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

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

4.8
(4)
2h
$322
per person
Private Shore Excursion: Explore Marlborough from Picton

Private Shore Excursion: Explore Marlborough from Picton

4.8
(4)
4h
$1,111
per person
Riverside Electric Bike Tour

Riverside Electric Bike Tour

4.8
(4)
3h
$188
per person
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook (1 way) (Small Group)

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook (1 way) (Small Group)

4.8
(4)
13h
$233
per person
Full-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

Full-Day Wine Tour from Blenheim

4.8
(4)
6h
$147
per person
Private Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Day Tour Up to 4

Private Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Day Tour Up to 4

4.8
(4)
6h
$410
per person
Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau

Milford Sound Cruise from Queenstown or Te Anau

4.7
(221)
10h
$138
per person
Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

4.7
(51)
40m
$394
per person
Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise

Marlborough Icons Tour - Wine tasting + Cruise

4.7
(74)
6h
$188
per person
Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience

4.7
(514)
4h
$180
per person
Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

Silver River Stargazing Experience in Lake Tekapo

4.7
(85)
1h
$58
per person
Day Trip: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park

Day Trip: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park

4.7
(27)
8h
$87
per person
Skywire Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson

Skywire Adventure at Cable Bay, Nelson

4.7
(185)
1h
$65
per person
Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise

Milford Sound Mariner Overnight Cruise

4.7
(154)
2d
$785
per person
Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

Dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm and Cruise from Queenstown

4.7
(550)
4h
$117
per person
Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

Ulva Island Explorer from Stewart Island

4.7
(72)
2h
$85
per person
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour & Cruise

4.7
(53)
6h
$135
per person
Self-Guided Queen Charlotte Track Walk from Picton

Self-Guided Queen Charlotte Track Walk from Picton

4.7
(68)
7h
$56
per person
Cardrona Mountain Carting

Cardrona Mountain Carting

4.7
(34)
3h
$99
per person
Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Coach, Cruise and Flight Sightseeing Tour from Queenstown

4.7
(64)
9h
$555
per person
Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Sunset Evening Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

4.7
(79)
3h
$94
per person
Garden and City tour

Garden and City tour

4.7
(185)
4h
$35
per person
Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri

Doubtful Sound Wilderness Day Cruise from Manapouri

4.7
(458)
7h
$205
per person
Tandem Skydive 18,000ft from Franz Josef

Tandem Skydive 18,000ft from Franz Josef

4.7
(29)
3h
$487
per person
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown: Panoramic Views

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise from Queenstown: Panoramic Views

4.7
(425)
12h
$202
per person
Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

Motuara Wildlife Sanctuary Tour and Dolphin Cruise from Picton

4.7
(171)
4h
$99
per person
Nelson to Mapua: Full-Day Cycling Self-Guided Adventure

Nelson to Mapua: Full-Day Cycling Self-Guided Adventure

4.7
(57)
4h
$76
per person
Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross

Iconic Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins & Royal Albatross

4.7
(32)
7h
$232
per person
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

4.7
(88)
3h
$93
per person
Mt Cook to Queenstown Small Group Tour (One-Way)

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

4.7
(21)
4h
$106
per person
Cardrona Summer Gondola Sightseeing Pass

Cardrona Summer Gondola Sightseeing Pass

4.7
(7)
30m
$21
per person
Emerson's Brewery Tour

Emerson's Brewery Tour

4.7
(7)
1h
$23
per person
Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)

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

4.7
(7)
20m
$204
per person
Methven Ōpuke Hot Pool & Scenic Canterbury Tour from Christchurch

Methven Ōpuke Hot Pool & Scenic Canterbury Tour from Christchurch

4.7
(7)
6h
$106
per person
Christchurch City Private Day Tour with Gondola

Christchurch City Private Day Tour with Gondola

4.7
(7)
8h
$114
per person
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise ex Te Anau Stunning Views with Lunch

4.7
(115)
8h
$173
per person
Coastal Pacific Train Journey from Christchurch to Picton

Coastal Pacific Train Journey from Christchurch to Picton

4.7
(87)
Duration varies
$155
per person
Milford Sound Cruise - RealNZ

Milford Sound Cruise - RealNZ

4.7
(409)
2h
$91
per person
Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

Dunedin City, Wildlife and Larnach Castle

4.7
(92)
6h
$152
per person
KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

KJet Queenstown Jet Boat Ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers

4.7
(567)
1h
$87
per person
NZONE Skydive Queenstown

NZONE Skydive Queenstown

4.7
(1422)
3h
$211
per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Jet Boating

4.7
(27)
6h
$141
per person
Stevensons Island Cruise and Nature Walk

Stevensons Island Cruise and Nature Walk

4.7
(57)
2h
$52
per person
Sail, Seals, and Walk Tour in Abel Tasman

Sail, Seals, and Walk Tour in Abel Tasman

4.7
(33)
7h
$79
per person
Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

4.7
(718)
12h
$144
per person
Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak

Queenstown Tandem Paragliding from Coronet Peak

4.7
(118)
1h
$211
per person
Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

Queen Charlotte Sound Mail Boat Cruise

4.7
(292)
4h
$72
per person
Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

Seafood Odyssea Marlborough Sounds Cruise from Picton

4.7
(125)
3h
$106
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.