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Blenheim Half day Wine Tour

Blenheim Half day Wine Tour

5.0
(102)
5h
$130
per person
Giant & Trek E-Bikes to Explore Queenstown (4–8 Hours)

Giant & Trek E-Bikes to Explore Queenstown (4–8 Hours)

5.0
(81)
4h
$61
per person
Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

Full Day Winemakers Tour in Marlborough

4.9
(297)
6h
$133
per person
Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

Guided Evening Penguin Viewing Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

4.9
(474)
1h
$34
per person
Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

Larnach Castle & Dunedin City Highlights Tour (Shore Excursion)

4.9
(59)
6h
$129
per person
Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka

Cardrona Valley Mountain Quad Experience from Wanaka

4.9
(235)
2h
$222
per person
Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona - Most popular!

Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona - Most popular!

4.9
(154)
2h
$308
per person
Queenstown: Private 4WD Adventure (4 hrs) – Choose Your Route

Queenstown: Private 4WD Adventure (4 hrs) – Choose Your Route

4.9
(38)
4h
$676
per person
45-Minute Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook

45-Minute Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook

4.9
(19)
45m
$417
per person
Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

4.9
(94)
1h
$83
per person
Lakeland Jet Ski Adventure Tour - Lake Wanaka

Lakeland Jet Ski Adventure Tour - Lake Wanaka

4.9
(94)
1h
$145
per person
Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

4.9
(56)
1h
$855
per person
Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

Otago Peninsula In-Depth Tour & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

4.9
(166)
5h
$102
per person
Māori Whakatau Welcome

Māori Whakatau Welcome

4.9
(72)
40m
$31
per person
Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

4.9
(18)
4h
$1,266
per person
Quad Bike - Farm Forest Ride

Quad Bike - Farm Forest Ride

4.9
(18)
1h
$83
per person
Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

Family Adventures Rafting and Sightseeing Trip in Queenstown

4.9
(338)
5h
$185
per person
50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

50-Minute Glacier Explorer & Earnslaw Burn Flight, Queenstown

4.9
(140)
50m
$445
per person
Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown

Jet Sprint Boating & Ultimate Off-Roading in Queenstown

4.9
(35)
45m
$176
per person
Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

4.9
(566)
4h
$139
per person
Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa

Lava Loop- Guided electric mountain bike tour in Akaroa

4.9
(34)
3h
$108
per person
Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Fly-Cruise-Fly Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(1841)
4h
$460
per person
Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

Gourmet Food and Wine Tour Queenstown All-Inclusive Tour

4.9
(334)
6h
$203
per person
Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

4.9
(845)
1h
$197
per person
Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown

4.9
(179)
5h
$488
per person
Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour

4.9
(227)
3h
$86
per person
Queenstown Wine Tour - Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield

Queenstown Wine Tour - Gibbston Valley Cave | Kinross | Amisfield

4.9
(210)
5h
$179
per person
Amuri Adventure Jet Boating in Hanmer Springs

Amuri Adventure Jet Boating in Hanmer Springs

4.9
(192)
1h
$80
per person
Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)

Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)

4.9
(64)
20m
$215
per person
Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

Half-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

4.9
(32)
4h
$74
per person
Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | Adults Only

Queenstown Gin, Wine & Beer Tour | Adults Only

4.9
(16)
3h
$166
per person
Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

Beyond the Vines - Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tasting Tour

4.9
(446)
6h
$136
per person
Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau

4.9
(779)
9h
$185
per person
Queenstown Segway Tour

Queenstown Segway Tour

4.9
(1237)
2h
$61
per person
Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

Iconic Shore Excursion: Iconic Larnach Castle Tour

4.9
(95)
6h
$98
per person
Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry

Scenic 4WD Tour Lake Tekapo Backcountry

4.9
(79)
3h
$228
per person
30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

30-Minute Alpine Scenic Flight from Queenstown

4.9
(63)
30m
$250
per person
Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

Queenstown Wine & Food Tour: Scenery, Tastings & Delicious Lunch!

4.9
(265)
5h
$154
per person
Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(1303)
4h
$123
per person
45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)

45Min Classic VR (max 3 games)

4.9
(31)
45m
$40
per person
Christchurch Zipline Tour

Christchurch Zipline Tour

4.9
(278)
3h
$136
per person
Supercar Fast Dash - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

Supercar Fast Dash - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

4.9
(46)
15m
$123
per person
Punakaiki Blow Holes & Pancake Rocks Scenic Tour

Punakaiki Blow Holes & Pancake Rocks Scenic Tour

4.9
(61)
3h
$80
per person
Ōtautahi: Christchurch Small-Group Inner City Food Walking Tour

Ōtautahi: Christchurch Small-Group Inner City Food Walking Tour

4.9
(91)
2h
$133
per person
Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef Glacier

Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef Glacier

4.9
(90)
2h
$92
per person
Private Wildlife Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Private Wildlife Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

4.9
(45)
3h
$247
per person
Full-Day Premium Queenstown Wine Tour

Full-Day Premium Queenstown Wine Tour

4.9
(30)
6h
$949
per person
Routeburn Track Guided Hike (Full Day)

Routeburn Track Guided Hike (Full Day)

4.9
(30)
10h
$257
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.