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

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

4.8
(202)
6h
$41
per person
Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

4.8
(161)
4h
$147
per person
Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

4.8
(51)
3h
$106
per person
2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

4.8
(1508)
2h
$99
per person
Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

4.8
(459)
3h
$94
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
Half-Day Self-Guided Ride and Wine Bike Tour from Arrowtown

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

4.8
(70)
4h
$58
per person
Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour

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

4.8
(269)
9h
$525
per person
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

4.8
(374)
5h
$451
per person
Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

Shore Excursion: Dunedin City, Otago Peninsula, Castle Gardens & Olveston Tour

4.8
(80)
6h
$170
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
Lake Matheson Nature Tour

Lake Matheson Nature Tour

4.8
(16)
3h
$65
per person
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

4.8
(16)
5h
$106
per person
City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

4.8
(74)
5h
$144
per person
Fox Glacier Nature Tour

Fox Glacier Nature Tour

4.8
(79)
3h
$65
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
Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

4.8
(292)
4h
$176
per person
Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle

Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle

4.8
(99)
2h
$97
per person
Wildlife and Penguin Tour

Wildlife and Penguin Tour

4.8
(26)
1h
$38
per person
Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

4.8
(338)
8h
$258
per person
Milford Sound Overnight Cruise Fiordland Jewel

Milford Sound Overnight Cruise Fiordland Jewel

4.8
(128)
17h
$792
per person
Stewart Island: Village and Bays Tour

Stewart Island: Village and Bays Tour

4.8
(97)
1h
$35
per person
Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

4.8
(101)
3h
$68
per person
Skydive Mt. Cook - 70+ Seconds of Freefall from 16,500ft

Skydive Mt. Cook - 70+ Seconds of Freefall from 16,500ft

4.8
(5)
2h
$323
per person
Christchurch Private Tour (Premium) Full day

Christchurch Private Tour (Premium) Full day

4.8
(5)
8h
$217
per person
Kayak & Pitt Head Nature Loop - Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk - New Zealand

Kayak & Pitt Head Nature Loop - Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk - New Zealand

4.8
(5)
8h
$156
per person
Private Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Day Tour Up to 4

Private Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Day Tour Up to 4

4.8
(5)
6h
$575
per person
Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour (Lyttelton Shore Excursion)

Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour (Lyttelton Shore Excursion)

4.8
(5)
7h
$293
per person
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula from Lyttelton(Private Shore Excursion)

Akaroa & Banks Peninsula from Lyttelton(Private Shore Excursion)

4.8
(5)
6h
$469
per person
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

4.8
(251)
2d
$440
per person
Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included)

Mt Cook & Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (lunch included)

4.8
(142)
13h
$176
per person
Lord of Rings Tour around Queenstown Lakes by 4WD (full day)

Lord of Rings Tour around Queenstown Lakes by 4WD (full day)

4.8
(78)
9h
$370
per person
Kepler Track Water Taxi

Kepler Track Water Taxi

4.8
(43)
15m
$18
per person
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

4.8
(320)
5h
$82
per person
Remote Marine Reserve - Guided Kayaking - New Zealand

Remote Marine Reserve - Guided Kayaking - New Zealand

4.8
(14)
1d
$208
per person
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

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

4.8
(332)
1h
$285
per person
Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour to Blumine Island

Bird Watching and Dolphin Eco-Tour to Blumine Island

4.8
(55)
3h
$128
per person
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

4.8
(128)
4h
$58
per person
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise from Te Anau

4.8
(278)
9h
$219
per person
The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!

The Original Queenstown Wine Trail Tour – Celebrating 33+ Years!

4.8
(141)
5h
$117
per person
Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

4.8
(18)
3h
$272
per person
Akaroa Explorer- Guided Electric Bike Tour in Akaroa

Akaroa Explorer- Guided Electric Bike Tour in Akaroa

4.8
(18)
2h
$79
per person
Methven Ōpuke Hot Pool & Scenic Canterbury Tour from Christchurch

Methven Ōpuke Hot Pool & Scenic Canterbury Tour from Christchurch

4.8
(9)
6h
$106
per person
Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Picton

Full-Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delight Tour of Marlborough from Picton

4.8
(9)
6h
$173
per person
Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)

Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)

4.8
(9)
20m
$205
per person
Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

Kaikoura Helicopters Classic Whale Watch

4.8
(40)
30m
$211
per person
25mins Private Helicopter Flight in Franz Josef with Landing

25mins Private Helicopter Flight in Franz Josef with Landing

4.8
(13)
1h
$793
per person
Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour

Bike The Wineries (Full-Day) - Bike & Wine Tour

4.8
(86)
7h
$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.