South Island

ll see is the lovely Marlborough Sounds with its many hidden inlets and sheltered bays. Kayak, cruise around or hike through this peaceful region, and sample the seafood or follow the wine trail with a choice of over 40 cellar doors to visit.

Take a helicopter ride over the remarkable Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers or hike across the awe-inspiring frozen landscape, amongst turquoise coloured ice caves, pinnacles and seracs. From the quaint alpine town of Wanaka, you can take a scenic flight or hike in the breathtakingly beautiful Mount Aspiring National Park, with its 100-plus active glaciers. Wanaka and picturesque Queenstown are the adventure capitals of the South Island and are also where you ll find the best slopes for skiing and snowboarding. Take a Shotover Jet ride or Canyon Swing, skydive, bungy jump, go white-water rafting - or do it all for a once-in-a-lifetime thrill-seeking adventure

Explore the dramatic wilderness landscapes of Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound for crystal clear lakes, dense rainforest, jagged mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls, sheer cliffs, and bush clad islands. Known as the Edinburgh of the South, endearing Dunedin is known for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture, for the Taieri Gorge Railway, as the home of Speight s Brewery and where you ll find New Zealand s only castle, Larnach Castle.

These are just a few of the many things the South Island offers. No matter where you choose to explore on this long, mountainous island, you'll find yourself enchanted by the incredible scenery.

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Spectacular glaciers, beautiful fiords, and breathtaking scenery. Known for its snow sports and adrenaline-pumping activities. The South Island has it all no matter what you are looking for in your holiday