South Island Sightseeing
Fly in to Christchurch or Queenstown for your South Island visit or take the ferry from the North Island (or fly if you want to) and tour the island from Marlborough Sounds in the north to Stewart Island in the south.
Abel Tasman National Park: Walk the Track or Go by Kayak
Discover Abel Tasman national park on the northern coast of New Zealand's South Island: take the coastal track or explore by kayak.
Discover Abel Tasman national park on the northern coast of New Zealand's South Island: take the coastal track or explore by kayak.
Christchurch Photo Gallery
Pictures taken in and around Christchurch on a trip to the South Island.
Pictures taken in and around Christchurch on a trip to the South Island.
Doubtful Sound: An Undoubtedly Sound Attraction
Doubtful Sound, on the southwestern edge of New Zealand's South Island, is one of New Zealand's top nature attractions.
Doubtful Sound, on the southwestern edge of New Zealand's South Island, is one of New Zealand's top nature attractions.
Dunedin, New Zealand - Fast Facts
On the southeastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, a city of Scottish background and of wildlife and birdlife parks and reserves
On the southeastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, a city of Scottish background and of wildlife and birdlife parks and reserves
Getting to Milford Sound - New Zealand
From almost any place in New Zealand, you can fly, drive, bus or walk to Milford Sound.
From almost any place in New Zealand, you can fly, drive, bus or walk to Milford Sound.
Kaikoura Activities and Attractions
There's a whole range of leisure and sports activities at Kaikoura on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island.
There's a whole range of leisure and sports activities at Kaikoura on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island.
Kings of the Road
In a country where sheep farming is a major industry, guess who are the kings of the road. Picture.
In a country where sheep farming is a major industry, guess who are the kings of the road. Picture.
A Maori Marae
Marae and whare nui close to Akaroa on New Zealand's South Island. Picture.
Marae and whare nui close to Akaroa on New Zealand's South Island. Picture.
Marlborough Sounds
Marlborough Sounds are a waterworld wonderland on New Zealand's South Island.
Marlborough Sounds are a waterworld wonderland on New Zealand's South Island.
Marlborough Sounds Fast Facts
Here are some fast facts on the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand's South Island.
Here are some fast facts on the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand's South Island.
Milford Sound Falls
Waterfalls streak down the mountainsides to the waters of Milford Sound. Picture.
Waterfalls streak down the mountainsides to the waters of Milford Sound. Picture.
Milford Sound: Magical, Mystical Majesty
Towering mountain peaks, sheer ciffs, spectacular waterfalls, and a tranquil sea. A magical place to visit.
Towering mountain peaks, sheer ciffs, spectacular waterfalls, and a tranquil sea. A magical place to visit.
Milford Sound Scenic Flight
From Queenstown to Milford Sound on a tiny Cessna. Sightseeing from the air
From Queenstown to Milford Sound on a tiny Cessna. Sightseeing from the air
Mt Cook, New Zealand - Aoraki
Mt Cook in New Zealand, known as Aoraki or Aorangi by the Maori, is the country's highest peak.
Mt Cook in New Zealand, known as Aoraki or Aorangi by the Maori, is the country's highest peak.
Queenstown Gondolas
Up the hill behind Queenstown for a panoramic view of the city and the lakes. Picture.
Up the hill behind Queenstown for a panoramic view of the city and the lakes. Picture.
Queenstown Outdoor Market
Open air craft stalls at the end of Queenstown's Beach St close to the lakeside wharves. Picture.
Open air craft stalls at the end of Queenstown's Beach St close to the lakeside wharves. Picture.
The South Island in Five Days
Your choice of two routes to see the best that New Zealand's South Island can offer: Christchurch, Queenstown, Mt Cook, Milford Sound.
Your choice of two routes to see the best that New Zealand's South Island can offer: Christchurch, Queenstown, Mt Cook, Milford Sound.
South Island Pictures
Pictures of places in the South Island of New Zealand.
Pictures of places in the South Island of New Zealand.
Stewart Island: Get Set for Adventure
Off the southern tip of New Zealand's South Island lies Stewart Island, a land of forests, bush, coves, beaches, wildlife, and home of the kiwi. An hour and a half from Invercargill by car and ferry.
Off the southern tip of New Zealand's South Island lies Stewart Island, a land of forests, bush, coves, beaches, wildlife, and home of the kiwi. An hour and a half from Invercargill by car and ferry.
