South Island Wide Nature and Eco Tourism
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
South Island enjoys a great selection of nature attractions and eco tourism sites. Experience breathtaking scenery, see amazing natural wildlife and explore the pristine beauty of our clean green country.
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 Nature and Eco Tourism in the South Island of New Zealand from the list below.
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4x4 ADVENTURES - LORD OF THE RINGS TOURS - Christchurch, Canterbury
4x4 ADVENTURES - LORD OF THE RINGS TOURS - Christchurch, Canterbury
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 also offer Mountain Bike and Self-Drive Tours.
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- +64 3 323 9071
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- +64 27 549 3984
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- Russley, Christchurch Canterbury, New Zealand
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AWESOME TOURS - Dunedin
AWESOME TOURS - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Experience the awesome sights and beauty of Southern NZ. Showcasing the Heritage and Wildlife capital of NZ - Dunedin. Choose between small-group package tours, daily tours, shore excursion tours or design your own tour. Experienced and knowledgeable driver/guides look after all your needs. Recipient of Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence last 7 years, member of Trip Advisors Hall of Fame.
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- +64 27 431 0989
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- 50 The Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand
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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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- +64 22 608 8318
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- Christchurch, New Zealand
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CLARKS COACHLINES - New Zealand
CLARKS COACHLINES - New Zealand
One of New Zealand's premier tour coach and charter bus operators. With over 40 years experience, we have what it takes to satisfy. Luxury tour coaches and charter buses provide air-conditioned comfort. We ensure you see the best of New Zealand on any multi-day bus tour or coach charter. Ideal group transport - sporting or schools, clubs, conferences etc.
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- +64 9 404 0096
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- 10 Gillies Street, Kawakawa, Northland, New Zealand
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Discover Wanaka - Wanaka & South Island
Discover Wanaka - Wanaka & South Island
Mobile-friendly - Through Southern Guides, we offer a number of biking, ski guiding and ski transport options. For something a little more relaxing, how about a Private Guided Tour?
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- +64 21 919 468
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- 0800 946 387 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 103 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, New Zealand
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E-KO TOURS - Picton and the Marlborough Sounds
E-KO TOURS - Picton and the Marlborough Sounds
Mobile-friendly - We provide award-winning, wildlife and conservation focused guided cruises and dolphin swimming experiences through the beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Those looking for the thrill of a lifetime can join us for our Dolphin Swim or View Experience or you could take part in our fully guided cruises to your choice of bird sanctuary islands or Historic Ship Cove. Check our website for current Specials and Offers.
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- +64 3 573 8040
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- 1 Wellington St, Picton, New Zealand
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EXPERIENCE KAIKOURA WILDERNESS - Kaikoura, New Zealand
EXPERIENCE KAIKOURA WILDERNESS - Kaikoura, New Zealand
Hunt with our experienced and knowledgeable guides on the highest freehold land in New Zealand. Proximity to Kaikoura. Experience a taste of true free-range hunting amongst New Zealand wilderness in the Seaward Kaikoura mountains. Come over to Puhi Peaks Station and we will arrange the experience of a lifetime!
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- +64 3 319 3113
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- 0800 945 337 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 1695 Puhi Puhi Valley Road, Kaikoura, South Island New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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FIND MY ADVENTURE - NZ WALKING ACCESS COMMISSION
FIND MY ADVENTURE - NZ WALKING ACCESS COMMISSION
Mobile-friendly - Choose from hundreds of tracks and trails across New Zealand to walk, cycle, horse ride or more! Maps, photos, descriptions and all the information you need to find your next adventure, wherever you are. The NZ Walking Access Commission is the government’s expert agency on public access to the outdoors.
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- +64 4 815 8502
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- Level 15, Majestic Centre, 100 Willis St, Wellington, New Zealand
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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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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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- +64 3 385 5775
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- 0800 553 554 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 296 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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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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- +64 3 385 5775
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- 0800 553 554 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 296 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch, New Zealand
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MACKENZIE GATEWAY TOURS - Fairlie, Canterbury NZ
MACKENZIE GATEWAY TOURS - Fairlie, Canterbury NZ
If you are thinking of taking a holiday through the beautiful South Island of New Zealand please get in touch and let us help you see it in comfort and at your own speed. You name it and we will do our very best to make it happen. Our tours start from Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown etc.
