Explore South Island Tours
20 March, 2024
Discover Top of the South IslandHave you travelled with Grand Pacific before and are now looking for a tour that’s a little bit different? Look no further than Grand Pacific's Top of the South Island itinerary. Offered as both small group and mid-size coach holiday options, this itinerary promises unforgettable experiences...
12 August, 2020
Want to Heli Ski New Zealand’s Southern Alps? Do it with Haka ToursThe Southern Alps of New Zealand are considered one of the top 10 places to heli ski in the world. A heli skiing adventure may be something you dream about, did you know you don’t need to be an expert alpine skier to take on a heli skiing holiday? If you are an intermediate level skier who can...
30 July, 2020
5 Awesome Walking Trails on NZ’s South IslandNew Zealand’s South Island is incredibly scenic. Raw beauty enchants at every turn and visitors are drawn to the impressive displays of nature that unravel between soaring peaks, glistening glaciers, and dramatic coastlines. Surround yourself with these incredible landscapes on a dedicated...
08 June, 2018
5 Reasons To Take A TranzAlpine JourneyThe South Island is hard to traverse from east to west, with less than a few places where you can drive across the centre of the island. Starting in Christchurch on the east coast and travelling to Greymouth on the west – or the other way – the TranzAlpine Railway is a five hour train journey...
07 June, 2018
6 Scenic Highlights on the West Coast of New ZealandAll over New Zealand there are scenic gems to unearth, however, the west coast of the South Island is particularly rich with spectacular marvels of nature. Here are just some you can uncover on your South Island tour of New Zealand. Mount Cook National Park An alpine wilderness rich with...
05 June, 2018
Discover Fiordland National Park in NZ's South IslandThe Fiordland National Park on the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island is home to a labyrinth of waterways weaving through granite peaks and snow-capped summits. This natural phenomenon is a masterpiece 100,000 years in the making, and a highlight of many New Zealand tours. With vegetation...
23 May, 2018
A Sample of South Island WineriesThe scenery of the South Island will take your breath away no matter how many times you visit. In among some of the country’s most picturesque settings you will also find some of New Zealand’s best wineries. It’s home to the Marlborough region, the largest and best known wine region with over...
22 May, 2018
5 Things to Do in QueenstownQueenstown more than lives up to it's moniker as the "adrenaline junkie capital of the world" - it truly is the place to experience adrenaline fuelled adventures. However it's also a place of spectacular scenery, food and wine trails, great golf courses and idyllic lakeside experiences. You...
07 March, 2018
Explore 30+ Tours from ChristchurchIf you are travelling to Christchurch and want to join a guided tour, you can. We have over 30 tours that depart from Christchurch. You can choose from tours that start and finish in Christchurch and take in the key attractions of the South Island in as few as nine days. Or choose from a range...
