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South Island Tours Starting In December 2026, 2027 and 2028

Are you planning a tour of the South Island of New Zealand in December 2026, 2027 or 2028? Choose from 33 unique adventures and small group tours with 876 departures operated by South Island of New Zealand's leading tour operators. Easily compare prices, itineraries, inclusions and traveller reviews to find the South Island of New Zealand tour that best matches your travel style, budget and dates.
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10 Day Signature South Island with Grand Pacific Tours
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10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: Grand Pacific
Departures: Nov 2026 to May 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Bonus Grand Pacific Tour Jacket
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A$5,575
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10 Day Ultimate South Island with Grand Pacific Tours
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10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: Grand Pacific
Departures: Sep 2026 to May 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, Small Group, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Bonus Grand Pacific Tour Jacket
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From (Per Person)
A$6,614
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9 Day NZ Adventure South with Intro Travel
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 (2)

9 Days Christchurch to Queenstown
Operator: Intro Travel
Departures: Jul 2026 to Dec 2027
Trip Styles: Small Group, 18-30's, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$2,036
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9 Day New Zealand South Island Express with Intrepid Travel
Tour
 (1)

9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: Intrepid
Departures: Oct 2027 to Oct 2028
Trip Styles: Adventure, Small Group
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$2,190
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9 Day Southern Wonders with AAT Kings
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9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: AAT Kings
Departures: Sep 2026 to Mar 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$4,735
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9 Day Southern Spotlight with AAT Kings
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9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: AAT Kings
Departures: Sep 2026 to Mar 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$4,735
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10 Day Southern Spectacular with AAT Kings
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10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: AAT Kings
Departures: Sep 2026 to Apr 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$6,085
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11 Day Ultimate South Island Christmas with Grand Pacific Tours
Tour
 (3)

11 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: Grand Pacific
Departure: 19 December 2026
Trip Styles: Coach, Small Group, Festive, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Bonus Grand Pacific Tour Jacket
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From (Per Person)
A$7,839
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16 Day New Zealand: South Island Encompassed with G Adventures
Tour
 (2)

16 Days Wellington to Wellington
Operator: G Adventures
Departures: Aug 2026 to Dec 2027
Trip Styles: Adventure, Small Group, 18-30's
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$2,698
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8 Day Southern Escape with Travelmarvel
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 (1)

8 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: Travelmarvel
Departures: Sep 2026 to May 2029
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$4,405
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9 Day Southern Tourer with APT
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 (1)

9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: APT
Departures: Sep 2026 to Apr 2029
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$6,463
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12 Day New Zealand South Island Adventure with Intrepid Travel
Tour

12 Days Christchurch to Queenstown
Operator: Intrepid
Departures: Oct 2027 to Sep 2028
Trip Styles: Adventure, Small Group
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
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A$6,169
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11 Day Spectacular South Tour (Southbound) with Great Journeys New Zealand
Tour

11 Days Wellington to Queenstown
Operator: Great Journeys New Zealand
Departures: Oct 2026 to Apr 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, Small Group, Rail, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
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A$9,799
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9 Day NZ Intro South with Intro Travel
Tour

9 Days Christchurch to Queenstown
Operator: Intro Travel
Departures: Jul 2026 to Dec 2027
Trip Styles: Small Group, 18-30's, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
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A$2,133
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4 Day Cycle New Zealand: Otago Rail Trail with Intrepid Travel
Tour

4 Days Queenstown to Queenstown
Operator: Intrepid
Departures: Sep 2026 to Apr 2028
Trip Styles: Adventure, Small Group, Cycling, Short Break
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
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A$1,548
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15 Day New Zealand – South Island Multisport with G Adventures
Tour

15 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: G Adventures
Departures: Nov 2026 to Dec 2027
Trip Styles: Adventure, Small Group, Cycling, Kayaking, Walking & Hiking
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
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A$5,247
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6 Day Queenstown Southern Loop with Intrepid Travel
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6 Days Queenstown to Queenstown
Operator: Intrepid
Departures: Oct 2027 to Sep 2028
Trip Styles: Adventure, Small Group, Short Break
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
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A$3,229
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11 Day Signature South Island Christmas with Grand Pacific Tours
Tour

11 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: Grand Pacific
Departure: 21 December 2026
Trip Styles: Coach, Festive, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Bonus Grand Pacific Tour Jacket
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A$6,359
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10 Day New Zealand South Island: Alps & Adrenaline with Topdeck
Tour

10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: Topdeck
Departures: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027
Trip Styles: Small Group, 18-30's, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
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A$3,211
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12 Day Essential New Zealand: South Island with Intrepid Travel
Tour

12 Days Christchurch to Wellington
Operator: Intrepid
Departures: Oct 2027 to Aug 2028
Trip Styles: Adventure, Small Group, 18-30's
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
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A$2,229
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9 Day New Zealand: 'Sweet As' South (Westbound) with Contiki
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9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: Contiki
Departures: Aug 2026 to Oct 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, 18-30's, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$2,465
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13 Day South Pacific Wonders with Collette
Tour

13 Days Cairns to Queenstown
Operator: Collette
Departures: Oct 2026 to May 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand, Australia
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$7,628
Save 2,030
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9 Day New Zealand: 'Sweet As' South (Eastbound) with Contiki
Tour

9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: Contiki
Departures: Oct 2026 to May 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, 18-30's, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$2,492
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10 Day Southern Spectacular with Trafalgar
Tour

10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: Trafalgar
Departures: Sep 2026 to Apr 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$6,211
Save 930
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21 Day Australia and New Zealand Uncovered with Collette
Tour

21 Days Adelaide to Queenstown
Operator: Collette
Departures: Sep 2026 to Mar 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, Small Group, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand, Australia
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$13,454
Save 3,045
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9 Day New Zealand's Southern Drift with AAT Kings
New ReleaseTour

9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operator: AAT Kings
Departures: Dec 2026 to Apr 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Small Group, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$6,279
Save 1,336
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27 Day Antarctica’s Ross Sea, Mt. Cook & Christchurch - Cruise & Land Journey with Scenic
New ReleaseTour + Cruise

27 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Tour Operator: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Eclipse II
Departures: Dec 2028 to Jan 2029
Trip Styles: Coach, Cruise, Wildlife, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand, Antarctica
Exclusive Savings
Balcony
$46,191
Suite
$62,175
From (Per Person)
A$46,191
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4 Day Rhythm and Alps Festival with Contiki
Tour

4 Days Queenstown to Queenstown
Operator: Contiki
Departure: 29 December 2026
Trip Styles: Coach, 18-30's, Camping, Festivals & Events, Short Break, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
From (Per Person)
A$800
Per Person
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6 Day Inspirational Alps Tour (Southbound) with Great Journeys New Zealand
Tour

6 Days Christchurch to Queenstown
Operator: Great Journeys New Zealand
Departures: Oct 2026 to Apr 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, Small Group, Rail, Short Break, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
From (Per Person)
A$6,369
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7 Day Alpine Highlights Tour with Great Journeys New Zealand
Tour

7 Days Christchurch to Queenstown
Operator: Great Journeys New Zealand
Departures: Sep 2026 to May 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, Rail, Scenic
Visits: New Zealand
Exclusive Savings
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A$4,899
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