7-Day New Zealand South Island Tour Packages

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Southern Voyager
A 7-day South Island adventure showcases 5 highlights: Lake Tekapo's Dark Sky Reserve, Queenstown's adventure sports, Milford Sound's fiords, Franz Josef Glacier's ice formations, and Mount Cook's alpine vistas. Covers 1,500km with frequent scenic stops.
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- Christchurch New Zealand
  113 mi
- Lake Tekapo New Zealand
  114 mi
- Queenstown New Zealand
  43 mi
- Milford Sound New Zealand
  43 mi
- Queenstown New Zealand
  137 mi
- Franz Josef New Zealand
  123 mi
- Christchurch New Zealand
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Queenstown to Wellington Highlights - 7 Day Self Drive Tour
South Island's highlights unfold in 5 days before reaching Wellington. Take in Queenstown's Remarkables, Mt Cook National Park, Christchurch, and Kaikoura's wildlife, ending with the scenic Marlborough Sounds cruise.
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- Queenstown New Zealand
  114 mi
- Mount Cook New Zealand
  127 mi
- Christchurch New Zealand
  93 mi
- Kaikoura New Zealand
  78 mi
- Picton New Zealand
  40 mi
- Wellington New Zealand
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Fiordland & South Coast Gravel
Diverse cycling routes span 499km across South Island over 7 days through 9 destinations. The path leads from Queenstown through Fiordland National Park, along the wild Catlins Coast to Dunedin, finishing in Christchurch with daily rides ranging from 34km to 98km.
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- Queenstown New Zealand
  53 mi
- Te Anau New Zealand
  75 mi
- Invercargill New Zealand
  62 mi
- Owaka New Zealand
  15 mi
- Balclutha New Zealand
  44 mi
- Dunedin New Zealand
  58 mi
- Oamaru New Zealand
  50 mi
- Timaru New Zealand
  91 mi
- Christchurch New Zealand
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New Zealand South Island 7 Day Tour Packages You'll Love

What people love about 7-day New Zealand South Island tours

Traveled in August
4.5
An awesome way to see the best of the South Island, it was amazing how much we saw in 7 days! I was looking for a smaller group tour with other solo travellers and this was perfect, I got to meet other travellers and were like family at the end of the week. Robbie was an awesome guide and knew so many little secrets gems! Franz Josef and Milford Sound are definite highlights for me, especially with all the snow on the peaks.
Southern Voyager
Traveled in May
5
I had the best 7 days on my Southern Loop tour with Wild Kiwi. This tour blew all my expectations and it was awesome to check out the Upper South Island. My favorite spots were Kaikoura, where I went swimming with dolphins and also the Abel Tasman National Park. The vehicle was so comfortable and there was plenty of space to stretch out and being able to connect to the wifi was a bonus! The pace of the tour was great as there were plenty of opportunities to do lots of walks, activities and really explore the different locations along the way. Overall, I couldn't recommend Wild Kiwi enough.
Southern Loop
Traveled in September
5
Mike Hygemann (Hygi) is an exceptionally talented & knowledgable Guide, who clearly loves his job. Our tour operated like clockwork & his enthusiasm & zest for life was infectious. He joined in on many activities, making them a lot of fun & was in tune with our group at all times. The Haka Tours itinerary's are well thought through & suitable for a wide range of age groups. The scenery is incredible & you can add as many high adrenaline activities as your nerve & budget allow. I can't wait to do it all again someday!!
South Island Lick Tour