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Are you planning a tour of the South Island of New Zealand in December 2026, 2027 or 2028? Choose from 36 unique adventures and small group tours with 1,255 departures operated by South Island of New Zealand's leading tour operators. Easily compare prices, itineraries, inclusions and traveler reviews to find the South Island of New Zealand tour that best matches your travel style, budget and dates.
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36 Tours (1,255 Tour Departures)
9 Day Southern Wonders with AAT Kings
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9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: AAT Kings
Departures: Sep 2026 to Mar 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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10 Day Southern Spectacular with AAT Kings
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10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: AAT Kings
Departures: Oct 2026 to Apr 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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10 Day Ultimate South Island with Grand Pacific Tours
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10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Grand Pacific Tours
Departures: Sep 2026 to May 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, Small Group, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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10 Day Signature South Island with Grand Pacific Tours
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10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Grand Pacific Tours
Departures: Sep 2026 to May 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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9 Day Southern Spotlight with AAT Kings
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9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: AAT Kings
Departures: Sep 2026 to Mar 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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11 Day Ultimate South Island Christmas with Grand Pacific Tours
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11 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Grand Pacific Tours
Departure: 19 December 2026
Trip Styles: Coach, Small Group, Festive, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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16 Day New Zealand: South Island Encompassed with G Adventures
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16 Days Wellington to Wellington
Operated By: G Adventures
Departures: Jun 2026 to Dec 2027
Trip Styles: Adventure, Small Group, 18-30's
Visit: New Zealand
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9 Day NZ Adventure South with Intro Travel
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9 Days Christchurch to Queenstown
Operated By: Intro Travel
Departures: May 2026 to Dec 2027
Trip Styles: Small Group, 18-30's, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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US$1,529
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9 Day New Zealand South Island Express with Intrepid Travel
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9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Intrepid Travel
Departures: Jul 2026 to Sep 2028
Trip Styles: Adventure, Small Group
Visit: New Zealand
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8 Day Southern Escape with Travelmarvel
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8 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Travelmarvel
Departures: Sep 2026 to May 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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10 Day New Zealand South Island: Alps & Adrenaline with Topdeck
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10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Topdeck
Departures: Jul 2026 to Mar 2027
Trip Styles: Small Group, 18-30's, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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6 Day Queenstown Southern Loop with Intrepid Travel
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6 Days Queenstown to Queenstown
Operated By: Intrepid Travel
Departures: Sep 2026 to Sep 2028
Visit: New Zealand
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4 Day Walk New Zealand's Fiordland National Park with Intrepid Travel
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4 Days Queenstown to Queenstown
Operated By: Intrepid Travel
Departures: Oct 2026 to Apr 2028
Visit: New Zealand
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27 Day Antarctica’s Ross Sea, Mt. Cook & Christchurch - Cruise & Land Journey with Scenic
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27 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Scenic
Ships: Scenic Eclipse II
Departures: Dec 2028 to Jan 2029
Trip Styles: Coach, Cruise, Wildlife, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand, Antarctica
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4 Day Rhythm and Alps Festival with Contiki
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4 Days Queenstown to Queenstown
Operated By: Contiki
Departure: 29 December 2026
Visit: New Zealand
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US$560
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12 Day Essential New Zealand: South Island with Intrepid Travel
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12 Days Christchurch to Wellington
Operated By: Intrepid Travel
Departures: Aug 2026 to Aug 2028
Trip Styles: Adventure, Small Group
Visit: New Zealand
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24 Day Australia And New Zealand: Bushwalks & Beaches with G Adventures
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24 Days Wellington to Brisbane
Operated By: G Adventures
Departures: Jul 2026 to Nov 2027
Trip Styles: Adventure, 18-30's
Visit: New Zealand, Australia
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4 Day Cycle New Zealand: Otago Rail Trail with Intrepid Travel
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4 Days Queenstown to Queenstown
Operated By: Intrepid Travel
Departures: Sep 2026 to Apr 2028
Visit: New Zealand
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13 Day Southern Spirit with AAT Kings
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13 Days Christchurch to Wellington
Operated By: AAT Kings
Departures: Oct 2026 to Mar 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Small Group, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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9 Day New Zealand's Southern Drift with AAT Kings
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9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: AAT Kings
Departures: Oct 2026 to Apr 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Small Group, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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9 Day NZ Intro South with Intro Travel
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9 Days Christchurch to Queenstown
Operated By: Intro Travel
Departures: May 2026 to Dec 2027
Trip Styles: Small Group, 18-30's, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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US$1,599
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10 Day New Zealand Southern Pioneer with Intrepid Travel
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10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Intrepid Travel
Departures: Jun 2026 to Sep 2028
Trip Styles: Adventure, Small Group
Visit: New Zealand
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11 Day Spectacular South Tour (Southbound) with Great Journeys New Zealand
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11 Days Wellington to Queenstown
Departures: Oct 2026 to Apr 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, Small Group, Rail, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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11 Day Signature South Island Christmas with Grand Pacific Tours
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11 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Grand Pacific Tours
Departure: 21 December 2026
Trip Styles: Coach, Festive, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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6 Day Inspirational Alps Tour (Southbound) with Great Journeys New Zealand
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6 Days Christchurch to Queenstown
Departures: Oct 2026 to Apr 2027
Visit: New Zealand
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9 Day New Zealand: 'Sweet As' South (Eastbound) with Contiki
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9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Contiki
Departures: Oct 2026 to May 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, 18-30's, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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US$1,750
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5 Day Walk New Zealand's Abel Tasman & Queen Charlotte with Intrepid Travel
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5 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Intrepid Travel
Departures: Nov 2026 to Mar 2028
Visit: New Zealand
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9 Day New Zealand: 'Sweet As' South (Westbound) with Contiki
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9 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Contiki
Departures: Jun 2026 to Oct 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, 18-30's, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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10 Day Southern Spectacular with Trafalgar
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10 Days Christchurch to Christchurch
Operated By: Trafalgar
Departures: Oct 2026 to Apr 2028
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand
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13 Day South Pacific Wonders with Collette
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13 Days Cairns to Queenstown
Operated By: Collette
Departures: Nov 2026 to Apr 2027
Trip Styles: Coach, Scenic
Visit: New Zealand, Australia
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