South Island

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The wild and wonderful South Island of New Zealand offers everything from remote trekking to whale-watching. Within an area the same size as England and Wales, you can roam free over tranquil meadows in a hot-air balloon, get up close to a glacier, enjoy the fruits of the southernmost wine-making region in the world, and even get a glimpse into Antarctica.

The South Island is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. A world of diversity from rugged mountains to wild & deserted coastline, golden hill country to crystal alpine lakes, the southern regions of New Zealand are amongst the most diverse and physically beautiful on earth.

The South Island is made up of many different towns and cities that all hold their own delights and treasures that are well worth a look on your travels with such town as Queenstown, Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Peel Forest being just some of the many outstanding attractions. With the popular tourist destination of Christchurch being the main access point of the South Island, this city captivates and inspires anyone that enters it! With is architecturally designed buildings, beautiful gardens and landscaped streets you can spend your entire holiday just wandering the through this vibrant city and explore it many wonders.

The South Island of New Zealand, also known by the Maoris as Te Wai Pounamu or Water of Greenstone, is a place of spectacular scenery. There is a wide range of activities to do and diverse places to stay, to suit whatever your budget or lifestyle. The South Island has accommodation ranging from cottages, backpacker hostels, bed and breakfasts, holiday parks, luxury lodges, and hotels to home-hosted stays on farms.

Fish for trout and salmon in pristine rivers and lakes, walk on a mighty glacier, hike through the beautiful native bush, experience the thrill of swimming with dolphins, or dine among the vines in New Zealand's acclaimed wine regions. Whatever you choose to do, New Zealand has all the bases covered. For the more adventurous, New Zealand has just about every adventure activity you can imagine, from rafting and canyoning to skydiving and mountaineering. You can kayak on a remote fiord, hit the slopes for a spot of heliskiing, take to the skies in a hot air balloon, or try one of the uniquely New Zealand adventures like zorbing or the famous bungy jump.

Renowned for its natural beauty, the South Island is blessed with tranquil lakes, rugged mountains, wild rivers and lush forest. The South Island boasts ten national parks, these majestic wilderness areas incorporate World Heritage Sites, fiords and glaciers, lakes, ski areas, rugged coastline, native forest, and world-class hiking tracks.

So jump on the phone to speak with one of our staff members so that they can begin to arrange you fun filled holiday to the exciting destination of the South Island of New Zealand.