owned Bluebridge service. With stunning scenery, friendly service, free big screen movies and a choice of up to four return sailings a day (except Christmas Day) between Wellington and Picton—there's no better way for you and your vehicle to cross Cook Strait...(more)
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Stress-free travelling from Australia to New Zealand. An organised tour from airport to return. It's all about providing stress-free travelling. Tours are by seasons, 10 fantastic days in small groups of 6 to 8 people with your own personal guide. All you have to do is turn up with your luggage Jennifer will take care of everything else...(more)
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Discover the enchanting Lower Buller Gorge on a fun packed 1.25-hour jet boating adventure. This is the complete jet boating experience through the breathtaking scenery of the Buller River: Jet boating highlights include: experienced and informative driver, dynamic and powerful jet boats, fast and exciting jet boat manoeuvres including awesome jetspins...(more)
Phone | Address | MapFly from Christchurch airport to Mt Cook and the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers for helihiking, Milford Sound for cruises, Kaikoura for whale watching or Abel Tasman National Park. Our aircraft can take you on a scenic flight or charter throughout the beautiful South Island of New Zealand in comfort and safety...(more)
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One of New Zealand's premier tour coach and charter bus operators. With over 30 years experience, we have what it takes to satisfy. Luxury tour coaches and charter buses provide air-conditioned comfort. We can assist to ensure you see the best of what New Zealand has to offer...(more)
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How do you find the best rental vehicles in New Zealand from the other side of the world? Let us do the work for you. Our carefully chosen car and campervan companies have a very high standard of rental vehicles. We aim to offer you the best deal available at the time of your initial enquiry. Wir sprechen Deutsch...(more)
Phone | Address | MapWe specialise in small group tours of New Zealand. You may choose one of our pre-packaged tours or we can customise a tour to suit requirements. You may combine or extend any of the tours. Just contact us and we will take you on a tour to remember...(more)
Phone | Address | MapDart Stables have a variety of horses ensuring all riding abilities are catered for. Whether you're a complete beginner or lifetime rider, our professional, dedicated, horse loving team will match you with a suitable mount. Leading you across rivers, along valleys and through tranquil beech forests, our enthusiastic guides guarantee an unforgettable riding experience. Please do not hesitate to enquire...(more)
Phone | Address | MapOur goal is to provide you with a 'one stop shop' for all of your New Zealand travel needs, offering extensive quality travel and tourism information. We are truly the New Zealand travel specialists! From the most exciting and unique activities in New Zealand, DiscoverNewZealand.com makes visiting New Zealand easy...(more)
Phone | Address | Map17 years experience means we offer money back guarantees. If you're not 100% totally pleased it's free! Personalised and Qualmarked whitewater rafting, caving, rainforest cruising, walks, self-drive 4x4, gold hunting plus much more. Free New Zealand vacation advice, spare seat deals, free discount cards. Daily pre-planned tours or we'll design your own, including school and conferences...(more)
Phone | Address | MapAdventure tour specialists for 17 years... whitewater rafting, caving, rainforest cruising, guided walks, 4x4 and gold hunting plus much more. This Web site has free New Zealand vacation planning advice, spare seat deals, free discount cards and family travel suggestions. There's daily departure preplanned multi-day tours, or we will design one especially for you...(more)
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Thrill and scenic photographic jet boat tours, 360-degree spins, salmon and trout fishing, fly and spin casting, helicopter rafting/jet boat combos. Our professional team can tailor-make your ultimate adventure, one hour from Christchurch at the base of Mt Hutt ski field... enjoy a slice of paradise in Canterbury High Country. Individuals to larger corporate groups, operating year round...(more)
Phone | Address | MapEasywalking Holidays specialises in small group guided walking tours in NZ. We aim to give you a holiday experience you will never forget, with easy walks in areas of beautiful scenery, luxury accommodation and cultural experiences. Our tour leaders are experienced, friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Walks are led at a pace which all can enjoy...(more)
Phone | Address | MapChoose from a selection of our small group wine tours designed specifically to showcase our premium wine regions while relaxing and exploring beautiful New Zealand. Visit our website for tour dates or custom tailor your own wine tour for your private group or wine club. We specialise in affordable tours, premium scenery and sensational wine...(more)
Phone | Address | MapYears of experience touring the South Island backed by our proven itinerary can assure you a hassle-free holiday, with personal service, full commentaries and the best value. BY POPULAR DEMAND our North Island tour is now available so you can see even more of the beauty New Zealand has to offer. Our Coach Tours are specifically designed for mature travellers...(more)
