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Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Bannockburn - departing Queenstown

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Bannockburn - departing Queenstown

8h
$80
per person
Karaka Point Marlborough Mussels and Makana Chocolate

Karaka Point Marlborough Mussels and Makana Chocolate

5h
$90
per person
Lake Wānaka: 6 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

Lake Wānaka: 6 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

6h
$420
per person
Christchurch Coastal Hiking Tour

Christchurch Coastal Hiking Tour

4h
$123
per person
Wanaka - Private Family Bike Tour Experience - Up to 11 E-bikes

Wanaka - Private Family Bike Tour Experience - Up to 11 E-bikes

6h
$1,235
per person
Larnach Castle & Gardens Tour from Dunedin winter

Larnach Castle & Gardens Tour from Dunedin winter

3h
$50
per person
Scenic Drive and Cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound

Scenic Drive and Cruise from Queenstown to Milford Sound

13h
$1,059
per person
Coach Farm Tour and Milford Sound Nature Cruise from Queenstown

Coach Farm Tour and Milford Sound Nature Cruise from Queenstown

12h
$225
per person
Private Guided Wine Tour Ex Queenstown

Private Guided Wine Tour Ex Queenstown

6h
$494
per person
Port Chalmers: A Self-Guided Tour around Otago’s Historic Seaport

Port Chalmers: A Self-Guided Tour around Otago’s Historic Seaport

1h
$9
per person
Tekapo Link Duo-Christchurch and Queenstown

Tekapo Link Duo-Christchurch and Queenstown

10h
$1,200
per person
Franz Josef Glacier Heli Ice Climb

Franz Josef Glacier Heli Ice Climb

8h
$693
per person
Explore Cave Stream & Castle Hill (Private Shore Excursion)

Explore Cave Stream & Castle Hill (Private Shore Excursion)

7h
$494
per person
Abel Tasman Adventure Private Tour from Nelson Cruise Port

Abel Tasman Adventure Private Tour from Nelson Cruise Port

7h
$647
per person
Full Island Scenic Flight

Full Island Scenic Flight

2h
$1,019
per person
Private Guided Encounter Glenorchy Tour ex Queenstown

Private Guided Encounter Glenorchy Tour ex Queenstown

5h
$340
per person
One Day Tour from Hokitika on Wilderness Trail by eBike

One Day Tour from Hokitika on Wilderness Trail by eBike

5h
$148
per person
World in a day

World in a day

4h
$3,654
per person
Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour

Queenstown to Wānaka: A Self-Guided Gibbston Valley Driving Tour

2h
$8
per person
2 Day Kaikoura Whale and Dolphin Tour from Christchurch

2 Day Kaikoura Whale and Dolphin Tour from Christchurch

2d
$642
per person
Non-Electric Bike Rental

Non-Electric Bike Rental

1d
$49
per person
 Private Guided Arrowtown and Surrounds Tour ex Queenstown

Private Guided Arrowtown and Surrounds Tour ex Queenstown

4h
$296
per person
Bespoke Guided High Country Hiking

Bespoke Guided High Country Hiking

5h
$306
per person
Moeraki Boulders Self Guided Audio Tour

Moeraki Boulders Self Guided Audio Tour

5m
$6
per person
Queenstown to Milford Sound Scenic Helicopter and Premium Cruise

Queenstown to Milford Sound Scenic Helicopter and Premium Cruise

5h
$1,355
per person
Wines of the South Island Paired Lunch Experience

Wines of the South Island Paired Lunch Experience

6h
$198
per person
Marlborough Sheep Station Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

Marlborough Sheep Station Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

6h
$154
per person
3 Day 2 Night New Zealand’s South Southern Highlights Tour

3 Day 2 Night New Zealand’s South Southern Highlights Tour

3d
$926
per person
3 Days Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak

3 Days Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak

3d
$771
per person
2 Day Christchurch Tour Package

2 Day Christchurch Tour Package

2d
$488
per person
3 Day Private Photography Tour from Queenstown - The Maniototo

3 Day Private Photography Tour from Queenstown - The Maniototo

3d
$1,728
per person
Wanaka to Queenstown Small-Group Tour (one-way)

Wanaka to Queenstown Small-Group Tour (one-way)

2h
$86
per person
Queenstown Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

Queenstown Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

2h
$10
per person
Harbour to Highlands: Scenic Ferry & Larnach Castle Tour-DUNEDIN

Harbour to Highlands: Scenic Ferry & Larnach Castle Tour-DUNEDIN

5h
$102
per person
Queenstown Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

Queenstown Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

2h
$31
per person
Akaroa Lavender Seasonal Guided Tour Experience

Akaroa Lavender Seasonal Guided Tour Experience

1h
$20
per person
Milford Track Day Walk with Lake Te Anau Water Taxi

Milford Track Day Walk with Lake Te Anau Water Taxi

6h
$83
per person
Customized South Island Tour

Customized South Island Tour

8d
$9,444
per person
Wairoa Gorge MTB Park Private Shuttle Day

Wairoa Gorge MTB Park Private Shuttle Day

8h
$93
per person
Christchurch Mystery Puzzle Tour “Shadow of the Prism”

Christchurch Mystery Puzzle Tour “Shadow of the Prism”

2h
$30
per person
Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin: Finish at Queenstown, Dunedin

Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin: Finish at Queenstown, Dunedin

12h
$1,358
per person
Hidden Tūhura Otago Museum Experience

Hidden Tūhura Otago Museum Experience

1h
$9
per person
Greymouth to Christchurch One Way Tour via Arthur's Pass

Greymouth to Christchurch One Way Tour via Arthur's Pass

5h
$99
per person
Horse and Carriage Wine Tour in Marlborough with Lunch

Horse and Carriage Wine Tour in Marlborough with Lunch

4h
$204
per person
Milford Sound Coach and Extended Cruise from Te Anau

Milford Sound Coach and Extended Cruise from Te Anau

7h
$176
per person
40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

40m
$244
per person
Lead Climbing Wanaka - Half Day

Lead Climbing Wanaka - Half Day

4h
$443
per person
Milford Sound Nature and Te Anau Farm Visit Over 2 Days

Milford Sound Nature and Te Anau Farm Visit Over 2 Days

2d
$151
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.