South Island Wide Scenic 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
Explore New Zealand's breathtaking and diverse scenery that is sure to stun even the most traveled of tourists. Come and see the very best of New Zealand on scenic tours in the South Island and see beautiful glaciers, forbidding forests, rugged mountain ranges and much 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.
Select Scenic Tours in the South Island, New Zealand, from the list below.
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TAKE IT EASY TOURS
TAKE IT EASY TOURS
Take It Easy Tours has been a very successful operation for more than 25 years. We offer tours from the land, sea and air to ensure you do not miss one speck of this beautiful country. We showcase New Zealand like no other, step inside our world of adventure now....
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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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ABSOLUTE NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Wide
ABSOLUTE NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Wide
Proudly 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.
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AIR MILFORD - Queenstown
AIR MILFORD - Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Air Milford proudly operates the only brand new Cessna Caravan aircraft. This aircraft offers leather seating, quiet air conditioned comfort and great viewing for all passengers. It is one of the safest aircraft flying today. Family owned and operated, with a 100% safety record. Flights to Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, the Southern Alps and Glaciers.
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AMAZING NEW ZEALAND - The Itinerary Specialist
AMAZING NEW ZEALAND - The Itinerary Specialist
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.
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APT NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide
APT NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - APT is the leading tour operator in New Zealand. Brands include APT and Travelmarvel. Select escorted touring itineraries from eight days to three weeks duration by coach and rail, ranging from luxury through to affordable value.
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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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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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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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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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DISCOVER WANAKA - Wanaka & South Island
DISCOVER WANAKA - Wanaka & South Island
Mobile-friendly - Discover Wanaka - The Ultimate Guided Local Experience. We offer a number of bike tours, boat tours, ski guiding and ski transport options. From beginners to experts, our tours are led by expert, friendly guides. You’ll always feel supported. Family friendly and suitable for all ages and fitness. We offer a range of tours to suit everyone.
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EXPERIENCE UNIQUE HOLIDAY TOURS - New Zealand
EXPERIENCE UNIQUE HOLIDAY TOURS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Unique Holiday Tours have been touring New Zealand for over thirty years, offering the best value for money on escorted tours. Specifically designed for mature travellers we provide hassle-free, fun-filled holidays, full of experiences to create memories of a lifetime. Become acquainted with the real New Zealand, enquire today to secure your spot on our next tour.
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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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GAY TRAVEL NZ - New Zealand
GAY TRAVEL NZ - New Zealand
Gay Travel NZ is New Zealand's only Gay Inbound Tour Operator, helping our discerning LGBTQ clients from around the World in booking Gay-Friendly Accommodations. We design itineraries, based on your budget and what you wish to see and do. With our knowledge, we are here to assist you with Flights and to design your perfect Vacation to New Zealand.
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GRAND PACIFIC TOURS - New Zealand
GRAND PACIFIC TOURS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Grand Pacific Tours are the New Zealand coach holiday specialists offering a range of all inclusive, value for money holidays. We offer 5 categories of coach tour vacation packages namely; Affordable Coach Tours, Signature Coach Tours, Ultimate Small Group Tours, Cruise & Coach Tours and Special Interest Tours.
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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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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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MOATREK SMALL GROUP ESCAPES
MOATREK SMALL GROUP ESCAPES
Small group guided tours for mature travellers. MoaTrek holidays are designed especially for those who want to explore our beautiful countryside in a small friendly group with the care and attention of a professional Kiwi Guide. Enjoy special annual events, summer getaways and get to know the locals over relaxed lunches in their homes.
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MOLESWORTH TOUR COMPANY - North Canterbury
MOLESWORTH TOUR COMPANY - North Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - Experience the stunning landscapes of Molesworth Station, New Zealand’s largest high-country cattle station with our passionate guides who will bring the whole experience to life for you. One, or two-day tours available from Hanmer Springs on request for small groups or individuals. Larger groups can be catered for also.
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NEW ZEALAND COACH TOURS LTD - New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND COACH TOURS LTD - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Explore the North and South Islands with New Zealand Coach Tours! From escorted to independent coach tours, small group travel to specialised itineraries, we've got the perfect New Zealand touring package to suit you! With over 200 escorted and independent coach tours to choose from, chat to one of our travel experts to customise your perfect New Zealand holiday.