Stewart Island - More Information
Here are some basic facts on how to get to Stewart Island, distances, population, accommodation, and other information.
Here are some basic facts on how to get to Stewart Island, distances, population, accommodation, and other information.
Stewart Island - Home of the Kiwi
The brown kiwi number more than 20,000 on Stewart Island in New Zealand's Southland.
The brown kiwi number more than 20,000 on Stewart Island in New Zealand's Southland.
Stewart Island Walking Tracks
Close to 250 kilometres of walking tracks make Stewart Island an ideal location for explorations on foot.
Close to 250 kilometres of walking tracks make Stewart Island an ideal location for explorations on foot.
Touring the South Island - A Quick Guide
Start in Christchurch for a discovery tour of Mt Cook and the West Coast, including Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. If the season's right go for a boat ride on a glacier lake.
Start in Christchurch for a discovery tour of Mt Cook and the West Coast, including Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. If the season's right go for a boat ride on a glacier lake.
Whale Watching at Kaikoura
On the east coast of the South Island between Picton and Christchurch. Choice spot for a "Moby Dick experience."
On the east coast of the South Island between Picton and Christchurch. Choice spot for a "Moby Dick experience."
The Whales at Kaikoura
Get to watch the whales at Kaikoura - there are several ways to get there on New Zealand's South Island.
Get to watch the whales at Kaikoura - there are several ways to get there on New Zealand's South Island.
Air Safaris Scenic Flights
Scenic flightseeing tours into Mt Cook and Westland national parks flying from Lake Tekapo, Glentanner Park and Franz Josef with coach tour options.
Scenic flightseeing tours into Mt Cook and Westland national parks flying from Lake Tekapo, Glentanner Park and Franz Josef with coach tour options.
Akarua Winery, Bannockburn
Akarua Winery has a world-wide reputation for producing quality wines. Located in Central Otago, the world's southernmost winemaking region. The vineyard has Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. The Akarua Pinot Noir has taken a number of awards.
Akarua Winery has a world-wide reputation for producing quality wines. Located in Central Otago, the world's southernmost winemaking region. The vineyard has Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. The Akarua Pinot Noir has taken a number of awards.
The Antarctic Attraction
One of New Zealand's top tourist attractions, the International Antarctic Centre near Christchurch airport provides visitors with an interactive, fun and exciting experience of Antarctica.
One of New Zealand's top tourist attractions, the International Antarctic Centre near Christchurch airport provides visitors with an interactive, fun and exciting experience of Antarctica.
Appellation Central Wine Tours, Queenstown
Daily tours from Queenstown visit Central Otago's premium vineyards. Small group tours are relaxed, with time to savour the uniqueness of Central, its people, scenery, history, cuisine.
Daily tours from Queenstown visit Central Otago's premium vineyards. Small group tours are relaxed, with time to savour the uniqueness of Central, its people, scenery, history, cuisine.
Black Cat Scenic Cruises
Daily cruises on scenic Akaroa and Lyttelton harbours near Christchurch. Views of Hector's Dolphins and other marine wildlife plus area's historical highlights.
Daily cruises on scenic Akaroa and Lyttelton harbours near Christchurch. Views of Hector's Dolphins and other marine wildlife plus area's historical highlights.
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters
Scenic helicopter flights over mountains, lakes and glaciers in and around Queenstown, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier and Mount Cook. Glacier and snow landing options.
Scenic helicopter flights over mountains, lakes and glaciers in and around Queenstown, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier and Mount Cook. Glacier and snow landing options.
Greymouth Travel Centre
Advice and free bookings for all accommodation, transport, TranzAlpine rail travel, tours, activities and attractions throughout the West Coast of the South Island.
Advice and free bookings for all accommodation, transport, TranzAlpine rail travel, tours, activities and attractions throughout the West Coast of the South Island.
Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters
Specialising in scenic flights and helicopter excursions in and around Queenstown and Milford Sound, Lord of the Rings flights, heli adventures, aerial filming, others.
Specialising in scenic flights and helicopter excursions in and around Queenstown and Milford Sound, Lord of the Rings flights, heli adventures, aerial filming, others.
International Antarctic Centre Christchurch
Near Christchurch airport. Interactive, fun and experience of Antarctica.
