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5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Queenstown

5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Queenstown

5.0
(8)
5d
$2,875
per person
Three Day Classic Kayaking in New Zealand

Three Day Classic Kayaking in New Zealand

5.0
(8)
3d
$704
per person
Picton & Blenheim Scenic Tour

Picton & Blenheim Scenic Tour

5.0
(8)
4h
$76
per person
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

5.0
(8)
13h
$349
per person
Akaroa Private Group Day Trip from Christchurch

Akaroa Private Group Day Trip from Christchurch

5.0
(8)
6h
$182
per person
Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

5.0
(8)
1h
$555
per person
Wedding Māori Welcome

Wedding Māori Welcome

5.0
(8)
30m
$150
per person
Skippers Canyon Private Half Day 4WD Tour, Queenstown NZ

Skippers Canyon Private Half Day 4WD Tour, Queenstown NZ

5.0
(8)
4h
$217
per person
Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyon ex Queenstown or Wanaka

Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyon ex Queenstown or Wanaka

5.0
(8)
9h
$293
per person
Roxburgh Gorge Bike Hire with Jet Boat & Return Shuttle Included

Roxburgh Gorge Bike Hire with Jet Boat & Return Shuttle Included

5.0
(8)
6h
$197
per person
Wanaka Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Wanaka Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

5.0
(8)
6h
$369
per person
Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

5.0
(8)
6h
$333
per person
Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard The Fiordland Jewel

Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard The Fiordland Jewel

5.0
(8)
2h
$205
per person
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

5.0
(8)
25m
$103
per person
Stewart Island Guided Wilderness Walk

Stewart Island Guided Wilderness Walk

5.0
(7)
3h
$117
per person
Wanaka Easy Ebike Tour

Wanaka Easy Ebike Tour

5.0
(7)
2h
$188
per person
Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour.

Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour.

5.0
(7)
4h
$94
per person
Private Guided Marlborough Wine Tour From Picton NZ

Private Guided Marlborough Wine Tour From Picton NZ

5.0
(7)
5h
$968
per person
Clay Target Shooting & Ultimate Off-Roading in Gibbston Valley

Clay Target Shooting & Ultimate Off-Roading in Gibbston Valley

5.0
(7)
1h
$167
per person
Kaikōura Whale Watching - 1hr 20min Ultimate Adventure

Kaikōura Whale Watching - 1hr 20min Ultimate Adventure

5.0
(7)
2h
$924
per person
Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight

Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight

5.0
(7)
1h
$393
per person
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

5.0
(7)
3h
$79
per person
Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience

Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience

5.0
(6)
1h
$2,582
per person
Electric Bike Rental

Electric Bike Rental

5.0
(6)
1d
$58
per person
Christchurch Long Ride Zipline

Christchurch Long Ride Zipline

5.0
(6)
1h
$65
per person
Kayak Rental Adventure - The Mission

Kayak Rental Adventure - The Mission

5.0
(6)
3h
$87
per person
Cave Stream Caving Adventure with Optional Castle Hill Tour

Cave Stream Caving Adventure with Optional Castle Hill Tour

5.0
(6)
1d
$175
per person
Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook - Two Day Private Tour

Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook - Two Day Private Tour

5.0
(6)
2d
$1,708
per person
Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch

Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch

5.0
(6)
3h
$546
per person
Akaroa Private Day Trip From Christchurch

Akaroa Private Day Trip From Christchurch

5.0
(6)
6h
$701
per person
The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Combo Tour

The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Combo Tour

5.0
(6)
2h
$3,394
per person
AuthenticAs Discover Queenstown - Professional Photography & Exclusive 4WD Tour

AuthenticAs Discover Queenstown - Professional Photography & Exclusive 4WD Tour

5.0
(6)
2h
$762
per person
Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika

Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika

5.0
(6)
12h
$170
per person
Akaroa Self Guided Electric Scooter Tour

Akaroa Self Guided Electric Scooter Tour

5.0
(6)
3h
$79
per person
Okarito Nature Tour

Okarito Nature Tour

5.0
(6)
3h
$65
per person
Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour

Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour

5.0
(5)
6h
$900
per person
Private Central Otago Wine tasting Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

Private Central Otago Wine tasting Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

5.0
(5)
7h
$437
per person
Skippers Canyon Private Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ

Skippers Canyon Private Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ

5.0
(5)
4h
$217
per person
Christchurch to Queenstown 2 Day Tour via Franz Josef

Christchurch to Queenstown 2 Day Tour via Franz Josef

5.0
(5)
2d
$340
per person
Queenstown Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour

Queenstown Hop-on Hop-off Evening Beer Tour

5.0
(5)
5h
$76
per person
New Zealand: Experience it ALL in 9 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

New Zealand: Experience it ALL in 9 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

5.0
(5)
9d
$6,047
per person
Twilight at the Opera

Twilight at the Opera

5.0
(5)
1h
$38
per person
Epic Milford Guided Tour from Te Anau

Epic Milford Guided Tour from Te Anau

5.0
(5)
9h
$146
per person
Milford Sound Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

5.0
(5)
1h
$910
per person
Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

5.0
(5)
3h
$223
per person
Rock Climbing Christchurch 1/2-day or full-day (Small Group Tour)

Rock Climbing Christchurch 1/2-day or full-day (Small Group Tour)

5.0
(5)
1d
$175
per person
Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins

Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins

5.0
(5)
1h
$995
per person
Christchurch International Airport :Airport to City Centre

Christchurch International Airport :Airport to City Centre

5.0
(5)
30m
$50
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.