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Banks Peninsula Explorer Tour (Half Day Private)

Banks Peninsula Explorer Tour (Half Day Private)

3h
$351
per person
Premium Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Walk From Te Anau

Premium Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Walk From Te Anau

11h
$225
per person
Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour Taste Local Wines

Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour Taste Local Wines

4h
$117
per person
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

1h
$926
per person
 Private Guided Arrowtown and Surrounds Tour ex Queenstown

Private Guided Arrowtown and Surrounds Tour ex Queenstown

4h
$281
per person
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo the Ultimate combo from Christchurch

Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo the Ultimate combo from Christchurch

7h
$252
per person
Queenstown to Middlemarch via Cromwell Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

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

5h
$117
per person
Cycle Ferry, Dunedin Harbour Cycle Trail

Cycle Ferry, Dunedin Harbour Cycle Trail

10m
$21
per person
Franz Josef to Greymouth via Hokitika Gorge small-group (one-way)

Franz Josef to Greymouth via Hokitika Gorge small-group (one-way)

6h
$76
per person
Private Full Day Photography Tour in Queenstown - Follow the Gold

Private Full Day Photography Tour in Queenstown - Follow the Gold

9h
$381
per person
Taste of Gibbston private Wine Tour from Queenstown and return.

Taste of Gibbston private Wine Tour from Queenstown and return.

4h
$378
per person
Private Tour Tekapo from Christchurch

Private Tour Tekapo from Christchurch

11h
$1,775
per person
Private Central Otago Wine Tour – Full Day (For 2 People)

Private Central Otago Wine Tour – Full Day (For 2 People)

7h
$1,284
per person
Picton Morning Guided Kayak with Afternoon Boat Cruise Tour

Picton Morning Guided Kayak with Afternoon Boat Cruise Tour

8h
$155
per person
Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour

Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour

3h
$205
per person
Milford Sound Tour Cruise and Helicopter

Milford Sound Tour Cruise and Helicopter

10h
$982
per person
Small Batch Private Wine Experience in Gibbston, Queenstown.

Small Batch Private Wine Experience in Gibbston, Queenstown.

4h
$466
per person
Waipara Valley Wine Region and Hanmer Springs All Day Tour

Waipara Valley Wine Region and Hanmer Springs All Day Tour

11h
$1,199
per person
Kinross Winery: Wild Irishman Wine Tasting Experience

Kinross Winery: Wild Irishman Wine Tasting Experience

1h
$44
per person
Full-day Christchurch Highlights Tour

Full-day Christchurch Highlights Tour

8h
$269
per person
40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

40m
$232
per person
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

11h
$147
per person
Christchurch Helicopter Picnic

Christchurch Helicopter Picnic

1h
$394
per person
You choose the itinerary Dunedin, Full day, 6hrs

You choose the itinerary Dunedin, Full day, 6hrs

5h
$1,231
per person
Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems: A Self Guided Driving Tour

Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems: A Self Guided Driving Tour

3h
$12
per person
Queenstown to Cardrona Snow Farm Tour

Queenstown to Cardrona Snow Farm Tour

3h
$402
per person
Rakaia Glaciers

Rakaia Glaciers

3h
$2,401
per person
Private Day Tour Hanmer Springs including Entry to Hot pools

Private Day Tour Hanmer Springs including Entry to Hot pools

8h
$205
per person
Invercargill to Te Anau Small Group Transfer

Invercargill to Te Anau Small Group Transfer

2h
$53
per person
Christchurch day tour: Jet Boat the Rakaia Gorge & visit Methven

Christchurch day tour: Jet Boat the Rakaia Gorge & visit Methven

4h
$129
per person
Lead Climbing Wanaka - Half Day

Lead Climbing Wanaka - Half Day

4h
$421
per person
Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook Small-Group Tour (one way)

Tekapo to Queenstown via Mt Cook Small-Group Tour (one way)

9h
$202
per person
Greymouth Beginner Surf Lesson

Greymouth Beginner Surf Lesson

2h
$53
per person
From the Green to the Grave: An Audio Tour of Queenstown

From the Green to the Grave: An Audio Tour of Queenstown

1h
$12
per person
Wines of the South Island Paired Lunch Experience

Wines of the South Island Paired Lunch Experience

6h
$188
per person
Christchurch to Franz Josef With TranzAlpine (1 way)

Christchurch to Franz Josef With TranzAlpine (1 way)

13h
$343
per person
Private Transfer from Akaroa Cruise Port to Christchurch City

Private Transfer from Akaroa Cruise Port to Christchurch City

1h
$186
per person
Christchurch Airport Transfers : Airport CHC to Christchurch in Luxury Car

Christchurch Airport Transfers : Airport CHC to Christchurch in Luxury Car

20m
$135
per person
Kaikoura Kayaking Adventure Small Group Tour from Christchurch

Kaikoura Kayaking Adventure Small Group Tour from Christchurch

10h
$513
per person
Godley Head Scenic Drive & Guided Walk (Shore Excursion)

Godley Head Scenic Drive & Guided Walk (Shore Excursion)

4h
$175
per person
Private Airport Transfer Vice Versa in Christchurch by SUV

Private Airport Transfer Vice Versa in Christchurch by SUV

1h
$67
per person
Waipara Wine Trail Tour From Christchurch

Waipara Wine Trail Tour From Christchurch

1h
$147
per person
Cardrona Queenstown Shared Bike Adventure

Cardrona Queenstown Shared Bike Adventure

8h
$220
per person
Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Te Anau

Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Te Anau

40m
$583
per person
Aoraki Adventure Private Tour from Timaru Cruise Port

Aoraki Adventure Private Tour from Timaru Cruise Port

7h
$736
per person
AuthenticAs Photography - Mountain & Lakes Engagement Package

AuthenticAs Photography - Mountain & Lakes Engagement Package

3h
$821
per person
Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour From Queenstown

Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour From Queenstown

13h
$1,026
per person
Non-Electric Bike Rental

Non-Electric Bike Rental

1d
$46
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.