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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 1727 verified traveler reviews.

New Zealand, Australia Tour Review: Melbourne, Sydney, Beaches, 20 Days

Zicasso’s travel specialist was great, always in touch, replicated what I wanted, and helped me get it with no fuss.

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Australia, New Zealand Trip Review: Queenstown, 2 Weeks

Zicasso’s travel company made the trip amazing, with flawless transfers, including planes, cars, boats, trains, drivers, and hotels, which made our trip stress-free. Their app was awesome and easy to interact with, allowing us to live chat with the team for any changes needed during the trip.

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New Zealand Travel Review: Scenery, 4-Week Trip

The overall trip was fantastic and we had very few minor issues over the four-week trip to New Zealand.

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New Zealand, Australia Tour Review: Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Great Barrier Reef, Wine Tasting, Snorkeling, 2 Weeks

Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team were amazing to work with to plan our ideal trip. We were impressed that every transfer and excursion was right on time and exceeded all our expectations. We felt taken care of during our entire trip and were impressed with how they were able to create an itinerary that met all of our requests. I would use them again and highly recommend them for any travel adventures!

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New Zealand Tour Review: Milford Sound, Timber Trail, Rafting, Hiking, Kayaking, 3-Week Trip

Unless we spent hundreds of hours researching a trip to New Zealand ourselves, we would have never found all the special places that Zicasso’s travel specialist booked for us. Our three-week adventurous trip went very smoothly. We even had kiwis we met ask for the travel specialist’s contact number!

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New Zealand Vacation Review: South Island, Milford Sound, Lake Tekapo, 1 Month

Zicasso's company was super-easy to use and communication was great. The trip was amazing and went super-smooth.

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