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Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

4.9
(141)
6h
$114
per person
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(70)
6h
$1,115
per person
Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

4.9
(14)
40m
$394
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
(83)
30m
$265
per person
Routeburn Track Guided Hike (Full Day)

Routeburn Track Guided Hike (Full Day)

4.9
(27)
10h
$244
per person
Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound

Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound

4.9
(53)
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
(78)
8h
$352
per person
Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

4.9
(39)
7h
$147
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
Arthur's Pass with optional TranzAlpine Train (Small Group Tour)

Arthur's Pass with optional TranzAlpine Train (Small Group Tour)

4.9
(13)
7h
$322
per person
3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

4.9
(13)
3h
$191
per person
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

4.9
(13)
3h
$91
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
$146
per person
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

4.9
(242)
1h
$82
per person
Akaroa Wildlife Cruise

Akaroa Wildlife Cruise

4.9
(101)
2h
$65
per person
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

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

4.9
(25)
6h
$114
per person
Sailing and Wildlife Tour Akaroa Fox II Sailing

Sailing and Wildlife Tour Akaroa Fox II Sailing

4.9
(74)
2h
$85
per person
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

4.9
(61)
2h
$28
per person
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

4.9
(2953)
13h
$205
per person
Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch

Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch

4.9
(145)
5h
$117
per person
Taste the Valley Wine Tour in Marlborough with Wine Tasting

Taste the Valley Wine Tour in Marlborough with Wine Tasting

4.9
(60)
4h
$103
per person
Christchurch City and Beaches Private Tesla Tour

Christchurch City and Beaches Private Tesla Tour

4.9
(12)
6h
$528
per person
Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

4.9
(12)
9h
$176
per person
Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

4.9
(155)
4h
$187
per person
Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

4.9
(323)
10h
$528
per person
Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura

Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura

4.9
(46)
3h
$82
per person
 Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

4.9
(23)
4h
$335
per person
4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

4.9
(114)
4h
$99
per person
Waiatoto River Safari

Waiatoto River Safari

4.9
(124)
2h
$164
per person
Macetown 4WD Adventure – Full Day Guided Tour from Queenstown

Macetown 4WD Adventure – Full Day Guided Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(66)
9h
$370
per person
Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago

Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago

4.9
(55)
2h
$106
per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

4.9
(11)
13h
$203
per person
Best of Queenstown Guided Tour with Wine Tasting & Boat Cruise

Best of Queenstown Guided Tour with Wine Tasting & Boat Cruise

4.9
(97)
4h
$134
per person
Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

4.9
(64)
5h
$103
per person
Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

4.9
(391)
3h
$87
per person
Gibbston Valley Wines - Wine & Cheese Experience

Gibbston Valley Wines - Wine & Cheese Experience

4.9
(21)
1h
$28
per person
Mainland Peninsula Tour

Mainland Peninsula Tour

4.9
(73)
6h
$171
per person
Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(250)
6h
$123
per person
Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

4.9
(142)
4h
$70
per person
The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

4.9
(91)
3h
$541
per person
Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise

Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise

4.9
(2395)
13h
$223
per person
18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

4.9
(60)
15m
$487
per person
Chef's Private Otago Wine tour with gourmet lunch from Queenstown

Chef's Private Otago Wine tour with gourmet lunch from Queenstown

4.9
(10)
7h
$616
per person
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

4.9
(2904)
1h
$105
per person
Amuri Jet Adventures - Hanmer Springs Quad Biking tour

Amuri Jet Adventures - Hanmer Springs Quad Biking tour

4.9
(49)
2h
$99
per person
Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef

Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef

4.9
(273)
2h
$100
per person
Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

4.9
(195)
4h
$112
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.