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Small Group Southern Loop 7 Days Tour

Small Group Southern Loop 7 Days Tour

5.0
(17)
7d
$1,411
per person
Milford and Fiordland Highlights Tour by Helicopter from Queenstown

Milford and Fiordland Highlights Tour by Helicopter from Queenstown

5.0
(17)
2h
$1,203
per person
Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine

Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine

5.0
(17)
12h
$323
per person
Queenstown Wine Tour

Queenstown Wine Tour

5.0
(17)
5h
$137
per person
Bays and Bush Flight Scenic Tour

Bays and Bush Flight Scenic Tour

5.0
(16)
40m
$93
per person
Private Marlborough Winery Tour

Private Marlborough Winery Tour

5.0
(16)
6h
$499
per person
Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy

Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy

5.0
(16)
4h
$211
per person
Half Day Skippers Canyon Queenstown Private Photography Adventure

Half Day Skippers Canyon Queenstown Private Photography Adventure

5.0
(16)
5h
$164
per person
55 minute Grand Circle Ski Plane

55 minute Grand Circle Ski Plane

5.0
(16)
1h
$457
per person
Highlands Taxi - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

Highlands Taxi - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

5.0
(16)
15m
$87
per person
Half-Day Private City, Sights & Wildlife Tours

Half-Day Private City, Sights & Wildlife Tours

5.0
(15)
4h
$467
per person
Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental And Return Shuttle

Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental And Return Shuttle

5.0
(15)
5h
$106
per person
Clay Target Shooting in Queenstown

Clay Target Shooting in Queenstown

5.0
(15)
45m
$87
per person
Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Hike

Full-Day Small-Group Routeburn Valley Hike

5.0
(14)
7h
$282
per person
Half Day Queenstown & Beyond Private Scenic Photography Tour

Half Day Queenstown & Beyond Private Scenic Photography Tour

5.0
(14)
5h
$164
per person
Trek™ Marlin 6 Bike Hire – Ride Queenstown’s Trails (4–8 Hours)

Trek™ Marlin 6 Bike Hire – Ride Queenstown’s Trails (4–8 Hours)

5.0
(14)
4h
$38
per person
Marlborough Wine Tour - Afternoon Sippers of Wine Only 4hrs

Marlborough Wine Tour - Afternoon Sippers of Wine Only 4hrs

5.0
(14)
3h
$114
per person
Gourmet Gold Wine Tour: Indulge in Cloudy Bay's finest wines

Gourmet Gold Wine Tour: Indulge in Cloudy Bay's finest wines

5.0
(14)
6h
$345
per person
Skydive Mt. Cook - 45+ Seconds of Freefall from 13,000ft

Skydive Mt. Cook - 45+ Seconds of Freefall from 13,000ft

5.0
(14)
2h
$252
per person
10 Day Adrenalin Tour. Skydiving, Bungy, Rafting, Climbing, Heli MTB & more.

10 Day Adrenalin Tour. Skydiving, Bungy, Rafting, Climbing, Heli MTB & more.

5.0
(13)
10d
$3,342
per person
Heritage Highlights Walk

Heritage Highlights Walk

5.0
(13)
1h
$29
per person
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch

Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch

5.0
(13)
10h
$197
per person
Unlock Your Potential with a Private mountain bike lesson.

Unlock Your Potential with a Private mountain bike lesson.

5.0
(13)
4h
$191
per person
Wine trail and Christchurch City - Luxury, Small Group Tour

Wine trail and Christchurch City - Luxury, Small Group Tour

5.0
(12)
5h
$367
per person
6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch

6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch

5.0
(12)
6d
$3,316
per person
Bike Hire with Return Transport from Accommodation

Bike Hire with Return Transport from Accommodation

5.0
(12)
8h
$109
per person
1 Day Freedom Rental

1 Day Freedom Rental

5.0
(12)
1d
$65
per person
Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

5.0
(12)
7h
$305
per person
Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour

Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour

5.0
(12)
3h
$57
per person
Christchurch City Full Day Tour

Christchurch City Full Day Tour

5.0
(11)
7h
$114
per person
Hanmer Springs Star Tours at Manuka Skies

Hanmer Springs Star Tours at Manuka Skies

5.0
(11)
2h
$76
per person
Milford Sound Highlights - 204

Milford Sound Highlights - 204

5.0
(11)
1h
$672
per person
Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch Return

Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch Return

5.0
(11)
7h
$156
per person
Queenstown: Ultimate Off-Road Experience

Queenstown: Ultimate Off-Road Experience

5.0
(11)
4h
$322
per person
Guided eBike Wine Tour Ride to the Vines

Guided eBike Wine Tour Ride to the Vines

5.0
(11)
6h
$191
per person
Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

5.0
(11)
3h
$208
per person
Speight's Brewery Tour & Dinner

Speight's Brewery Tour & Dinner

5.0
(10)
1h
$46
per person
Private Guided Xquisite 2 Hour Kingston Hill Climb (October – May)

Private Guided Xquisite 2 Hour Kingston Hill Climb (October – May)

5.0
(10)
30m
$205
per person
Wine Exposed Nelson Winery Tour

Wine Exposed Nelson Winery Tour

5.0
(10)
6h
$234
per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Queenstown with Lake Tekapo

Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Queenstown with Lake Tekapo

5.0
(10)
12h
$343
per person
Akaroa Nature and History Private Tour - The 7th Generation

Akaroa Nature and History Private Tour - The 7th Generation

5.0
(10)
3h
$323
per person
10,000ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ's Most Epic Scenery

10,000ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ's Most Epic Scenery

5.0
(10)
2h
$168
per person
Private Transfers from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka

Private Transfers from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka

5.0
(10)
1h
$173
per person
Private Couples Photo Shoot in Queenstown

Private Couples Photo Shoot in Queenstown

5.0
(9)
3h
$692
per person
Christchurch Highlights Tour (Full Day Private)

Christchurch Highlights Tour (Full Day Private)

5.0
(9)
6h
$704
per person
3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

5.0
(9)
3h
$191
per person
Jet Sprint Boating in Gibbston Valley, Queenstown

Jet Sprint Boating in Gibbston Valley, Queenstown

5.0
(9)
10m
$87
per person
Private Dunedin City and Peninsula Scenery Day Tour up to 4

Private Dunedin City and Peninsula Scenery Day Tour up to 4

5.0
(9)
6h
$381
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.