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Routeburn Track Guided Hike (Full Day)

Routeburn Track Guided Hike (Full Day)

4.9
(30)
10h
$257
per person
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo 2-Day Small Group Tour from Queenstown

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo 2-Day Small Group Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(15)
2d
$463
per person
Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

Bike the Wanaka and Hawea Trails

4.9
(354)
4h
$80
per person
Small group guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

Small group guided sea kayaking in Akaroa marine reserve

4.9
(117)
2h
$83
per person
Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

4.9
(174)
4h
$883
per person
Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

Cruise Dunedin City and Castle Tour

4.9
(145)
6h
$120
per person
Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

4.9
(43)
35m
$307
per person
 Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour

Shore Excursion: V8 Trike, Peninsula and City Tour

4.9
(210)
1h
$49
per person
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(70)
6h
$1,173
per person
Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

4.9
(14)
40m
$415
per person
Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound

Scenic Flight Transfer to Queenstown from Milford Sound

4.9
(54)
35m
$356
per person
Sailing and Wildlife Tour Akaroa Fox II Sailing

Sailing and Wildlife Tour Akaroa Fox II Sailing

4.9
(80)
2h
$90
per person
Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

Full-Day Wine Tour from Picton

4.9
(40)
7h
$154
per person
Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

Self-guided E-bike cycle tour with private wine tasting

4.9
(26)
6h
$120
per person
 Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

Siberia Experience:Fly-Hike-Jetboat:Wilderness Adventure:Wanaka

4.9
(26)
4h
$352
per person
TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Garden to Table in Queenstown

4.9
(13)
3h
$96
per person
Arthur's Pass with optional TranzAlpine Train (Small Group Tour)

Arthur's Pass with optional TranzAlpine Train (Small Group Tour)

4.9
(13)
7h
$339
per person
Akaroa Wildlife Cruise

Akaroa Wildlife Cruise

4.9
(103)
2h
$68
per person
Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

Full-Day Guided Sea Kayak Trip from Picton

4.9
(90)
7h
$105
per person
Private Self Drive Xtreme 30 and X Track Activity

Private Self Drive Xtreme 30 and X Track Activity

4.9
(51)
30m
$153
per person
Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

Queenstown Kawarau River Rafting and Jet Boat

4.9
(164)
4h
$197
per person
Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch

Waipara Wine Experience for 2 or more, inc tastings and lunch

4.9
(150)
5h
$123
per person
Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins - departing Franz Josef)

Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins - departing Franz Josef)

4.9
(87)
30m
$279
per person
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown

4.9
(247)
1h
$86
per person
Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

4.9
(3075)
13h
$216
per person
Taste the Valley Wine Tour in Marlborough with Wine Tasting

Taste the Valley Wine Tour in Marlborough with Wine Tasting

4.9
(61)
4h
$108
per person
Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura

Sunset Kayak tour in Kaikoura

4.9
(48)
3h
$86
per person
Christchurch City and Beaches Private Tesla Tour

Christchurch City and Beaches Private Tesla Tour

4.9
(12)
6h
$556
per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

Mt. Cook Private Day Trip From Christchurch Via Lake Tekapo

4.9
(12)
13h
$213
per person
Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

Kaikoura Private Whale Watching Day Trip from Christchurch

4.9
(12)
9h
$185
per person
Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

Full-Day Abel Tasman National Park Hiking Tour with Cruise

4.9
(82)
8h
$370
per person
Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight

4.9
(327)
10h
$555
per person
Waiatoto River Safari

Waiatoto River Safari

4.9
(128)
2h
$172
per person
Marlborough Winery Tour - A Day of Cuisine & Wine 6hrs

Marlborough Winery Tour - A Day of Cuisine & Wine 6hrs

4.9
(68)
6h
$151
per person
Small Group Queenstown Scenic Tour: Highlights, wine & cruise

Small Group Queenstown Scenic Tour: Highlights, wine & cruise

4.9
(99)
4h
$127
per person
Macetown 4WD Adventure – Full Day Guided Tour from Queenstown

Macetown 4WD Adventure – Full Day Guided Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(66)
9h
$390
per person
Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago

Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago

4.9
(55)
2h
$111
per person
4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

4.9
(120)
4h
$104
per person
Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown

Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(206)
4h
$189
per person
Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

Nelson City Walking Tour - Guided

4.9
(65)
2h
$30
per person
Mainland Peninsula Tour

Mainland Peninsula Tour

4.9
(75)
6h
$158
per person
Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

4.9
(395)
3h
$92
per person
Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef

Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef

4.9
(296)
2h
$105
per person
Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

Arrowtown and Wanaka Highlights Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(252)
6h
$129
per person
Gibbston Valley Wines - Wine & Cheese Experience

Gibbston Valley Wines - Wine & Cheese Experience

4.9
(21)
1h
$30
per person
Milford Sound Business Class from Queenstown Cruise Lunch

Milford Sound Business Class from Queenstown Cruise Lunch

4.9
(31)
12h
$432
per person
The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

4.9
(92)
3h
$570
per person
Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

Half day Sea Kayak Guided Tour from Picton

4.9
(153)
4h
$74
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.