Soaring snow-capped mountains, stunning coastlines, tumbling glaciers and tranquil fiordland are but a few of the attractions of the South Island, the ultimate holiday destination for scenery and adventure. Experience the thrills of a lifetime - swimming with dolphins or whale watching in Kaikoura, climbing a glacier on the West Coast, kayaking with seals in the Abel Tasman National Park or cruise the fiords in Milford or Doubtful Sounds - the list is almost endless. Unveil New Zealand's incredible natural beauty on a South Island holiday.
The towns and villages at the bottom of the South Island are amongst some of the most stunning in New Zealand. Arrowtown is no exception, and sits alongside the Arrow River.
Arthur's Pass sits in the middle of a national park of the same name. The village of Arthurs Pass has a choice of cafes and a few shops. Arthur's Pass National Park offers a range of walks, from easy...
Christchurch's roots are very English which can be seen by its architecture and the beautiful Hagley Park or Mona Vale Homestead gardens. Take a historical tram ride around the city centre, or go...
Dunedin is the main town of the Otago region, renowned for having the only albatross breeding colony. This area is superb for wildlife spotting including, ocean birdlife, seals and the world's rarest...
Fox Glacier is one of the iconic places to visit in South Island, New Zealand. Named after Sir William Fox, New Zealand's Prime Minister from 1869 to 1872, Fox Glacier describes both the glacier and...
Located in the stunning Westland National Park, Franz Josef is home to one of the most spectacular glaciers in the southern hemisphere. Imagine witnessing the ever changing colours of the ice caves...
Hokitika is on the West Coast, beside the Tasman Sea, with a view to Mount Cook and the Southern Alps and is the gateway to the South Westland World Heritage National Park. Within Hokitika it is...
Invercargill is New Zealand's most southerly town and a great base to explore the spectacular Catlins Coast and Stewart Island. This wild island offers unique accommodation and amazing walks to...
Kaikoura is renowned for its world class whale watching opportunities with year round sightings of sperm whales. Other marine life includes dolphins, seals and the mighty albatross. Kaikoura also...
Mount Cook is one of New Zealand's great alpine parks. Here you will find the highest mountains and the largest glaciers, Aoraki Mount Cook stands at 3754 metres and is Maori for Cloud Piercer. This...
Nelson is the creative centre of the South Island and also receives the most sunshine. The scenery here ranges from fantastic beaches to forests and valleys. A coastal paradise, Abel Tasman National...
Punakaiki is on the west coast and on the edge of Paparoa National Park, and is full of caves, streams and river gorges. Punakaiki is also the closest population centre to the amazing Pancake Rocks...
Queenstown is renowned for its magnificent scenery as well as being the adventure capital of New Zealand. It is a lively town situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and your holiday options are...
Te Anau is at the entrance to the Fiordland National Park, a World Heritage Site and home to Milford and Doubtful Sound. Put simply, the Fiordland is breathtaking! In the majestic fiords you will...
In the heart of New Zealand's South Island, Twizel is the closest town to Aoraki Mt Cook. A relatively modern town, only established in 1968, Twizel is designed with visitors in mind. There is...
Wanaka sits on the lakefront with the Southern Alps as a backdrop, one of the most scenic towns in New Zealand. Take time to stroll along the lakeside, fly high above the surrounding mountains by...