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Glenafric Farm Experience: Private Shore Tour from Christchurch

Glenafric Farm Experience: Private Shore Tour from Christchurch

6h
$698
per person
Moeraki Boulders Self Guided Audio Tour

Moeraki Boulders Self Guided Audio Tour

5m
$6
per person
Bespoke Guided High Country Hiking

Bespoke Guided High Country Hiking

5h
$306
per person
Scenic Spooners Tunnel Adventure in Nelson Tasman

Scenic Spooners Tunnel Adventure in Nelson Tasman

7h
$120
per person
90 Minute private helicopter charter - Picnic amongst the Peaks

90 Minute private helicopter charter - Picnic amongst the Peaks

1h
$2,532
per person
Milford Flyover Scenic Flight from Wānaka

Milford Flyover Scenic Flight from Wānaka

1h
$957
per person
PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins

PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins

1h
$1,512
per person
Arthurs Pass Private VIP Alpine Vista Day tour

Arthurs Pass Private VIP Alpine Vista Day tour

9h
$988
per person
2-day Private Overnight Hurunui River Hot Springs Hike or Bike

2-day Private Overnight Hurunui River Hot Springs Hike or Bike

2d
$1,235
per person
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Queenstown

Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Queenstown

1h
$156
per person
40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

40-minute Mt Fyffe Summit Heli Tour in Kaikoura

40m
$244
per person
Aspiring Snow Special with Glacier Snow Landing

Aspiring Snow Special with Glacier Snow Landing

1h
$491
per person
Twin Glacier Overflight

Twin Glacier Overflight

15m
$238
per person
Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Private Walking Tour

Fascinating Heritage of Dunedin Private Walking Tour

2h
$560
per person
Valley Flow E-bike Adventure to Remember

Valley Flow E-bike Adventure to Remember

5h
$219
per person
Akaroa Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour + Dinner

Akaroa Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour + Dinner

3h
$199
per person
Christchurch to Greymouth One Way Small Group Tour

Christchurch to Greymouth One Way Small Group Tour

6h
$99
per person
2 Day Christchurch Tour Package

2 Day Christchurch Tour Package

2d
$488
per person
Greymouth to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour One Way

Greymouth to Franz Josef via Hokitika Small Group Tour One Way

6h
$80
per person
Unguided 3-Day Freedom Kayak Rental New Zealand

Unguided 3-Day Freedom Kayak Rental New Zealand

3d
$172
per person
Christchurch City Top Spots Private Half Day Tour

Christchurch City Top Spots Private Half Day Tour

3h
$216
per person
Visit Kaikōura from Christchurch (small group Tour)

Visit Kaikōura from Christchurch (small group Tour)

11h
$401
per person
60 Minute - Grand Circle Tasman Glacier helicopter flight

60 Minute - Grand Circle Tasman Glacier helicopter flight

1h
$443
per person
Private Milford Sound Scenic Tour Fjords Waterfalls and Views

Private Milford Sound Scenic Tour Fjords Waterfalls and Views

11h
$512
per person
Franz Josef Glacier Heli Ice Climb

Franz Josef Glacier Heli Ice Climb

8h
$693
per person
Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Bannockburn - departing Queenstown

Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Bannockburn - departing Queenstown

8h
$80
per person
Bike Ferry Port Chalmers to Quarantine Island and Portobello,

Bike Ferry Port Chalmers to Quarantine Island and Portobello,

15m
$9
per person
Karaka Point Marlborough Mussels and Makana Chocolate

Karaka Point Marlborough Mussels and Makana Chocolate

5h
$90
per person
90 Minutes Flight Over Franz Josef Glacier

90 Minutes Flight Over Franz Josef Glacier

2h
$923
per person
Lake Wānaka: 6 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

Lake Wānaka: 6 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

6h
$420
per person
Private Departure Transfer: Central Christchurch to Christchurch Airport

Private Departure Transfer: Central Christchurch to Christchurch Airport

Duration varies
$309
per person
Akaroa Lavender Seasonal Guided Tour Experience

Akaroa Lavender Seasonal Guided Tour Experience

1h
$20
per person
Off The Beaten Track- Packhorse Hut Guided Walk (Private Tour)

Off The Beaten Track- Packhorse Hut Guided Walk (Private Tour)

8h
$463
per person
2 Hours Fishing in Lake Tekapo

2 Hours Fishing in Lake Tekapo

2h
$185
per person
From Queenstown: Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour

From Queenstown: Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Tour

10h
$465
per person
Queenstown to Middlemarch via Cromwell Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

Queenstown to Middlemarch via Cromwell Small-Group Tour (One-Way)

5h
$117
per person
Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour From Queenstown

Milford Sound Small Group Day Tour From Queenstown

13h
$278
per person
Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour by Vintage Tram

Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour by Vintage Tram

50m
$32
per person
Private Shore Tour – Moeraki Boulders & Oamaru Exploration

Private Shore Tour – Moeraki Boulders & Oamaru Exploration

6h
$299
per person
Heli flight from Milford Sound to Te Anau via Doubtful Sound

Heli flight from Milford Sound to Te Anau via Doubtful Sound

2h
$1,231
per person
 Arthur Pass & castle Hill Ultimate Day trip From Christchurch

Arthur Pass & castle Hill Ultimate Day trip From Christchurch

7h
$178
per person
Queenstown to Wanaka Transfer

Queenstown to Wanaka Transfer

20m
$235
per person
Master Cardrona Bike Park - NZ's Highest MTB park

Master Cardrona Bike Park - NZ's Highest MTB park

8h
$231
per person
The Seasider - See Otago’s Coastline From a New Perspective

The Seasider - See Otago’s Coastline From a New Perspective

3h
$80
per person
Taste of Gibbston private Wine Tour from Queenstown and return.

Taste of Gibbston private Wine Tour from Queenstown and return.

4h
$398
per person
Small Batch Private Wine Experience in Gibbston, Queenstown.

Small Batch Private Wine Experience in Gibbston, Queenstown.

4h
$491
per person
Waipara Valley Wine Region and Hanmer Springs All Day Tour

Waipara Valley Wine Region and Hanmer Springs All Day Tour

11h
$1,297
per person
Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Te Anau

Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Te Anau

40m
$614
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.