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Private Guided Aoraki Mt Cook Tour ex Queenstown

Private Guided Aoraki Mt Cook Tour ex Queenstown

12h
$715
per person
3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson

3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson

3d
$352
per person
Minibus Tales of True Crime in Victorian Dunedin

Minibus Tales of True Crime in Victorian Dunedin

1h
$65
per person
Cheers to Craft Beer

Cheers to Craft Beer

6h
$76
per person
Queenstown Mountain Explorer and Ride Along Tour

Queenstown Mountain Explorer and Ride Along Tour

2h
$510
per person
Departure Transfer: Christchurch to Airport CHC by Luxury Van

Departure Transfer: Christchurch to Airport CHC by Luxury Van

20m
$111
per person
Private Transfer from Christchurch City to Akaroa Cruise Port

Private Transfer from Christchurch City to Akaroa Cruise Port

1h
$186
per person
Private Airport Transfer Vice Versa in Queenstown by SUV

Private Airport Transfer Vice Versa in Queenstown by SUV

1h
$67
per person
Private Transfer from Blenheim Airport (BHE) to Picton Port

Private Transfer from Blenheim Airport (BHE) to Picton Port

35m
$133
per person
Private Departure Transfer: Central Christchurch to Christchurch Airport

Private Departure Transfer: Central Christchurch to Christchurch Airport

Duration varies
$293
per person
Private Transfer from Chalmers Cruise Port to Dunedin City Hotels

Private Transfer from Chalmers Cruise Port to Dunedin City Hotels

25m
$142
per person
Private Transfer from Blenheim city hotels to Picton Cruise Port

Private Transfer from Blenheim city hotels to Picton Cruise Port

30m
$120
per person
(MT) Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour From Christchurch

(MT) Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour From Christchurch

13h
$175
per person
Private Transfer from Chalmers Port to Dunedin Airport (DUD)

Private Transfer from Chalmers Port to Dunedin Airport (DUD)

45m
$142
per person
Christchurch Airport Transfers : Christchurch to Airport CHC in Luxury Car

Christchurch Airport Transfers : Christchurch to Airport CHC in Luxury Car

20m
$135
per person
Departure Transfer: Christchurch to Airport CHC by Business Car

Departure Transfer: Christchurch to Airport CHC by Business Car

20m
$93
per person
2 Day Christchurch Tour Package

2 Day Christchurch Tour Package

2d
$463
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
Private Guided Encounter Glenorchy Tour ex Queenstown

Private Guided Encounter Glenorchy Tour ex Queenstown

5h
$322
per person
Wanaka to Queenstown Small-Group Tour (one-way)

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

2h
$82
per person
Queenstown: Luggage Storage close to The Station Building

Queenstown: Luggage Storage close to The Station Building

1d
$8
per person
Te Anau to Invercargill Small Group Transfer

Te Anau to Invercargill Small Group Transfer

2h
$53
per person
Tekapo Link Duo-Christchurch and Queenstown

Tekapo Link Duo-Christchurch and Queenstown

10h
$1,200
per person
Private Guided Wine Tour Ex Queenstown

Private Guided Wine Tour Ex Queenstown

6h
$469
per person
Scenic Drive and Cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound

Scenic Drive and Cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound

13h
$1,172
per person
Coach Farm Tour and Milford Sound Nature Cruise from Queenstown

Coach Farm Tour and Milford Sound Nature Cruise from Queenstown

12h
$203
per person
Valley Flow E-bike Adventure to Remember

Valley Flow E-bike Adventure to Remember

5h
$208
per person
Christchurch Coastal Hiking Tour

Christchurch Coastal Hiking Tour

4h
$117
per person
Explore Cave Stream & Castle Hill (Private Shore Excursion)

Explore Cave Stream & Castle Hill (Private Shore Excursion)

7h
$469
per person
Full Island Scenic Flight

Full Island Scenic Flight

2h
$967
per person
Canterbury Peaks to Plains Cycle Tour

Canterbury Peaks to Plains Cycle Tour

6d
$3,049
per person
Abel Tasman Adventure Private Tour from Nelson Cruise Port

Abel Tasman Adventure Private Tour from Nelson Cruise Port

7h
$647
per person
3 Days Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak

3 Days Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak

3d
$732
per person
Otago Harbour by Bike: A Self Guided Tour

Otago Harbour by Bike: A Self Guided Tour

2h
$12
per person
Queenstown to Wanaka Small-Group Tour (one-way)

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

2h
$82
per person
Larnach Castle & Gardens Tour from Dunedin winter

Larnach Castle & Gardens Tour from Dunedin winter

3h
$48
per person
3 Day Private Photography Tour from Queenstown - The Maniototo

3 Day Private Photography Tour from Queenstown - The Maniototo

3d
$1,642
per person
Christchurch Mystery Puzzle Tour “Shadow of the Prism”

Christchurch Mystery Puzzle Tour “Shadow of the Prism”

2h
$29
per person
Customized South Island Tour

Customized South Island Tour

8d
$8,971
per person
SOLO TRAVELLER: Full Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delights from Picton

SOLO TRAVELLER: Full Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delights from Picton

6h
$466
per person
Transfer from Blenheim or Picton to Nelson

Transfer from Blenheim or Picton to Nelson

2h
$701
per person
Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch

Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch

5h
$167
per person
Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

12h
$1,113
per person
Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

6h
$252
per person
90 Minutes Flight Over Franz Josef Glacier

90 Minutes Flight Over Franz Josef Glacier

2h
$833
per person
Mount Cook Couples Photo Shoot from Queenstown

Mount Cook Couples Photo Shoot from Queenstown

12h
$1,082
per person
Christchurch Airport(CHC) to Christchurch-Arrival PrivateTransfer

Christchurch Airport(CHC) to Christchurch-Arrival PrivateTransfer

25m
$47
per person
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Christchurch - Round-Trip Transfer

Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Christchurch - Round-Trip Transfer

50m
$95
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.