South Island Sightseeing

Discover Abel Tasman national park on the northern coast of New Zealand's South Island: take the coastal track or explore by kayak.

Pictures taken in and around Christchurch on a trip to the South Island.

Doubtful Sound, on the southwestern edge of New Zealand's South Island, is one of New Zealand's top nature attractions.

On the southeastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, a city of Scottish background and of wildlife and birdlife parks and reserves

From almost any place in New Zealand, you can fly, drive, bus or walk to Milford Sound.

There's a whole range of leisure and sports activities at Kaikoura on the east coast of New Zealand's South Island.

In a country where sheep farming is a major industry, guess who are the kings of the road. Picture.

Marae and whare nui close to Akaroa on New Zealand's South Island. Picture.

Marlborough Sounds are a waterworld wonderland on New Zealand's South Island.

Here are some fast facts on the Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand's South Island.

Waterfalls streak down the mountainsides to the waters of Milford Sound. Picture.

Towering mountain peaks, sheer ciffs, spectacular waterfalls, and a tranquil sea. A magical place to visit.

From Queenstown to Milford Sound on a tiny Cessna. Sightseeing from the air

Mt Cook in New Zealand, known as Aoraki or Aorangi by the Maori, is the country's highest peak.

Up the hill behind Queenstown for a panoramic view of the city and the lakes. Picture.

Open air craft stalls at the end of Queenstown's Beach St close to the lakeside wharves. Picture.

Go Queenstown sightseeing by air for a bird's-eye view of the Queenstown region.

Your choice of two routes to see the best that New Zealand's South Island can offer: Christchurch, Queenstown, Mt Cook, Milford Sound.

Pictures of places in the South Island of New Zealand.

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.

Here are some basic facts on how to get to Stewart Island, distances, population, accommodation, and other information.

The brown kiwi number more than 20,000 on Stewart Island in New Zealand's Southland.

Close to 250 kilometres of walking tracks make Stewart Island an ideal location for explorations on foot.

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.

On the east coast of the South Island between Picton and Christchurch. Choice spot for a "Moby Dick experience."

Get to watch the whales at Kaikoura - there are several ways to get there on New Zealand's South Island.

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 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.

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.

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 cruises on scenic Akaroa and Lyttelton harbours near Christchurch. Views of Hector's Dolphins and other marine wildlife plus area's historical highlights.

Scenic helicopter flights over mountains, lakes and glaciers in and around Queenstown, Franz Josef, Fox Glacier and Mount Cook. Glacier and snow landing options.

Advice and free bookings for all accommodation, transport, TranzAlpine rail travel, tours, activities and attractions throughout the West Coast of the South Island.

Specialising in scenic flights and helicopter excursions in and around Queenstown and Milford Sound, Lord of the Rings flights, heli adventures, aerial filming, others.

Near Christchurch airport. Interactive, fun and experience of Antarctica.

Small group, personalised guided tours to Punakaiki, Shantytown and the Glaciers. Spectacular coastal scenery, glacier and rainforest walks, goldmining towns and history.

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.

Wanaka Flightseeing scenic flights to Milford Sound, Mount Cook and Mt Aspiring. Alpine flying with jetboat and cruise options.

Online travel directory for Queenstown, Wanaka, Te Anau. Accommodation, activities, dining, transport listings.

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.

Dunedin, Otago Peninsula. Setting for historical and wildlife attractions including the world's only mainland Royal Albatross Colony at Taiaroa Head.

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.

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.

Queenstown gondola and restaurant offering spectacular views overlooking Queenstown, function and conference facilities and the Luge, an exciting adventure ride.

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.

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.

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.