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.
South Island, New Zealand, enjoys an environment perfect for a range of nature tours and eco tours. Experience South Island's breathtaking scenery, stunning native flora and fauna and diverse wildlife.
Select eco tours and nature tours in South Island, New Zealand, from the list below.
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Unique LOTR tour by luxury 4WD, beyond the end of the road and deep into the film locations in the upper Rangitata Valley of South Canterbury. View Mt Sunday where 'Edoras' was built, the valley where 'Helms Deep' appears, the 'Misty Mountains' and the hills where 'Aragorn' rode his horse...(more)
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Adventure 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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Our tours cover the South Island. Our passion lies in bringing together the very best of New Zealand's natural and cultural heritage and the many incredible local and national tourist attractions we have to offer. Great prices, experienced guides, comfortable, safe and relaxing tour experience. Enquire now about packages or contact us for individually designed tour to satisfy your needs...(more)
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The most comprehensive nature tour of the Otago Peninsula. Enjoy a scenic tour that includes the royal albatross, fur seals, sea-lions, waders, waterfowl and the rare yellow-eyed penguin. We also visit Larnach Castle and introduce you to New Zealand's temperate rainforest...(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. For 10 years we have been sharing our country. We love it and it shows. Come join us...(more)
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Flexible personalised scenic tours of New Zealand—from the golden beaches of the winterless North, to the ageless glaciers and winter playground that is the stunning Southern Alps. We know and love all of this land and we can't wait to help you discover what you want to see...(more)
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Daily tour to Milford Sound. Spend time at a birdlife park. We stop often on the way to Milford Sound, before linking with nature cruise. Afternoon tea provided while enjoying stunning scenery and wildlife in Milford Sound. Time for a meal before watching movie on return trip to Queenstown. Also, nationwide tours and Lord of the Rings tours...(more)
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New Zealand's best wildlife tour—visit one of the world's few untouched areas with its amazing wildlife and spectacular scenery. Our 'Peninsula Encounter' is absolutely unrivalled offering close exciting, small group viewing of Royal Albatross, Hookers sealions, Blue Penguins, New Zealand fur seals and Yellow Eyed penguins in a beautiful isolated area. 2005 New Zealand Tourism Award winner in four categories...(more)
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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...(more)
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New Zealand is about the outdoors and Flying Kiwi is the best way to experience its natural beauty. You choose how to spend your day. Hop-on/hop-off options. Everyday free hikes, bike rides and great optional activities such as dolphin swimming. Tasty meals provided, and at night we rest by lakes, mountains and beaches with camping and cabin options...(more)
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We specialise in top-quality, personal tours to the breathtaking glaciers of Franz Josef and Fox, world-famous Lake Matheson, and the historic settlement of Okarito. Our tours are specially designed for clients who want to learn about the wonders of this incredible natural environment. Safe and interesting experiences in this temperate rainforest region for all...(more)
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Prepare to be entertained and enlightened when you join our family for a half-day tour, full of the spirit of age old knowledge, yet entirely of today. Visit our special places for storytelling; explore bush walkways to discover traditional plant uses, try weaving and much more. Gain deep understanding of Maori spirituality and connections with the natural world...(more)
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If your ideal holiday or vacation involves walking, riding, kayaking, diving, fishing, swim with dolphins or do any other outdoor nature or adventure activities then Naturally New Zealand Holidays are the company for you. We will create your own personal New Zealand experience with or without the adventures...(more)
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Nature Quest offers the most definitive selection of nature and birdwatching holidays and natural history study programmes in New Zealand. Each is carefully handcrafted with the exact requirements of the individual, group or company in mind. Proud to be one of the benchmark environmentally sensitive operators by which others set their standards...(more)
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Know the country rather than just see it! Experience delightful New Zealand on your personal and private customised tour. Only two or four guests. Guaranteed personal attention to detail in tour design, and on tour. Professionally guided for the discerning traveller. A true balance of New Zealand culture and it's unique nature. Qualmark endorsed...(more)
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Specialising in small group tours, in the South Island of New Zealand. Knowledgeable, friendly, professionally guided personalised tours. Clients guided ever step of the way, with full interpretation making your tour the most interesting and memorable experience. We can run a customised tour to suit your needs. Photography tours, eco tours, Glacier tours,
West Coast or Full South Island tours...(more)
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Real NZ tours are designed for our visitors to experience New Zealand in its entirety. The youngest country in the world, with some off the most unique flora and fauna on the planet, and a culture and history to match. Professional tours, informative guides, stunning scenery and a whole lot of fun. Join us for a experience you won't forget...(more)
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Your professional guide brings your Christchurch and Canterbury visit to life, with key insights into the region's natural history and human story. Highly engaging small-group and custom tours take you to the top scenic, natural and historical locations in Canterbury. Seeing New Zealand's beautiful South Island is one thing. Understanding it is the real magic...(more)
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Offering small group guided walks throughout New Zealand. Discover our beautiful and peaceful country away from the tourist trail, learning about the environment and local culture, meeting like-minded people and staying in comfortable accommodation. Exercise your mind and body, with the freedom to do it your way. Seasonal offers and special discounts...(more)
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Visit New Zealand's only White Heron (Kotuku) nesting colony. The beautiful White Heron breeds only in a single secret location in what is one of the most romantic parts of the country—in the Waitangiroto nature reserve—part of the South Westland World Heritage area. Rainforest nature tours and scenic jetboating all year round...(more)
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Wilderness Guided Walks offer half and full-day walking adventures through stunning native reserves, Mt Aspiring National Park and on the famous Routeburn Track. Enjoy an interpretive look into what makes New Zealand so unique with a fantastic blend of scenery, history, ecology, conservation and entertainment delivered by knowledgeable guides. Routeburn Trail—full-day. Sylvan Lake Trail or Lakeview Trail—half-day...(more)
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