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Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona - Most popular!

Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona - Most popular!

4.9
(150)
2h
$293
per person
Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

4.9
(56)
1h
$813
per person
Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

4.9
(93)
1h
$79
per person
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour

4.9
(55)
6h
$123
per person
Māori Whakatau Welcome

Māori Whakatau Welcome

4.9
(72)
40m
$29
per person
Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

4.9
(18)
4h
$1,204
per person
Quad Bike - Farm Forest Ride

Quad Bike - Farm Forest Ride

4.9
(18)
1h
$79
per person
Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

4.9
(337)
5h
$176
per person
Lakeland Jet Ski Adventure Tour - Lake Wanaka

Lakeland Jet Ski Adventure Tour - Lake Wanaka

4.9
(87)
1h
$138
per person
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

4.9
(156)
5h
$97
per person
50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

4.9
(138)
50m
$423
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
Radical U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

Radical U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

4.9
(33)
30m
$252
per person
Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown

Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown

4.9
(33)
45m
$167
per person
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

4.9
(511)
4h
$132
per person
Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

4.9
(840)
1h
$187
per person
Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

4.9
(329)
6h
$193
per person
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(1752)
4h
$437
per person
Ōtautahi: Christchurch Small-Group Inner City Food Walking Tour

Ōtautahi: Christchurch Small-Group Inner City Food Walking Tour

4.9
(81)
2h
$126
per person
Queenstown Wine Tour - Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield

Queenstown Wine Tour - Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield

4.9
(208)
5h
$161
per person
Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | Adults Only

Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | Adults Only

4.9
(16)
3h
$150
per person
Queenstown Segway Tour

Queenstown Segway Tour

4.9
(1234)
2h
$58
per person
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

4.9
(174)
5h
$464
per person
Amuri Adventure Jet Boating in Hanmer Springs

Amuri Adventure Jet Boating in Hanmer Springs

4.9
(189)
1h
$76
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
(63)
20m
$205
per person
Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

4.9
(343)
4h
$76
per person
30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

4.9
(62)
30m
$238
per person
45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)

45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)

4.9
(31)
45m
$38
per person
Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour Including Wine Tasting

Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour Including Wine Tasting

4.9
(432)
6h
$129
per person
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(1264)
4h
$117
per person
Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry

Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry

4.9
(77)
3h
$205
per person
Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

4.9
(92)
6h
$93
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
Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

4.9
(745)
9h
$176
per person
Christchurch Zipline Tour

Christchurch Zipline Tour

4.9
(272)
3h
$129
per person
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

4.9
(211)
3h
$82
per person
Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

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

4.9
(256)
5h
$146
per person
Full-Day Premium Queenstown Wine Tour

Full-Day Premium Queenstown Wine Tour

4.9
(30)
6h
$902
per person
Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

4.9
(30)
4h
$70
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
Half-Day Kayak Tour on Lake Wanaka

Half-Day Kayak Tour on Lake Wanaka

4.9
(44)
4h
$158
per person
Private Wildlife Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Private Wildlife Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

4.9
(44)
3h
$235
per person
 Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour

Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour

4.9
(205)
1h
$47
per person
Small group guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Small group guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

4.9
(116)
2h
$79
per person
Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef Glacier

Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef Glacier

4.9
(87)
2h
$87
per person
Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour (half day)

Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour (half day)

4.9
(201)
4h
$180
per person
Punakaiki Blow Holes & Pancake Rocks Scenic Tour

Punakaiki Blow Holes & Pancake Rocks Scenic Tour

4.9
(57)
3h
$76
per person
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

4.9
(170)
4h
$840
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.