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

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

5h
$117
per person
Greymouth to Christchurch One Way Tour via Arthur's Pass

Greymouth to Christchurch One Way Tour via Arthur's Pass

5h
$99
per person
Sutherland Falls Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

Sutherland Falls Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

30m
$367
per person
High Country Discovery Tour from Queenstown

High Country Discovery Tour from Queenstown

4h
$586
per person
Queenstown and Gibbston Valley E Bike Adventure

Queenstown and Gibbston Valley E Bike Adventure

6h
$99
per person
Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Via Lake Tekapo

Christchurch to Queenstown One Way Via Lake Tekapo

13h
$1,173
per person
Comfortable and Reliable Transfers

Comfortable and Reliable Transfers

20m
$42
per person
Christchurch City Private Tour with Gondola Ticket

Christchurch City Private Tour with Gondola Ticket

7h
$130
per person
Christchurch To Lake Tekapo One-way Transfer

Christchurch To Lake Tekapo One-way Transfer

Duration varies
$4,012
per person
Coach Farm Tour and Milford Sound Nature Cruise from Queenstown

Coach Farm Tour and Milford Sound Nature Cruise from Queenstown

12h
$225
per person
Private Onshore Cruise Tour. Explore Wine & Delights from Picton 1-5 seats

Private Onshore Cruise Tour. Explore Wine & Delights from Picton 1-5 seats

5h
$923
per person
Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

Queenstown to Mount Cook, Scenic Tour with Photo Stops

12h
$1,059
per person
Mt Cook Stargazing Experience

Mt Cook Stargazing Experience

1h
$61
per person
Beautiful South Island highlight Tour 4D3N

Beautiful South Island highlight Tour 4D3N

4d
$2,160
per person
Kinross Winery: Wild Irishman Wine Tasting Experience

Kinross Winery: Wild Irishman Wine Tasting Experience

1h
$46
per person
Explore Cave Stream & Castle Hill (Private Shore Excursion)

Explore Cave Stream & Castle Hill (Private Shore Excursion)

7h
$494
per person
Private Floating Sauna Experience in Queenstown

Private Floating Sauna Experience in Queenstown

1h
$185
per person
Queenstown Riverside Sauna and Cold Plunge Experience

Queenstown Riverside Sauna and Cold Plunge Experience

1h
$22
per person
Private Arrival Transfer: Christchurch Airport to Central Christchurch

Private Arrival Transfer: Christchurch Airport to Central Christchurch

Duration varies
$309
per person
Christchurch to Franz Josef or Fox Glacier One-Way Transfer

Christchurch to Franz Josef or Fox Glacier One-Way Transfer

8h
$4,938
per person
Private & Exclusive One-Way Transfer Christchurch to Queenstown

Private & Exclusive One-Way Transfer Christchurch to Queenstown

Duration varies
$4,938
per person
Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

Brews and Views: A Private Tour of Dunedin’s Craft Beer Scene

3h
$584
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
Private Tour Tekapo from Christchurch

Private Tour Tekapo from Christchurch

11h
$1,810
per person
Private Photo Tour of Christchurch

Private Photo Tour of Christchurch

5h
$154
per person
Akaroa Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour + Dinner

Akaroa Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour + Dinner

3h
$199
per person
Picton Morning Guided Kayak with Afternoon Boat Cruise Tour

Picton Morning Guided Kayak with Afternoon Boat Cruise Tour

8h
$164
per person
Banks Peninsula Explorer Tour (Half Day Private)

Banks Peninsula Explorer Tour (Half Day Private)

3h
$185
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
Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Te Anau

Helicopter Transfer from Milford Sound Airport to Te Anau

40m
$614
per person
Private Central Otago Wine Tour – Full Day (For 2 People)

Private Central Otago Wine Tour – Full Day (For 2 People)

7h
$1,352
per person
Tracing Arrowtown’s Past: A Self Guided Audio Tour

Tracing Arrowtown’s Past: A Self Guided Audio Tour

1h
$12
per person
Premium Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Walk From Te Anau

Premium Milford Sound Cruise & Milford Track Walk From Te Anau

11h
$237
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
SOLO TRAVELLER: Full Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delights from Picton

SOLO TRAVELLER: Full Day Wine Gourmet and Scenic Delights from Picton

6h
$491
per person
Lake Dunstan and Carrick Winery: Boat and eBike Adventure

Lake Dunstan and Carrick Winery: Boat and eBike Adventure

7h
$231
per person
Bike Ferry, Dunedin Harbour Trail

Bike Ferry, Dunedin Harbour Trail

10m
$22
per person
Full Day Canyoning in Glenorchy Paradise from Queenstown

Full Day Canyoning in Glenorchy Paradise from Queenstown

7h
$246
per person
Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

Akaroa & Banks Peninsula Scenic

1h
$975
per person
Private Transfer from Picton Port to Blenheim Airport (BHE)

Private Transfer from Picton Port to Blenheim Airport (BHE)

35m
$135
per person
Private Transfer from Dunedin Airport (DUD) to Chalmers Port

Private Transfer from Dunedin Airport (DUD) to Chalmers Port

45m
$145
per person
Private Transfer from Lyttelton Cruise Port to Christchurch City

Private Transfer from Lyttelton Cruise Port to Christchurch City

25m
$87
per person
Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch

Waipara Wine Trail Private Group Tour From Christchurch

5h
$176
per person
Christchurch Mystery Puzzle Tour “Shadow of the Prism”

Christchurch Mystery Puzzle Tour “Shadow of the Prism”

2h
$30
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.