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South Island Tours - Explore with New Zealand coach tours

The South Island of New Zealand has the most dramatic scenery and landscapes. Explore this wonderful place on a great South Island coach tour.

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Grand Pacific 10 Day Ultimate South Island Escape

10 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

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Grand Pacific Tours
Grand Pacific Ultimate
 New Zealand small group tour
 Hotel 4 star - 9 nights
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Escape and enjoy New Zealand's majestic South Island on this deluxe 10 day small group holiday. Beginning in Christchurch you will visit the mighty West Coast, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Dunedin and Mount Cook National Park on this unforgettable journey across New Zealand.

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6 day Mt. Cook, Queenstown Milford Sound and Dunedin

6 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

New Zealand Queenstown
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 5 nights
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Travel Christchurch to Mt Cook to Queenstown, then visit Milford Sound before taking the Taieri Gorge Train to Dunedin, finish your tour in Christchurch

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Inspiring Journeys 12 Day The Southern Drift

12 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

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Cruise boat comes into Milford Sound Harbour
Inspiring Journeys
 New Zealand small group tour
 Hotel 4 star - 11 nights
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Discover 100% Pure New Zealand on this Inspiring Journey through the bountiful natural treasures of the South Island. From the still waters of Milford Sound and snowcapped peaks of the Southern Alps, to rolling hills and grassy plains of Central Otago, delve into the exquisite beauty of a land that has remained unchanged for millennia.

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Kirra Tours 10 day Classic TranzAlpine Panorama

10 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

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The Styx River in Christchurch
Kirra Tours
 New Zealand escorted tour
 Hotel 4 star - 9 nights
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Discover the spectacular South Island of New Zealand, taking in the southern loop from Christchurch down the central spine of the Southern Alps and onto the East and West Coasts. Board the famous TranzAlpine train journey from Greymouth to Christchurch, a great way to finish off your holiday experience!

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Glaciers Overnight - 2 day Christchurch to Queenstown

2 days from Queenstown to Christchurch

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Arial view of Fox Glacier
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 1 nights
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Highlights include: Queenstown • the Gibbston Valley • Lakes Wanaka and Hawea •  Visit Franz Josef Glacier • the wild West Coast • The world famous TranzAlpine Scenic Train

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8 day South Island Scenic Explorer

8 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

Avon River, Christchurch
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 3 star - 7 nights
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A great 8 day tour which introduces you to Mt Cook National Park, Queenstown. Fiordland, Milford Sound and the West Coast Glaciers and includes the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train journey.

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Haka Tours 7 Day South Island Lick Tour

7 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

New Zealand South Island, Haka Tours
Haka Tours
 New Zealand small group tour
 Backpacker Accommodation - 6 nights
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Be amazed by stunning mountains and fantastic views, and enjoy exploring the exciting adventure centre of Queenstown on this South Island holiday with Haka Tours. You will experience unbeatable scenery paired with a massive range of optional activities to try on this unforgettable holiday.

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4 day Southern Circuit

4 days from Queenstown to Queenstown

Mt Cook National Park, New Zealand
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 3 nights
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A 4 day introduction to the South Island including Mt Cook National Park, Queenstown and the West Coast Glaciers. A highlight will be your journey on board the famous TranzAlpine scenic train across the South Island.

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6 day Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glacier Highlights

6 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

Views over Lake Wakatipu down to Glenorchy
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Hotel 4 star - 5 nights
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Starting and finishing Christchurch this tour visits Mt Cook National Park, Queenstown. Fiordland, Milford Sound and the West Coast Glaciers before taking the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train journey across the Southern Alps.

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6 day Dunedin, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glaciers

6 days from Christchurch to Christchurch

New Zealand independent tours
Thrifty Tours
 New Zealand independent tour
 Motels - 5 nights
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Experience Dunedin, Queenstown, Milford Sound and the Glaciers on this 6 day itinerary. Includes the Taieri Gorge Train trip, a Milford Sound day tour including a 2 1/2 hour nature cruise and the famous Tranz Alpine train.

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Cinzia Iten, Independent Coach Northern Wonders, Travelled on 5th December 2018
Perfectly organized and a wonderful trip with beautiful places and funny tours. Thank you!
Monikin Tin-U, Customised North Island Tour for Monikin!, Travelled on 12th November 2018
I had wonderful experience working with NZ coach tours and the trip itself. NZ coach tours is more than just “booked a tour” for me but available to help and assist me with anything at anytime. They are available 24/7. One time, on my...
Elizabeth, Shirl, Benjamin, Alison & Katherine Larsen, A Customised Southern Highlights Including Milford Sound, Travelled on 1st December 2018
Our tour organized by New Zealand Coach Tours was excellent. Everything was planned and carried out extremely well. Christina was great to work with and was able to make our South Island Tour a part of a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend this...

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