Central South Island Holidays
new zealand & the pacific
Trailfinders offers a range of Central South Island holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore New Zealand on a fly drive holiday, a sociable guided group tour, or are looking for advice on how to combine New Zealand with Australia or the Pacific – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO CENTRAL SOUTH ISLAND
Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Central South Island holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
Best of New Zealand
New Zealand
21 days / 20 nights
Absolute Luxury New Zealand
New Zealand
17 days / 16 nights
Unique & Boutique New Zealand
New Zealand
24 days / 23 nights
South Island Highlights
New Zealand
19 days / 18 nights
South Island Uncovered
New Zealand
12 days / 11 nights
Kiwis & Campers
New Zealand
16 days / 15 nights
WHERE TO GO IN CENTRAL SOUTH ISLAND
Click on the tiles below the Central South Island map for more details on each area. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants?
Christchurch & Akaroa
Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers
Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN CENTRAL SOUTH ISLAND
What you won’t find here are thousands of New Zealand hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef
Central South Island
Lakestone Lodge, Lake Pukaki
Central South Island
The George
Central South Island
Akaroa Village Inn
Central South Island
Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass
Central South Island
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Central South Island
WHAT TO DO IN CENTRAL SOUTH ISLAND
One day you might be embarking on a thrilling heli hike or marvelling at it from the air, the next star gazing from the Mount John Observatory. Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your New Zealand holiday to life.
Akaroa Harbour Nature Cruise
- Modern catamaran
- Dolphins & seals
- Fully narrated tour
International Antarctic Centre
- Resident penguins
- Ride an arctic expedition vehicle
Fox and Franz Josef Glacier Landing by Helicopter
- Spectacular glacial scenery
- Thrilling glacier landing
- Expansive snowfields
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