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Local Living Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
Local Living Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island

Local Living Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island

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10 best local living New Zealand South Island tours

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  1. Essence of New Zealand (Small Group, 2025/2026)
  2. New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Queenstown Escape Wellington → Queenstown (2027)
  3. Southern Wonders (2026/2027, Best Buys)
  4. The Southern Drift (Base, 2026/2027, 10 Days)
  5. Untamed New Zealand (Small Group)
  6. Essence of New Zealand (2026/2027) (20 destinations)
  7. New Zealand's Southern Sounds (Small Group)
  8. New Zealand Marvel (2025/2026)
  9. New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Cityscapes to Geothermal Gems Auckland → Queenstown (2026)
  10. New Zealand Marvel (2027/2028)

  1. Essence of New Zealand (Small Group, 2025/2026)

    Essence of New Zealand (Small Group, 2025/2026)Map of Essence of New Zealand (Small Group, 2025/2026)
    In-depth Cultural
    Duration 18 days
    DestinationsChristchurch, Omarama, Lake Tekapo, Dunedin, Oamaru, Invercargill, Stewart Island, Ulva Island, Queenstown, Milford SoundSee all destinations
    Age Range All Ages Welcome
    OperatorAAT Kings

    From $10,265

    15% Off
    NZ$8,725
    You save $1,540
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  2. New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Queenstown Escape Wellington → Queenstown (2027)

    New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Queenstown Escape Wellington → Queenstown (2027)Map of New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Queenstown Escape Wellington → Queenstown (2027)
    Explorer
    Duration 13 days
    DestinationsWellington, Motuara Island, Kaikoura, Akaroa, Christchurch, Dunedin, Stewart Island, Fiordland National Park, Doubtful Sound, Milford SoundSee all destinations
    Age Range Ages 8+
    OperatorAPT

    From

    15% Off
    NZ$17,395
    +$1,500 upfront costs
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  3. Southern Wonders (2026/2027, Best Buys)

    Southern Wonders (2026/2027, Best Buys)Map of Southern Wonders (2026/2027, Best Buys)
    In-depth Cultural
    Duration 9 days
    DestinationsChristchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Dunedin, Omarama
    Age Range All Ages Welcome
    OperatorAAT Kings
    No departure dates available
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  4. The Southern Drift (Base, 2026/2027, 10 Days)

    The Southern Drift (Base, 2026/2027, 10 Days)Map of The Southern Drift (Base, 2026/2027, 10 Days)
    Explorer
    Duration 10 days
    DestinationsChristchurch, Lake Ohau, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Franz Josef
    Age Range All Ages Welcome
    OperatorAAT Kings
    No departure dates available
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  5. Untamed New Zealand (Small Group)

    Untamed New Zealand (Small Group)Map of Untamed New Zealand (Small Group)
    Explorer
    Duration 17 days
    DestinationsAuckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Blenheim, Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough, Kaikoura, Lake Ohau, OhauSee all destinations
    Age Range All Ages Welcome
    OperatorAAT Kings
    No departure dates available
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  6. Essence of New Zealand (2026/2027) (20 destinations)

    Essence of New Zealand (2026/2027) (20 destinations)Map of Essence of New Zealand (2026/2027) (20 destinations)
    In-depth Cultural
    Duration 16 days
    DestinationsChristchurch, Omarama, Dunedin, Invercargill, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Stewart Island, Queenstown, Walter Peak, Mount CookSee all destinations
    Age Range All Ages Welcome
    OperatorAAT Kings
    No departure dates available
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  7. New Zealand's Southern Sounds (Small Group)

    New Zealand's Southern Sounds (Small Group)Map of New Zealand's Southern Sounds (Small Group)
    Explorer
    Duration 12 days
    DestinationsWellington, Blenheim, Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough, Kaikoura, Lake Ohau, Ohau, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, CromwellSee all destinations
    Age Range All Ages Welcome
    OperatorAAT Kings
    No departure dates available
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  8. New Zealand Marvel (2025/2026)

    New Zealand Marvel (2025/2026)Map of New Zealand Marvel (2025/2026)
    Explorer
    Duration 14 days
    DestinationsChristchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Dunedin, Omarama, Oamaru, Picton, Wellington, RotoruaSee all destinations
    Age Range All Ages Welcome
    OperatorAAT Kings

    From $8,305

    20% Off
    NZ$6,644
    You save $1,661
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  9. New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Cityscapes to Geothermal Gems Auckland → Queenstown (2026)

    New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Cityscapes to Geothermal Gems Auckland → Queenstown (2026)Map of New Zealand Coastal Expedition with Cityscapes to Geothermal Gems Auckland → Queenstown (2026)
    Explorer
    Duration 16 days
    DestinationsAuckland, Rotorua, Te Puia, Wellington, Motuara Island, Queen Charlotte Sound, Akaroa, Christchurch, Dunedin, Stewart IslandSee all destinations
    Age Range Ages 8+
    OperatorAPT

    From

    20% Off
    NZ$18,895
    +$1,500 upfront costs
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  10. New Zealand Marvel (2027/2028)

    New Zealand Marvel (2027/2028)Map of New Zealand Marvel (2027/2028)
    Explorer
    Duration 14 days
    DestinationsChristchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Dunedin, Omarama, Picton, Wellington, Auckland
    Age Range All Ages Welcome
    OperatorAAT Kings

    From

    20% Off
    NZ$8,440
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