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Akaroa Full Day Tour Including Harbor Nature Cruise from Christchurch

Akaroa Full Day Tour Including Harbor Nature Cruise from Christchurch

5.0
(1)
9h
$402
per person
Private Half-Day MTB coaching instruction clinic

Private Half-Day MTB coaching instruction clinic

5.0
(1)
2h
$77
per person
Heli-Scenic Abel Tasman Experience

Heli-Scenic Abel Tasman Experience

5.0
(1)
2h
$2,136
per person
Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail Adventure

Lake Dunstan E Bike Trail Adventure

5.0
(1)
5h
$93
per person
Kaikoura Helicopters ATV Adventure

Kaikoura Helicopters ATV Adventure

5.0
(1)
3h
$602
per person
1-Hour Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure on the Kawarau River

1-Hour Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure on the Kawarau River

5.0
(1)
1h
$92
per person
3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson

3 Day Shuttle MTB Weekend Adventure in Nelson

5.0
(1)
3d
$371
per person
Half Day Nelson Electric Mountain Bike Rental Adventure

Half Day Nelson Electric Mountain Bike Rental Adventure

5.0
(1)
4h
$86
per person
Full Day Sightseeing Tour To Discover Queenstown's Scenic Wonder

Full Day Sightseeing Tour To Discover Queenstown's Scenic Wonder

5.0
(1)
6h
$546
per person
Wanaka to Franz Josef Small-Group Tour (One Way) Includes Lunch

Wanaka to Franz Josef Small-Group Tour (One Way) Includes Lunch

5.0
(1)
8h
$179
per person
TeAnau to Queenstown via Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Lunch

TeAnau to Queenstown via Milford Sound Tour with Cruise and Lunch

5.0
(1)
10h
$231
per person
Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Waipara Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

Lyttelton Shore Excursion: Waipara Valley Wine Tour with Lunch

5.0
(1)
8h
$198
per person
Off The Beaten Track- Packhorse Hut Guided Walk(Small Group Tour)

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

5.0
(1)
8h
$265
per person
Kiwi Spirit Distillery Golden Bay - Visit New Zealand's only Tequila Farm!

Kiwi Spirit Distillery Golden Bay - Visit New Zealand's only Tequila Farm!

5.0
(1)
2h
$2,564
per person
Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Central up to 4 people.

Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Central up to 4 people.

5.0
(1)
30m
$77
per person
Kaikoura Whales

Kaikoura Whales

5.0
(1)
3h
$1,591
per person
Nugget Point and Cathedral Caves Private Tour from Dunedin

Nugget Point and Cathedral Caves Private Tour from Dunedin

5.0
(1)
9h
$402
per person
2 Day TranzAlpine Train & Glaciers: Christchurch to Queenstown

2 Day TranzAlpine Train & Glaciers: Christchurch to Queenstown

5.0
(1)
2d
$1,541
per person
4 Day Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glacier Highlights from Christchurch

4 Day Queenstown, Milford Sound and Glacier Highlights from Christchurch

5.0
(1)
4d
$2,385
per person
5 Day 4 Night New Zealand’s South Southern Highlights Tour

5 Day 4 Night New Zealand’s South Southern Highlights Tour

5.0
(1)
5d
$1,524
per person
Farm & Wine Experience Fun Experience from Queenstown New Zealand

Farm & Wine Experience Fun Experience from Queenstown New Zealand

5.0
(1)
6h
$439
per person
Experience Travel Recovery by 75 min Head Spa in Christchurch

Experience Travel Recovery by 75 min Head Spa in Christchurch

5.0
(1)
1h
$98
per person
Lake Hāwea: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

Lake Hāwea: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

5.0
(1)
3h
$235
per person
Akaroa Private Day Tour From Christchurch (Carbon Neutral)

Akaroa Private Day Tour From Christchurch (Carbon Neutral)

