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Guided 4-Day Snow Tour from Christchurch

Guided 4-Day Snow Tour from Christchurch

4d
$764
per person
Moeraki Boulders Self Guided Audio Tour

Moeraki Boulders Self Guided Audio Tour

5m
$6
per person
Private Transfer from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Port

Private Transfer from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Port

3h
$662
per person
Private Airport Transfer Vice Versa in Christchurch by SUV

Private Airport Transfer Vice Versa in Christchurch by SUV

1h
$68
per person
Godley Head Scenic Drive & Walking Tour (Private Shore Excursion)

Godley Head Scenic Drive & Walking Tour (Private Shore Excursion)

7h
$235
per person
Godley Head Scenic Drive & Guided Walk (Shore Excursion)

Godley Head Scenic Drive & Guided Walk (Shore Excursion)

4h
$176
per person
Departure Transfer: Christchurch to Airport CHC by Business Car

Departure Transfer: Christchurch to Airport CHC by Business Car

20m
$93
per person
Progressive WINTER Wine and Gourmet Trail of Marlborough

Progressive WINTER Wine and Gourmet Trail of Marlborough

5h
$586
per person
Winter Wine Gourmet and Scenic Pleasures of Marlborough: Group Tour

Winter Wine Gourmet and Scenic Pleasures of Marlborough: Group Tour

5h
$132
per person
Transfer from Blenheim or Picton to Nelson

Transfer from Blenheim or Picton to Nelson

2h
$703
per person
Larnach Castle & Gardens Tour from Dunedin winter

Larnach Castle & Gardens Tour from Dunedin winter

3h
$48
per person
Abel Tasman Adventure Private Tour from Nelson Cruise Port

Abel Tasman Adventure Private Tour from Nelson Cruise Port

7h
$647
per person
Scenic Drive and Cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound

Scenic Drive and Cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound

13h
$1,009
per person
Private Guided Wine Tour Ex Queenstown

Private Guided Wine Tour Ex Queenstown

6h
$471
per person
Queenstown Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

Queenstown Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

2h
$10
per person
Port Chalmers: A Self-Guided Tour around Otago’s Historic Seaport

Port Chalmers: A Self-Guided Tour around Otago’s Historic Seaport

1h
$9
per person
Explore Cave Stream & Castle Hill (Private Shore Excursion)

Explore Cave Stream & Castle Hill (Private Shore Excursion)

7h
$471
per person
Private Guided Encounter Glenorchy Tour ex Queenstown

Private Guided Encounter Glenorchy Tour ex Queenstown

5h
$324
per person
Queenstown: Luggage Storage close to The Station Building

Queenstown: Luggage Storage close to The Station Building

1d
$8
per person
2 Day Kaikoura Whale and Dolphin Tour from Christchurch

2 Day Kaikoura Whale and Dolphin Tour from Christchurch

2d
$612
per person
Christchurch Coastal Hiking Tour

Christchurch Coastal Hiking Tour

4h
$118
per person
Sea Kayaking Lyttelton Harbour from Christchurch (Private Tour)

Sea Kayaking Lyttelton Harbour from Christchurch (Private Tour)

1d
$441
per person
Wanaka to Queenstown Small-Group Tour (one-way)

Wanaka to Queenstown Small-Group Tour (one-way)

2h
$82
per person
Guided Skiing Experience on the Tasman Glacier

Guided Skiing Experience on the Tasman Glacier

7h
$880
per person
3 Days Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak

3 Days Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak

3d
$735
per person
Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown

Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Queenstown

40m
$586
per person
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Bannockburn - departing Queenstown

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Bannockburn - departing Queenstown

8h
$76
per person
2-day Private Overnight Hurunui River Hot Springs Hike or Bike

2-day Private Overnight Hurunui River Hot Springs Hike or Bike

2d
$1,177
per person
Christchurch Airport(CHC) to Christchurch-Arrival PrivateTransfer

Christchurch Airport(CHC) to Christchurch-Arrival PrivateTransfer

25m
$47
per person
Private Photo Tour of Christchurch

Private Photo Tour of Christchurch

5h
$147
per person
Taste of Gibbston private Wine Tour from Queenstown and return.

Taste of Gibbston private Wine Tour from Queenstown and return.

4h
$380
per person
Waipara Valley Wine Region and Hanmer Springs All Day Tour

Waipara Valley Wine Region and Hanmer Springs All Day Tour

11h
$1,226
per person
Small Batch Private Wine Experience in Gibbston, Queenstown.

Small Batch Private Wine Experience in Gibbston, Queenstown.

4h
$468
per person
Private Tour Tekapo from Christchurch

Private Tour Tekapo from Christchurch

11h
$1,773
per person
Private Full Day Photography Tour in Queenstown - Follow the Gold

Private Full Day Photography Tour in Queenstown - Follow the Gold

9h
$383
per person
Private Guided Arrowtown and Surrounds Tour ex Queenstown

Private Guided Arrowtown and Surrounds Tour ex Queenstown

4h
$282
per person
Queenstown to Middlemarch via Cromwell Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

Queenstown to Middlemarch via Cromwell Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

5h
$112
per person
Cycle Ferry, Dunedin Harbour Cycle Trail

Cycle Ferry, Dunedin Harbour Cycle Trail

10m
$21
per person
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

1h
$930
per person
Tracing Arrowtown’s Past: A Self Guided Audio Tour

Tracing Arrowtown’s Past: A Self Guided Audio Tour

1h
$12
per person
Lake Tekapo & Mt. Cook the Ultimate Day tour from Christchurch

Lake Tekapo & Mt. Cook the Ultimate Day tour from Christchurch

7h
$200
per person
Christchurch to Christchurch Airport(CHC)- Departure Transfer

Christchurch to Christchurch Airport(CHC)- Departure Transfer

25m
$47
per person
Banks Peninsula Explorer Tour (Half Day Private)

Banks Peninsula Explorer Tour (Half Day Private)

3h
$176
per person
[Japanese guide] Christchurch scenic tour (half-day tour)

[Japanese guide] Christchurch scenic tour (half-day tour)

3h
$115
per person
Gua Sha Facial Experience in Christchurch

Gua Sha Facial Experience in Christchurch

1h
$94
per person
World in a day

World in a day

4h
$3,484
per person
Queenstown International Airport to City Hotels Transfer

Queenstown International Airport to City Hotels Transfer

1m
$38
per person
Private Mt Cook Photo Tour/ Experience (full day)

Private Mt Cook Photo Tour/ Experience (full day)

12h
$506
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.