New Zealand’s South Island
South Islands, New Zealand
A primordial playground with truly spectacular scenery on the grandest scale, outdoor adventure activities galore, colourful and compelling Maori culture and terribly nice Kiwis.
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South Islands, New Zealand
A primordial playground with truly spectacular scenery on the grandest scale, outdoor adventure activities galore, colourful and compelling Maori culture and terribly nice Kiwis.
Te Anua, South Island, New Zealand
A stupendous fjord of spectacular scenery, surrounded by rainforest, surrounded and crowned by the Mitre Peak. One of New Zealand’s signature experiences – by boat, kayak, helicopter or hike.
Best for ages: 4+ | £10
Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand
See the world’s largest toothed predator, the sperm whale, close up on these Maori-run tours, boasting a 95% success rate. You can whale-watch on kayaks too.
Best for ages: 6+ | £92 | 3 hours
Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand
Swim amongst hundreds, if not thousands, of wild dusky dolphins, surrounded by the jaw-dropping scenery in Kaikoura’s bay, Tours are responsibly operated and educational.
Best for ages: 8+ | £100 | 3-4 hours
Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand
The largest geyser in the southern hemisphere, it reliably ‘erupts’ up to twenty times per day, sending hissing jets of sulphurous steam up to 30m (100 feet) into the air.
Best for ages: 6+ | £35 | 1 night
Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Adrenaline-pumping white-water rafting for scaredy cats and daredevils, with guaranteed thrills and spills aplenty. Choose either the grade 2-3 rapids of the Kawarau River, or the grade 3-5 rapids of the Shotover River.
Best for ages: 13+ | £105 | 4-5 hours
Blenheim, South Island, New Zealand
New Zealand’s largest, prettiest and most celebrated wine region boasting over 80+ intimate, welcoming wineries.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
The original bunjy jump, from a 43m-high bridge over the Kawarau River, plus valley swings and human catapult experiences alongside. Adrenaline rush guaranteed and spectacular scenery to boot.
Best for ages: 10+ | £100 | 4-5 hours
Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
A brilliantly unique via Ferrata course that requires you to climb to the top of a free-flowing waterfall. Three levels suit different ages and abilities.
Best for ages: 10+ | £110 | 3-7 hours
North Island, New Zealand
New Zealand sits on a geothermal fault line, making it prime country for bubbling, geothermal hot springs known in Maori as waiariki. Although found across both islands, the Central Plateau region of the North Island, underlain by the Taupo Volcanic Zone, is particularly good, especially near Rotorua.
Best for ages: 8+ | Free