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Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

5.0
(227)
4h
$117
per person
Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

Scenic Cruise & Guided Walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

5.0
(164)
3h
$85
per person
The Wine Trail Tour

The Wine Trail Tour

5.0
(158)
6h
$187
per person
Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)

Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)

5.0
(110)
7h
$205
per person
Level 1 Waterfall Climb from Wanaka (3 hours return)

Level 1 Waterfall Climb from Wanaka (3 hours return)

5.0
(109)
3h
$120
per person
 Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch

Milford Sound Small Group Tour, Cruise & Picnic Lunch

5.0
(90)
13h
$220
per person
'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

5.0
(78)
3h
$99
per person
Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

5.0
(64)
5h
$156
per person
2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201

2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201

5.0
(63)
2h
$754
per person
Milford Track Multi-Night Hike - Water Taxi Transport

Milford Track Multi-Night Hike - Water Taxi Transport

5.0
(57)
50m
$144
per person
Night Awe - Stargazing tour in Akaroa

Night Awe - Stargazing tour in Akaroa

5.0
(57)
1h
$64
per person
AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

5.0
(56)
2h
$528
per person
Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau

Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau

5.0
(53)
1h
$97
per person
Hokitika Fly SIX Glaciers Heli Tour

Hokitika Fly SIX Glaciers Heli Tour

5.0
(53)
45m
$381
per person
Jimmy’s Classic Marlborough Wine tours

Jimmy’s Classic Marlborough Wine tours

5.0
(52)
6h
$232
per person
Queenstown: Mountain Express – Ride Along Buggy Tour

Queenstown: Mountain Express – Ride Along Buggy Tour

5.0
(50)
1h
$387
per person
Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure

Uniquely Kiwi Landsailing Adventure

5.0
(49)
2h
$58
per person
ebike tour lake Dunstan wine tasting

ebike tour lake Dunstan wine tasting

5.0
(48)
6h
$161
per person
Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way

Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way

5.0
(47)
12h
$170
per person
Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown

Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown

5.0
(46)
45m
$540
per person
Mt. Cook Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

Mt. Cook Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

5.0
(46)
8h
$498
per person
Oarsome Marine Reserve Kayak Tour

Oarsome Marine Reserve Kayak Tour

5.0
(38)
8h
$188
per person
Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

Milford Sound Tour from Queenstown with Cruise

5.0
(35)
12h
$217
per person
Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way)

Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wanaka Small Group Day Tour (1-Way)

5.0
(35)
12h
$170
per person
Wine Tasting Adventure Wanaka and Beyond

Wine Tasting Adventure Wanaka and Beyond

5.0
(32)
7h
$217
per person
Queenstown: Dirt Bike Tours

Queenstown: Dirt Bike Tours

5.0
(32)
1h
$258
per person
Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

5.0
(31)
5h
$223
per person
Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

5.0
(30)
7h
$111
per person
Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park

Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park

5.0
(29)
6h
$1,878
per person
Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour

Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour

5.0
(28)
5h
$223
per person
Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour

Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour

5.0
(27)
9h
$249
per person
Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

5.0
(27)
7h
$449
per person
Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk on Banks Peninsula

Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk on Banks Peninsula

5.0
(26)
6h
$343
per person
Gibbston Half-Day Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup

Gibbston Half-Day Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup

5.0
(25)
6h
$211
per person
Milford Sound Scenic Flight with Landing from Queenstown

Milford Sound Scenic Flight with Landing from Queenstown

5.0
(24)
5h
$385
per person
Kaikōura Whale Watching and Scenic Landing - 1hr Premier Tour

Kaikōura Whale Watching and Scenic Landing - 1hr Premier Tour

5.0
(23)
1h
$778
per person
Guided Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa

Guided Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa

5.0
(22)
5h
$182
per person
Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown

Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown

5.0
(22)
1h
$452
per person
16,500ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ's Most Epic Scenery

16,500ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ's Most Epic Scenery

5.0
(22)
2h
$318
per person
Routeburn Track Guided Hike (Full Day)

Routeburn Track Guided Hike (Full Day)

5.0
(22)
10h
$244
per person
Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure

Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure

5.0
(21)
2h
$731
per person
Franz Josef to Christchurch Small-Group Tour via Hokitika (1-way)

Franz Josef to Christchurch Small-Group Tour via Hokitika (1-way)

5.0
(21)
12h
$170
per person
Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

5.0
(20)
1h
$959
per person
13,000ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ's Most Epic Scenery

13,000ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ's Most Epic Scenery

5.0
(20)
2h
$198
per person
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

5.0
(20)
9h
$185
per person
Mustang V8 U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

Mustang V8 U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

5.0
(19)
30m
$232
per person
Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef

Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef

5.0
(18)
3h
$323
per person
Jet Sprint Boating, Ultimate Off-Roading & Clay Target Shooting

Jet Sprint Boating, Ultimate Off-Roading & Clay Target Shooting

5.0
(17)
1h
$240
per person

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South Island , New Zealand

The South Island of New Zealand is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, including the Southern Alps, fiords, and vast stretches of untouched wilderness. It offers a diverse range of outdoor activities and adventure tourism opportunities, making it a paradise for nature lovers and thrill-seekers alike.

Quick Facts

Nickname

The Mainland

Population

1,165,000

Climate

Temperate - The South Island experiences a temperate climate with cool summers and mild winters. The western coast is generally wetter due to the prevailing westerly winds, while the eastern coast is drier and sunnier. The climate can vary significantly depending on the region and elevation.

Best Time to Visit

Peak Season

December to February (Summer)

Summer is the peak tourist season, offering warm weather perfect for hiking, water sports, and exploring the great outdoors. The days are long, and the weather is generally stable.

Shoulder Season

March to April (Autumn) and September to November (Spring)

Shoulder seasons offer mild weather and fewer crowds. Autumn is known for its vibrant fall foliage, while spring brings blooming wildflowers and new growth.