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Private Couples Photo Shoot in Queenstown

Private Couples Photo Shoot in Queenstown

5.0
(9)
3h
$697
per person
Skippers Canyon Private Half Day 4WD Tour, Queenstown NZ

Skippers Canyon Private Half Day 4WD Tour, Queenstown NZ

5.0
(9)
4h
$218
per person
Christchurch Highlights Tour (Full Day Private)

Christchurch Highlights Tour (Full Day Private)

5.0
(9)
6h
$708
per person
Jet Sprint Boating in Gibbston Valley, Queenstown

Jet Sprint Boating in Gibbston Valley, Queenstown

5.0
(9)
10m
$88
per person
Picton & Blenheim Scenic Tour

Picton & Blenheim Scenic Tour

5.0
(8)
4h
$77
per person
5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Queenstown

5 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Queenstown

5.0
(8)
5d
$2,895
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
(8)
13h
$352
per person
Roxburgh Gorge Bike Hire with Jet Boat & Return Shuttle Included

Roxburgh Gorge Bike Hire with Jet Boat & Return Shuttle Included

5.0
(8)
6h
$198
per person
Wedding Māori Welcome

Wedding Māori Welcome

5.0
(8)
30m
$152
per person
Three Day Classic Kayaking in New Zealand

Three Day Classic Kayaking in New Zealand

5.0
(8)
3d
$708
per person
Wanaka Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

Wanaka Private Day Trip from Queenstown: TravelnGo

5.0
(8)
7h
$372
per person
Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

5.0
(8)
1h
$558
per person
Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyon ex Queenstown or Wanaka

Mt Aspiring Full Day Canyon ex Queenstown or Wanaka

5.0
(8)
9h
$295
per person
Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard The Fiordland Jewel

Milford Sound Luxury Lunch Cruise onboard The Fiordland Jewel

5.0
(8)
2h
$206
per person
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

5.0
(8)
25m
$103
per person
Kaikōura Whale Watching - 1hr 20min Ultimate Adventure

Kaikōura Whale Watching - 1hr 20min Ultimate Adventure

5.0
(8)
2h
$931
per person
Wanaka Easy Ebike Tour

Wanaka Easy Ebike Tour

5.0
(7)
2h
$189
per person
Stewart Island Guided Wilderness Walk

Stewart Island Guided Wilderness Walk

5.0
(7)
3h
$118
per person
Akaroa Private Day Trip From Christchurch

Akaroa Private Day Trip From Christchurch

5.0
(7)
6h
$706
per person
Private Guided Marlborough Wine Tour From Picton NZ

Private Guided Marlborough Wine Tour From Picton NZ

5.0
(7)
5h
$975
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
(7)
12h
$171
per person
Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

5.0
(7)
3h
$225
per person
Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura

5.0
(7)
3h
$80
per person
Akaroa Self Guided Electric Scooter Tour

Akaroa Self Guided Electric Scooter Tour

5.0
(7)
3h
$80
per person
Clay Target Shooting & Ultimate Off-Roading in Gibbston Valley

Clay Target Shooting & Ultimate Off-Roading in Gibbston Valley

5.0
(7)
1h
$168
per person
Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight

Kaikoura Helicopters Top n Tail Whale Watch flight

5.0
(7)
1h
$396
per person
Christchurch to Queenstown 2 Day Tour via Franz Josef

Christchurch to Queenstown 2 Day Tour via Franz Josef

5.0
(6)
2d
$343
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
(6)
13h
$411
per person
Kayak Rental Adventure - The Mission

Kayak Rental Adventure - The Mission

5.0
(6)
3h
$88
per person
Christchurch Long Ride Zipline

Christchurch Long Ride Zipline

5.0
(6)
1h
$65
per person
Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook - Two Day Private Tour

Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook - Two Day Private Tour

5.0
(6)
2d
$1,719
per person
Cave Stream Caving Adventure with Optional Castle Hill Tour

Cave Stream Caving Adventure with Optional Castle Hill Tour

5.0
(6)
1d
$177
per person
Okarito Nature Tour

Okarito Nature Tour

5.0
(6)
3h
$65
per person
Epic Milford Guided Tour from Te Anau

Epic Milford Guided Tour from Te Anau

5.0
(6)
9h
$147
per person
AuthenticAs Discover Queenstown - Professional Photography & Exclusive 4WD Tour

AuthenticAs Discover Queenstown - Professional Photography & Exclusive 4WD Tour

5.0
(6)
2h
$767
per person
Electric Bike Rental

Electric Bike Rental

5.0
(6)
1d
$58
per person
Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience

Kaikōura Scenic Heli-Gin Experience

5.0
(6)
1h
$2,600
per person
The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Combo Tour

The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Combo Tour

5.0
(6)
2h
$3,417
per person
Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch

Canterbury Winery Heli Lunch

5.0
(6)
3h
$549
per person
Queenstown International Airport To/From City Center Transfer

Queenstown International Airport To/From City Center Transfer

5.0
(5)
30m
$44
per person
Skippers Canyon Private Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ

Skippers Canyon Private Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ

5.0
(5)
4h
$218
per person
Private Central Otago Wine tasting Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

Private Central Otago Wine tasting Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

5.0
(5)
7h
$440
per person
Twilight at the Opera

Twilight at the Opera

5.0
(5)
1h
$38
per person
Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour

Private Christchurch & Lyttelton Scenic Day Tour

5.0
(5)
6h
$900
per person
Milford Sound Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Milford Sound Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

5.0
(5)
1h
$916
per person
Delicious walking food tour of Dunedin

Delicious walking food tour of Dunedin

5.0
(5)
3h
$133
per person
Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins

Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins

5.0
(5)
1h
$1,001
per person
9 Day South to North Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown

9 Day South to North Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown

5.0
(5)
9d
$6,026
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.