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Milford Sound Discoverer 2 Hour Scenic Helicopter Experience

Milford Sound Discoverer 2 Hour Scenic Helicopter Experience

5.0
(1)
2h
$872
per person
Llama Trek (Half-day) - Kaikoura Bay, Beaches & Seal Colony

Llama Trek (Half-day) - Kaikoura Bay, Beaches & Seal Colony

5.0
(146)
3h
$146
per person
Full Day Guided Walking Tour and Picnic around Godley Head

Full Day Guided Walking Tour and Picnic around Godley Head

5.0
(143)
6h
$176
per person
CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell

CHP Bike Rentals Cromwell

5.0
(280)
4h
$106
per person
The Ultimate Lake Dunstan Bike Hire And Boat Experience

The Ultimate Lake Dunstan Bike Hire And Boat Experience

5.0
(98)
6h
$170
per person
Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

5.0
(282)
7h
$41
per person
Wanaka 4x4 Explorer The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure

Wanaka 4x4 Explorer The Ultimate Lake and Mountain Adventure

5.0
(88)
4h
$175
per person
Queenstown Guided Self-Drive Buggy Tour

Queenstown Guided Self-Drive Buggy Tour

5.0
(175)
1h
$299
per person
Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown

Wine Tour & Maori Culture Queenstown

5.0
(81)
5h
$169
per person
Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise

Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise

5.0
(230)
9h
$199
per person
Half-Day Level 2 Waterfall Climbing from Wanaka

Half-Day Level 2 Waterfall Climbing from Wanaka

5.0
(455)
5h
$220
per person
Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

Small Group Jet Boat Adventure on the Clutha River from Wanaka

5.0
(292)
1h
$93
per person
Scenic Cruise & Guided walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

Scenic Cruise & Guided walk on Historic Motor Yacht Lake Te Anau

5.0
(73)
1d
$85
per person
Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (Intermediate+)

Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (Intermediate+)

5.0
(265)
3h
$410
per person
Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental With Return Luxury Shuttle

Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental With Return Luxury Shuttle

5.0
(132)
5h
$88
per person
Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau

Fiordland Jet Boat and Biking Combo from Te Anau

5.0
(130)
4h
$150
per person
Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour

Afternoon Boutique Wine Tour

5.0
(63)
4h
$146
per person
Scenic Guided eBike Tour Ride to the Lake

Scenic Guided eBike Tour Ride to the Lake

5.0
(61)
3h
$132
per person
ebike tour lake Hawea river track to Wanaka

ebike tour lake Hawea river track to Wanaka

5.0
(61)
4h
$126
per person
Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park - Pure Wilderness

Jet Boat Journey through Fiordland National Park - Pure Wilderness

5.0
(656)
2h
$120
per person
Packraft Wanaka

Packraft Wanaka

5.0
(53)
7h
$257
per person
Blenheim Half day Wine Tour

Blenheim Half day Wine Tour

5.0
(99)
5h
$123
per person
Glentanner High Country Heli Hike

Glentanner High Country Heli Hike

5.0
(49)
4h
$290
per person
Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

Half Day Zipline Adventure in Kaikoura

5.0
(244)
3h
$117
per person
Milford Sound Scenic Flyover ex Queenstown

Milford Sound Scenic Flyover ex Queenstown

5.0
(95)
1h
$364
per person
Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

Half-Day Kayak Experience on the Mighty Clutha River from Wanaka

5.0
(47)
4h
$237
per person
Milford Sound Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

Milford Sound Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

5.0
(45)
4h
$322
per person
Dunedin WATER TAXI-Port To Port

Dunedin WATER TAXI-Port To Port

5.0
(88)
10m
$29
per person
Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky'

Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky'

5.0
(167)
3h
$144
per person
Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

Bike & Wine Tour: Arrowtown to Valley of the Vines

5.0
(202)
7h
$67
per person
Half Day Guided Walking Tour on Banks Peninsula

Half Day Guided Walking Tour on Banks Peninsula

5.0
(38)
4h
$147
per person
Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona - Most popular!

Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona - Most popular!

5.0
(144)
2h
$293
per person
1 Day Sea Kayak Rental

1 Day Sea Kayak Rental

5.0
(36)
7h
$70
per person
Arrowtown Mountain Bike Hire

Arrowtown Mountain Bike Hire

5.0
(36)
1h
$50
per person
Ōtautahi: Christchurch Small-Group Inner City Food Walking Tour

Ōtautahi: Christchurch Small-Group Inner City Food Walking Tour

5.0
(71)
2h
$126
per person
Franz Josef: Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight

Franz Josef: Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight

5.0
(35)
40m
$394
per person
Queenstown Wine Tour

Queenstown Wine Tour

5.0
(313)
6h
$58
per person
Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour

Chameleon Stargazing Shared Tour

5.0
(173)
1h
$70
per person
Marlborough Winery Tour - A Day of Cuisine & Wine 6hrs

Marlborough Winery Tour - A Day of Cuisine & Wine 6hrs

5.0
(67)
6h
$144
per person
Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

Private Guided Tour of Dunedin City Heritage and Unique Wildlife and Scenery

5.0
(33)
5h
$1,026
per person
Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour

Half-Day Marlborough Wine Tour & Beer Tour

5.0
(96)
4h
$117
per person
20 minute Queenstown Scenic Flight

20 minute Queenstown Scenic Flight

5.0
(32)
20m
$135
per person
Akaroa Fox 2 Sailing and Wildlife Tour

Akaroa Fox 2 Sailing and Wildlife Tour

5.0
(31)
2h
$82
per person
Kaikoura Whale Watching - 45 Minute Ocean Safari

Kaikoura Whale Watching - 45 Minute Ocean Safari

5.0
(31)
1h
$484
per person
Best Abel Tasman Day trip

Best Abel Tasman Day trip

5.0
(212)
6h
$235
per person
Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries

5.0
(601)
6h
$155
per person
Queenstown: The Grand Circle Scenic Helicopter Flight

Queenstown: The Grand Circle Scenic Helicopter Flight

5.0
(30)
35m
$292
per person
Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Milford Extended Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

5.0
(58)
2h
$838
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.