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New Zealand South Island Itineraries & Tours

Tranquility and awe abound with a tour of New Zealand. Remoteness and raw beauty make the region a must-see for adventurers and nature-lovers alike. Paddle through staggering fjords and hike along magnificent glaciers as you indulge in a spectacular wilderness. Explore the South Island’s kaleidoscopic landscape with an adventure tailored to you by Zicasso.

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Misty morning on the Southern Island New Zealand

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,800

Adventures of New Zealand's South Island

Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth 
Go down the Shotover River by jet boat, Queenstown, New Zealand

7 Day Trip IdeaFrom $2,900

Marvelous Highlights Tour of New Zealand’s South Island

Queenstown, Franz Josef Glacier, Westhaven Inlet 
Savor great taste while wine tasting in Otago, Wanaka region.

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,700

Best New Zealand South Island Vacation in 9 Days

Christchurch, Aoraki Mt. Cook, Wanaka, Te Anau, Milford Sound +1 more
Milford Sound in New Zealand

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,200

New Zealand South Island Itinerary in One Week

Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Abel Tasman National Park 
Jet boating in Queenstown, New Zealand

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,900

Adventurous Two-Week South Island Family Vacation

Queenstown,   Blenheim,  Christchurch, Doubtful Sound 
Beautiful landscape of the South Island, New Zealand

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $16,000

New Zealand’s South Island Tour: Christchurch, Queenstown & More

Christchurch, Omarama, Oamaru, Dunedin,  Queenstown +4 more

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Couple sitting on the pier at Nelson Lake National Park

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $16,000

Romantic South Island Vacation for Couples

Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Blenheim +2 more
Queenstown with the Remarkables mountains in the background

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $5,700

New Zealand’s South Island: Leisure Tour for Seniors

Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Punakaiki +5 more
Surround yourself with the natural beauty of Kaikoure Island

13 Day Trip IdeaFrom $5,300

Heritage Tour of New Zealand’s South Island: Powhiri to Pounamu

Christchurch, Kaikoura, Mount Cook Village, Oamaru, Dunedin +7 more
Lupins and Lake Tekapo, South Island, New Zealand

17 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,000

Ultimate South Island Nature Tour: Fjords, Mountains & Beaches

Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook Village, Wanaka, Queenstown +7 more
Milford Sound in New Zealand

13 Day Trip IdeaFrom $11,400

Best of New Zealand's South Island

Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Dunedin, Otago Peninsula, Te Anau +3 more
Couple enjoying a sunset in New Zealand

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $3,700

Exclusive South Island New Zealand Tour for Couples

Christchurch, Kaikoura, Marlborough Sounds, Queenstown 

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Reviews of Zicasso's New Zealand South Island Itineraries & Tours

Based on 1697 verified traveler reviews.

Lorri D.
Australia, New Zealand Tour Review: 1 Month

This was a trip of a lifetime! We had wanted to go to Australia and New Zealand for 40-plus years and this trip did not disappoint.

Zicasso's trip expert was fantastic. When first beginning to plan the trip, he spoke to us by phone and email numerous times to get to know us and find out what we liked, wanted, and were physically able and not able to do. He really listened and planned our trip accordingly.

While we were traveling, he was always instantly available for anything we needed or any questions we had.

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Igor K.
New Zealand Vacation Review: Scenery 1-Week Trip

It was a fantastic trip. Zicasso's travel planner nailed all of my interests and left with me an unforgettable experience. She was also accommodating and quick to act with any changes to my travel plans. Even with poor cell service and communication systems down on the app, she was able to communicate updates to my itinerary in a timely and effective manner. Thank you for the unforgettable memories I have as a result of your excellent planning.

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Austin M.
Australia, New Zealand Tour Review: Waiheke Island, Sydney, Great Barrier Reef, Bridge Climb, Wine Tasting, Snorkeling, 11 Nights

Everything was super-easy, which made navigating the trip seamless and stress-free!

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Tim G.
Australia, New Zealand Tour Review: 13-Night Trip

We very much enjoyed our time in New Zealand and Australia. The tours were all very good. Zicasso's travel agent and our tour partner were very responsive and helpful throughout the planning phase and while we were on vacation.

The only feedback we have is that the hotels selected, other than the hotels in New Zealand, did not have the amenities we were hoping to get from four-star properties. We'll do a better job of indicating what we need in hotel selections moving forward, but we thought the hotels could have been a notch better than they were.

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Sivly R.
Australia, New Zealand Trip Review: Tasmania, Rotorua, Uluru, Queenstown, Luging, Camel Ride, Wildlife, Hobbiton, Islands, Glowworm Cave, 2 Weeks

We absolutely loved so much of our trip! My kids’ (ages 11 and eight) favorite activities were luging in Rotorua, NZ, and the sunset camel ride in Uluru, AU, while my husband and I were enchanted by Hobbiton and enjoyed exploring a glowworm cave with the owner's father! We all loved Tasmania.

There were a few hiccups. However, we were very happy with all the support the Zicasso travel company's team provided in real time to help us get back on track. 

The overall trip was fantastic. My husband and I appreciated having the team support our adventures, both the highs and the lows. The team members were detailed-oriented. This trip exceeded our expectations and we’re incredibly grateful for their expertise in curating such memorable experiences.

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Sharon B.
Australia, New Zealand Travel Review: Wildlife, Hiking, Vineyards, Helicopter Trip, Plane Ride, 24 Nights

The trip was awesome; the trip of a lifetime! We saw/experienced everything we could imagine. The trip reflected all of our wish-list items. Zicasso's travel specialist was very accommodating to our ideas and was very detail-oriented. We didn't have to worry about a thing on this vacation.

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