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Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour from Christchurch - Small Group

Kaikoura Whale Watch Tour from Christchurch - Small Group

4.7
(9)
8h
$235
per person
Guided Tour with Cheese & Wine Pairing

Guided Tour with Cheese & Wine Pairing

4.7
(3)
1h
$22
per person
 Christchurch Full Day Tour

Christchurch Full Day Tour

4.7
(3)
8h
$130
per person
Half-Day Marlborough Gourmet Tasting Tour from Blenheim

Half-Day Marlborough Gourmet Tasting Tour from Blenheim

4.7
(3)
4h
$151
per person
Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 6 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 6 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

4.7
(3)
6h
$420
per person
Kaikōura Day Tour From Christchurch (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)

Kaikōura Day Tour From Christchurch (Small Group, Carbon Neutral)

4.7
(3)
8h
$139
per person
Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk

Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk

4.7
(3)
3h
$83
per person
6 Day Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Milford Sound Tour

6 Day Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Milford Sound Tour

4.7
(3)
6d
$1,235
per person
Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa

Electric Mountain Bike & Sea Kayak Tour in Akaroa

4.7
(3)
5h
$176
per person
Omni VR - Multiplayer Virtual Reality

Omni VR - Multiplayer Virtual Reality

4.7
(20)
40m
$40
per person
Skydive Wanaka

Skydive Wanaka

4.6
(91)
3h
$222
per person
Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Otago Peninsula Scenery and Dunedin City Highlights Tour

4.6
(34)
5h
$148
per person
Marlborough Wine Tour - Afternoon Sippers of Wine Only 4hrs

Marlborough Wine Tour - Afternoon Sippers of Wine Only 4hrs

4.6
(17)
3h
$120
per person
Private Flight: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins

Private Flight: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins

4.6
(14)
1h
$1,404
per person
Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

4.6
(549)
13h
$196
per person
Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)

Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo and Mt Cook (1 way)

4.6
(61)
13h
$246
per person
Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

Marlborough Sounds Ultimate Cruise

4.6
(133)
4h
$104
per person
Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour

Christchurch Scenic Helicopter Tour

4.6
(22)
20m
$216
per person
30-Minute High-Speed Thrill Queenstown Jet Boat Adventure

30-Minute High-Speed Thrill Queenstown Jet Boat Adventure

4.6
(11)
30m
$67
per person
Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

Queenstown Lake Cruise and Walter Peak Farm Adventure

4.6
(440)
3h
$83
per person
Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour with Tastings

Marlborough Afternoon Wine Tour with Tastings

4.6
(30)
4h
$108
per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Waipara Wine Tour With Lunch

Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Waipara Wine Tour With Lunch

4.6
(19)
5h
$117
per person
Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

4.6
(180)
35m
$307
per person
Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo from Queenstown

Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo from Queenstown

4.6
(51)
12h
$502
per person
Fear Factory Queenstown

Fear Factory Queenstown

4.6
(249)
30m
$25
per person
Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

Christchurch to Queenstown One-Way Tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo

4.6
(80)
14h
$246
per person
1-Hour Ruby Island Cruise and Walk

1-Hour Ruby Island Cruise and Walk

4.6
(32)
1h
$35
per person
Mt Cook Day Small-Group Tour From Queenstown

Mt Cook Day Small-Group Tour From Queenstown

4.6
(8)
13h
$154
per person
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown

4.6
(352)
5h
$61
per person
Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

4.6
(168)
1h
$40
per person
Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

4.6
(47)
35m
$307
per person
Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

Abel Tasman Vista Cruise

4.6
(420)
3h
$67
per person
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

4.6
(228)
1h
$43
per person
Franz Josef: Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight with snow landing

Franz Josef: Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight with snow landing

4.6
(36)
25m
$244
per person
Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries

Milford Sound Nature Cruise with Southern Discoveries

4.6
(331)
1h
$102
per person
Bike The Wineries (3/4 Day) - Ride Through Queenstown Vineyards

Bike The Wineries (3/4 Day) - Ride Through Queenstown Vineyards

4.6
(28)
6h
$68
per person
Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour - Glenorchy (half day)

Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour - Glenorchy (half day)

4.6
(239)
4h
$189
per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Christchurch Sightseeing with Antarctic Center

4.6
(198)
6h
$114
per person
Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour

Gibbston Valley Wines - Winery Tour

4.6
(88)
45m
$30
per person
Time Tripper Queenstown

Time Tripper Queenstown

4.6
(80)
30m
$12
per person
3-Hour Fishing Charter Experience at Franz Josef Glacier

3-Hour Fishing Charter Experience at Franz Josef Glacier

4.6
(25)
3h
$139
per person
Mt Cook and Fox Glacier with snow landing (allow 30 mins - departs Fox Glacier)

Mt Cook and Fox Glacier with snow landing (allow 30 mins - departs Fox Glacier)

4.6
(20)
30m
$279
per person
Escape Adventure AR Experience in Queenstown

Escape Adventure AR Experience in Queenstown

4.6
(20)
2h
$24
per person
Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch

Kaikoura Helicopters Extended Whale Watch

4.6
(15)
40m
$312
per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass Day Tour

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Arthur's Pass Day Tour

4.6
(15)
7h
$185
per person
Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch

Mt. Cook Full Day Group Tour via Tekapo from Christchurch

4.6
(10)
13h
$198
per person
Anchorage Walk and Sail

Anchorage Walk and Sail

4.6
(10)
8h
$91
per person
Glacier Galore Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

Glacier Galore Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

4.6
(5)
25m
$367
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.