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NEW ZEALAND ENCOUNTERS CUSTOM VACATION DESIGN
NEW ZEALAND ENCOUNTERS CUSTOM VACATION DESIGN
New Zealand Encounters are an experienced and Qualmarked Inbound Tour Operator, designing Vacations for our clients from all around the World, all accommodations we use for our clients are inspected by us to ensure your quality experience. With have experienced Guides to share their stories, experience and knowledge with you. Let us help you with your visit to 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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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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OPULENCE TOURS - New Zealand
OPULENCE TOURS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand is a land of unequalled beauty, with spectacular landscapes and experiences found nowhere else in the world. My name is Tom Taylor, and as the owner and operator of Opulence Tours I invite you to let me take you, as your personal guide, to experience the very best of New Zealand.
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PURE JOURNEYS - New Zealand
PURE JOURNEYS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Experience New Zealand's extraordinary landscapes with a Pure Journeys self drive itinerary. Our New Zealand based travel experts will create a 100% customised itinerary to suit you, with options to choose from a wide range of exciting activities and destinations, and accommodations to suit every budget. Get ready for the New Zealand self drive trip of a lifetime!
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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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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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SOUTH ISLAND TOURS - New Zealand
SOUTH ISLAND TOURS - New Zealand
Enjoy our small group guided tour packages for Kiwis to different regions of the South Island. Escorted tours for seniors to out of the way places with great meals, accommodation, gentle activities. 4WD-self-drive tours to Molesworth Station or separate tour to D’Urville Island. Cycle tours to Molesworth Station, supported all the way with great accommodation and meals. 30 years’ experience.
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SOUTH PACIFIC MOTORCYCLE TOURS - Christchurch & Auckland
SOUTH PACIFIC MOTORCYCLE TOURS - Christchurch & Auckland
South Pacific Motorcycle Tours is New Zealand's leading motorcycle touring company. Offering Rentals, GPS Self-Guided & Fully Guided Tours. BMW, Triumph, Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, Honda or Royal Enfield motorcycles for your New Zealand trip of a lifetime! Our expert Tour Planners and friendly team are waiting to help. Ride with the best, Ride New Zealand, Live the Dream! Special Offers - please check via. our website.
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TAKE IT EASY TOURS - New Zealand Wide
TAKE IT EASY TOURS - New Zealand Wide
Take It Easy Tours has been a very successful operation for more than 25 years. We offer tours from the land, sea and air to ensure you do not miss one speck of this beautiful country. We showcase New Zealand like no other, step inside our world of adventure now.
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THE GREAT JOURNEYS OF NEW ZEALAND - SCENIC JOURNEYS - Nationwide
THE GREAT JOURNEYS OF NEW ZEALAND - SCENIC JOURNEYS - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - Discover New Zealand and the true beauty of rail with The Great Journeys of New Zealand Scenic Journeys. NZ's only passenger rail company combines breath-taking scenic-train journeys with quality facilities and comfort. Enjoy stunning views from world-class carriages featuring panoramic windows, a licenced cafe, and open air viewing. Choose from three unique journeys; the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine.
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THE ROAD TRIP - New Zealand wide
THE ROAD TRIP - New Zealand wide
Mobile-friendly - If you've always wanted to explore your own backyard but don't know where to start, make contact with The Road Trip to discuss a privately guided or self-driven tour of our beautiful country, be it for 3 days or 3 weeks, in the North or South, staying in luxury lodges or quaint B+Bs... the choice is yours!
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THRIFTY TOURS - Nationwide
THRIFTY TOURS - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - Travel New Zealand at your own pace on an expertly planned independent or escorted coach tour with Thrifty Tours. Our coach touring packages allow you to relax and enjoy New Zealand's spectacular scenery, while taking in a range of unique and exciting activities along the way. Call us today and we can start planning your perfect New Zealand touring vacation!
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WILDSOUTH DISCOVERY - Christchurch / Canterbury
WILDSOUTH DISCOVERY - Christchurch / Canterbury
Mobile-friendly - Private, tailor made tours in South Island in comfort & style. Luxpeditions - luxury NZ safari tours with superb transport, cuisine and 4 to 5 star accommodations. History, heritage, wildlife and activities to suit everyone. Trips are designed for guests' wishes, timeframe and specific interests, and can range from one day to a multi-day tour of 14 days.
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