5.0
(1)
7h
$618
per person
Wine and Gourmet Picnic Experience of Marlborough

Wine and Gourmet Picnic Experience of Marlborough

5.0
(1)
5h
$307
per person
Arthurs Pass and Southern Alps Day Excursion from Port Lyttelton or Christchurch

Arthurs Pass and Southern Alps Day Excursion from Port Lyttelton or Christchurch

5.0
(1)
7h
$1,000
per person
Rowboat Rental in New Zealand for 30, 60 or 120 Minutes

Rowboat Rental in New Zealand for 30, 60 or 120 Minutes

5.0
(1)
30m
$12
per person
1/2-day Christchurch Scenic Highlights (Small Group Tour)

1/2-day Christchurch Scenic Highlights (Small Group Tour)

5.0
(1)
3h
$185
per person
1/2-day Christchurch Scenic Highlights (Private Tour)

1/2-day Christchurch Scenic Highlights (Private Tour)

5.0
(1)
4h
$247
per person
Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet

Kaikoura Helicopters Helijet

5.0
(1)
2h
$575
per person
Go Rock Climbing in Christchurch (Private Tour)

Go Rock Climbing in Christchurch (Private Tour)

5.0
(1)
1d
$247
per person
Tekapo to Christchurch Small-Group Tour (one-way)

Tekapo to Christchurch Small-Group Tour (one-way)

5.0
(1)
3h
$98
per person
Bike Ferry Portobello to Port Chalmers and Quarantine Island

Bike Ferry Portobello to Port Chalmers and Quarantine Island

5.0
(1)
15m
$9
per person
Castle Hill and Arthur's pass Day tour from Christchurch

Castle Hill and Arthur's pass Day tour from Christchurch

5.0
(1)
10h
$587
per person
Mount Hutt Scenic Sightseeing Tour with Skiing and Spa Retreat

Mount Hutt Scenic Sightseeing Tour with Skiing and Spa Retreat

5.0
(1)
8h
$185
per person
Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour

Queenstown More Than A Wine Tour

5.0
(1)
6h
$865
per person
Franz Josef to Wanaka Small-Group Tour (One-Way) Includes Lunch

Franz Josef to Wanaka Small-Group Tour (One-Way) Includes Lunch

5.0
(1)
8h
$179
per person
Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

Kaikoura Helicopters Grand Alpine Helicopter Tour

5.0
(1)
1h
$494
per person
1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura

1-Hour Private Heli-Picnic Mountain top tour in Kaikoura

5.0
(1)
1h
$256
per person
Rail Trail in a Day e bike Adventure

Rail Trail in a Day e bike Adventure

5.0
(1)
6h
$105
per person
Christchurch City Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

Christchurch City Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

5.0
(1)
3h
$10
per person
Expert Fly Fishing Adventures with Matt Butler from Te Anau

Expert Fly Fishing Adventures with Matt Butler from Te Anau

5.0
(1)
8h
$865
per person
Dunedin 4 Hrs halfday Private Tour

Dunedin 4 Hrs halfday Private Tour

5.0
(1)
4h
$266
per person
Akaroa and Banks Peninsula From Christchurch (Private Tour)

Akaroa and Banks Peninsula From Christchurch (Private Tour)

5.0
(1)
7h
$494
per person
Mitre Peak Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

Mitre Peak Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

5.0
(1)
15m
$275
per person
 Lake Tekapo & Mt. Cook the Ultimate Day tour from Christchurch

Lake Tekapo & Mt. Cook the Ultimate Day tour from Christchurch

5.0
(1)
7h
$210
per person
Coronet Peak Ski: Private Shuttle

Coronet Peak Ski: Private Shuttle

5.0
(1)
7h
$301
per person
Go Caving & Explore Castle Hill from Christchurch (Private Tour)

Go Caving & Explore Castle Hill from Christchurch (Private Tour)

5.0
(1)
1d
$494
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.