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Christchurch to Methven Private Transfer(Or Methven to Christchurch)

Christchurch to Methven Private Transfer(Or Methven to Christchurch)

2h
$617
per person
Half Day Guided Mountain Biking Adventure in Nelson

Half Day Guided Mountain Biking Adventure in Nelson

3h
$77
per person
Christchurch City Sights Experience for Cruise Passengers

Christchurch City Sights Experience for Cruise Passengers

5h
$1,300
per person
Private Transfer: Christchurch to Mount Cook

Private Transfer: Christchurch to Mount Cook

8h
$3,704
per person
60 Minute - Grand Circle Tasman Glacier helicopter flight

60 Minute - Grand Circle Tasman Glacier helicopter flight

1h
$443
per person
1/2-day Christchurch Scenic Highlights (Private Shore Excursion)

1/2-day Christchurch Scenic Highlights (Private Shore Excursion)

3h
$247
per person
Convertible Picnic Tour Queenstown

Convertible Picnic Tour Queenstown

1h
$117
per person
Christchurch to Christchurch Airport(CHC)- Departure Transfer

Christchurch to Christchurch Airport(CHC)- Departure Transfer

25m
$48
per person
Small Batch Private Wine Experience in Gibbston, Queenstown.

Small Batch Private Wine Experience in Gibbston, Queenstown.

4h
$491
per person
Taste of Gibbston private Wine Tour from Queenstown and return.

Taste of Gibbston private Wine Tour from Queenstown and return.

4h
$398
per person
Transfers from Blenheim or Picton to Kaikoura

Transfers from Blenheim or Picton to Kaikoura

3h
$799
per person
3 Day Mt Cook Aoraki Private Photography Tour Departs Queenstown

3 Day Mt Cook Aoraki Private Photography Tour Departs Queenstown

3d
$1,975
per person
Sea Kayaking Lyttelton Harbour from Christchurch (Private Tour)

Sea Kayaking Lyttelton Harbour from Christchurch (Private Tour)

1d
$463
per person
3 Night Queenstown Ski Break

3 Night Queenstown Ski Break

4d
$1,056
per person
Private Day Scenic Excursion to Akaroa/Christchurch ex Lyttelton

Private Day Scenic Excursion to Akaroa/Christchurch ex Lyttelton

7h
$950
per person
Kaikōura Day Tour With Kayak Experience From Christchurch

Kaikōura Day Tour With Kayak Experience From Christchurch

8h
$231
per person
5 Day Queenstown Ski Break

5 Day Queenstown Ski Break

5d
$1,352
per person
6 Night Queenstown Ski Holiday

6 Night Queenstown Ski Holiday

6d
$1,343
per person
Middlemarch to Queenstown One-Way Small-Group Scenic Tour

Middlemarch to Queenstown One-Way Small-Group Scenic Tour

6h
$117
per person
Progressive WINTER Wine and Gourmet Trail of Marlborough

Progressive WINTER Wine and Gourmet Trail of Marlborough

5h
$614
per person
Winter Wine Gourmet and Scenic Pleasures of Marlborough: Group Tour

Winter Wine Gourmet and Scenic Pleasures of Marlborough: Group Tour

5h
$139
per person
Transfer from Blenheim or Picton to Nelson

Transfer from Blenheim or Picton to Nelson

2h
$738
per person
Queenstown to Middlemarch via Cromwell Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

Queenstown to Middlemarch via Cromwell Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

5h
$117
per person
Comfortable and Reliable Transfers

Comfortable and Reliable Transfers

20m
$42
per person
Private Onshore Cruise Tour. Explore Wine & Delights from Picton 1-5 seats

Private Onshore Cruise Tour. Explore Wine & Delights from Picton 1-5 seats

5h
$923
per person
Beautiful South Island highlight Tour 4D3N

Beautiful South Island highlight Tour 4D3N

4d
$2,160
per person
Private Arrival Transfer: Christchurch Airport to Central Christchurch

Private Arrival Transfer: Christchurch Airport to Central Christchurch

Duration varies
$309
per person
Christchurch to Franz Josef or Fox Glacier One-Way Transfer

Christchurch to Franz Josef or Fox Glacier One-Way Transfer

8h
$4,938
per person
Private & Exclusive One-Way Transfer Christchurch to Queenstown

Private & Exclusive One-Way Transfer Christchurch to Queenstown

Duration varies
$4,938
per person
Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

3h
$584
per person
Waipara Valley Wine Region and Hanmer Springs All Day Tour

Waipara Valley Wine Region and Hanmer Springs All Day Tour

11h
$1,297
per person
Private Tour Tekapo from Christchurch

Private Tour Tekapo from Christchurch

11h
$1,810
per person
Private Photo Tour of Christchurch

Private Photo Tour of Christchurch

5h
$154
per person
Akaroa Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour + Dinner

Akaroa Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour + Dinner

3h
$199
per person
Picton Morning Guided Kayak with Afternoon Boat Cruise Tour

Picton Morning Guided Kayak with Afternoon Boat Cruise Tour

8h
$164
per person
Banks Peninsula Explorer Tour (Half Day Private)

Banks Peninsula Explorer Tour (Half Day Private)

3h
$185
per person
Heli flight from Milford Sound to Te Anau via Doubtful Sound

Heli flight from Milford Sound to Te Anau via Doubtful Sound

2h
$1,231
per person
Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Te Anau

Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Te Anau

40m
$614
per person
Private Central Otago Wine Tour – Full Day (For 2 People)

Private Central Otago Wine Tour – Full Day (For 2 People)

7h
$1,352
per person
Tracing Arrowtown’s Past: A Self Guided Audio Tour

Tracing Arrowtown’s Past: A Self Guided Audio Tour

1h
$12
per person
Premium Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Walk From Te Anau

Premium Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Walk From Te Anau

11h
$237
per person
90 Minute private helicopter charter - Picnic amongst the Peaks

90 Minute private helicopter charter - Picnic amongst the Peaks

1h
$2,532
per person
SOLO TRAVELLER: Full Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delights from Picton

SOLO TRAVELLER: Full Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delights from Picton

6h
$491
per person
Bike Ferry, Dunedin Harbour Trail

Bike Ferry, Dunedin Harbour Trail

10m
$22
per person
Full Day Canyoning in Glenorchy Paradise from Queenstown

Full Day Canyoning in Glenorchy Paradise from Queenstown

7h
$246
per person
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

1h
$975
per person
Private Transfer from Dunedin Airport (DUD) to Chalmers Port

Private Transfer from Dunedin Airport (DUD) to Chalmers Port

45m
$145
per person
Explore Bannockburn Wineries & Private Wine Retreat by eBike

Explore Bannockburn Wineries & Private Wine Retreat by eBike

6h
$277
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.