South Island
Beaches, rainforests, lakes, mountains and rivers, this is a land where Mother Nature must have taken up citizenship. Its variety is breathtaking… from Abel Tasman’s golden beaches and emerald-green waters, Kaikoura’s stunning marine life and the plunging fjords of Doubtful and Milford Sound to the island’s backbone of alpine peaks, the vast cobalt lakes and undulating wineries. The South Island compels you to succumb to the contagious Kiwi lust for life and you’ll find yourself jumping out of a plane or jet boating at breakneck speed in the striking adrenalin-capital, Queenstown. There are surely few places in the world where you can snow-ski and water-ski in the same day, and there’s something uniquely exhilarating about a morning spring skiing on the slopes near Queenstown followed by an afternoon water-skiing on the still waters of Lake Wakatipu – only in New Zealand!
Travel Guide
Where to Stay in South Island
Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel
This charming boutique hotel sits near the base of Bob's Peak just a short stroll from the vibrant heart of Queenstown, with views across weeping willow trees towards the magnificent Remarkables mountain range.
PurePods
Hidden in blissful isolation in various locations across New Zealand, 16 unique and supremely private PurePods take centre stage in their own slice of pristine landscape.
The Lindis
Like a set design from a Bond movie, The Lindis emerges from the landscape in the remote Ahuriri Valley in New Zealand's South Island, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and magnificent, uninterrupted views.
Bay of Many Coves, Marlborough Sounds
This delightfully relaxed and stylish retreat nestles amidst some of New Zealand’s most stunning scenery in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds.
Hapuku Lodge & Treehouses, Kaikoura
Nestled in the canopy of a kanuka grove with spectacular views of Kaikoura’s dramatic mountains and surf-washed coastline, the five unique and stylish Tree Houses are the undeniable jewels in Hapuku Lodge’s crown.
Experience the Best of South Island
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The Ultimate Round the World Adventure
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