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5 to 9 day holiday itineraries

Explore our popular 5 to 9 day self drive, independent and coach holiday ideas. New Zealand's South Island has it all from beautiful Fiordlands, Milford Sound, West Coast Glaciers and the famous Queenstown. On this South Island holiday discover all of the highlights and ask our specialised travel agents for their favourite places and hidden secret spots! Remember, we are also able to customise your itinerary to perfectly suit your needs. Just get in touch with one of our specialists to start planning your Discover New Zealand experience.

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Train, Fiord and Glacier Tour
 
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Train, Fiord and Glacier Tour
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  • Hotel 3 star
  • 6 days/5 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Spoil yourself with a New Zealand tour to a beautiful fiord, and stunning glacier and finish with on...

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    Spoil yourself with a New Zealand tour to a beautiful fiord, and stunning glacier and finish with one of the best scenic rail routes of New Zealand's South Island. This tour is fantastic if you want to see some unique highlights in a short time frame. 

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NZD$3,700

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Southern Highlights with Milford Sound
 
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Southern Highlights with Milford Sound
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  • Motels
  • 5 days/4 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Experience the highlights of New Zealand's South Island with this whirlwind week seeing Aoraki-Mt Co...

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    Experience the highlights of New Zealand's South Island with this whirlwind week seeing Aoraki-Mt Cook, Milford Sound and more!

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NZD$2,560

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Southern Alps and Milford Sound Highlights
 
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Southern Alps and Milford Sound Highlights
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  • Motels
  • 6 days/5 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Enjoy the majestic mountain magic of the South Island by visiting Glaciers, Fiordland and Queenstown...

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    Enjoy the majestic mountain magic of the South Island by visiting Glaciers, Fiordland and Queenstown!

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NZD$2,950

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Fiords, Glaciers and Trains
 
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Fiords, Glaciers and Trains
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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 8 days/7 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • An introduction to the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, Queenstown, Fiordland, Milford ...

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    An introduction to the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, Queenstown, Fiordland, Milford Sound, the West Coast Glaciers and the TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey. An ideal tour to customise to your own schedule!

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NZD$6,055

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Milford Sound & The Southern Highlights
 
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Milford Sound & The Southern Highlights
  • Motels
  • 5 days/4 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Queenstown to Christchurch Rail & Glacier Tour

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NZD$1,956

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AAT Kings: Southern Spotlight 26/27
 
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AAT Kings: Southern Spotlight 26/27
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  • Hotel 3 star
  • 9 days/8 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Journey through the South Island and experience the Southern Alps on the ideal tour for those wishin...

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    Journey through the South Island and experience the Southern Alps on the ideal tour for those wishing to see the best.

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Was NZD$5,299

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Milford Sound Spectacular Tour
 
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Milford Sound Spectacular Tour
  • Hotel 3 star
  • 7 days/6 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Starting in Christchurch, travelling into Mackenzie county to Mt Cook. From Mt Cook journey south vi...

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    Starting in Christchurch, travelling into Mackenzie county to Mt Cook. From Mt Cook journey south via Queenstown to Te Anau. From Te Anau you can take the day to drive the return trip along the stunning Milford Road to reach Milford sound, where you will take a scenic nature cruise. The next day you will travel through Southland to Otago, stopping in Dunedin before heading back to Christchurch.

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NZD$2,155

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Wild West and Glacier Country Tour
 
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Wild West and Glacier Country Tour
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  • Hotel 4 star
  • 5 days/4 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Uncover New Zealand's wild wonder on the West Coast with a TranzAlpine journey to famous Glaciers!

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NZD$4,215

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Taste of the South Island
 
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Taste of the South Island
  • Motels
  • 8 days/7 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Get a 'taste' for the South Island of New Zealand on this 8 day scenic journey.

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NZD$3,190

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AAT Kings: Southern Wonders 26/27
 
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AAT Kings: Southern Wonders 26/27
AAT Kings - get the best deal and book your New Zealand coach tour online
  • Hotel 3 star
  • 9 days/8 night Journey from Christchurch to Christchurch

  • Explore the Southern Wonders and visit the iconic sights of South Island on a 9-day guided holiday.

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Was NZD$5,299

Now NZD$4,999

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Nearly all our guests customise our tour ideas. That's what we do! Our expert team of New Zealand specialists can design a holiday itinerary to suit you perfectly. A tailor made package can be created for you in no time and doesn't cost you any more than one of our 'off the shelf' ideas. So get in touch with the team today to start your plans.

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