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Milford and Fiordland Highlights Tour by Helicopter from Queenstown

Milford and Fiordland Highlights Tour by Helicopter from Queenstown

5.0
(18)
2h
$1,266
per person
Bays and Bush Flight Scenic Tour

Bays and Bush Flight Scenic Tour

5.0
(18)
40m
$98
per person
Half Day Skippers Canyon Queenstown Private Photography Adventure

Half Day Skippers Canyon Queenstown Private Photography Adventure

5.0
(17)
5h
$173
per person
Private Marlborough Winery Tour

Private Marlborough Winery Tour

5.0
(17)
6h
$525
per person
Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Goldrush Small Group Tour

Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Goldrush Small Group Tour

5.0
(17)
3h
$104
per person
Wanaka Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Wanaka Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

5.0
(17)
7h
$389
per person
Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy

Private Half Day Photography Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy

5.0
(17)
4h
$222
per person
Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental And Return Shuttle

Lake Dunstan Cycleway Bike Rental And Return Shuttle

5.0
(16)
5h
$111
per person
Highlands Taxi - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

Highlands Taxi - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

5.0
(16)
15m
$92
per person
55 minute Grand Circle Ski Plane

55 minute Grand Circle Ski Plane

5.0
(16)
1h
$481
per person
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch

Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch

5.0
(16)
10h
$207
per person
Wine trail and Christchurch City - Luxury, Small Group Tour

Wine trail and Christchurch City - Luxury, Small Group Tour

5.0
(16)
5h
$386
per person
Half-Day Private City, Sights & Wildlife Tours

Half-Day Private City, Sights & Wildlife Tours

5.0
(15)
4h
$491
per person
Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Glenorchy Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

5.0
(15)
6h
$350
per person
Guided eBike Wine Tour Ride to the Vines

Guided eBike Wine Tour Ride to the Vines

5.0
(14)
6h
$201
per person
Trek™ Marlin 6 Bike Hire – Ride Queenstown’s Trails (4–8 Hours)

Trek™ Marlin 6 Bike Hire – Ride Queenstown’s Trails (4–8 Hours)

5.0
(14)
4h
$40
per person
10 Day Adrenalin Tour. Skydiving, Bungy, Rafting, Climbing, Heli MTB & more.

10 Day Adrenalin Tour. Skydiving, Bungy, Rafting, Climbing, Heli MTB & more.

5.0
(14)
10d
$3,518
per person
Heritage Highlights Walk

Heritage Highlights Walk

5.0
(14)
1h
$31
per person
Half Day Queenstown & Beyond Private Scenic Photography Tour

Half Day Queenstown & Beyond Private Scenic Photography Tour

5.0
(14)
5h
$173
per person
Skydive Mt. Cook - 45+ Seconds of Freefall from 13,000ft

Skydive Mt. Cook - 45+ Seconds of Freefall from 13,000ft

5.0
(14)
2h
$265
per person
3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

5.0
(14)
3h
$201
per person
Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

5.0
(13)
3h
$219
per person
Unlock Your Potential with a Private mountain bike lesson.

Unlock Your Potential with a Private mountain bike lesson.

5.0
(13)
4h
$201
per person
6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch

6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch

5.0
(13)
6d
$3,491
per person
Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika

Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika

5.0
(13)
12h
$179
per person
Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

Private Full Day Photo Tour of Queenstown | Skippers | Glenorchy | Wanaka |Otago

5.0
(13)
7h
$321
per person
Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour

Dunedin City - Settlers & Voyages Tour

5.0
(13)
3h
$86
per person
Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch Return

Akaroa Day Tour from Christchurch Return

5.0
(13)
7h
$164
per person
Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyon ex Queenstown or Wanaka

Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyon ex Queenstown or Wanaka

5.0
(12)
9h
$308
per person
Lock, Stock & 2 Smoking Paddles

Lock, Stock & 2 Smoking Paddles

5.0
(12)
1d
$99
per person
Bike Hire with Return Transport from Accommodation

Bike Hire with Return Transport from Accommodation

5.0
(12)
8h
$114
per person
1 Day Freedom Rental

1 Day Freedom Rental

5.0
(12)
1d
$74
per person
Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard The Fiordland Jewel

Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard The Fiordland Jewel

5.0
(12)
2h
$216
per person
Wine Exposed Nelson Winery Tour

Wine Exposed Nelson Winery Tour

5.0
(11)
6h
$247
per person
Milford Sound Highlights - 204

Milford Sound Highlights - 204

5.0
(11)
1h
$707
per person
Hanmer Springs Star Tours at Manuka Skies

Hanmer Springs Star Tours at Manuka Skies

5.0
(11)
2h
$80
per person
Akaroa Private Day Trip From Christchurch

Akaroa Private Day Trip From Christchurch

5.0
(11)
6h
$738
per person
Akaroa Nature and History Private Tour - The 7th Generation

Akaroa Nature and History Private Tour - The 7th Generation

5.0
(11)
3h
$340
per person
Christchurch City Full Day Tour

Christchurch City Full Day Tour

5.0
(11)
7h
$120
per person
Picton & Blenheim Scenic Tour

Picton & Blenheim Scenic Tour

5.0
(10)
4h
$80
per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Queenstown with Lake Tekapo

Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Queenstown with Lake Tekapo

5.0
(10)
12h
$361
per person
Christchurch Highlights Tour (Full Day Private)

Christchurch Highlights Tour (Full Day Private)

5.0
(10)
6h
$741
per person
Te Anau to Dunedin Via The Catlins Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

Te Anau to Dunedin Via The Catlins Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

5.0
(10)
11h
$179
per person
Private Transfers from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka

Private Transfers from Queenstown Airport to Wanaka

5.0
(10)
1h
$182
per person
Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

5.0
(10)
3h
$235
per person
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

5.0
(10)
13h
$368
per person
Akaroa Private Group Day Trip from Christchurch

Akaroa Private Group Day Trip from Christchurch

5.0
(10)
6h
$192
per person
Queenstown to Christchurch One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

Queenstown to Christchurch One Way Tour Via Lake Tekapo & Mt Cook

5.0
(10)
13h
$429
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.