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Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

Discover Marlborough Wine - Afternoon Marlborough Wine Tour

4.9
(203)
4h
$117
per person
Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

Full-Day Sailing Adventure in the Abel Tasman National Park

4.9
(80)
7h
$167
per person
18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

18,000ft Tandem Skydive over Abel Tasman

4.9
(60)
15m
$513
per person
Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option

Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option

4.9
(20)
4h
$96
per person
Chef's Private Otago Wine tour with gourmet lunch from Queenstown

Chef's Private Otago Wine tour with gourmet lunch from Queenstown

4.9
(10)
7h
$649
per person
Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Southern Discoveries

Milford Sound Extended Cruise with Southern Discoveries

4.9
(10)
2h
$123
per person
Small Group: Milford Sound Day Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Small Group: Milford Sound Day Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

4.9
(2437)
13h
$234
per person
Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience

4.9
(2962)
1h
$111
per person
Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

Larnach Castle & Otago Wildlife Cruise from Dunedin

4.9
(69)
5h
$108
per person
Queenstown Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting

Queenstown Kawarau River Whitewater Rafting

4.9
(59)
4h
$148
per person
Quad Bike - Bayview Circuit

Quad Bike - Bayview Circuit

4.9
(59)
2h
$117
per person
Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

Skip the Line:WWI & WWII Combo Exhibitions at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

4.9
(87)
1h
$30
per person
Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

4.9
(431)
4h
$154
per person
Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo One Way Small Group Tour

Christchurch to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo One Way Small Group Tour

4.9
(19)
5h
$139
per person
Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

4.9
(47)
1h
$342
per person
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

4.9
(204)
25m
$244
per person
Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

Premium Milford Sound Tour Including Cruise, Flight & Lunch

4.9
(213)
9h
$509
per person
Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

Jet Boat and Wilderness Walk Tour from Wanaka

4.9
(267)
4h
$215
per person
Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

Kaikoura: Whale Watching Flight

4.9
(101)
30m
$136
per person
Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

Queenstown: Afternoon Wine & Beer Tour with Platters

4.9
(365)
4h
$158
per person
The Family Cruiser

The Family Cruiser

4.9
(245)
3h
$68
per person
Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight

Queenstown Memories Helicopter Flight

4.9
(36)
30m
$365
per person
Queenstown Progressive Dinner & Wine Tour | 3 Stunning Locations

Queenstown Progressive Dinner & Wine Tour | 3 Stunning Locations

4.9
(36)
3h
$296
per person
Great Taste Beer Tour by Bicycle (Self-guided)

Great Taste Beer Tour by Bicycle (Self-guided)

4.9
(18)
6h
$80
per person
Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise

Queen Charlotte Track - Ultimate one Day Walk and Cruise

4.9
(9)
9h
$227
per person
Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Endurance - 50mins

Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Endurance - 50mins

4.9
(9)
50m
$432
per person
Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

Kaikoura: Coastal and Alpine Scenic Airplane Flight

4.9
(9)
25m
$108
per person
Southern Skies Stargazing Tour in Dunedin

Southern Skies Stargazing Tour in Dunedin

4.9
(62)
4h
$120
per person
Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing

Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with alpine landing

4.9
(168)
25m
$244
per person
 Arrowtown Wanaka Private Day Tour from Queenstown

Arrowtown Wanaka Private Day Tour from Queenstown

4.9
(88)
7h
$1,050
per person
Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

Lord of the Rings and Glacier Helicopter Tour

4.9
(44)
1h
$676
per person
Massages in Queenstown

Massages in Queenstown

4.9
(255)
2h
$182
per person
Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

Larnach Castle Tour & Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin Shore Excursion)

4.9
(26)
6h
$120
per person
Moke Lake Kayak Experience

Moke Lake Kayak Experience

4.9
(43)
3h
$111
per person
Half-Day Canyoning in Gibbston Valley from Queenstown

Half-Day Canyoning in Gibbston Valley from Queenstown

4.9
(94)
4h
$154
per person
Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown

Franz Josef Glacier Helihike ex Queenstown

4.9
(34)
6h
$1,173
per person
Radical U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

Radical U-Drive - Highlands Motorsport and Tourism Park

4.9
(34)
30m
$265
per person
Explore Queenstown's Scenic Trails with an Electric Bike

Explore Queenstown's Scenic Trails with an Electric Bike

4.9
(17)
4h
$56
per person
Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours

Shamarra Alpaca Farm Tours

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(118)
1h
$38
per person
Heli Hike Fox Glacier

Heli Hike Fox Glacier

4.9
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4h
$475
per person
Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim

Full-Day Marlborough Wine Tour from Blenheim

4.9
(66)
7h
$182
per person
Franz Josef Nature Tour

Franz Josef Nature Tour

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(107)
3h
$68
per person
Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

Shore Excursion Marlborough Wine Region Tour from Picton

4.9
(73)
5h
$148
per person
Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

Dunedin Wildlife Cruise-Albatross, seals and harbour

4.9
(121)
1h
$105
per person
Wanaka Wine Tours - Classic Tour

Wanaka Wine Tours - Classic Tour

4.9
(48)
6h
$247
per person
Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail Activity

Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail Activity

4.9
(24)
5h
$93
per person
V8 Trike Private Tour of Christchurch

V8 Trike Private Tour of Christchurch

4.9
(8)
30m
$127
per person
Clearwater Private Penguin & Wildlife Tour from Port Otago (5hrs)

Clearwater Private Penguin & Wildlife Tour from Port Otago (5hrs)

4.9
(8)
5h
$2,440
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.