Explore NZ's breathtaking South Island

The sheer beauty and diversity of the landscape combined with the warmth and generosity of the New Zealand people, makes the South Island a magnet for travellers. 

You can be travelling through a beautiful farmland one minute and the next travelling through the iconic mountains. The beauty of the landscape, with rivers, lakes, mountains and fiords is just spectacular.

From the majestic Milford Sound to the mighty West Coast, the South Island is a must visit destination that will simply take your breath away.

Majestic Milford Sound

Experience the changing cityscape of Christchurch, one of the world’s most unique destinations, combining urban regeneration and innovation with heritage, culture and exhilarating activity. 

Discover the South-East coastline towns of Omarama, Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula. Dunedin is regarded as the Edinburgh of the South with its Scottish influence and is home to amazing buildings including the Dunedin Railway Station, one of the most photographed buildings in the country.

Dunedin Railway Station

A must-see Dunedin attraction is Larnach Castle which dates back to 1871. Enjoy a guided tour of the castle, learn about its scandalous past before having time to wander through the Garden of International Significance.

Visit picturesque Milford Sound and travel through the breathtaking fiords and dramatic mountain peaks which were carved by glaciers during the ice ages and are described as the ‘eighth wonder of the world’.

Breathtaking scenery awaits when you jump on-board the TranzAlpine, which is regarded as one of the world’s great rail journeys.

The world-renowned TranzAlpine Railway Journey

From Christchurch, travel through the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, view alpine scenery, river valleys and spectacular gorges as you ascend to Arthur’s Pass located in the centre of the Southern Alps. 

New Zealand’s South Island is a truly unique place with captivating landscapes and sensational culture; experience it all on one of Grand Pacific Tours South Island coach holidays.