South Island Tours & Holidays

New Zealand's South Island has alpine delights and natural wonders.

From hiking on glaciers to kayaking with dolphins, you can enjoy a range of active experiences while you’re surrounded by some of the most beautiful places in New Zealand’s South Island. If you’re looking for the perfect South Island itinerary, you’ve come to the right place. A New Zealand South Island tour promises breathtaking scenery, heart-pumping adrenaline activities, fascinating cultural experiences, and some of the best food and wine on the planet. If you're having trouble figuring out whether you should explore the South Island or the North Island of New Zealand, you simply have to look at all the fun experiences to be had, from overnight scenic cruises to cultural exchanges and exciting adventure tours. From sampling the region’s famous wine near Queenstown to sleeping on Milford Sound and observing the famous kiwi bird in Christchurch, there are plenty of great things to do in New Zealand’s South Island.

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Queenstown Southern Loop

Grace · Traveled March 2024
This is my first time in New Zealand. The experience that I never forget. I love the Country and the people around as well the Landscape. It's my first time to see a lot of herds, along the way to Stewart Island. And also the World Heritage site of Millford Sound. And when we are at Te Anue. We have the experience of Jet Boat on the river. And that was exciting 😄. Over all I Love this experience. I have something to tell to my grand Daughter.
Review submitted 07 Mar 2024

Cycle New Zealand: Otago Rail Trail

Helen · Traveled March 2024
A fabulous trip with stunning views, nice accommodation and good food along the way. The tour guide (Griff) was exceptional and took care of all of our needs. The bikes were of an excellent quality. I would highly recommend this trip.
Review submitted 06 Mar 2024

Cycle New Zealand: Otago Rail Trail

Sheree · Traveled March 2024
I highly recommend the Otago Rail Trail bike ride in New Zealand. Riding through wonderful scenery on a historical trail lends to a great fulfilling experience. Intrepid were very well organized in getting the trip together. Our guide Rod Griffith ‘Griff” was great with not just his knowledge of the area and the rail trail he also had a wonderful sense of humor, we had lots of laughs. He made everyone feel very comfortable, all our needs were catered for & we felt very safe in capable hands!
Review submitted 06 Mar 2024

New Zealand West Coast Adventure

Tamie · Traveled February 2024
Jef was an amazing tour guide and the West Coast Adventure was truly a memorable vacation. He taught me so much about New Zealand and I walked away with a new appreciation of the culture and country. A life changing trip!
Review submitted 04 Mar 2024

Active New Zealand: Wanaka

Jessie · Traveled February 2024
This is a great little trip. The scenery in this area is amazing! If you enjoy a variety physical activity then you will enjoy the tour. The trip was well organised and I learnt a lot about the area. I would highly recommend!
Review submitted 19 Feb 2024

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