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The South Island of New Zealand has a diversity quite unlike any place on earth! From the golden sandy beaches of Nelson and Marlborough, to the mountains and glaciers of the Southern Alps, and sub-arctic islands of the deep south. In the South Island you will find spectacular scenery at every turn – from towering mountain ranges to breathtaking fiords.

Whether it's a summer holiday on the beach, a shopping spree in Christchurch or a week of snowboarding in Queenstown – the South Island of New Zealand has something for everyone.

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Autumn in Christchurch - By Rosino
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Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown
credit/licence: Chris Ashton
Coronet Peak Skifields
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Accommodation

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa
Queenstown
Experience a new level of sophistication at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa voted 2011 Top 15th Hotel in Oceania by Conde Nast, Reader's...
From £154
Mercure Queenstown Resort
Queenstown
Situated on a unique vantage point with breathtaking, Mercure Queenstown Resort commands majestic views over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables...
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown
Queenstown
A five-star hotel defined by a warm spirit and distinctive style that embodies the alpine spirit of Queenstown.
Conveniently located in...
Mercure Picton Marlborough Sounds
Picton
Mercure Picton Marlborough Sounds (formally Picton Yacht Club) is a beautiful waterfront hotel set just 10mins stroll from the ferry terminal....
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Hotel
Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside offers beautiful lakefront accommodation only moments from Queenstown CBD.
The newly refurbished hotel boasts...
From £77

Activities

Off the Rails Cycle Tours
Queenstown
Take a break from the fast lane on the historic Otago Central Rail Trail in New Zealand's scenic South Island. OFF THE RAILS' first class...
South Pacific Safaris New Zealand
Kaikoura
Seize the opportunity to hunt outstanding trophies of Red Stag, Tar, Chamois, Elk, Fallow, Boar, Goat, Whitetail, Sika and Sambar. South Pacific...
Fiordland Cruises
Te Anau
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise, Private Double Cabin, fully catered except alcohol. Each day during the summer we visit Doubtful Sound with up to...
Wild Walks New Zealand
Wanaka
New Zealand Wild Walks is based out of Wanaka and Queenstown, specialising in hiking and climbing in New Zealand's Mt Aspiring National Park...
Fiordland Explorer Charters
Manapouri
Come and join Fiordland Explorer Charters on the trip of your lifetime. Discover the Doubtful Sound on board this exclusive tour charter. Taking...

Dining

Cow Restaurant
Queenstown
Open the half barn doors and feel the blast of a real fire. Warm, snug and most of all amazing food (did we mention warm atmosphere?). The COW...
Kai Whaka Pai
Wanaka
Catching all day sunshine on the lake front at Wanaka, The Kai (as referred to by the locals) is famous for producing everything they sell on the...
India Garden
Dunedin
India Garden boasts an extensive range of Vegetarian, Non-Vegetarian and Tandori Dishes.
Dobson Hotel Holdings Ltd
Dobson
Situated 10km from Greymouth up the Grey River Valley, the Dobson Tavern is nestled on the main road with a rugged forest backdrop and overlooking...
Lalaland Wanaka
Wanaka
Lalaland Wanaka is the ideal venue for after work drinks, after dinner drinks, a quiet mid-week drink, or a Friday/Saturday boogie.
Its...

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