New Zealand's South Island Holidays
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Admire the snow-tipped peak of Mount Cook, cruise the vast fiords of Milford Sound or relax on the golden sands of Abel Tasman National Park. Wine is equally as popular on the South Island; enjoy tastings in the wineries of world-renowned Marlborough and the scenic central Otago.
Trailfinders offers a range of 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 NEW ZEALAND'S SOUTH ISLAND
Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular New Zealand’s 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
South Island Highlights
New Zealand
19 days / 18 nights
South Island Discovery
New Zealand
15 days / 14 nights
South Island Uncovered
New Zealand
12 days / 11 nights
Great Walks of New Zealand
New Zealand
21 days / 20 nights
Kea
Experience the South Island highlights on this small group escorted tour.
WHERE TO GO IN THE SOUTH ISLAND
Click on the tiles below the South Island map for more details on each region. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
Marlborough, Abel Tasman & Kaikoura
Central South Island
Queenstown, Wanaka & Fiordland
Stewart Island & The South East Coast
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN THE 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.
Fiordland Lodge, Te Anau
Queenstown, Wanaka & Fiordland
The Peppertree, Blenheim
Marlborough, Abel Tasman & Kaikoura
Hapuku Lodge + Tree Houses
Marlborough, Abel Tasman & Kaikoura
Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass
Central South Island
Sudima Christchurch City
Central South Island
QT Queenstown
Queenstown, Wanaka & Fiordland
WHAT TO DO IN THE SOUTH ISLAND
One day you might be sipping wine in the world-renowned Marlborough region, the next swimming with dolphins in Kaikoura or embarking on a thrilling heli hike on Franz Josef Glacier. Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your New Zealand holiday to life.
Marlborough Sounds & Wineries
- Delicious wine tasting
- Beautiful cruise on Marlborough Sounds
- Locally sourced seafood delicacies
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Milford Sound Day Tour - Coach Cruise Coach
- Captivating Milford Sound
- Spectacular nature cruise
- Glass-roofed coach
South Island Top Tips From Our Travel Experts
Aston Lo
Akaroa is a perfect destination to start or finish your trip. So peaceful and scenic, this lazy seaside town will allow you to unwind before setting off on your trip, or give you time to reflect on a great trip just had. 100% recommend.
Pete Orchard
New Zealand's South Island is absolutely beautiful, especially the west coast from Punakaiki down to Queenstown. The hiking opportunities in Franz Josef are fantastic. Pack an anorak, pull on your walking boots and hit the trails!
Lauren McLeod
A scenic and charming hidden gem in New Zealand, Stewart Island offers a simpler way of living. With only 380 people living here it really is an escape from the modern world. The main island (and surround islands) are teeming with bird life, the coves and bays are so peaceful and the tiny town of Oban is full of charm and local history.
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