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City Sightseeing & Heritage
Explore Dunedin and Christchurch heritage, museums, and iconic city sights across the South Island.
Wine Tours
Taste world-class Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc on South Island wine trails and cellar door tours.
Adventure & Adrenaline
Chase thrills with bungy, jet boats, and canyon swingsâadrenaline hits across the South Island.
Scenic Day Tours
See the South Islandâs highlights in one dayâglaciers, lakes, and viewpoints with guided comfort.
Nature & Adventure
Discover rugged coastlines, alpine tracks, and wild encounters on nature-led adventure tours.
Top South Island Must-Visit Destinations
Discover Lake Wakatipu, Milford Sound, Fiordland, glaciers & moreâbook your South Island adventure today!
Lake Wakatipu
Lake Tekapo
Fiordland National Park
Lake Pukaki
Tasman Glacier (Haupapa)
Lake Wanaka
Milford Sound
Baldwin Street
Franz Josef Glacier
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Mitre Peak
Sumner Beach
Larnach Castle
Dunedin Railway Station
Homer Tunnel
Lake Te Anau
Marlborough Sounds
Eglinton Valley
Arthur's Pass National Park
Christchurch Gondola
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Quick Facts
Best Time to Visit
The summer season in the South Island occurs from December to February.
Language
English and Te Reo MÄori are official languages of New Zealand, including the South Island.
Currency
The currency used in the South Island of New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).
Visa Info
Visa requirements for the South Island depend on the traveler's nationality and purpose of visit.
Plug Type
South Island uses Type I electrical plugs with a standard voltage of 230V and frequency of 50Hz.
Time zone
The South Island operates on New Zealand Standard Time (UTC+12) or NZDT (UTC+13).
