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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
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
Lake Wānaka: 6 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

Lake Wānaka: 6 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

6h
$385
per person
Valley Flow E-bike Adventure to Remember

Valley Flow E-bike Adventure to Remember

5h
$209
per person
Bike Ferry Port Chalmers to Quarantine Island and Portobello,

Bike Ferry Port Chalmers to Quarantine Island and Portobello,

15m
$9
per person
Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour Taste Local Wines

Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour Taste Local Wines

4h
$118
per person
Karaka Point Marlborough Mussels and Makana Chocolate

Karaka Point Marlborough Mussels and Makana Chocolate

5h
$85
per person
Franz Josef Glacier Heli Ice Climb

Franz Josef Glacier Heli Ice Climb

8h
$661
per person
Beautiful South Island highlight Tour 4D3N

Beautiful South Island highlight Tour 4D3N

4d
$2,060
per person
Heartbeat of the City: Private Christchurch Walking Tour

Heartbeat of the City: Private Christchurch Walking Tour

2h
$437
per person
Queenstown Riverside Sauna and Cold Plunge Experience

Queenstown Riverside Sauna and Cold Plunge Experience

1h
$21
per person
3 Days Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak

3 Days Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak

3d
$735
per person
2 Hours Fishing in Lake Tekapo

2 Hours Fishing in Lake Tekapo

2h
$176
per person
Twin Glacier Overflight

Twin Glacier Overflight

15m
$227
per person
Ko Tane Waka Paddling Experience on the Avon River

Ko Tane Waka Paddling Experience on the Avon River

1h
$58
per person
One Day Tour from Hokitika on Wilderness Trail by eBike

One Day Tour from Hokitika on Wilderness Trail by eBike

5h
$141
per person
Milford Sound Nature and Te Anau Farm Visit Over 2 Days

Milford Sound Nature and Te Anau Farm Visit Over 2 Days

2d
$144
per person
2 Day Kaikoura Whale and Dolphin Tour from Christchurch

2 Day Kaikoura Whale and Dolphin Tour from Christchurch

2d
$612
per person
Queenstown Lake Hayes Car Tour

Queenstown Lake Hayes Car Tour

4h
$182
per person
Larnach Castle & Gardens Tour from Dunedin winter

Larnach Castle & Gardens Tour from Dunedin winter

3h
$48
per person
Queen Charlotte Track Self Guided Hike to Eatwells Lookout

Queen Charlotte Track Self Guided Hike to Eatwells Lookout

9h
$74
per person
Christchurch to Methven Private Transfer(Or Methven to Christchurch)

Christchurch to Methven Private Transfer(Or Methven to Christchurch)

2h
$588
per person
World in a day

World in a day

4h
$3,484
per person
Private Transfer: Christchurch to Mount Cook

Private Transfer: Christchurch to Mount Cook

8h
$3,531
per person
Sea Kayaking Lyttelton Harbour from Christchurch (Private Tour)

Sea Kayaking Lyttelton Harbour from Christchurch (Private Tour)

1d
$441
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
Half Day Guided Mountain Biking Adventure in Nelson

Half Day Guided Mountain Biking Adventure in Nelson

3h
$74
per person
Christchurch City Sights Experience for Cruise Passengers

Christchurch City Sights Experience for Cruise Passengers

5h
$1,300
per person
Private Guided Milford Sound Tour ex Queenstown

Private Guided Milford Sound Tour ex Queenstown

12h
$895
per person
Private Mt Cook Photo Tour/ Experience (full day)

Private Mt Cook Photo Tour/ Experience (full day)

12h
$506
per person
Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour

Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour

2h
$8
per person
Half Day Christchurch Scenic Tour with Local Guide

Half Day Christchurch Scenic Tour with Local Guide

4h
$100
per person
Queenstown/Wanaka Airport Transfer

Queenstown/Wanaka Airport Transfer

1h
$205
per person
Captivating Side of Dunedin Private Walking Tour for Couples

Captivating Side of Dunedin Private Walking Tour for Couples

2h
$549
per person
Franz Josef to Queenstown Day Tour

Franz Josef to Queenstown Day Tour

8h
$128
per person
Full Island Scenic Flight

Full Island Scenic Flight

2h
$971
per person
Abel Tasman Adventure Private Tour from Nelson Cruise Port

Abel Tasman Adventure Private Tour from Nelson Cruise Port

7h
$647
per person
New Zealand Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Queenstown City Centre

New Zealand Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Queenstown City Centre

10m
$61
per person
Godley Head Scenic Drive & Guided Walk (Shore Excursion)

Godley Head Scenic Drive & Guided Walk (Shore Excursion)

4h
$176
per person
Explore Cave Stream & Castle Hill (Private Shore Excursion)

Explore Cave Stream & Castle Hill (Private Shore Excursion)

7h
$471
per person
Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Cascade Room Upgrade

Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Cascade Room Upgrade

2h
$155
per person
 Queenstown Day Tour (Arowtown, shotover, lake wakatipu)

Queenstown Day Tour (Arowtown, shotover, lake wakatipu)

8h
$235
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.