West Coast

West Coast

Whether you want to explore the West Coast’s rich environmental heritage through the extensive walking tracks or the national parks by bicycle, you're bound to be enticed by this region's natural beauty. 

A visit to the stunning and majestic Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers is on pretty much everyone's wish list when visiting this region. Choose to explore these geological giants with an experienced guide, or take a short flight to get a birds eye view of these ancient ice flows.

Other places of interest include the largest limestone arches in Australasia in the Oparara Valley at Karamea, the scenic drive down the Coast Road from Westport to Greymouth, or for the world famous Wildfoods festival and some of New Zealand's finest Pounamu (Jade), visit Hokitika.

8-Day Taste of South Island (self-drive)

8-Day Taste of South Island (self-drive)

A really good 8-day circular trip starting and finishing in Christchurch and touching on some of the incredible scenery and sights of this, the most majestic of Islands anywhere in the world.

tour only price from£715

8-Day Taste of South Island (self-drive)
8-Day Southern Experience

8-Day Southern Experience

Spend 8 days discovering New Zealand's South Island with its stunning lakes, snow capped mountains and amazing glaciers. Highlights include visiting Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo.

tour only price from£999

8-Day Southern Experience
13-Day South Island Wonders (self-drive)

13-Day South Island Wonders (self-drive)

For those who only have a 2 week holiday in New Zealand, then your best bet is to head straight for the South Island. This tour is our most popular, with accommodation choices galore.

tour only price from£1085

13-Day South Island Wonders (self-drive)
7-Day West Coast Odyssey and Doubtful Sound

7-Day West Coast Odyssey and Doubtful Sound

The untouched beauty and remoteness of Doubtful Sound makes it a magical place to take an overnight cruise. Stay in Queenstown and Wanaka and tour up the West Coast to Franz Josef.

tour only price from£1675

7-Day West Coast Odyssey and Doubtful Sound
9-Day South Island Premier Coach Tour

9-Day South Island Premier Coach Tour

A great Premier Escorted tour around the beautiful scenic spots of New Zealand's South Island.

tour only price from£1889

9-Day South Island Premier Coach Tour
9-Day South Island Tour (Small Group)

9-Day South Island Tour (Small Group)

If you are short on time then this 9-Day South Island tour is really wonderful and simply perfect and unbeatable both for quality and value for money.

tour only price from£2115

9-Day South Island Tour (Small Group)
14-Day Drive and Hike around the South Island B&B (self-drive)

14-Day Drive and Hike around the South Island B&B (self-drive)

If you like walking this tour has been carefully handpicked just for you. This incredible journey takes you to many of New Zealand's South Island scenic areas and includes several great day walks.

tour only price from£2235

14-Day Drive and Hike around the South Island B&B (self-drive)
11-Day South Island New Zealand Tour (Small Group)

11-Day South Island New Zealand Tour (Small Group)

Our best South Island Small Group Tour, covering all the main sights and vistas that the South Island has to offer, plus a few wonderful added extras that no other tours offer.

tour only price from£2755

11-Day South Island New Zealand Tour (Small Group)
Glenfern Villas, Franz Josef Glacier

Glenfern Villas, Franz Josef Glacier

4*

Great one and two bed villas in the perfect spot for exporing this unique region.

Glenfern Villas, Franz Josef Glacier

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