Top South Island Bus & Minivan Tours

Q: Which South Island Bus & Minivan Tours have Instant Confirmation?

South Island Bus & Minivan Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau Milford Sound Premium Coach & Cruise from Queenstown with Lunch View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: Got any more South Island trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked South Island Tours. Top 10 South Island 2026 Senior-friendly tours South Island The best tours and activities for culture lovers in South Island Top Day Trips from South Island Things to do in South Island this summer View all South Island Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in South Island?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in South Island are: South Island Luxury & Special Occasions South Island Luxury Tours South Island Outdoor Activities South Island Tours & Sightseeing South Island Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in South Island →

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Blenheim. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

4.7 (43)

Half-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Blenheim. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (43)

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$114

Wine trail and Christchurch City - Luxury, Small Group Tour

Discover Christchurch & Wine Country Explore Christchurch's vibrant city centre and renowned wine region on this intimate small-group tour. Admire the city's innovative architecture, street …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

5.0 (17)

Wine trail and Christchurch City - Luxury, Small Group Tour

Discover Christchurch & Wine Country Explore Christchurch's vibrant city centre and renowned wine region on this intimate small-group tour. Admire the city's innovative architecture, street...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (17)

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$372

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Picton. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough …More

Picton, New Zealand

4.9 (156)

Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Enjoy an afternoon among the vines on this half-day wine tour from Picton. You will be collected and taken on a tour through the Marlborough...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (156)

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$113

Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

4.5 (17)

Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Join us for an invigorating wildlife cruise experience. By the time you get back to your ship you’ll know why Dunedin is the Nature Capital...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.5 (17)

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$81

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch. …More

Akaroa, New Zealand

4.0 (207)

Akaroa Shore Excursion: Banks Peninsula and Christchurch City Sights Tour

While your ship is in port in Akaroa Harbour, take a shore excursion to tour the scenic Banks Peninsula and visit the city of Christchurch....

6 hours

4.0 (207)

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$82

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt. Cook 1-Way Small-Group Tour

Explore the beautiful and famous Mt. Cook National Park while traveling to Tekapo on a fully guided small group tour from Queenstown. This is a …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.7 (26)

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt. Cook 1-Way Small-Group Tour

Explore the beautiful and famous Mt. Cook National Park while traveling to Tekapo on a fully guided small group tour from Queenstown. This is a...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (26)

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$204

Marlborough’s wines are treasures that have only come to light in a relatively short space of time. Jimmy has worked in the Marlborough wine industry …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

5.0 (57)

Jimmy’s Classic Marlborough Wine tours

Marlborough’s wines are treasures that have only come to light in a relatively short space of time. Jimmy has worked in the Marlborough wine industry...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$224

A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Join a small-group tour to discover the highlights of Dunedin, the oldest city in New Zealand. Our City Tour is the perfect choice for those …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

4.9 (31)

A 2 hour Small Group Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Join a small-group tour to discover the highlights of Dunedin, the oldest city in New Zealand. Our City Tour is the perfect choice for those...

2 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (31)

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$78

Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

Bus across the beautiful Otago Peninsula and enjoy the sights whilst your local guide gives an informative commentary about the area. Then hop aboard our …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

4.8 (43)

Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

Bus across the beautiful Otago Peninsula and enjoy the sights whilst your local guide gives an informative commentary about the area. Then hop aboard our...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (43)

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$69

Kiwi Horizons Travel' Christchurch city tour stands out due to its focus on providing a comprehensive and immersive experience of the city. Key aspects that …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

4.9 (20)

Christchurch City Full Day Private Tour

Kiwi Horizons Travel' Christchurch city tour stands out due to its focus on providing a comprehensive and immersive experience of the city. Key aspects that...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (20)

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$106

A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily, see all the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

4.3 (73)

5Day/4Nights Great Southern Circle

A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily, see all the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown...

5 days

4.3 (73)

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$1,200

Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

This tour gives you the chance to relax and enjoy the sights and tastes along our route through the Grey and Buller districts, although a …More

Greymouth, New Zealand

5.0 (25)

Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

This tour gives you the chance to relax and enjoy the sights and tastes along our route through the Grey and Buller districts, although a...

9 hours Free Cancellation

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$196

Full Day Mavora Lakes Adventure Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Embark on a Legendary Lord of the Rings Journey from Queenstown Operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays this exclusive LOTR tour takes you deep into …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (44)

Full Day Mavora Lakes Adventure Lord of the Rings Film Locations

Embark on a Legendary Lord of the Rings Journey from Queenstown Operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays this exclusive LOTR tour takes you deep into...

7 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (44)

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$175

Explore the magic of Milford Sound on our, unforgettable Milford Sound Day Tour! Discover New Zealand’s pristine beauty as you journey through Fiordland's rugged landscapes, …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

5.0 (18)

Epic Milford Guided Tour from Te Anau

Explore the magic of Milford Sound on our, unforgettable Milford Sound Day Tour! Discover New Zealand’s pristine beauty as you journey through Fiordland's rugged landscapes,...

9 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$170

Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway & City Sightseeing

When your cruise ship docks in Dunedin, take a trip through the spectacular scenery surrounding the Taieri River on board the Taieri Gorge Railway. Travel …More

Port Chalmers, New Zealand

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Dunedin Shore Excursion: Taieri Gorge Railway & City Sightseeing

When your cruise ship docks in Dunedin, take a trip through the spectacular scenery surrounding the Taieri River on board the Taieri Gorge Railway. Travel...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.2 (303)

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$165

Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Escape the ordinary with a fully private, customizable 6-hour day trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy. Experience some of New Zealand’s most stunning landscapes — from …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (26)

Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Escape the ordinary with a fully private, customizable 6-hour day trip from Queenstown to Glenorchy. Experience some of New Zealand’s most stunning landscapes — from...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (26)

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$322

Queenstown to Dunedin with Taieri Gorge Train One-Way Tour

Follow gold rush trails, explore historic towns, and journey through breathtaking landscapes. This isn’t just a transfer, it’s an odyssey through the heart of Central …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (24)

Queenstown to Dunedin with Taieri Gorge Train One-Way Tour

Follow gold rush trails, explore historic towns, and journey through breathtaking landscapes. This isn’t just a transfer, it’s an odyssey through the heart of Central...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (24)

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$172

Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Blenheim

Experience sensational wines, stunning landscapes and seriously delicious gourmet on this relaxing tour offering a full-day experience of the Marlborough wine region, right at the …More

Blenheim, New Zealand

4.8 (22)

Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Blenheim

Experience sensational wines, stunning landscapes and seriously delicious gourmet on this relaxing tour offering a full-day experience of the Marlborough wine region, right at the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (22)

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$184

Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika

Discover New Zealand’s wild West Coast on this unforgettable small group, fully guided day tour from Christchurch to Franz Josef. Journey from the Canterbury Plains …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

5.0 (19)

Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika

Discover New Zealand’s wild West Coast on this unforgettable small group, fully guided day tour from Christchurch to Franz Josef. Journey from the Canterbury Plains...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (19)

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$165

Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (1 way), this small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing …More

Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand

4.6 (18)

Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

Mt Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour Via Lake Tekapo (1 way), this small group, fully-guided transfer means you can travel in style while seeing...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.6 (18)

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$107

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for South Island Bus & Minivan Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for South Island Bus & Minivan Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly South Island Bus & Minivan Tours are:

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Which South Island Bus & Minivan Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which South Island Bus & Minivan Tours have Free Cancellation?

South Island Bus & Minivan Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which South Island Bus & Minivan Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These South Island Bus & Minivan Tours include Hotel Pickup:

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