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Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour

Heritage Dunedin City Walking Guided Tour

4.5
(42)
1h
$38
per person
Mount Cook: Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

Mount Cook: Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

4.5
(38)
25m
$232
per person
Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill

Arthurs Pass Private Day Trip from Christchurch with Castle Hill

4.5
(15)
8h
$176
per person
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

4.5
(915)
2h
$76
per person
Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise

Luxury Milford Sound Coach and Scenic Cruise

4.5
(302)
12h
$202
per person
Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Kaikoura Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

4.5
(24)
12h
$240
per person
Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

Whale Watching in Kaikoura by Boat

4.5
(2864)
3h
$105
per person
Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike

Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike

4.5
(22)
3h
$568
per person
3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

3.5 Hour Marlborough Sounds Delivery Cruise

4.5
(53)
3h
$65
per person
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Marlborough

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Marlborough

4.5
(42)
1h
$76
per person
TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

TSS Earnslaw Lake Wakatipu Steamship Cruise from Queenstown

4.5
(280)
1h
$67
per person
Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau

Milford Sound Coach & Cruise Tour from Te Anau

4.5
(60)
7h
$120
per person
Explore Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway

Explore Hokitika Gorge and Tree Top Walkway

4.4
(29)
5h
$120
per person
Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings

Waipara Wine Tour from Christchurch - including Lunch & Tastings

4.4
(452)
5h
$111
per person
Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour

Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour

4.4
(59)
4h
$58
per person
Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese Board

Lake Wanaka 1-Hour Cruise Including Wine and Cheese Board

4.4
(89)
1h
$40
per person
Routeburn Track Guided Walk (Half-Day)

Routeburn Track Guided Walk (Half-Day)

4.4
(16)
5h
$153
per person
Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Otago Harbour Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

4.4
(16)
2h
$82
per person
Scenic Queenstown Lake Cruise

Scenic Queenstown Lake Cruise

4.4
(16)
1h
$40
per person
Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown

4.4
(666)
12h
$152
per person
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

4.4
(212)
8h
$23
per person
Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

Queenstown to Christchurch One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

4.4
(121)
14h
$232
per person
 Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket

Christchurch Gondola Ride Ticket

4.4
(263)
2h
$25
per person
Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

Dunedin Nature & City Tour – Full Day Cruise Excursion

4.4
(70)
6h
$56
per person
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

Fox Glacier & Mount Cook 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

4.4
(7)
35m
$292
per person
International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket

International Antarctic Centre General Admission Ticket

4.4
(463)
1h
$43
per person
Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet

Milford Sound Cruise: Stunning Views & Optional Picnic or Buffet

4.4
(207)
1h
$97
per person
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

4.4
(265)
2h
$28
per person
West Coast Treetop Walk

West Coast Treetop Walk

4.4
(126)
45m
$23
per person
Ride Queenstown’s Stunning Trails on a Mountain Bike

Ride Queenstown’s Stunning Trails on a Mountain Bike

4.4
(5)
4h
$26
per person
Taste of Fiordland // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

Taste of Fiordland // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

4.4
(5)
20m
$232
per person
(MT) Mount Cook Day Tour From Christchurch

(MT) Mount Cook Day Tour From Christchurch

4.4
(5)
13h
$147
per person
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Day Tour TranzAlpine Train & Lunch

Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Day Tour TranzAlpine Train & Lunch

4.4
(73)
10h
$258
per person
Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

Marlborough Wine Region Tour from the Port of Picton

4.4
(87)
4h
$173
per person
TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth

TranzAlpine Train Journey: Christchurch to Greymouth

4.4
(301)
Duration varies
$143
per person
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Jet Boat Day Trip from Christchurch

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Jet Boat Day Trip from Christchurch

4.4
(16)
8h
$138
per person
Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

4.4
(8)
40m
$394
per person
Tekapo Star Gazing Tour - Soak in the Stars

Tekapo Star Gazing Tour - Soak in the Stars

4.4
(104)
1h
$111
per person
Christchurch City Highlights Half Day Tour

Christchurch City Highlights Half Day Tour

4.4
(11)
4h
$108
per person
COMBO Admission: Puzzling World, Wanaka

COMBO Admission: Puzzling World, Wanaka

4.4
(79)
1h
$19
per person
Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

Half-Day Cruise in Marlborough Sounds from Picton

4.3
(142)
3h
$62
per person
Monteith's Brewery Tour

Monteith's Brewery Tour

4.3
(87)
45m
$26
per person
Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & a Guided Penguin Reserve Tour

Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & a Guided Penguin Reserve Tour

4.3
(69)
6h
$175
per person
Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch

Akaroa Day Tour From Christchurch

4.3
(6)
6h
$111
per person
Cruise and Lunch at Furneaux Lodge

Cruise and Lunch at Furneaux Lodge

4.3
(3)
7h
$88
per person
Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown

Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown

4.3
(91)
3h
$134
per person
Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience

Dark Sky Indoor Maori Cultural Astronomy Experience

4.3
(63)
1h
$35
per person
Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch

Explore Mount Cook from Christchurch

4.3
(35)
12h
$264
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.