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Arthur’s Pass Tour From Christchurch With Jet Boat & TranzAlpine

Arthur’s Pass Tour From Christchurch With Jet Boat & TranzAlpine

4.9
(8)
10h
$373
per person
Milford Sound Tour: Cruise & Flight

Milford Sound Tour: Cruise & Flight

4.9
(8)
10h
$555
per person
Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure

Arrowtown to Queenstown Full-Day Bike Adventure

4.9
(87)
5h
$59
per person
Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included

Castle, Coast & City Tour - 8 pax max - Castle Entrance Included

4.9
(107)
5h
$148
per person
Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(404)
4h
$117
per person
Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight

Methven-Mt Hutt Scenic Hot Air Balloon Flight

4.9
(76)
3h
$235
per person
Boutique Wine Tour - visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

Boutique Wine Tour - visit Central Otago, 4 Wineries & Lunch

4.9
(676)
5h
$172
per person
Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

Mou Waho Island Cruise and Guided Nature Walk

4.9
(68)
3h
$110
per person
Mt Cook Small Group Scenic Day Tour from Queenstown

Mt Cook Small Group Scenic Day Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(412)
13h
$164
per person
The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River

The Hobbit Barrel Run Rafting Tour on the Pelorus River

4.9
(169)
3h
$133
per person
Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour

Dunedin City Highlights, Otago Peninsula Scenery & Albatross Guided Tour

4.9
(44)
6h
$198
per person
Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Sunrise wildlife sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

4.9
(124)
3h
$96
per person
Private Queenstown Wine Tour All-Inclusive Tour

Private Queenstown Wine Tour All-Inclusive Tour

4.9
(36)
5h
$296
per person
Marlborough Wine Tour - Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Tour

Marlborough Wine Tour - Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Tour

4.9
(28)
4h
$176
per person
Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour

Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour

4.9
(14)
13h
$463
per person
Private Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

Private Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

4.9
(14)
6h
$340
per person
Private Driving Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

Private Driving Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region

4.9
(7)
6h
$340
per person
Castle Hill & Arthur Pass Day Trip From Christchurch

Castle Hill & Arthur Pass Day Trip From Christchurch

4.9
(7)
9h
$185
per person
Private Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Day Tour Up to 4

Private Dunedin & Otago Peninsula Day Tour Up to 4

4.9
(7)
6h
$605
per person
Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Half-Day Wine Tour from Picton

4.9
(153)
3h
$114
per person
Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

Kaikōura Whale Watching Scenic Flight (40 Minutes)

4.9
(221)
40m
$170
per person
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

4.9
(117)
1h
$401
per person
Hologate VR - Multiplayer Virtual Reality

Hologate VR - Multiplayer Virtual Reality

4.9
(41)
30m
$34
per person
Knights of the Sky - The Great War Exhibition in Blenheim

Knights of the Sky - The Great War Exhibition in Blenheim

4.9
(27)
45m
$19
per person
60Min Classic VR (max 4 games)

60Min Classic VR (max 4 games)

4.9
(27)
1h
$37
per person
Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

4.9
(74)
4h
$462
per person
Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown

Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(87)
4h
$136
per person
Tandem Hang Gliding

Tandem Hang Gliding

4.9
(20)
1h
$221
per person
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch

4.8
(358)
13h
$154
per person
Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50-Minute Helicopter Flight

Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50-Minute Helicopter Flight

4.8
(125)
50m
$544
per person
Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier lookout Small Group Tour from Queenstown

Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier lookout Small Group Tour from Queenstown

4.8
(300)
12h
$164
per person
Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese

Queenstown Classic Wine Tour: 3 Winery Visits, Cave Tour & Cheese

4.8
(215)
3h
$148
per person
Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Cook from Queenstown

Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Cook from Queenstown

4.8
(221)
12h
$172
per person
Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

Full day Guided Sea Kayak Tour from Picton

4.8
(26)
7h
$105
per person
Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour

Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour

4.8
(238)
3h
$215
per person
Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour

4.8
(205)
1h
$16
per person
Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

4.8
(102)
25m
$244
per person
Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

Small-Group Zipline Adventure in Queenstown

4.8
(940)
2h
$73
per person
Queenstown to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One-Way)

Queenstown to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One-Way)

4.8
(25)
4h
$133
per person
Tranz Alpine Train Tour

Tranz Alpine Train Tour

4.8
(93)
9h
$463
per person
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting

4.8
(526)
1h
$28
per person
Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

Shore Excursion Guided Sea Kayaking through Akaroa Marine Reserve

4.8
(160)
2h
$83
per person
Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Ride in Queenstown

4.8
(2584)
25m
$113
per person
Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown

Shotover River Rafting Trip from Queenstown

4.8
(116)
5h
$189
per person
Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

Picton Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Tour

4.8
(170)
4h
$154
per person
Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

Albatross, seals, and sea birds-Wildlife Cruise

4.8
(194)
1h
$105
per person
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

4.8
(218)
25m
$238
per person
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

4.8
(435)
10h
$253
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.