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Radical U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

Radical U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

4.9
(33)
30m
$252
per person
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

4.9
(148)
5h
$97
per person
Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

4.9
(326)
6h
$193
per person
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

4.9
(440)
4h
$132
per person
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(1641)
4h
$437
per person
Small group guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Small group guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

4.9
(112)
2h
$79
per person
Queenstown Wine Tour - Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield

Queenstown Wine Tour - Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield

4.9
(204)
5h
$169
per person
Queenstown Segway Tour

Queenstown Segway Tour

4.9
(1223)
2h
$58
per person
Amuri Adventure Jet Boating in Hanmer Springs

Amuri Adventure Jet Boating in Hanmer Springs

4.9
(187)
1h
$76
per person
Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

4.9
(327)
4h
$76
per person
45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)

45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)

4.9
(31)
45m
$38
per person
Supercar Fast Dash - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

Supercar Fast Dash - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

4.9
(46)
15m
$117
per person
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

4.9
(199)
3h
$82
per person
Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour Including Wine Tasting

Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour Including Wine Tasting

4.9
(423)
6h
$129
per person
Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry

Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry

4.9
(75)
3h
$205
per person
Full-Day Premium Queenstown Wine Tour

Full-Day Premium Queenstown Wine Tour

4.9
(30)
6h
$901
per person
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo 2-Day Small Group Tour from Queenstown

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo 2-Day Small Group Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(15)
2d
$440
per person
Tandem Skydive 13,000ft from Franz Josef

Tandem Skydive 13,000ft from Franz Josef

4.9
(15)
3h
$261
per person
Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | Adults Only

Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | Adults Only

4.9
(15)
3h
$158
per person
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(1194)
4h
$117
per person
Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

4.9
(134)
6h
$114
per person
Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

4.9
(252)
5h
$146
per person
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

4.9
(236)
1h
$82
per person
Christchurch Zipline Tour

Christchurch Zipline Tour

4.9
(264)
2h
$129
per person
Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

4.9
(88)
6h
$93
per person
Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown

Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown

4.9
(29)
45m
$167
per person
Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

4.9
(693)
9h
$175
per person
Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour (half day)

Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour (half day)

4.9
(197)
4h
$180
per person
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(70)
6h
$1,113
per person
Punakaiki Blow Holes & Pancake Rocks Scenic Tour

Punakaiki Blow Holes & Pancake Rocks Scenic Tour

4.9
(56)
3h
$76
per person
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

4.9
(165)
4h
$838
per person
Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef Glacier

Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef Glacier

4.9
(82)
2h
$87
per person
Lakeland Jet Ski Adventure Tour - Lake Wanaka

Lakeland Jet Ski Adventure Tour - Lake Wanaka

4.9
(68)
1h
$138
per person
Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

4.9
(27)
4h
$70
per person
Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

4.9
(107)
1h
$100
per person
Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins - departing Franz Josef)

Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins - departing Franz Josef)

4.9
(80)
30m
$265
per person
Private Wildlife Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Private Wildlife Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

4.9
(40)
3h
$235
per person
Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

4.9
(39)
35m
$292
per person
Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

4.9
(13)
40m
$394
per person
Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

4.9
(90)
7h
$100
per person
Private Self Drive Xtreme 30 and X Track Activity

Private Self Drive Xtreme 30 and X Track Activity

4.9
(51)
30m
$145
per person
Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound

Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound

4.9
(51)
35m
$338
per person
Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

4.9
(76)
8h
$351
per person
Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

4.9
(38)
7h
$147
per person
Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

4.9
(147)
4h
$187
per person
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

4.9
(24)
6h
$114
per person
Christchurch City and Beaches Private Tesla Tour

Christchurch City and Beaches Private Tesla Tour

4.9
(12)
6h
$528
per person
Akaroa Wildlife Cruise

Akaroa Wildlife Cruise

4.9
(95)
2h
$65
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.