South Island New Zealand Touring Ideas

This 8 day itinerary will give you a wonderful taste of the South Island's scenery while enjoying some of our great lodges and hotels including The Hermitage at Mt. Cook, Larnach Castle in Dunedin, Fiordland Lodge in Te Anau, Matakauri Lodge in Queenstown,Te Waonui on the West Coast and the fabulous George Hotel in Christchurch.

A fabulous exploration of New Zealand's lower South Island, taking in all that makes this region such a spectacular vacation destination. From Christchurch, head to the Southern Alps and Mt. Cook National Park, Dunedin and the wildlife of the Otago Peninsular, Te Anau and Fiordland National Park, Queenstown and the West Coast Glaciers.

Discover 100% Pure New Zealand on this Inspiring Journey through the bountiful natural treasures of the South Island. From the still waters of Milford Sound and snowcapped peaks of the Southern Alps to rolling hills and grassy plains of Central Otago, delve into the exquisite beauty of a land that has remained unchanged for millennia.

This tour takes you for 11 days of adventure around the South Island. Travelling with like-minded people, you will leave with new friends. The transport for this trip is second to none. With only 20 seats on a full-sized coach, you can only imagine the comfort and space as you witness New Zealand's most dramatic landscapes from the comfort of your seat.

Looping from Christchurch to Queenstown and back this tour highlights the very best of the South Island. Cross the Southern Alps on the most beautiful train ride, cruise Milford Sound and much more all whilst travelling on one of Grand Pacific's "business class" style coaches.

This popular South Island itinerary captures the essence of the South Island’s towns, lakes, mountains, fiords and glaciers including iconic attractions such as the TranzAlpine train journey and a visit to the more remote Doubtful sound in Fiordland National Park. The must-see locations of Queenstown and Mt. Cook National Park are also included.