Phone | Address | MapFarm to Farm Tours specialises in tailor-made group tours to and from New Zealand for farmers and others interested in farming. We also arrange agricultural conferences, pre and post tours, functions, events, farmstays, wine tours, self-drive tours and country hospitality experiences...(more)
Phone | Address | MapThe New Zealand self drive touring experts, Fine Tours New Zealand custom creates every single tour. A custom created tour doesn't cost any more than 'off the shelf tours' and you get exactly what you want. Comprehensive packages include map/guide books, driving instructions, cell phone and 24-hour help. See some great examples and suggestions to get you started here...(more)
Phone | Address | MapAuckland's Number One Food and Wine tasting tour! Rated No.1 Visitor Activity by TripAdvisor International. Small number (7 max) personalised tours to gold medal wineries and boutique fine foods. Wine writer Phil Parker is your friendly guide. Includes: door-to-door service, lunch, information and stunning coastal and rural scenery. Full and half-day options. Our relaxing, luxurious, scenic wine tasting tour package...(more)
Phone | Address | MapAn 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...(more)
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Flying Kiwi is the best way to experience the outdoor beauty and excitement of New Zealand. You choose how to spend your day with great flexibility including taking extended breaks in your favourite places. Everyday free hikes, bike rides and great optional activities such as dolphin swimming. Enjoy tasty meals and great accommodation by lakes, mountains and beaches...(more)
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Voyages aboard cargo ships from almost anywhere in the world to New Zealand or home again... let us provide you with the adventure of a lifetime. You can visit places you have only dreamed about and return home with a store of adventures and memories to cherish...(more)
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Gay Travel specialises in the design of quality travel itineraries for discerning gay and lesbian clients. Our itineraries are based around what you wish to see and do whilst in New Zealand. With a passion for travel and New Zealand, our consultants have been designing quality vacations since 1996 under our parent company New Zealand Encounters...(more)
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Whether you're an independent traveller who likes to drive yourself, with accommodation and golf prearranged, or you enjoy the company of a group let us arrange a truly magnificent golfing holiday for you. Choose from our suggested itineraries or let us customise a tour especially for you, your group or company. Owned and operated by NZPGA Professional...(more)
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Experience New Zealand golf at its best, with wonderful New Zealand golf courses, stunning scenery and friendly welcome. Golf Vacations is New Zealand's only Qualmark-endorsed specialist golf tour operator and will cater for your New Zealand golfing needs, from Auckland day trips to extended New Zealand-wide tours. Golf Vacations New Zealand provide local knowledge, expertise, flexibility and value for money...(more)
Phone | Address | MapOur family business is passionate about helping you experience authentic New Zealand. Let us plan the perfect holiday of a lifetime for you - either with a personalised tour, or through joining one of our existing tours. Nature and people are our focus and passion. We would love to show you the best of what New Zealand has to offer...(more)
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Grand Pacific Tours has a wide range of traditional tours that differ in duration from 10 to 19 days. We also offer a range of special interest tours that incorporate lawn bowls, gardens, aviation or steam train tours. Consider our Ultimate New Zealand Experience, an intimate journey through the South Island...(more)
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As New Zealand's leading and most innovative small group tour specialist, we've put together some very special and exciting holiday ideas. Our 'New Zealand Collection' offers you a choice of five very different and unique ways to see and experience the real New Zealand. Our average group size is just 12 guests but we never exceed 16...(more)
Phone | Address | MapGreenstone Travel specialises in exclusive tailor-made itineraries to New Zealand. Tell us how much time you have, any specific interests or sights you wish to see, and we'll prepare a personalised itinerary and book recommended accommodation, transport and activities. Whether action-packed or relaxed and leisurely, we'll help to make your visit to New Zealand be a trip of a lifetime...(more)
Phone | AddressHaka Tours offers a unique fully guided 7-day South Island Snow Tour, suitable for all abilities. The tour departs Christchurch or Queenstown and takes you to 6 of the best ski fields in the South Island. Small groups of maximum 16. June - September departures...(more)
Phone | Address | MapLooking to get even more up-close and personal in NZ?! We are experienced in arranging private New Zealand guided tours for groups of 4 people or more! The chance to customise your holiday to suit you - we will go out of our way to plan your tour to your needs...(more)
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