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Christchurch Airport Transfers : Christchurch to Airport CHC in Luxury Van

Christchurch Airport Transfers : Christchurch to Airport CHC in Luxury Van

20m
$111
per person
Christchurch Heritage and Arts Walking Tour

Christchurch Heritage and Arts Walking Tour

3h
$103
per person
Kinross Winery: Wild Irishman Wine Tasting Experience

Kinross Winery: Wild Irishman Wine Tasting Experience

1h
$44
per person
Queenstown Wine Tour - Self Guided Audio Tour (Driving)

Queenstown Wine Tour - Self Guided Audio Tour (Driving)

2h
$29
per person
 Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown

Private Day tour to Milford Sound from Queenstown

8h
$323
per person
Half Day Full Suspension Acoustic Mountain Bike Rental

Half Day Full Suspension Acoustic Mountain Bike Rental

4h
$52
per person
Queenstown Airport to/from Wanaka Hassle Free Private Transfer

Queenstown Airport to/from Wanaka Hassle Free Private Transfer

1h
$99
per person
Private Transfer from Lyttelton Port to Christchurch Airport CHC

Private Transfer from Lyttelton Port to Christchurch Airport CHC

40m
$132
per person
Explore Bannockburn Wineries & Private Wine Retreat by eBike

Explore Bannockburn Wineries & Private Wine Retreat by eBike

6h
$264
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
Private Transfer from Picton Cruise Port to Blenheim City Hotels

Private Transfer from Picton Cruise Port to Blenheim City Hotels

30m
$119
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
Private Transfer from Christchurch City to Lyttelton Cruise Port

Private Transfer from Christchurch City to Lyttelton Cruise Port

25m
$85
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
3 Day Mt Cook Aoraki Private Photography Tour Departs Queenstown

3 Day Mt Cook Aoraki Private Photography Tour Departs Queenstown

3d
$1,883
per person
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook Private Day Tour

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo via Mt Cook Private Day Tour

10h
$823
per person
Hanmer Springs Hot Pool Return Trip From Christchurch

Hanmer Springs Hot Pool Return Trip From Christchurch

8h
$168
per person
Private Transfer from Blenheim Airport (BHE) to Picton Port

Private Transfer from Blenheim Airport (BHE) to Picton Port

35m
$132
per person
 Castle Hill & Arthurs Pass Private day tour from Christchurch

Castle Hill & Arthurs Pass Private day tour from Christchurch

7h
$165
per person
Private Transfer from Akaroa Port to Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Private Transfer from Akaroa Port to Christchurch Airport (CHC)

1h
$186
per person
Lead Climbing Wanaka - Half Day

Lead Climbing Wanaka - Half Day

4h
$423
per person
Christchurch City Private Tour with Gondola Ticket

Christchurch City Private Tour with Gondola Ticket

7h
$124
per person
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour (one-way)

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

1h
$82
per person
Captivating Side of Dunedin Private Walking Tour for Couples

Captivating Side of Dunedin Private Walking Tour for Couples

2h
$549
per person
Private Central Otago Wine Tour – Full Day (For 2 People)

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

7h
$1,289
per person
Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

3h
$572
per person
Transfers from Blenheim or Picton to Kaikoura

Transfers from Blenheim or Picton to Kaikoura

3h
$762
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
Private Arrival Transfer: Christchurch Airport to Central Christchurch

Private Arrival Transfer: Christchurch Airport to Central Christchurch

Duration varies
$294
per person
Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour From Queenstown

Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour From Queenstown

13h
$265
per person
Queenstown to Wanaka Transfer

Queenstown to Wanaka Transfer

20m
$224
per person
Middle Earth Mountains Private Tour Lord of the Rings Sites

Middle Earth Mountains Private Tour Lord of the Rings Sites

8h
$364
per person
Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Te Anau

Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Te Anau

40m
$586
per person
Heli flight from Milford Sound to Te Anau via Doubtful Sound

Heli flight from Milford Sound to Te Anau via Doubtful Sound

2h
$1,174
per person
Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour

Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour

3h
$205
per person
Queenstown to Franz Josef Day Tour

Queenstown to Franz Josef Day Tour

8h
$128
per person
Lake Dunstan and Carrick Winery: Boat and eBike Adventure

Lake Dunstan and Carrick Winery: Boat and eBike Adventure

7h
$221
per person
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

1h
$930
per person
Akaroa Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour + Dinner

Akaroa Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour + Dinner

3h
$223
per person
Banks Peninsula Explorer Tour (Half Day Private)

Banks Peninsula Explorer Tour (Half Day Private)

3h
$176
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
Small Batch Private Wine Experience in Gibbston, Queenstown.

Small Batch Private Wine Experience in Gibbston, Queenstown.

4h
$468
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
Mt Cook Stargazing Experience

Mt Cook Stargazing Experience

1h
$58
per person
1/2-day Christchurch Scenic Highlights (Shore Excursion)

1/2-day Christchurch Scenic Highlights (Shore Excursion)

3h
$176
per person
Queenstown Biking Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Tour

Queenstown Biking Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Tour

2h
$24
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.