The west coast of South Island contains some of the country's most imposing landscapes.
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There's nowhere higher in Australasia than the peak of spectacular Aoraki Mount Cook.
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Milford Sound - actually a fiord - is the jewel in the crown of New Zealand's sights
View Featured TripIt's all about the natural beauty on a Travelmarvel holiday to New Zealand's South Island, from bright blue lakes to crystal-clear fiords, golden vineyards and a magnificent collection of snow-dusted peaks. Stargaze at Lake Tekapo, cruise Milford Sound and soar to the top of Queenstown’s highest peak. This is just the tip of the glacier. There’s so much more waiting for you.
Considered the most scenic region in the country, Fiordland is an obligatory stop on the South Island. The crowning jewel is the World Heritage-listed fiord, Milford Sound. You'll be blown away by the scenery during a full-day cruise past hulking mountains and waterfalls.
From farm to fork, net to plate, vineyard to glass, the flavours of New Zealand produce are an experience in their own right. On South Island, you’ll be treated to some of the best Mackenzie Country produce during dinner at Rakinui Restaurant at Peppers Bluewater Resort.
Making your way from the North Island to the South will be one of your favourite parts of your holiday thanks to the Interislander Ferry. The three-and-a-half-hour trip through the Marlborough and Queen Charlotte sounds is regarded as one of the most picturesque ferry rides in the world.
Home to Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, Westland Tai Poutini National Park runs from the Southern Alps to the Tasman sea on the west coast of the South Island. The advance of these two glaciers has created astonishing scenery of immense valleys and majestic craggy peaks that tower above you.
Auckland to Christchurch
Christchurch Return
Auckland to Christchurch
Auckland to Christchurch
Auckland to Christchurch
Christchurch Return
Auckland to Christchurch
Auckland to Christchurch
New Zealand’s picture-perfect Mackenzie Region, Ben Groundwater tells the story of local folk hero James Mackenzie.
See New Zealand by rail. Sit back as New Zealand’s trains take you between mountains, cities and seaside towns. Travel in comfort as you enjoy new views around every bend. From coast to mountains, four special rail journeys explore the Land of the Long White Cloud. Travel on the iconic TranzAlpine from coast to coast across the Southern Alps, and ride the Coastal Pacific and the Glenbrook Vintage Steam Train, and also enjoy a unique Rail Cruising experience.
From north to south, Gary Walsh explores the best of New Zealand by train.
Escape to cinematic landscapes you'll only find in New Zealand.
