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1-Hour Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure on the Kawarau River

1-Hour Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure on the Kawarau River

5.0
(1)
1h
$87
per person
3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson

3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson

5.0
(1)
3d
$352
per person
Akaroa Full Day Tour Including Harbor Nature Cruise from Christchurch

Akaroa Full Day Tour Including Harbor Nature Cruise from Christchurch

5.0
(1)
9h
$382
per person
 Private Yacht Cruise in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand

Private Yacht Cruise in the Marlborough Sounds New Zealand

5.0
(1)
8h
$5,577
per person
Hokitika Gorge Walk and Wilderness Trail Tour by eBike

Hokitika Gorge Walk and Wilderness Trail Tour by eBike

5.0
(1)
6h
$211
per person
Dunedin to Invercargill via the Catlins 1 Way Small Group Tour

Dunedin to Invercargill via the Catlins 1 Way Small Group Tour

5.0
(1)
9h
$147
per person
Franz Josef to Wanaka Small-Group Tour (One-Way) Includes Lunch

Franz Josef to Wanaka Small-Group Tour (One-Way) Includes Lunch

5.0
(1)
8h
$170
per person
Mount Hutt Scenic Sightseeing Tour with Skiing and Spa Retreat

Mount Hutt Scenic Sightseeing Tour with Skiing and Spa Retreat

5.0
(1)
8h
$134
per person
Invercargill to Te Anau Small Group Transfer

Invercargill to Te Anau Small Group Transfer

5.0
(1)
2h
$53
per person
Expert Fly Fishing Adventures with Matt Butler from Te Anau

Expert Fly Fishing Adventures with Matt Butler from Te Anau

5.0
(1)
8h
$822
per person
Dunedin 4 Hrs halfday Private Tour

Dunedin 4 Hrs halfday Private Tour

5.0
(1)
4h
$252
per person
North Canterbury Helicopter Winery lunch

North Canterbury Helicopter Winery lunch

5.0
(1)
3h
$511
per person
Private Return Luxury Transfers Queenstown to Gibbston Vineyard

Private Return Luxury Transfers Queenstown to Gibbston Vineyard

5.0
(1)
1h
$252
per person
Kaikōura Day Tour From Christchurch With Dolphin Encounter

Kaikōura Day Tour From Christchurch With Dolphin Encounter

5.0
(1)
8h
$203
per person
Coronet Peak Ski: Private Shuttle

Coronet Peak Ski: Private Shuttle

5.0
(1)
7h
$286
per person
Lyttleton Port Excursion Day Tour 3 options for Cruise travelers

Lyttleton Port Excursion Day Tour 3 options for Cruise travelers

5.0
(1)
7h
$191
per person
Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch

Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch

5.0
(1)
1h
$138
per person
Hanmer Springs Hot Pool Private Return Trip From Christchurch

Hanmer Springs Hot Pool Private Return Trip From Christchurch

5.0
(1)
8h
$170
per person
1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura

1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura

5.0
(1)
1h
$244
per person
Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

5.0
(1)
1h
$469
per person
Akaroa and Banks Peninsula From Christchurch (Private Tour)

Akaroa and Banks Peninsula From Christchurch (Private Tour)

5.0
(1)
7h
$469
per person
Picton Shore Excursion Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise

Picton Shore Excursion Queen Charlotte Sound Cruise

5.0
(1)
2h
$50
per person
Kaikoura Helicopters ATV Adventure

Kaikoura Helicopters ATV Adventure

5.0
(1)
3h
$572
per person
Glenorchy 50 min Helicopter Tour | Earnslaw Burn & Waterfalls

Glenorchy 50 min Helicopter Tour | Earnslaw Burn & Waterfalls

5.0
(1)
50m
$332
per person
Mitre Peak Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

Mitre Peak Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

5.0
(1)
15m
$261
per person
Milford Sound Tour Cruise and Helicopter

Milford Sound Tour Cruise and Helicopter

5.0
(1)
10h
$983
per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Tour from Christchurch via Lake Tekapo

Mt. Cook Private Day Tour from Christchurch via Lake Tekapo

5.0
(1)
11h
$246
per person
Tekapo to Christchurch Small-Group Tour (one-way)

Tekapo to Christchurch Small-Group Tour (one-way)

5.0
(1)
3h
$93
per person
The Jewel in Milford Luxury Tour from Queenstown

The Jewel in Milford Luxury Tour from Queenstown

5.0
(1)
12h
$452
per person
Arthurs Pass and Southern Alps Day Excursion from Port Lyttelton or Christchurch

Arthurs Pass and Southern Alps Day Excursion from Port Lyttelton or Christchurch

5.0
(1)
7h
$1,000
per person
2 Day TranzAlpine Train & Glaciers: Christchurch to Queenstown

2 Day TranzAlpine Train & Glaciers: Christchurch to Queenstown

5.0
(1)
2d
$1,465
per person
Private Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Shore Excursion

Private Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Shore Excursion

5.0
(1)
7h
$469
per person
1 Day Queenstown Motorcycle Adventure Tour - Off Road

1 Day Queenstown Motorcycle Adventure Tour - Off Road

5.0
(1)
7h
$408
per person
Farm & Wine Experience Fun Experience from Queenstown New Zealand

Farm & Wine Experience Fun Experience from Queenstown New Zealand

5.0
(1)
6h
$417
per person
Queenstown to Wanaka Small-Group Tour (one-way)

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

5.0
(1)
2h
$82
per person
The Grape Vine

The Grape Vine

5.0
(1)
2h
$757
per person
Gold Rush Grandeur: A Self-Guided Dunedin Heritage Walk

Gold Rush Grandeur: A Self-Guided Dunedin Heritage Walk

5.0
(1)
1h
$9
per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Christchurch Highlights & Punting

Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Christchurch Highlights & Punting

5.0
(1)
6h
$176
per person
Wānaka to Queenstown: A Self-Guided Drive via the Crown Range

Wānaka to Queenstown: A Self-Guided Drive via the Crown Range

5.0
(1)
2h
$8
per person
Electric Bike and Wine Tour Queenstown

Electric Bike and Wine Tour Queenstown

5.0
(1)
8h
$111
per person
Christchurch Essentials Guided Walking Tour

Christchurch Essentials Guided Walking Tour

5.0
(1)
1h
$15
per person
Christchurch to Akaroa with Garden City Helicopters Christchurch

Christchurch to Akaroa with Garden City Helicopters Christchurch

5.0
(1)
2h
$481
per person
Canterbury Helicopter Scenic Flight with Hilltop Landing

Canterbury Helicopter Scenic Flight with Hilltop Landing

5.0
(1)
1h
$364
per person
Milford Sound Discoverer 2 Hour Scenic Helicopter Experience

Milford Sound Discoverer 2 Hour Scenic Helicopter Experience

5.0
(1)
2h
$873
per person
Kinross Winery: Valli Wine Tasting Experience

Kinross Winery: Valli Wine Tasting Experience

5.0
(1)
45m
$26
per person
Kinross Winery: Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Experience

Kinross Winery: Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Experience

5.0
(1)
1h
$26
per person
Queenstown - Private Family Group Bike Tour, Up to 11 E-bikes

Queenstown - Private Family Group Bike Tour, Up to 11 E-bikes

5.0
(1)
6h
$1,174
per person
Dunedin Intl Airport (DUN) to Dunedin - Arrival Private Transfer

Dunedin Intl Airport (DUN) to Dunedin - Arrival Private Transfer

5.0
(1)
40m
$80
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.