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Christchurch City & Waipara Valley Wine Tour

Christchurch City & Waipara Valley Wine Tour

6h
$185
per person
Master Cardrona Bike Park - NZ's Highest MTB park

Master Cardrona Bike Park - NZ's Highest MTB park

8h
$231
per person
Christchurch to Queenstown One way via Mt Cook with Breakfast

Christchurch to Queenstown One way via Mt Cook with Breakfast

11h
$351
per person
Ride and Wine Central Otago E bike Adventure

Ride and Wine Central Otago E bike Adventure

4h
$99
per person
Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour From Queenstown

Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour From Queenstown

13h
$278
per person
The Seasider - See Otago’s Coastline From a New Perspective

The Seasider - See Otago’s Coastline From a New Perspective

3h
$80
per person
Private Shore Tour – Moeraki Boulders & Oamaru Exploration

Private Shore Tour – Moeraki Boulders & Oamaru Exploration

6h
$299
per person
Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour by Vintage Tram

Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour by Vintage Tram

50m
$32
per person
Queenstown to Wanaka Transfer

Queenstown to Wanaka Transfer

20m
$235
per person
Gua Sha Facial Experience in Christchurch

Gua Sha Facial Experience in Christchurch

1h
$98
per person
Lake Wanaka Roy's Bay Kayak Tour

Lake Wanaka Roy's Bay Kayak Tour

3h
$141
per person
 Arthur Pass & castle Hill Ultimate Day trip From Christchurch

Arthur Pass & castle Hill Ultimate Day trip From Christchurch

7h
$178
per person
Queenstown Biking Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Tour

Queenstown Biking Wine Tour - Self-Guided Audio Tour

2h
$25
per person
AuthenticAs Photography - Mountain & Lakes Engagement Package

AuthenticAs Photography - Mountain & Lakes Engagement Package

3h
$864
per person
[Japanese guide] Christchurch scenic tour (half-day tour)

[Japanese guide] Christchurch scenic tour (half-day tour)

3h
$120
per person
3 Day Aoraki Mt. Cook Explorer: Christchurch to Queenstown

3 Day Aoraki Mt. Cook Explorer: Christchurch to Queenstown

3d
$861
per person
Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour

Minecraft Lake Tekapo New Zealand Tour

3h
$215
per person
4 Day Southern Circuit: Glaciers, Christchurch and Mt Cook Tour from Queenstown

4 Day Southern Circuit: Glaciers, Christchurch and Mt Cook Tour from Queenstown

4d
$2,389
per person
Christchurch Airport(CHC) to Christchurch-Arrival PrivateTransfer

Christchurch Airport(CHC) to Christchurch-Arrival PrivateTransfer

25m
$48
per person
Unguided 3-Day Freedom Kayak Rental New Zealand

Unguided 3-Day Freedom Kayak Rental New Zealand

3d
$172
per person
Rakaia Glaciers

Rakaia Glaciers

3h
$2,528
per person
Mount Cook Couples Photo Shoot from Queenstown

Mount Cook Couples Photo Shoot from Queenstown

12h
$1,265
per person
From Queenstown: Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour

From Queenstown: Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour

10h
$465
per person
Dunedin Private Airport Transfers

Dunedin Private Airport Transfers

30m
$44
per person
Private Milford Sound Scenic Tour Fjords Waterfalls and Views

Private Milford Sound Scenic Tour Fjords Waterfalls and Views

11h
$512
per person
Visit Kaikōura from Christchurch (small group Tour)

Visit Kaikōura from Christchurch (small group Tour)

11h
$401
per person
Queenstown to Cardrona Snow Farm Tour

Queenstown to Cardrona Snow Farm Tour

3h
$423
per person
You choose the itinerary Dunedin, Full day, 6hrs

You choose the itinerary Dunedin, Full day, 6hrs

5h
$1,296
per person
Greymouth Beginner Surf Lesson

Greymouth Beginner Surf Lesson

2h
$74
per person
Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems: A Self Guided Driving Tour

Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems: A Self Guided Driving Tour

3h
$12
per person
Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch

Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch

5h
$176
per person
90 Minutes Flight Over Franz Josef Glacier

90 Minutes Flight Over Franz Josef Glacier

2h
$923
per person
Akaroa and Akaroa Dolphins Day Tour

Akaroa and Akaroa Dolphins Day Tour

8h
$185
per person
Christchurch Train Station To From City Center Transfer

Christchurch Train Station To From City Center Transfer

20m
$22
per person
One way transfer to Remarkable or Coronet Peak Ski Fields

One way transfer to Remarkable or Coronet Peak Ski Fields

1h
$62
per person
Alpine Jet Boat Experience

Alpine Jet Boat Experience

3h
$1,056
per person
Queenstown Private day tour from Dunedin

Queenstown Private day tour from Dunedin

12h
$586
per person
Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

12h
$1,059
per person
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Christchurch - Round-Trip Transfer

Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Christchurch - Round-Trip Transfer

50m
$97
per person
Christchurch day tour: Jet Boat the Rakaia Gorge & visit Methven

Christchurch day tour: Jet Boat the Rakaia Gorge & visit Methven

4h
$136
per person
Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch

Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch

11h
$179
per person
Arataki Conservation - our Journey to Protect our Whenua (land)

Arataki Conservation - our Journey to Protect our Whenua (land)

2h
$40
per person
Christchurch to Franz Josef With TranzAlpine (1 way)

Christchurch to Franz Josef With TranzAlpine (1 way)

13h
$361
per person
Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps All day Discovery Tour

Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps All day Discovery Tour

10h
$1,297
per person
Dunedin Shore Excursion - Sightseeing, Larnach Castle, Chinese Garden & Museum

Dunedin Shore Excursion - Sightseeing, Larnach Castle, Chinese Garden & Museum

7h
$120
per person
Arthurs Pass Private VIP Alpine Vista Day tour

Arthurs Pass Private VIP Alpine Vista Day tour

9h
$988
per person
2-day Private Overnight Hurunui River Hot Springs Hike or Bike

2-day Private Overnight Hurunui River Hot Springs Hike or Bike

2d
$1,235
per person
Valley Flow E-bike Adventure to Remember

Valley Flow E-bike Adventure to Remember

5h
$219
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.