The 5 6-Day Experiences in New Zealand That Go Early

1.6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $3,506Our pick

Travel from Christchurch to Queenstown or back in a private vehicle with an exclusive guide-driver. Choose Kaikōura or Akaroa, then see Arthur’s Pass, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Fiordland, and Te Anau. Add hotels, scenic rail, cruises, stargazing, helicopter flights, jet boating, or other activities to suit your group.

“This was a fantastic experience. Raghav, did a great job and was extremely organized. He picked us up in Christchurch and took excellent care from then on. His van was comfortable, even equipped with wifi and also had cords I could chargRead more”

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2.6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $3,909

Fly from Auckland to Christchurch, then travel the South Island with a private guide-driver and vehicle. You’ll see Kaikōura or Akaroa, Arthur’s Pass, Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook, Queenstown, Milford or Doubtful Sound, and Te Anau. Optional tickets include rail travel, stargazing, a helicopter flight, jet boating, glowworm caves, and more.

“We had the most amazing tour of the South Island with Raghav as our guide and driver! We could not have fit more into our adventure! Every detail was worked out and timed to perfection. The hotel and activity choices were excellent, as weRead more”

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3.6 Day South Island Circut: Milford Sound, Queenstown and Glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $3,425

Travel from Christchurch through Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef, and Greymouth on a semi-independent six-day circuit. You’ll cruise Milford Sound, visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, ride the Skyline Gondola, take a glacier shuttle, and cross the Southern Alps by TranzAlpine train. Transport and five nights of 3- or 4-star lodging are arranged, while free time is yours.

“We thought the full amount of time on the tour would be organized by tour guides but it was generally just taking you to destinations and you are on your own. Some of the destinations were on public transportation and no arrangements werRead more”

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4.6-Day South Island Southern Heritage Tour from Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,449

Travel from Christchurch through Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook to Queenstown, Milford Sound, and Dunedin. You get five nights in 4 to 4.5-star hotels, a Milford Sound cruise, free time in Queenstown, a guided Dunedin city tour, Larnach Castle, and a wildlife cruise at Taiaroa Head. Some longer transfers use Intercity coaches with limited commentary.

“This tour was exactly what I wanted because it will go all the way to Dunedin but hesitant at first because there's no review. I did take the risk to book it without knowing how it would be. I never expected that this tour is not a continuous (Read more”

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5.6 Day Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Milford Sound Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $1,241Best value

Travel by private vehicle with a flexible guide on a six-day South Island journey. See Castle Hill, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Wanaka, Milford Sound, Aoraki/Mount Cook, and Lake Tekapo, with walks such as Hooker Valley Track. Mr. Jatin and the Nature’s Trail team are named in guest feedback, though the assigned guide should be confirmed before booking.

“Wow, the Christchurch to Lake Tekapo Car and Hike tour was incredible!”

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