South Island Information

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Queenstown Information

Nestled in the Southern Alps of New Zealand on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is the..

Christchurch - Canterbury Information

Float above the plains in a hot air balloon or soak in relaxing thermal pools. Enjoy the excellent..

Fiordland Information

Watch the mountains shake off winter and start to warm up for summer. Waterfalls are invigorated..

Nelson Region Information

To visit Nelson region is to discover azure skies and wide open spaces, beaches and lakes..

Marlborough Information

Marlborough is full of activities for you to enjoy. No matter your budget and interests, there is..

Central Otago Information

Central Otago is a region touched by history, with a powerful landscape of ancient mountains..

Dunedin - Coastal Otago Information

Dunedin’s legendary gardens at Glenfalloch and Larnach Castle, are a profusion of colour and..

Lake Wanaka Information

Lake Wanaka is a place to take a deep breath and relax. Protected from the outside world by the..

Southland Information

Southland comes to life in spring. Crisp frosty mornings give way to bright sunny days. Bird life..

West Coast Region Information

Spring brings with it the freedom to roam 600km of stunning rugged West Coast scenery. Along its..

The South Island of New Zealand is larger but much less populated than it's northern neighbour, with just under a million population. The wild and rugged west coast is home to the spectacular Alps and a number of glaciers that are easily accessible. The whole of the South Island is known for it's astonishing scenery, rugged mountains, glaciers, wild and lush rainforests and fast flowing rivers, it was the setting for much of The Lord of the Rings films. The Fiordland region in the north of the island is World Heritage listed and is home to the renowned Milford Sound.

Christchurch, the largest city on the south island is a beautiful city, known for it's gardens and Dunedin is New Zealands oldest town. Queenstown is a world renowned centre for adventure at any time of the year, it is a great base for snow skiing, mountain biking, bungie jumping and trekking.

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Milford Sound Information

Described by Rudyard Kipling as the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound was carved by..

Dunedin Information

The city of Dunedin was built with the riches of the gold rush, consequently it has one of the best..

Nelson Information

Hardy European pioneers founded the beautiful city of Nelson, New Zealand in 1842, although this..

Otago Peninsula Information

Flanking the southern edge of Dunedin's extensive harbour, Otago Peninsula is high and rugged on..

Akaroa Information

An easy drive south-east of Christchurch, Banks Peninsula is the South Island's most interesting..

Doubtful Sound Information

Sometimes called the 'Sound of Silence' Doubtful Sound is the deepest (421 metres) and second..

Tauranga Bay Information

n the coastline about 16km south west of Westport, you will find Tauranga Bay and the Cape Foulwind..

Hokitika Information

Hokitika was first settled in 1860, after the discovery of gold on the west coast. It was an..

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South Island Information

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