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Small Group Southern Voyager 7 Days Tour

Small Group Southern Voyager 7 Days Tour

5.0
(29)
7d
$1,442
per person
Queenstown Afternoon Wine Tour - Peregrine | Kinross | Amisfield

Queenstown Afternoon Wine Tour - Peregrine | Kinross | Amisfield

5.0
(86)
3h
$158
per person
Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

Seal Kayaking Adventure in Kaikoura

5.0
(407)
3h
$79
per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Guided Walking Tour and Picnic

Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Guided Walking Tour and Picnic

5.0
(54)
5h
$176
per person
Discover Christchurch Tour

Discover Christchurch Tour

5.0
(106)
6h
$228
per person
Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk

Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk

5.0
(131)
3h
$167
per person
Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

5.0
(1148)
9h
$175
per person
Full-Day Taste the Wines of Marlborough Tour

Full-Day Taste the Wines of Marlborough Tour

5.0
(125)
6h
$129
per person
Explore Christchurch (2hr Guided Private Walk)

Explore Christchurch (2hr Guided Private Walk)

5.0
(25)
2h
$88
per person
Full Day Lord of the Rings Mavora Lakes Adventure!

Full Day Lord of the Rings Mavora Lakes Adventure!

5.0
(25)
7h
$216
per person
Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise

Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise

5.0
(2055)
2h
$76
per person
 Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour

Llama Trek (Taster) - Kowhai River Valley and Native Woodland Tour

5.0
(70)
1h
$79
per person
Flight Experience our Water and Wilderness Scenic Tour

Flight Experience our Water and Wilderness Scenic Tour

5.0
(46)
1h
$175
per person
Southern Duo kayak & walk tour

Southern Duo kayak & walk tour

5.0
(23)
8h
$111
per person
Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau

Full-Day Routeburn Track Key Summit Guided Walk from Te Anau

5.0
(23)
7h
$182
per person
Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

5.0
(525)
4h
$439
per person
Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

Sheep Farm Day Trip from Christchurch + Lunch and Winery visit.

5.0
(45)
7h
$173
per person
Full Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

Full Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

5.0
(66)
10h
$228
per person
Cromwell Wine Tasting Tour using Classic Car

Cromwell Wine Tasting Tour using Classic Car

5.0
(22)
4h
$205
per person
Golden Bay in a Day

Golden Bay in a Day

5.0
(22)
8h
$252
per person
Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

Stewart Island Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

5.0
(22)
8h
$498
per person
Full Day Kayak & Walk Tour-Queen Charlotte Sound & Link Pathway

Full Day Kayak & Walk Tour-Queen Charlotte Sound & Link Pathway

5.0
(22)
8h
$88
per person
Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

Full-Day Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Walks from Te Anau

5.0
(681)
9h
$182
per person
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

5.0
(657)
5h
$490
per person
Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

5.0
(261)
6h
$126
per person
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour

5.0
(43)
6h
$123
per person
Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

Otago Central Rail Trail One Day Wonder Cycle tour

5.0
(295)
6h
$94
per person
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

5.0
(457)
1h
$32
per person
25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

5.0
(82)
25m
$170
per person
Giant & Trek E-Bikes to Explore Queenstown (4–8 Hours)

Giant & Trek E-Bikes to Explore Queenstown (4–8 Hours)

5.0
(80)
4h
$58
per person
Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)

Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)

4.9
(59)
20m
$204
per person
30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

4.9
(58)
30m
$237
per person
Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River

Lakeland Jet Boat Adventure - Clutha River

4.9
(191)
1h
$79
per person
Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka

Wine Tour & Maori Culture Wanaka

4.9
(76)
6h
$169
per person
45-Minute Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook

45-Minute Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook

4.9
(19)
45m
$395
per person
Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka

Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka

4.9
(227)
2h
$211
per person
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

4.9
(165)
5h
$463
per person
Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

4.9
(55)
1h
$812
per person
Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

4.9
(90)
1h
$79
per person
E-Bike Adventures Through the Wineries in Gibbston

E-Bike Adventures Through the Wineries in Gibbston

4.9
(18)
6h
$97
per person
Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

4.9
(18)
4h
$1,202
per person
 Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour

Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour

4.9
(197)
1h
$47
per person
Māori Whakatau Welcome

Māori Whakatau Welcome

4.9
(70)
40m
$29
per person
Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

4.9
(323)
5h
$175
per person
Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa

Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa

4.9
(34)
3h
$103
per person
Paradise Valley Full Day Tour

Paradise Valley Full Day Tour

4.9
(17)
Duration varies
$340
per person
50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

4.9
(135)
50m
$422
per person
Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

4.9
(831)
1h
$187
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.