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Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Experience the natural beauty of Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise departing from Manapouri on New Zealand’s South Island. Cruise on a traditional two-mast sailing …More

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Te Anau, New Zealand

Experience the natural beauty of Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise departing from Manapouri on New Zealand’s South Island. Cruise on a traditional two-mast sailing...

2 days
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$460
Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise

An overnight cruise amidst spectacular Milford Sound, is a once in a lifetime experience. While on board the Milford Mariner you will cruise the full …More

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Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

An overnight cruise amidst spectacular Milford Sound, is a once in a lifetime experience. While on board the Milford Mariner you will cruise the full...

2 days
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$804
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 …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

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
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$1,217
Small Group Southern Voyager 7 Days Tour

Journey through New Zealand's natural wonderland on a 7-day road trip through the South Island. Have the chance to explore some of the best spots …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Journey through New Zealand's natural wonderland on a 7-day road trip through the South Island. Have the chance to explore some of the best spots...

7 days
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$1,322
6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch

This signature 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of travel per day covering the majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island, optional handpicked …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

This signature 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of travel per day covering the majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island, optional handpicked...

6 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,654
5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Queenstown

This immersive 5 day tour from Queenstown offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of the top attractions in New …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

This immersive 5 day tour from Queenstown offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of the top attractions in New...

5 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,452
9 Day South to North Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown

This signature 9-day, 8-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both South Island (Milford Sound to …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

This signature 9-day, 8-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both South Island (Milford Sound to...

9 days Hotel pickup offered
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$2,703
5 Day South Island Tour from Queenstown including Stewart Island

This curated 5 day tour from Queenstown offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting many of the top attractions in New Zealand's …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

This curated 5 day tour from Queenstown offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting many of the top attractions in New Zealand's...

5 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,539
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Christchurch

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each...

4 days Hotel pickup offered
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$920
4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Queenstown

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day journey through New Zealand's stunning South Island, exploring many of its major attractions and experiencing the serene beauty of each...

4 days Hotel pickup offered
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$920
5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Dunedin

This immersive 5 day tour from Dunedin offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of the top attractions in New …More

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Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

This immersive 5 day tour from Dunedin offers you a perfect mixture of travel each day, visiting the majority of the top attractions in New...

5 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,395
Kaikoura Whale and Dolphin Overnight Tour from Christchurch

Watch whales and swim with dolphins. This is a overnight delight for all those who wish to get close to nature. Journey from Christchurch to …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Watch whales and swim with dolphins. This is a overnight delight for all those who wish to get close to nature. Journey from Christchurch to...

2 days Hotel pickup offered
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$564
8 Day Southern Secrets Small Group Tour

Turquoise lakes, majestic glaciers, dramatic mountain peaks and the picture-perfect towns of Queenstown, Wanaka and Franz Josef. With accommodation and some activities included (see below), …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Turquoise lakes, majestic glaciers, dramatic mountain peaks and the picture-perfect towns of Queenstown, Wanaka and Franz Josef. With accommodation and some activities included (see below),...

8 days
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$908
3 Day Private Photography Tour West Coast NZ Departs Queenstown

Join us for a photography expedition to the untamed Wild West Coast of Te Wai Pounamu, New Zealand’s South Island. This remote region, framed by …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand

Join us for a photography expedition to the untamed Wild West Coast of Te Wai Pounamu, New Zealand’s South Island. This remote region, framed by...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,611
6Day/5Nights Southern Heritage

A six-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily, experience the scenic South Island of New Zealand. Travel by coach from Christchurch via Lake Tekapo and …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

A six-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily, experience the scenic South Island of New Zealand. Travel by coach from Christchurch via Lake Tekapo and...

6 days
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$1,251
Small Group Southern Loop 7 Days Tour

New Zealand’s South Island hosts the purest natural landscapes you’ll ever experience. From the turquoise waters in Abel Tasman, pods of dolphins in Kaikoura and …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

New Zealand’s South Island hosts the purest natural landscapes you’ll ever experience. From the turquoise waters in Abel Tasman, pods of dolphins in Kaikoura and...

7 days
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$1,383
Christchurch to Queenstown 2-Day Transfer Via Franz Josef

Embark on an unforgettable journey through some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking landscapes with Cheeky Kiwi Travel. This two-day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Embark on an unforgettable journey through some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking landscapes with Cheeky Kiwi Travel. This two-day tour from Christchurch to Queenstown via...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$329
Queenstown to Christchurch via West Coast 2-Day Small-Group Tour

This two day small group adventure showcases the dramatic contrasts of the South Island, from the rugged rainforests and glaciers of the West Coast to …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

This two day small group adventure showcases the dramatic contrasts of the South Island, from the rugged rainforests and glaciers of the West Coast to...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (11)
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$334
8 Day Southern Crossing Small Group Tour

Spectacular scenery and lots of opportunity for adventure, this 8 day South Island adventure starts and finishes in the diverse city of Christchurch. Turquoise lakes, …More

Christchurch, New Zealand

Spectacular scenery and lots of opportunity for adventure, this 8 day South Island adventure starts and finishes in the diverse city of Christchurch. Turquoise lakes,...

8 days
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$1,092
7Day/6Nights Southern Coastal Splendor Tour

A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily. Travel by coach and train through the specular South Island of New Zealand. Your journey commences in …More

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Christchurch, New Zealand

A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily. Travel by coach and train through the specular South Island of New Zealand. Your journey commences in...

7 days
3.9 (7)
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$1,636

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