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Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

4.9
(24)
6h
$115
per person
Christchurch City and Beaches Private Tesla Tour

Christchurch City and Beaches Private Tesla Tour

4.9
(12)
6h
$530
per person
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

4.9
(2809)
13h
$206
per person
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

4.9
(59)
2h
$28
per person
Taste the Valley Wine Tour in Marlborough with Wine Tasting

Taste the Valley Wine Tour in Marlborough with Wine Tasting

4.9
(59)
4h
$100
per person
Sailing and Wildlife Tour Akaroa Fox II Sailing

Sailing and Wildlife Tour Akaroa Fox II Sailing

4.9
(69)
2h
$85
per person
 Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

4.9
(23)
4h
$336
per person
Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

4.9
(314)
10h
$529
per person
4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

4.9
(111)
4h
$100
per person
Waiatoto River Safari

Waiatoto River Safari

4.9
(122)
2h
$164
per person
Macetown 4WD Adventure – Full Day Guided Tour from Queenstown

Macetown 4WD Adventure – Full Day Guided Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(66)
9h
$371
per person
Arthur's Pass with optional TranzAlpine Train (Small Group Tour)

Arthur's Pass with optional TranzAlpine Train (Small Group Tour)

4.9
(11)
7h
$323
per person
Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago

Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago

4.9
(54)
2h
$106
per person
Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura

Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura

4.9
(43)
3h
$82
per person
Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour

Best of Queenstown Sightseeing Tour

4.9
(95)
4h
$135
per person
High Country Discovery Tour from Queenstown

High Country Discovery Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(21)
4h
$174
per person
Gibbston Valley Wines - Wine & Cheese Experience

Gibbston Valley Wines - Wine & Cheese Experience

4.9
(21)
1h
$28
per person
Mainland Peninsula Tour

Mainland Peninsula Tour

4.9
(73)
6h
$171
per person
Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

4.9
(385)
3h
$88
per person
Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(239)
6h
$123
per person
Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

4.9
(183)
9h
$485
per person
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

4.9
(2831)
1h
$105
per person
Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

4.9
(60)
5h
$103
per person
Milford Sound Business Class from Queenstown Cruise Lunch

Milford Sound Business Class from Queenstown Cruise Lunch

4.9
(20)
12h
$412
per person
Chef's Private Otago Wine tour with gourmet lunch from Queenstown

Chef's Private Otago Wine tour with gourmet lunch from Queenstown

4.9
(10)
7h
$618
per person
3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

4.9
(10)
3h
$191
per person
Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

4.9
(10)
9h
$177
per person
Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise

Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise

4.9
(2321)
13h
$223
per person
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

4.9
(188)
25m
$233
per person
The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

4.9
(89)
3h
$543
per person
Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

4.9
(138)
4h
$71
per person
18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

4.9
(59)
15m
$489
per person
Amuri Jet Adventures - Hanmer Springs Quad Biking tour

Amuri Jet Adventures - Hanmer Springs Quad Biking tour

4.9
(49)
2h
$100
per person
Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

4.9
(193)
4h
$112
per person
Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

4.9
(86)
1h
$29
per person
Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

4.9
(254)
4h
$205
per person
Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

4.9
(75)
7h
$159
per person
Quad Bike - Bayview Circuit

Quad Bike - Bayview Circuit

4.9
(55)
2h
$112
per person
Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef

Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef

4.9
(254)
2h
$100
per person
The Family Cruiser

The Family Cruiser

4.9
(243)
3h
$65
per person
Queenstown Progressive Dinner & Wine Tour | 3 Stunning Locations

Queenstown Progressive Dinner & Wine Tour | 3 Stunning Locations

4.9
(36)
3h
$282
per person
Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight

Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight

4.9
(36)
30m
$347
per person
Great Taste Beer Tour by Bicycle (Self-guided)

Great Taste Beer Tour by Bicycle (Self-guided)

4.9
(18)
6h
$77
per person
Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Half-Day Tour (One-Way)

Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo Half-Day Tour (One-Way)

4.9
(18)
5h
$132
per person
Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise

Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise

4.9
(9)
9h
$217
per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

4.9
(9)
13h
$203
per person
Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Endurance - 50mins

Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Endurance - 50mins

4.9
(9)
50m
$412
per person
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

4.9
(98)
30m
$132
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.