South Island

New Zealand mountain scenery
Things are a little more dramatic on the South Island. With large intimidating mountains, glaciers and fiords, this wonderous chunk of land is a veritable paradise for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. Christchurch is the biggest city on the island, while Queenstown is definitely the craziest! Bungy Jump, skydive, snowboard, whale-watch or cruise through the amazing Milford Sound. Just about anything is doable on the South Island.

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Base Discovery Lodge

Queenstown

STA category: Hostels

Boasting a great central location and the buzzing Altitude bar with happy hours and all day food. All rooms and dorms have a fridge, central heating and most have balconies with mountain and lake views.

Beds from R144
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Hotel Grand Chancellor

Christchurch

STA category: 3 Globe Rating

Looking to rest your weary bones? Then opt for a little more luxury at the centrally located Grand Chancellor. Sprawl in the big beds and enjoy the in-room facilities that include a mini-bar, cable TV, shower and bath.

Beds from R851
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Stonehurst

Christchurch

STA category: Hostels

With a mix of hotel and hostel accommodation, Stonehurst has something for everyone, with loads of room types. Just two blocks from the centre of town, the award winning facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, internet and TV lounge.

Beds from R134
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Day trips, big and mini adventures

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Tandem Skydive

Queenstown

Tandem Skydive from 15000, 12000 or 9000ft and freefall at 200kph over New Zealand's most scenic resort - Queenstown. Once the chute opens, you’ll have time to marvel at the stunning mountain landscapes as you glide peacefully to the ground.  R1,264

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AJ Hacket Bungy

Queenstown

This is where the bungy phenomenon all began, and AJ Hacket started it all off. There are bungy options for every level of adrenalin junkie from the original 43m Kawarau Bridge leap to the massive 134m Nevis Highwire. Prepare to scream your lungs sore.  R818 Call
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Shotover Jet

Queenstown

Get ready for thirty minutes of thrill therapy as you career at breakneck speed in a jet boat through the Shotover River Canyon. Big white water spray, 360 degree spins and close encounters with the canyon walls are all part of this legendary experience. R562 Call
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Milford Sound

Full Day

 Start & Finish: Queenstown

Milford Sound simply has to be seen. Tagged as the ‘most beautiful place in New Zealand’ and the ‘eighth wonder of the world’; please don’t even consider missing it out. The Sound is actually a fjord surrounded by high rainforest-covered cliffs. Rainfall is some of the highest in the world and temporary waterfalls cascade up to 1000 metres into the water. Watch out for seals, penguins and dolphins, who are regular visitors to the area.

 R894

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Southern Explorer

7 Days

 Start & Finish: Christchurch

The South Island gloriously exhibits enormous snow covered mountains, alpine lakes, cavernous valleys and colossal fiords. This week-long adventure will transport you and your awe-struck countenance on a loop around many of New Zealand’s most astonishing natural sights. So prepare to have all the little things in life put into perspective as you come to realise just how magnificent the planet earth can be.

  • Spend a night on a Kiwi sheep station
  • Explore remote Fox Glacier
  • 2 nights in action packed Queenstown
  • Check out your reflection at Mirror Lake
  • Overnight cruise in Fiordland
  • View impressive Mt Cook
  • Visit tranquil Lake Ohau
 R7,493

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Southern Highlights

9 Days

 Start & Finish: Christchurch

The South Island looks like it was once inhabited by a species of rampaging giants! Perhaps the Kiwi’s were being ironic when they boringly named it the South Island, because there is nothing dull about the domineering mountains, mind-boggling glaciers, humungous fiords and sweeping swathes of farmland that define this awesome half of New Zealand.

  • Optional Tranzalpine train journey
  • Learn about local history at the Bushman’s Centre
  • Explore Franz Josef glacier
  • Wilderness stop at Mount Aspiring National Park
  • Two free days in Queenstown
  • Overnight cruise on the incredible Doubtful Sound
  • Explore the historic mining areas of Central Otago
  • Otago Rail Trail all-level mountain biking
 R11,190

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