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Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour

Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour

4.8
(38)
6h
$175
per person
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

4.8
(107)
1h
$381
per person
Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown

Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown

4.8
(81)
4h
$129
per person
Private Queenstown Wine Tour All-Inclusive Tour

Private Queenstown Wine Tour All-Inclusive Tour

4.8
(31)
5h
$281
per person
Half-Day Self-Guided Ride and Wine Bike Tour from Arrowtown

Half-Day Self-Guided Ride and Wine Bike Tour from Arrowtown

4.8
(68)
4h
$58
per person
Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour

Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour

4.8
(227)
3h
$204
per person
Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

4.8
(159)
2h
$79
per person
Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Cook from Queenstown

Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Cook from Queenstown

4.8
(207)
12h
$164
per person
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

4.8
(895)
2h
$70
per person
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

4.8
(399)
10h
$240
per person
Everything Queenstown 4 Hour Private Tour

Everything Queenstown 4 Hour Private Tour

4.8
(42)
4h
$498
per person
Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

4.8
(24)
7h
$100
per person
Marlborough Wine Tour - Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Tour

Marlborough Wine Tour - Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Tour

4.8
(24)
4h
$167
per person
Queenstown to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One-Way)

Queenstown to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One-Way)

4.8
(24)
4h
$126
per person
Half day Private Tour of Dunedin City Highlights and Peninsula Scenery

Half day Private Tour of Dunedin City Highlights and Peninsula Scenery

4.8
(18)
4h
$704
per person
Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail Activity

Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail Activity

4.8
(18)
5h
$88
per person
Tandem Hang Gliding

Tandem Hang Gliding

4.8
(18)
1h
$210
per person
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train

4.8
(6)
12h
$299
per person
Exclusive Picton Wine & Scenic Adventure: VIP Cruise Experience

Exclusive Picton Wine & Scenic Adventure: VIP Cruise Experience

4.8
(6)
5h
$1,249
per person
Mt Cook Day Small-Group Tour From Queenstown

Mt Cook Day Small-Group Tour From Queenstown

4.8
(6)
13h
$146
per person
Private Driving Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

Private Driving Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

4.8
(6)
6h
$322
per person
 West Coast Full Day Tour

West Coast Full Day Tour

4.8
(6)
8h
$175
per person
Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

4.8
(95)
25m
$232
per person
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

4.8
(2406)
25m
$108
per person
Kayak & Walk

Kayak & Walk

4.8
(158)
1d
$135
per person
Full-Day Marlborough Wine Region Bike Hire

Full-Day Marlborough Wine Region Bike Hire

4.8
(35)
7h
$38
per person
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

4.8
(208)
25m
$226
per person
Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

4.8
(196)
6h
$41
per person
Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

4.8
(184)
1h
$100
per person
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

4.8
(445)
1h
$26
per person
Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown

Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown

4.8
(108)
5h
$179
per person
Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

4.8
(51)
3h
$106
per person
Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

4.8
(446)
3h
$94
per person
2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

4.8
(1473)
2h
$99
per person
Kinross Winery: Classic Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience

Kinross Winery: Classic Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience

4.8
(11)
45m
$15
per person
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

4.8
(120)
4h
$58
per person
Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

4.8
(38)
3h
$70
per person
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

4.8
(307)
1h
$284
per person
Self-Guided Milford Track Day Walk - Milford Sound

Self-Guided Milford Track Day Walk - Milford Sound

4.8
(16)
3h
$44
per person
Milford Sound Overnight Cruise Fiordland Jewel

Milford Sound Overnight Cruise Fiordland Jewel

4.8
(122)
17h
$791
per person
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

4.8
(364)
5h
$450
per person
Queenstown Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting

Queenstown Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting

4.8
(42)
4h
$140
per person
E-Bike Hire with Return Shuttle from Queenstown Accommodation

E-Bike Hire with Return Shuttle from Queenstown Accommodation

4.8
(21)
1h
$114
per person
City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

4.8
(73)
5h
$144
per person
Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown

Milford Sound Scenic Flight from Queenstown

4.8
(36)
1h
$313
per person
Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour

Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour

4.8
(257)
9h
$525
per person
Fox Glacier Nature Tour

Fox Glacier Nature Tour

4.8
(77)
3h
$65
per person
Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle

Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle

4.8
(96)
2h
$97
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.