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Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day in Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings Tour

5.0
(273)
4h
$123
per person
Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky'

Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky'

5.0
(176)
3h
$151
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
(168)
3h
$102
per person
The Wine Trail Tour

The Wine Trail Tour

5.0
(158)
6h
$197
per person
Wildwire Wanaka- Level 1 (2 Hours)

Wildwire Wanaka- Level 1 (2 Hours)

5.0
(115)
2h
$126
per person
Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)

Guided Private Milford Sound Day Tour from Te Anau(Cruise Included)

5.0
(114)
7h
$216
per person
'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

'Express' Wine Tour & Māori Culture Wānaka

5.0
(87)
3h
$104
per person
Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

Heritage City and Larnach Castle Van tour with Historian Guide

5.0
(69)
5h
$164
per person
2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201

2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201

5.0
(65)
2h
$794
per person
Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau

Champagne Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Te Anau

5.0
(62)
1h
$102
per person
Night Awe - Stargazing tour in Akaroa

Night Awe - Stargazing tour in Akaroa

5.0
(62)
1h
$67
per person
AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

AuthenticAs Star Gazing -Nightscape Portrait Photography Tour

5.0
(60)
2h
$555
per person
Milford Track Multi-Night Hike - Water Taxi Transport

Milford Track Multi-Night Hike - Water Taxi Transport

5.0
(59)
50m
$151
per person
Hokitika Fly SIX Glaciers Heli Tour

Hokitika Fly SIX Glaciers Heli Tour

5.0
(58)
45m
$402
per person
Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way

Franz Josef to Queenstown Small Group Tour via Wanaka 1 -Way

5.0
(57)
12h
$179
per person
Mt. Cook Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

Mt. Cook Fly Explore Fly ex Queenstown by Glenorchy Air

5.0
(50)
8h
$525
per person
Queenstown: Ride-Along Off-Road Buggy Tour - Thrills & Best Views

Queenstown: Ride-Along Off-Road Buggy Tour - Thrills & Best Views

5.0
(50)
1h
$407
per person
ebike tour lake Dunstan wine tasting

ebike tour lake Dunstan wine tasting

5.0
(48)
6h
$170
per person
Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown

Helicopter Tour with Alpine Snow Landing from Queenstown

5.0
(46)
45m
$568
per person
Oarsome Marine Reserve Kayak Tour

Oarsome Marine Reserve Kayak Tour

5.0
(39)
8h
$198
per person
Wine Tasting Adventure Wanaka and Beyond

Wine Tasting Adventure Wanaka and Beyond

5.0
(39)
7h
$244
per person
Queenstown: Dirt Bike Tours

Queenstown: Dirt Bike Tours

5.0
(35)
1h
$271
per person
Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park

Private boat charter in Abel Tasman National Park

5.0
(32)
6h
$1,977
per person
Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

Photography Tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy - 1/2 Day

5.0
(32)
5h
$235
per person
Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk on Banks Peninsula

Luxury Private Guided Crater Rim Walk on Banks Peninsula

5.0
(31)
6h
$361
per person
Gibbston Half-Day Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup

Gibbston Half-Day Private Wine Tour with Hotel Pickup

5.0
(30)
6h
$222
per person
Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

5.0
(30)
7h
$117
per person
Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour

Half-Day Queenstown Photography Tour

5.0
(28)
5h
$235
per person
Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour

Full Day Queenstown & Southern Lakes Private Photography Tour

5.0
(28)
9h
$263
per person
Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

5.0
(28)
7h
$473
per person
Kaikōura Whale Watching and Scenic Landing - 1hr Premier Tour

Kaikōura Whale Watching and Scenic Landing - 1hr Premier Tour

5.0
(27)
1h
$819
per person
Franz Josef to Christchurch Small-Group Tour via Hokitika (1-way)

Franz Josef to Christchurch Small-Group Tour via Hokitika (1-way)

5.0
(27)
12h
$179
per person
Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine

Christchurch to Franz Josef One Way Day Tour with TranzAlpine

5.0
(26)
12h
$340
per person
Milford Sound Scenic Flight with Landing from Queenstown

Milford Sound Scenic Flight with Landing from Queenstown

5.0
(24)
5h
$406
per person
16,500ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ's Most Epic Scenery

16,500ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ's Most Epic Scenery

5.0
(23)
2h
$335
per person
Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown

Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown

5.0
(22)
1h
$476
per person
Guided Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa

Guided Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa

5.0
(22)
5h
$192
per person
Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure

Queenstown Heli-Snowmobiling Adventure

5.0
(21)
2h
$769
per person
Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

Full Day Tour of the Sights and Tastes of the West Coast

5.0
(21)
9h
$195
per person
Small Group Southern Loop 7 Days Tour

Small Group Southern Loop 7 Days Tour

5.0
(21)
7d
$1,485
per person
13,000ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ's Most Epic Scenery

13,000ft Skydive over Abel Tasman with NZ's Most Epic Scenery

5.0
(20)
2h
$208
per person
Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

Private Champagne Picnic on a Peak with Helicopter Ride

5.0
(20)
1h
$1,010
per person
Mustang V8 U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

Mustang V8 U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

5.0
(20)
30m
$244
per person
Queenstown Wine Tour

Queenstown Wine Tour

5.0
(19)
5h
$160
per person
Jet Sprint Boating, Ultimate Off-Roading & Clay Target Shooting

Jet Sprint Boating, Ultimate Off-Roading & Clay Target Shooting

5.0
(19)
1h
$253
per person
Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef

Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef

5.0
(19)
3h
$340
per person
Gourmet Gold Wine Tour: Indulge in Cloudy Bay's finest wines

Gourmet Gold Wine Tour: Indulge in Cloudy Bay's finest wines

5.0
(18)
6h
$363
per person
Bays and Bush Flight Scenic Tour

Bays and Bush Flight Scenic Tour

5.0
(18)
40m
$98
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.