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South Island
Trip Planning & Itineraries
After navigating South Island's Cook Strait, hug the east coast on SH1 to dolphin-friendly Kaikoura and cathedral-centred Christchurch. Further south are the faunal sanctuary of the Otago Peninsula and the Victorian facades of Dunedin.
Mix-and-match highways across the island to reach Te Anau for the beguiling side-road to Milford Sound, then backtrack to SH6 and head north into the frenzy of Queenstown. Swap SH6 for SH8 for an eyeful of Mt Cook before veering east to regain the coast road to Christchurch.
Milford Sound Tour
From USD $163.13
Travel along the edge of Lake Wakatipu to Fiordland National Park. The road climbs to enter the Homer Tunnel and emerge above the Cleddau Valley before descending down to unforgettable Milford Sound.
Central Otago Wine Tour
From USD $113.82
Experience the beauty of Central Otago, its fine wines and its rich history. Central Otago has become one of the world's premier cool-climate wine regions noted for its Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.
Kaikoura Whale Watching Tour
From USD $185.90
Kaikoura is world renowned for the variety of marine mammals which can be seen from its waters. During this outing you are very likely to see giant sperm whales, dolphins and seals.
South Island Balloon Ride
From USD $220.05
See Christchurch fade into the distance as the patchwork farmland of the Canterbury Plains comes into view. With more than 15 years of experience and 50,000 satisfied passengers, this is a thoroughly popular way to travel.
Suggested Itineraries: South Island
Bungy jumping has a bit of daredevil panache about it and prompts a heady adrenaline rush, but the behind-the-scenes action could hardly be more organized, with jumper safety obviously of paramount importance.
Queenstown is virtually surrounded by bungy cords, including a 141-foot (43m) high jump off the Kawarau Bridge (which now has a bungy theater and museum), a 334ft (102m) plunge at Skippers Canyon and the 439ft (134m) Nevis Highwire act. Another South Island bungy jump awaits you outside Hanmer Springs. Be sure to check out our complete list of South Island bungy jumping.
