What to do and see in West Coast Region, South Island: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Travel New Zealand in luxury with an experienced local guide. We pick you up from any airport or Cruise Ship Port and take you on a private trip for your group. Let us make an itinerary for you or plan your own and tell us where you would like to go. Book 1 day or multiple days, we will stay with you throughout your vacation and give you an authentic unforgettable Kiwi experience.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Bottled water, Light refreshments, Snacks, Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Accommodation, Meals

See the best of New Zealand’s stunning South Island on this unforgettable 8-day tour! Traveling by private luxury vehicle you’ll visit all the highlights of this amazing destination on an counter-clockwise route from Christchurch. Explore Arthur’s Pass, see West Coast rainforests from Franz Josef Glacier, and visit Mount Cook and Queenstown. Customize your tour to your preference with a range of optional activities (own expense) including helicopter rides, mountain walks, bungee jumps and more! The service that we provide is a private luxury tour service, not a large group tour. Other than our friendly tour staff you will not be sharing your tour with anyone outside of your own party so you can rest assured that this is your tour and we’ll do exactly what you want to make it your perfect trip. With a round-trip transfer from Christchurch Airport or your local hotel plus seven nights of accommodation included, this adventure-laden tour enables you to see the South Island with ease.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Private tour, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Live commentary on board, Professional tour guide (who is also the driver), Transport by private vehicle and all fuel charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip airport transfer (Christchurch), 7 nights accommodation in your selected category of hotel

Exclusions: Gratuities, Optional activities, Personal expenses, Food and drinks, not specified in the itinerary (lunch and dinner)

Over 24 unforgettable days you will experience it all: secluded beaches, jaw-dropping scenery, Māori culture, mountainous ranges, lush rainforests and more adventure activities than you could ever wish for. As with all our tours, we do include a few 'must-do' events, ranging from a Māori cultural night to learning to paddle a waka (Māori war canoe), and even a greenstone carving experience. You will see a massive range of optional activities available to add, from bungy jumping and dolphin swimming to jet boating and scenic flights. None of these are compulsory; just add the ones you want. Activities can also be purchased on the road – just let your tour guide know. We can't always guarantee availability when booking on the road, so we suggest pre-booking any activities you especially want to do.

Inclusions: Continental Breakfast Every Day - heaps of options for everyone (you too, vegans!), Orientation Tours - we give you the low-down on every location, Comfortable Transport - with plenty of room to spread out, High-End Hostel Accommodation - dorm share, upgrades available, Experienced Local Guide , Small Groups - Max 16 people. You are more than just a number, Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the birthplace of New Zealand, 2 dinners Fish'n'Chips in Paihia and a traditional cooked hangi in Murupara to full your puku! (belly), Experience a Māori cultural performance in Rotorua during the Cultural Experience Night, Visit Te Puia - cultural centre about traditional Māori culture and Rotorua’s geothermal wonders, Learn to paddle a waka (Māori war canoe) along the Abel Tasman coastline, Iconic ferry ride between the North and South Islands across the Cook Strait, Optional transport back from Wellington to Auckland on Day 24

Exclusions: Additional activities - such as bungy jumping, Lunch and dinner are own costs - unless specified

Starting and ending in the “Garden City” of Christchurch, we show you the ultimate highlights of New Zealand’s stunning South Island over 7 action-packed days. From turquoise lakes to towering mountains and glaciers, the South Island’s scenery will blow your mind, and the nation’s adventure capital, Queenstown, has all the adrenalin activities on offer that you could possibly wish for. Activities can be pre-booked or purchased on the road - just let your tour guide know. We can't always guarantee availability when booking on the road, so we suggest pre- booking any activities you especially want to do. As the tour starts early in the morning, you can opt to book accommodation in Christchurch with us the night before the tour – only having to walk downstairs on day 1 makes for a stress-free morning. Accommodation is included on the last night of your tour, but we can also book a few extra nights for you if you would like to extend your stay.

