The South Island of New Zealand hosts simply pure natural landscapes that take your breath away. Queenstown is the heart, and expect plenty of adventure-packed things to do. As you journey beyond, expect wildlife and wineries, glacial valleys and star-filled skies, breathtaking drives and majestic National parks.
Queenstown is not-to-be-missed. A very pretty city based on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with the Southern Alps in the backdrop. This is your adventure capital, has great food & wine, and is in close proximity to Wanaka, Glenorchy, Arrowtown, and of course, the World Heritage area of Fiordland National Park with Milford & Doubtful Sounds as its star attractions.
Beyond Queenstown and its close neighbours there are many stunning destinations to choose from. Heading north on the west coast are the Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers. These are accessible glaciers that you can ice hike, valley walk or take a flight to enjoy the grandeur. You can then head further north up the wild west coast, and consider catching the world famous Tranzalpine train journey which traverses the Southern Alps through to Christchurch. Other locations to consider are: Abel Tasman National Park, Marlborough Sounds, Kaikoura, Hanmer Springs, Akaroa and of course the night sky journey to be had in Lake Tekapo.
In the heart of the South Island New Zealand, Queenstown sits on the banks of Lake Wakatipu in a beautiful alpine setting. Well known as the adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown boasts endless activities on offer, as well as a huge range of excellent restaurants, cafes and a lively nightlife no matter what time of year you visit.
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| Max C | Max F | Max C | Max F | Avg # rainy days | |
| Dec/Jan/Feb | 22 | 72 | 10 | 50 | 8 |
| Jun/Jul/Aug | 10 | 50 | 1 | 34 | 7 |
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Following the 2010/11 earthquakes, Christchurch has re-emerged as a vibrant, ever-changing city. Gateway to the famous Tranzalpine Train Journey that traverses the Southern Alps from East to West Coasts, Christchurch is also a short drive to Kaikoura, Lake Tekapo & Akaroa.
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Marlborough basks in year-round sunshine, providing perfect conditions for walking, mountain biking, sea kayaking and vineyard explorations. Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest wine growing region and the home of the world-renowned Sauvignon Blanc. The Marlborough Sounds are a picturesque collection of bays, inlets, islands and peninsulas. Famous for both mussels and views. Picton is the gateway town to the Sounds, and also the main ferry port connecting the North and South Islands.
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Is a pocket of paradise in the top north-west corner of the South Island, New Zealand. Nelson has blue skies and wide open spaces. The area has a wealth of golden beaches and lakes, the Abel Tasman National Park and plenty of gourmet cafes, artists, galleries and boutique shopping experiences.
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One of only two places in the world where you can view glaciers descending into temperate rainforest and close to the sea. It is a must do. The Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers are unique relics of the last ice age. Rivers of solid white, tumbling down ice-hewn rock valleys, they are beautiful and mighty. There is a wide range of adventure activities around the Glaciers.
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