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One way Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

One way Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

11h
$334
per person
Dunedin Nature and City Tour with Larnach Castle included

Dunedin Nature and City Tour with Larnach Castle included

6h
$88
per person
Christchurch City & Waipara Valley Wine Tour

Christchurch City & Waipara Valley Wine Tour

6h
$175
per person
Private Arrival Transfer: Christchurch Airport to Central Christchurch

Private Arrival Transfer: Christchurch Airport to Central Christchurch

Duration varies
$293
per person
Middlemarch to Queenstown One-Way Small-Group Scenic Tour

Middlemarch to Queenstown One-Way Small-Group Scenic Tour

6h
$117
per person
Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Private Walking Tour

Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Private Walking Tour

2h
$549
per person
Full-Day Tour to Arthur Pass and Castle Hill with Scenic Views

Full-Day Tour to Arthur Pass and Castle Hill with Scenic Views

7h
$176
per person
Gua Sha Facial Experience in Christchurch

Gua Sha Facial Experience in Christchurch

1h
$93
per person
Queenstown Biking Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Tour

Queenstown Biking Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Tour

2h
$23
per person
[Japanese guide] Christchurch scenic tour (half-day tour)

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

3h
$114
per person
4 Day Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glacier Highlights from Christchurch

4 Day Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glacier Highlights from Christchurch

4d
$2,263
per person
Christchurch Alpaca Farm Tour From Kaiapoi

Christchurch Alpaca Farm Tour From Kaiapoi

1h
$23
per person
1-Hour Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure on the Kawarau River

1-Hour Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure on the Kawarau River

1h
$87
per person
Scenic Spooners Tunnel Adventure in Nelson Tasman

Scenic Spooners Tunnel Adventure in Nelson Tasman

7h
$114
per person
Private Half-Day Mountain Bike Shuttle in Nelson

Private Half-Day Mountain Bike Shuttle in Nelson

3h
$52
per person
Dunedin Int Airport(DUD) to Dunedin - Round-Trip Private Transfer

Dunedin Int Airport(DUD) to Dunedin - Round-Trip Private Transfer

1h
$161
per person
Christchurch Airport Transfers : Airport CHC to Christchurch in Business Car

Christchurch Airport Transfers : Airport CHC to Christchurch in Business Car

20m
$98
per person
Dunedin True Crime Walking Tour Inner City

Dunedin True Crime Walking Tour Inner City

1h
$38
per person
Guided 4-Day Snow Tour from Christchurch

Guided 4-Day Snow Tour from Christchurch

4d
$762
per person
Lake Wanaka Roy's Bay Kayak Tour

Lake Wanaka Roy's Bay Kayak Tour

3h
$134
per person
Sutherland Falls Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

Sutherland Falls Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

30m
$349
per person
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Queenstown

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Queenstown

1h
$153
per person
Guided Rock Climbing - Half Day

Guided Rock Climbing - Half Day

4h
$181
per person
Private Transfer from Dunedin City Hotels to Chalmers Cruise Port

Private Transfer from Dunedin City Hotels to Chalmers Cruise Port

25m
$142
per person
Dunedin private tour 3D2N from Christchurch

Dunedin private tour 3D2N from Christchurch

3d
$1,114
per person
Off The Beaten Track- Packhorse Hut Guided Walk (Private Tour)

Off The Beaten Track- Packhorse Hut Guided Walk (Private Tour)

8h
$439
per person
Queenstown Off Road Quad and Buggy Combo

Queenstown Off Road Quad and Buggy Combo

1h
$205
per person
PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins

PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins

1h
$1,437
per person
Private Transfer from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Port

Private Transfer from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Milford Port

3h
$663
per person
Australia & New Zealand Data eSIM-Powered by CMLink(Instant QR)

Australia & New Zealand Data eSIM-Powered by CMLink(Instant QR)

30d
$10
per person
Private Luxury Return Transfers - Queenstown to Wanaka Vineyards

Private Luxury Return Transfers - Queenstown to Wanaka Vineyards

1h
$405
per person
Private Transfer from Queenstown to Milford Sound Cruise Port

Private Transfer from Queenstown to Milford Sound Cruise Port

3h
$424
per person
Private Luxury Return Transfers - Queenstown to Cromwell Vineyard

Private Luxury Return Transfers - Queenstown to Cromwell Vineyard

2h
$378
per person
Fly a Helicopter with Garden City Helicopters Christchurch

Fly a Helicopter with Garden City Helicopters Christchurch

1h
$422
per person
Private Transfer from Christchurch Airport CHC to Lyttelton Port

Private Transfer from Christchurch Airport CHC to Lyttelton Port

40m
$133
per person
New Zealand Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Queenstown City Centre

New Zealand Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Queenstown City Centre

10m
$61
per person
Marlborough Sounds Scenic

Marlborough Sounds Scenic

2h
$2,433
per person
Private Transfer from Lyttelton Cruise Port to Christchurch City

Private Transfer from Lyttelton Cruise Port to Christchurch City

25m
$85
per person
Private Transfer from Lyttelton Port to Christchurch Airport CHC

Private Transfer from Lyttelton Port to Christchurch Airport CHC

40m
$133
per person
Private Transfer from Dunedin Airport (DUD) to Chalmers Port

Private Transfer from Dunedin Airport (DUD) to Chalmers Port

45m
$142
per person
Private Transfer from Akaroa Port to Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Private Transfer from Akaroa Port to Christchurch Airport (CHC)

1h
$186
per person
Split Apple Paddle Guided Kayak - Nelson

Split Apple Paddle Guided Kayak - Nelson

3h
$62
per person
Private Transfer from Christchurch City to Lyttelton Cruise Port

Private Transfer from Christchurch City to Lyttelton Cruise Port

25m
$85
per person
Private Transfer from Picton Port to Blenheim Airport (BHE)

Private Transfer from Picton Port to Blenheim Airport (BHE)

35m
$133
per person
Private Transfer from Picton Cruise Port to Blenheim City Hotels

Private Transfer from Picton Cruise Port to Blenheim City Hotels

30m
$120
per person
Private Transfer from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Akaroa Port

Private Transfer from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Akaroa Port

1h
$186
per person
Dunedin to Dunedin Int Airport (DUD) - Departure Private Transfer

Dunedin to Dunedin Int Airport (DUD) - Departure Private Transfer

40m
$80
per person
Half Day Nelson Electric Mountain Bike Rental Adventure

Half Day Nelson Electric Mountain Bike Rental Adventure

4h
$82
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.