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Discover the stunning landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island. Explore majestic snow capped mountains, deep fiords, immense glaciers and sparkling lakes. Experience world renowned wineries, heart stopping adventure sports and the purest air imaginable. Indulge your senses on one of our 50 South Island coach tours and small group adventures, and if time permits venture further and explore all of New Zealand.

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Signature South Island

10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch

Operator: Grand Pacific Tours

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Southern Wonders

9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch

Operator: AAT Kings

From 3,175

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Ultimate South Island

10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch

Operator: Grand Pacific Tours

From 4,844

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Southern Spotlight

9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch

Operator: AAT Kings

From 3,175

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Discover Must do experiences and highlights on New Zealand's South Island

Queenstown from the Water

Set off across Lake Wakatipu on the vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw, taking in the alpine scenery and soaring peaks that frame the shores of this serene lake.

Heli-Hike on Franz Josef

Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over this icy wonderland coupled with a guided walk on Franz Joseph, discovering frozen caves and pillars of glacial ice.

Explore Mt Cook National Park

Travel through this stunning alpine landscape home to permanent snow fields, opaque lakes and towering peaks, crowned by Mt Cook at 3,724m (12,217ft).

Ride the TranzAlpine

Cross the Canterbury Plains and climb into the Southern Alps on this breathtaking rail journey. Watch from the outdoor viewing carriage as glistening rivers carve their way through the dramatic landscape.

Cruise Milford Sound

Discover the tranquil waters, soaring granite peaks and snow capped mountains of Fiordland National Park. Set off on a cruise to marvel at the tumbling waterfalls and lush vegetation visible through the mist.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their journeys through New Zealand's South Island

Ultimate South Island with Grand Pacific Tours Trevor and Ann, QLD, Australia, Apr 2025

Would certainly use Global Journeys (Rachael McSorley) and Grand Pacific again and already thinking of dates to do a tour of the North Island NZ. Our coach driver/tour guide Linda Cruickshank was fantastic with her casual but very interesting commentary each day. The coach itself was extremely comfortable with only twenty passengers on board in luxurious ...read more

10-Day Ultimate South Island Tour Far Exceeded Our Expectations Debbie and Skip, VA, United States, Feb 2025

This tour was even better than we had hoped. The coach was spectacular, only one seat on each side and 20 person limit. Our guide was amazing - funny, great commentary, considerate about comfort stops, excellent suggestions and recommendations. The hotels were superb as were the destinations. Great time of year to go. Dinners were amazing in each ...read more

Grand Pacific NZ South Isand Elisabeth and Richard, NSW, Australia, Feb 2025

The itinerary, organisation and execution of the tour were exceptional. The luxury “business class” coach was a revelation and the Coach Captain, Craig, was the most professional I have had. To top it off we had good weather!!! Great value. Photo is the view of Mt Cook at dawn from our hotel room.

Southern Spectacular Heidi , New Zealand, Jan 2025

Feed back from the family I booked this trip for was the entire trip was absolutely wonderful and was well managed exceeding all expectations. Accommodation and food was great. Highly recommended !!!

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