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Alpine Jet Boat Experience

Alpine Jet Boat Experience

3h
$1,056
per person
Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin: Finish at Queenstown, Dunedin

Mt Cook Private Tour from Dunedin: Finish at Queenstown, Dunedin

12h
$1,358
per person
One way transfer to Remarkable or Coronet Peak Ski Fields

One way transfer to Remarkable or Coronet Peak Ski Fields

1h
$62
per person
Akaroa and Akaroa Dolphins Day Tour

Akaroa and Akaroa Dolphins Day Tour

8h
$185
per person
Christchurch Train Station To From City Center Transfer

Christchurch Train Station To From City Center Transfer

20m
$22
per person
Queenstown Private day tour from Dunedin

Queenstown Private day tour from Dunedin

12h
$586
per person
Harbour to Highlands: Scenic Ferry & Larnach Castle Tour-DUNEDIN

Harbour to Highlands: Scenic Ferry & Larnach Castle Tour-DUNEDIN

5h
$102
per person
Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps All day Discovery Tour

Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps All day Discovery Tour

10h
$1,297
per person
Christchurch Airport(CHC) to Christchurch-Arrival PrivateTransfer

Christchurch Airport(CHC) to Christchurch-Arrival PrivateTransfer

25m
$48
per person
Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Christchurch - Round-Trip Transfer

Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Christchurch - Round-Trip Transfer

50m
$97
per person
Dunedin Private Airport Transfers

Dunedin Private Airport Transfers

30m
$44
per person
Mount Cook Couples Photo Shoot from Queenstown

Mount Cook Couples Photo Shoot from Queenstown

12h
$1,265
per person
Hidden Tūhura Otago Museum Experience

Hidden Tūhura Otago Museum Experience

1h
$9
per person
Customized South Island Tour

Customized South Island Tour

8d
$9,444
per person
Wairoa Gorge MTB Park Private Shuttle Day

Wairoa Gorge MTB Park Private Shuttle Day

8h
$93
per person
Milford Track Day Walk with Lake Te Anau Water Taxi

Milford Track Day Walk with Lake Te Anau Water Taxi

6h
$83
per person
Queenstown Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

Queenstown Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

2h
$31
per person
3 Day Private Photography Tour from Queenstown - The Maniototo

3 Day Private Photography Tour from Queenstown - The Maniototo

3d
$1,728
per person
Full Day Small Group Routeburn Valley Hike

Full Day Small Group Routeburn Valley Hike

7h
$296
per person
Australia & New Zealand Data eSIM-Powered by CMLink(Instant QR)

Australia & New Zealand Data eSIM-Powered by CMLink(Instant QR)

30d
$10
per person
Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

Kaikoura Whale Watch Day Tour from Christchurch

11h
$154
per person
Full-day Christchurch Highlights Tour

Full-day Christchurch Highlights Tour

8h
$283
per person
Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems: A Self Guided Driving Tour

Otago Peninsula's Hidden Gems: A Self Guided Driving Tour

3h
$12
per person
 Hanmer Springs Hot Pool private day trip From Christchurch

Hanmer Springs Hot Pool private day trip From Christchurch

8h
$215
per person
From the Green to the Grave: An Audio Tour of Queenstown

From the Green to the Grave: An Audio Tour of Queenstown

1h
$12
per person
Rakaia Glaciers

Rakaia Glaciers

3h
$2,528
per person
You choose the itinerary Dunedin, Full day, 6hrs

You choose the itinerary Dunedin, Full day, 6hrs

5h
$1,296
per person
Queenstown to Cardrona Snow Farm Tour

Queenstown to Cardrona Snow Farm Tour

3h
$423
per person
Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch

Private Kaikoura Whale Watching Day Trip From Christchurch

11h
$179
per person
Private Luxury Return Transfers - Queenstown to Wanaka Vineyards

Private Luxury Return Transfers - Queenstown to Wanaka Vineyards

1h
$426
per person
Lead Climbing Wanaka - Half Day

Lead Climbing Wanaka - Half Day

4h
$443
per person
Private Luxury Return Transfers - Queenstown to Cromwell Vineyard

Private Luxury Return Transfers - Queenstown to Cromwell Vineyard

2h
$398
per person
Queenstown Airport to Towncenter Transfer

Queenstown Airport to Towncenter Transfer

15m
$80
per person
Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour (one-way)

Mt Cook to Lake Tekapo Small Group Tour (one-way)

1h
$86
per person
Queenstown to Milford Sound Scenic Helicopter and Premium Cruise

Queenstown to Milford Sound Scenic Helicopter and Premium Cruise

5h
$1,355
per person
Wines of the South Island Paired Lunch Experience

Wines of the South Island Paired Lunch Experience

6h
$198
per person
Marlborough Sheep Station Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

Marlborough Sheep Station Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

6h
$154
per person
Heartbeat of the City: Private Christchurch Walking Tour

Heartbeat of the City: Private Christchurch Walking Tour

2h
$447
per person
3 Day 2 Night New Zealand’s South Southern Highlights Tour

3 Day 2 Night New Zealand’s South Southern Highlights Tour

3d
$926
per person
Tekapo Link Duo-Christchurch and Queenstown

Tekapo Link Duo-Christchurch and Queenstown

10h
$1,200
per person
Premium Wine Tasting Tour.

Premium Wine Tasting Tour.

4h
$136
per person
Private Queenstown by Night Skyline and Lakeside Tour

Private Queenstown by Night Skyline and Lakeside Tour

3h
$140
per person
Queenstown to Lake Tekapo: One-Way Scenic Private Transfer

Queenstown to Lake Tekapo: One-Way Scenic Private Transfer

8h
$617
per person
Kaikoura Kayaking Adventure Small Group Tour from Christchurch

Kaikoura Kayaking Adventure Small Group Tour from Christchurch

10h
$540
per person
3 Days Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak

3 Days Milford Sound Tour via Walter Peak

3d
$771
per person
Zip and Sip Ziplining and Wine Tour Combo

Zip and Sip Ziplining and Wine Tour Combo

6h
$234
per person
Jet Boat and Wine Tour Combo

Jet Boat and Wine Tour Combo

6h
$228
per person
Queenstown Cruise and Wine Tour Combo

Queenstown Cruise and Wine Tour Combo

5h
$209
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.