Inclusions: 7 nights in high-end hostel accommodation – dorm share, upgrades available, Small groups, maximum 16, Orientation tour of every location, Continental breakfast every day, Dinner on first night, TranzAlpine train from Greymouth to Christchurch, Carve your own pounamu/jade pendant in Franz Josef, Comfortable bus transport, Journey through multiple National Parks

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner (unless specified) at own cost, Add on activities ie - Bungy jumping

Picturesque mountains, deep fiords and icy glaciers - this is New Zealand's South Island. See for yourself on a four-day independent tour highlighting this scenic region. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown and up the West Coast to Greymouth before a return to Christchurch. View Franz Josef glacier and experience Milford Sound.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Live commentary on board, Milford Sound Cruise, 3-nights accommodation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Spend three days experiencing the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on this tour from Christchurch. Travel by coach to Mt Cook National Park, Queenstown, Greymouth and the impressive Franz Josef Glacier, listening to informative onboard commentary and stopping to explore sights independently. You’ll be treated to a panorama of New Zealand’s spectacular, ever-changing scenery, from open plains and rugged mountain ranges to glacial lakes, dense forests, Gold Rush towns and beyond. This 3-day tour is ideal for more independent sightseeing, and those looking to experience the beauty of New Zealand in a relaxed, comfortable way.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, 2 nights of accommodation in 3-star hotels, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Starting from Auckland, we make our way down the beautiful and volcanic North Island to the capital, Wellington, before catching a ferry to cross the Cook Strait to get up close and personal with the South Island. As with all our tours, we do include a few 'must-do' events, ranging from a Māori cultural night to learning to paddle a waka (Māori canoe), and a greenstone carving experience. You will see a wide range of optional activities available to add, from bungy jumping and dolphin swimming to jet boating and scenic flights. Just add the ones you want! Activities can be pre-booked or purchased on the road - just let your tour guide know. We can't always guarantee availability when booking on the road, so we suggest pre- booking any activities you especially want to do.

Inclusions: Every day continental breakfast, Orientation tours - We give you the low-down on every location, Comfortable transport - with plenty of room to spread out, Iconic ferry ride between the North and South Islands across the Cook Strait, High - End Hostel/Lodge Accommodation - Dorm share, upgrades available, Experienced Local Guide , Small groups - Maximum 16 people - because you're more than just a number, Dinner at Murupara - fill your puku (belly) with a traditional cooked hangi, Te Puia - traditional Māori culture and discover Rotorua’s geothermal wonders, Learn to paddle a waka (Māori war canoe) along the Abel Tasman coastline, Cultural Experience Night in Murupara, Optional transport back from Wellington to Auckland

Exclusions: Lunch and dinner - are at own expenses unless specified, Additional activities - such as bungy jumping

On this exclusive private 4 day tour you will experience the stunning beauty of the Alpine Triangle. Highlights include: Kaikoura- a dolphin and whale-watching paradise, Christchurch- The Garden City, the beauty of the Pancake Rocks with an overnight stay in Punakaiki and a trip through the majestic Alps via the Tranz- Alpine Train. The best part is that you will discover the best that the region has to offer with the luxury of your own private driver and vehicle.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast

Exclusions: Meals Not Mentioned in Itinerary, Gratuities , Sightseeing activities not included in itinerary

The linking of special short road trips allows you to relax and take in more of the uniqueness of New Zealand. Having existing planned routes by a born local who understands that having custom options that can be tweaked to suit rather than a set plan creates a more flexible holiday. The hot spots of New Zealand can then be interspersed with out of the way places that you may never have heard of or knew existed. New Zealand is a place of wonder and every hour the scenery changes to something more spectacular. Queenstown is a great stopping spot with so much to do and flying home is easy.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Bottled water daily

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South Island Delights Road Trips have been created to encompass the whole of the South Island of New Zealand. To link together the itineraries for the number of days you wish to tour. Just one Road Trip link of 3 or 7 days, why not extend your journey to 14 days and add some exciting regions of our beautiful South Island. Flights from Auckland and Wellington arrive to and depart from Blenheim airport for your Top of the South round trip of 5 days. If you choose to travel the East Coast to Christchurch or inland to Queenstown and Milford Sound, flights returning to Wellington and Auckland are available. Your chauffeur guide will provide a custom plan from the provided itinerary just for you to ensure you see the very best the South Island can offer in hot spots and route convenience so every minute is a new experience. Marlborough is such a draw card for being the largest wine region of New Zealand and a wonderful starting point and a must to include. Locals come and discover NZ.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Glass of wine with dinners

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