The South Island.
Explored properly.
Where to go, what to do, and the best drives to get there. Each guide links to scenic routes and suggested vehicles so you can plan and book in one place.
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Queenstown is New Zealand’s adventure capital, set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu with the Remarkables mountain range as...
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Read Queenstown guide →Wanaka is one of the South Island’s most scenic alpine towns, sitting on the shores of Lake Wanaka with views of the Sou...
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Read Wanaka guide →Lake Tekapo is famous for its turquoise water, the Church of the Good Shepherd, and some of the best stargazing in New Z...
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Read Lake Tekapo guide →Aoraki/Mount Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak and the heart of the country’s alpine country. The village is the base f...
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Read Aoraki Mount Cook guide →Milford Sound is one of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations, a fiord of sheer cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife. The d...
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Read Milford Sound guide →Franz Josef Glacier village is the gateway to one of the world’s most accessible temperate glaciers. Walk to the glacier...
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Read Franz Josef guide →Hokitika is the jade (pounamu) capital of the West Coast, a small town with a rich gold-rush history, a wild beach, and...
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Itineraries & planning
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