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- +64 3 685 6257
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- +64 21 150 2475
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- 14 Talbot Rd, Fairlie, New Zealand
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MOATREK NEW ZEALAND SMALL GROUP TOURS - Nationwide
MOATREK NEW ZEALAND SMALL GROUP TOURS - Nationwide
Looking for the very best of New Zealand for your 'Trip of a Lifetime'? You'll love our small friendly groups and relaxed pace as you discover the true flavour of New Zealand in comfort and style. We’re all Kiwis, we grew up here and can’t wait to show you our favourite spots and introduce you to our mates!
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- +64 9 575 6063
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- 0800 662 462 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Level 2, 69-71 Beach Road, Auckland, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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NATURE QUEST NEW ZEALAND - Dunedin
NATURE QUEST NEW ZEALAND - Dunedin
Mobile-friendly - Your New Zealand natural history and birding experts. Nature Quest is a premier nature, botanical and birding tour operator in Australasia. We are specialists in designing customized natural history and birding tours based on a deep understanding of New Zealand and a passion for sharing and exploring our wild places. We design tailor-made travel, no two departures are the same.
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- +64 3 477 9922
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- +64 21 680 524
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- PO Box 6314, Dunedin, New Zealand
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NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Join New Zealand's top landscape, nature and wildlife photographers to help you to get the most from your photography or visit to New Zealand. From 1-day Photography Workshops to 17-day NZ Photo Tours with New Zealand's leading landscape and wildlife photographers.
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NEW ZEALAND TRAILS - New Zealand Wide
NEW ZEALAND TRAILS - New Zealand Wide
New Zealand guided walking adventures. We are a specialist adventure tour company with decades of experience running small-group tours with the best Kiwi guides. Enjoy hikes on the Milford, Routeburn and Hollyford Tracks plus Mt Cook and Arthurs Pass. See more on our website.
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PHOTO SAFARIS - Twizel
PHOTO SAFARIS - Twizel
Mobile-friendly - Our safari is about taking your camera off automatic and taking control. We hope to change the snapper into a true photographer. Learn how to control aperture and shutter speed. Understand composition and takeaway knowledge that will help you for the rest of your photographic life. The safari is a five-hour, four wheel drive photographic learning experience.
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- +64 27 672 2733
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- 3 Dusky Place, Twizel 7901, New Zealand
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SCENIC PACIFIC - Christchurch, Queenstown, Nationwide
SCENIC PACIFIC - Christchurch, Queenstown, Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - 120 deluxe coach tours from two of New Zealand's top coach tour companies. Spectacular tours of Christchurch, Queenstown, Mt Cook, Milford Sound, West Coast Glaciers, Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Waitomo Caves and the Bay of Islands. A New Zealand bus tour is a truly exciting, refreshing and memorable trip of a lifetime. Over 70 years service to New Zealand Tourism.
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- +64 3 359 3999
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- 0800 500 388 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- PO Box 14037, Christchurch, New Zealand
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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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- +64 27 255 2651
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- 0800 927 873 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 299 Tauranga Bay Rd, Cape Foulwind, New Zealand
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WHITE CLOUD TRAVEL - Auckland
WHITE CLOUD TRAVEL - Auckland
We are an exclusive guided touring service specialising in custom, small group tours of NZ's North and South Islands. We'll put you straight into clean, green NZ, find off the beaten track hidden gems, mingle with locals at work and play, and enjoy stunning black sand beaches, sub-tropical rain forests and the unrivalled beauty of the Southern Alps.
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- +64 9 817 5973
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- +64 27 686 0249
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- 3 Kaurimu Rise, Titirangi 0604, Auckland, New Zealand
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WILLOWBANK WILDLIFE RESERVE - Christchurch
WILLOWBANK WILDLIFE RESERVE - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Close encounters of the 'wildlife kind' are a trademark. Meet New Zealand's Big 5 with Kiwi, cheeky Kea, ancient Tuatara, our bush parrot the Kaka and the rare Takahe. Feed wild eels and make friends with the livestock breeds unique to New Zealand. Listen to the kiwi as it forages by your feet. Open from 9:30 am till dusk daily.
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- +64 3 359 6226
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- 60 Hussey Road, Northwood, Christchurch, New Zealand
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