Top Christchurch Multi-day Tours

A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Christchurch daily. Travel by coach and train through the specular South Island of New Zealand. Your journey commences in Christchurch travelling to Greymouth on the world famous Tranzalpine Train and then by road to Franz Josef. Travel the rugged West Coast, via Haast Pass and Wanaka to Queenstown. Experience Milford Sound and enjoy a nature cruise on the sound. You will also have a full free day in Queenstown to explore at your own pace. Transfer by coach from Queenstown to Dunedin, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city plus a day tour out onto the Otago Peninsula for a visit to Larnach Castle and for a wildlife cruise on the harbour. The tour includes 6 nights' accommodation. This tour may operate in reverse order, subject to transport provider availability.

Experience the best of the lower South Island without having to drive yourself through the distractingly beautiful landscapes on a 6-day coach tour from Christchurch. Stop at Aoraki Mt. Cook, take a Milford Sound cruise with included lunch, and spend a free day in Queenstown, then journey to Dunedin. Enjoy a guided tour of neo-gothic Dunedin and the wildlife-filled Otago Peninsula, with a guided tour of Larnach Castle and a wildlife cruise.

1. In Search of the Southern Alps A seven-day, 1,500-kilometre journey in search of landscapes shaped by New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Begin where snow-capped mountains rise from the Pacific, trace the wild West Coast, Canterbury High Country and glacier-carved Mackenzie Basin, and enter Aoraki / Mount Cook and Mount Aspiring National Parks. Follow the mountains and discover the story they have written across the South Island. 2. Walk into Two Worlds Some landscapes need to be walked into. Explore the 3.5-hour Hooker Valley Track, 1-hour Tasman Glacier Lake Track and 4-hour Routeburn Shelter–Routeburn Flats Track. Experience two faces of the Southern Alps — ice, moraines and open alpine scale; forest, rivers and wilderness. Guided walks operate under our DOC concession. 3. Private, Small & Unhurried Travel privately, up to 4 guests, with the freedom to stop, explore and spend more time where it matters — far from the rhythm of large-group touring.

This 10-day private journey with The Nature's Trail offers an in-depth exploration of New Zealand's stunning North and South Islands. Begin in Auckland and travel through lush landscapes to the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves and the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. Continue to picturesque Lake Taupō and the vibrant capital city of Wellington. Cross to the South Island to enjoy breathtaking scenery, including Lake Tekapo, Aoraki Mount Cook, and the spectacular Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park. This customizable tour includes a private driver-guide, allowing you to tailor the experience to your interests, travel pace, and preferences.

For an adventure-packed trip that will take you to some of the most beautiful places in New Zealand, look no further than this all-inclusive 9-day South Island tour. From stunning glaciers and turquoise lakes, to picturesque towns and dramatic mountain peaks, there's something for everyone on this comprehensive road trip. Plus, with all accommodation and some activities included, you can enjoy the ride rather than making travel plans on the fly.

See the top sights of New Zealand's spectacular South Island on a 5-day guided coach tour from Christchurch. With accommodation and transport taken care of, there's no logistical planning to worry about. Visit at Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s tallest mountain, enjoy free time to explore the adventure capital of Queenstown, take a boat cruise on Milford Sound, view Franz Josef Glacier, and travel by rail through the Southern Alps aboard the scenic TranzAlpine train.

See some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural vistas on this 2-day multi-stop adventure from Christchurch to Queenstown. Travel on the TranzAlpine train on a journey to see the blue-tinted frozen glaciers on New Zealand’s west coast, before stopping off overnight in Franz Josef. Once rested up, continue on to see the stunning crystal blue waters of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea before finally arriving in the bustling town of Queenstown.

Explore all corners of the gorgeous garden city on this private full-day tour of Christchurch. Located on New Zealand's east coast of the South Island, the city offers stunning scenery and history. Visit Christchurch Cathedral, traverse the Port Hills to Lyttelton, and punt along the Avon River while admiring the Botanic Gardens. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.