Visit New Zealand’s South Island
The best places to visit in the South Island
New Zealand’s South Island: a mountainous landscape peppered with fiords, glaciers and national parks, and home to some of the most breath-taking scenery in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s all about the outdoor adventure here, with trekking, kayaking and wildlife watching all on offer, plus skiing and ice climbing in winter. And when you’ve had enough of the active pursuits there’s wine tasting and hot pool soaking to be had too. With so much to see and do, it can be difficult to narrow it down, so we’ve listed our favourite South Island highlights below.
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Milford Sound
Milford Sound
The dramatic cliffs and plunging waterfalls of picturesque Milford Sound are best appreciated from the water. While some choose to take a relaxing cruise, some prefer to explore by kayak, but whichever method you choose, you’ll have nothing but the deafening silence and the lapping waves for company. Keep an eye out for penguins, seals and dolphins.
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Queenstown
Queenstown
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Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier
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Christchurch
Christchurch
Lorded as one of New Zealand’s most picturesque cities, Christchurch is like a little pocket of England in miniature. It’s peppered with pretty flower gardens and leafy parks, and it even has a River Avon, perfect for an afternoon’s punting. After cycling the pathways, don’t miss a look around the International Antarctic Centre, where you can experience the sub-zero conditions of the South Pole.