Near Christchurch airport. Interactive, fun and experience of Antarctica.
Kea West Coast Tours
Small group, personalised guided tours to Punakaiki, Shantytown and the Glaciers. Spectacular coastal scenery, glacier and rainforest walks, goldmining towns and history.
Small group, personalised guided tours to Punakaiki, Shantytown and the Glaciers. Spectacular coastal scenery, glacier and rainforest walks, goldmining towns and history.
Lord of the Rings Day Tours
Comprehensive New Zealand Lord of the Rings tours start in Wanaka, with local locations seen in the entire trilogy. Tours visit the film locations, and scenes shot there are reviewed.
Comprehensive New Zealand Lord of the Rings tours start in Wanaka, with local locations seen in the entire trilogy. Tours visit the film locations, and scenes shot there are reviewed.
Milford Sound Scenic Flights
Wanaka Flightseeing scenic flights to Milford Sound, Mount Cook and Mt Aspiring. Alpine flying with jetboat and cruise options.
Wanaka Flightseeing scenic flights to Milford Sound, Mount Cook and Mt Aspiring. Alpine flying with jetboat and cruise options.
New Zealand Lakes
Online travel directory for Queenstown, Wanaka, Te Anau. Accommodation, activities, dining, transport listings.
Online travel directory for Queenstown, Wanaka, Te Anau. Accommodation, activities, dining, transport listings.
Otago Museum
One of Dunedin's most visited attraction, the Otago Museum has world-class culture, nature and heritage collections. Visit the Discovery World interactive science centre. Tour Southern Land, Southern People, a gallery of the region.
One of Dunedin's most visited attraction, the Otago Museum has world-class culture, nature and heritage collections. Visit the Discovery World interactive science centre. Tour Southern Land, Southern People, a gallery of the region.
Otago Peninsula Royal Albatross Colony
Dunedin, Otago Peninsula. Setting for historical and wildlife attractions including the world's only mainland Royal Albatross Colony at Taiaroa Head.
Dunedin, Otago Peninsula. Setting for historical and wildlife attractions including the world's only mainland Royal Albatross Colony at Taiaroa Head.
Queenstown Garden Tours
Enjoy a personalised, fun and informative Queenstown sightseeing tour visiting a variety of country residential gardens in and around Queenstown with daily departures during spring and summer.
Enjoy a personalised, fun and informative Queenstown sightseeing tour visiting a variety of country residential gardens in and around Queenstown with daily departures during spring and summer.
Ruggedy Range Wilderness Experience
Wilderness adventures with natural history and birding highlights. Complete service includes guided nature walks on Stewart Island and predator-free Ulva Island, bird watching and kiwi spotting, sea kayaking. Travel, accommodation and water taxi bookings.
Wilderness adventures with natural history and birding highlights. Complete service includes guided nature walks on Stewart Island and predator-free Ulva Island, bird watching and kiwi spotting, sea kayaking. Travel, accommodation and water taxi bookings.
Skyline Gondola Queenstown
Queenstown gondola and restaurant offering spectacular views overlooking Queenstown, function and conference facilities and the Luge, an exciting adventure ride.
Queenstown gondola and restaurant offering spectacular views overlooking Queenstown, function and conference facilities and the Luge, an exciting adventure ride.
Swim with Dolphins Akaroa
Swim with wild dolphins in the beautiful, sheltered setting of Akaroa Harbour and have a close encounter with the world's smallest dolphin, Hector's Dolphin.
Swim with wild dolphins in the beautiful, sheltered setting of Akaroa Harbour and have a close encounter with the world's smallest dolphin, Hector's Dolphin.
Wanaka Sightseeing
A selection of recommended guided sightseeing tours of Lake Wanaka and Queenstown include <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> film locations, wine tasting tours, historical and cultural tours of Central Otago Region.
A selection of recommended guided sightseeing tours of Lake Wanaka and Queenstown include <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> film locations, wine tasting tours, historical and cultural tours of Central Otago Region.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Experience New Zealand wildlife, kiwi and other native birds and animals up close at wildlife park near Christchurch Airport, open 10am-10pm, nocturnal kiwi viewing, guided tours, on-site restaurant.
Experience New Zealand wildlife, kiwi and other native birds and animals up close at wildlife park near Christchurch Airport, open 10am-10pm, nocturnal kiwi viewing, guided tours, on-site restaurant.