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Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

4.8
(210)
6h
$43
per person
Everything Queenstown 4 Hour Private Tour

Everything Queenstown 4 Hour Private Tour

4.8
(42)
4h
$525
per person
Full-Day Marlborough Wine Region Bike Hire

Full-Day Marlborough Wine Region Bike Hire

4.8
(36)
7h
$40
per person
Kinross Winery: Classic Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience

Kinross Winery: Classic Central Otago Wine Tasting Experience

4.8
(12)
45m
$15
per person
 West Coast Full Day Tour

West Coast Full Day Tour

4.8
(6)
8h
$222
per person
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch including Coastal Pacific Train

4.8
(6)
12h
$315
per person
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula from Lyttelton(Private Shore Excursion)

Akaroa & Banks Peninsula from Lyttelton(Private Shore Excursion)

4.8
(6)
6h
$494
per person
Exclusive Picton Wine & Scenic Adventure: VIP Cruise Experience

Exclusive Picton Wine & Scenic Adventure: VIP Cruise Experience

4.8
(6)
5h
$1,316
per person
Christchurch Private Tour (Premium) Full day

Christchurch Private Tour (Premium) Full day

4.8
(6)
8h
$229
per person
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook (1 way) (Small Group)

Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook (1 way) (Small Group)

4.8
(6)
13h
$246
per person
2-Hour Scenic Cruise in Lake Mapourika

2-Hour Scenic Cruise in Lake Mapourika

4.8
(107)
2h
$77
per person
Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

Queenstown Shotover River White Water Rafting

4.8
(329)
4h
$185
per person
Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

Marlborough Sounds Greenshell Mussel Tasting Cruise

4.8
(51)
3h
$111
per person
Self-Guided Milford Track Day Walk - Milford Sound

Self-Guided Milford Track Day Walk - Milford Sound

4.8
(17)
3h
$46
per person
Kayak & Walk

Kayak & Walk

4.8
(164)
1d
$142
per person
2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

4.8
(1532)
2h
$104
per person
Fox Glacier Nature Tour

Fox Glacier Nature Tour

4.8
(84)
3h
$68
per person
Wildlife and Penguin Tour

Wildlife and Penguin Tour

4.8
(28)
1h
$46
per person
City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

City Highlights, Larnach Castle & Peninsula Views

4.8
(78)
5h
$152
per person
Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour

Arthur's Pass Discovery and TranzAlpine Train - Small Group Tour

4.8
(276)
9h
$553
per person
Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle

Water Taxi and Shuttle to Larnach Castle

4.8
(104)
2h
$102
per person
Half-Day Self-Guided Ride and Wine Bike Tour from Arrowtown

Half-Day Self-Guided Ride and Wine Bike Tour from Arrowtown

4.8
(71)
4h
$61
per person
Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

Milford Sound Cruise with Round-Trip Flights from Queenstown

4.8
(380)
5h
$475
per person
Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

Dunedin City to Sea Wildlife Cruise + Peninsula Bus Tour

4.8
(38)
3h
$74
per person
Lake Matheson Nature Tour

Lake Matheson Nature Tour

4.8
(16)
3h
$68
per person
Mt Cook to Christchurch One-Way Small Group Tour via Lake Tekapo

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

4.8
(16)
5h
$111
per person
Remote Marine Reserve - Guided Kayaking - New Zealand

Remote Marine Reserve - Guided Kayaking - New Zealand

4.8
(16)
1d
$219
per person
E-Bike Hire with Return Shuttle from Queenstown Accommodation

E-Bike Hire with Return Shuttle from Queenstown Accommodation

4.8
(21)
1h
$120
per person
Milford Sound Overnight Cruise Fiordland Jewel

Milford Sound Overnight Cruise Fiordland Jewel

4.8
(130)
17h
$833
per person
Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

4.8
(138)
35m
$307
per person
Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

Arrowtown to Queenstown Bike Tour with Shuttle

4.8
(107)
3h
$71
per person
Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

Dart River Canoe and Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

4.8
(346)
8h
$272
per person
Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura

4.8
(471)
3h
$99
per person
Stewart Island: Village and Bays Tour

Stewart Island: Village and Bays Tour

4.8
(100)
1h
$36
per person
Delicious walking food tour of Dunedin

Delicious walking food tour of Dunedin

4.8
(15)
3h
$139
per person
Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)

Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Fox Glacier)

4.8
(10)
20m
$215
per person
Milford Sound Coach & Extended Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound Coach & Extended Cruise from Queenstown

4.8
(5)
12h
$207
per person
Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour (Lyttelton Shore Excursion)

Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour (Lyttelton Shore Excursion)

4.8
(5)
7h
$308
per person
Riverside Electric Bike Tour

Riverside Electric Bike Tour

4.8
(5)
3h
$198
per person
Milford Sound Nature Cruise and Self-Guided Scenic Track Walk

Milford Sound Nature Cruise and Self-Guided Scenic Track Walk

4.8
(5)
7h
$148
per person
Skydive Mt. Cook - 70+ Seconds of Freefall from 16,500ft

Skydive Mt. Cook - 70+ Seconds of Freefall from 16,500ft

4.8
(5)
2h
$340
per person
Kayak & Pitt Head Nature Loop - Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk - New Zealand

Kayak & Pitt Head Nature Loop - Guided Kayak & Unguided Walk - New Zealand

4.8
(5)
8h
$164
per person
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

4.8
(257)
2d
$463
per person
Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise

4.8
(323)
5h
$86
per person
Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

4.8
(345)
1h
$300
per person
Kepler Track Water Taxi

Kepler Track Water Taxi

4.8
(43)
15m
$19
per person
Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

Iconic Shore Excursion: Dunedin City Highlights Tour

4.8
(138)
4h
$61
per person
Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

4.8
(19)
3h
$286
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.