Imagine sitting in a European ski town with the Canadian Rockies as the backdrop and being surrounded by the charm of Polynesian hospitality. Kia Ora. Welcome to the South Island of New Zealand.
There is so much on offer as a holiday destination. Just three hours from our east coast, it somehow combines the best of the rest of the world on this one small island.
The South Island is a paradise of breathtaking mountains, lakes and glaciers and renowned for it’s seemingly limitless active adventure. But it also has much more; a revitalised city culture, world-class food and wine experiences and charming little towns plucked straight from a picture book.
You can dive out of a plane, dive onto the slopes or dive into a degustation menu. It will bring out your inner daredevil, photographer and connoisseur, while also giving you plenty of wide open spaces to kick back and relax.
The South island is made for a road trip! Your senses will go into overdrive as you take in the spectacular scenery and encounter so many nature experiences along the way, not to mention the countless cellar doors to visit. And wherever you go, you’ll always be greeted with a smile. We have eight exclusive South Island self-drive itineraries for you to choose from, that give you the freedom to go at your own pace, while enjoying the luxury of having everything else taken care of for you.
And so you don’t miss a thing, or a photo opportunity, we’ve also put together a list of our South Island gems that you must see, as well as our 10 most Instagrammable locations. You’ll find these along with lots of other South Island holiday inspiration below.
3 nights from $525* per person twin share. Discounted accommodation and NZ$15 food and beverage voucher per room. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
4 nights from $1,169* per person twin share. Scenic drive across the Canterbury Plains, two helicopter transfers and a breathtaking Heli-Hike of Fox Glacier. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
6 nights from $1,239* per person double share. Discounted accommodation and complimentary entry and towel at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
9 nights from $1,769*per person double share. Complimentary entry and towel at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, spectacular whale waiting cruise from Kaikoura and a nature cruise at Akaroa. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
11 nights from $11,055* per person twin share. Kaikoura Ultimate Helicopter Adventure and South Pacific Whale Watch and a private wine tour in Blenheim. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
9 nights from $2,429* per person. Bring all of your senses alive with sensational food, wine, scenery and nature experiences along the way. Featuring world famous sauvignon blanc, thermal pools and a PurePod stay. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
6 nights from $1,229* per person twin share. Ski pass, mountain transfers and automatic car hire. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
8 nights from $4,959* per family based on 2 adults and 2 children (5-15 years). Accommodation, sightseeing, jet boat ride and car hire. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
9 nights from $2,219* per person twin share. Cruise and walk Mou Waho Island, Tekapo Springs hot pools and enjoy stunning views atop Port Hills. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
9 nights from $1,759* per person twin share. 2 day ski pass, automatic car hire and a breathtaking evening view at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
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3 nights from $525* per person twin share. Discounted accommodation and NZ$15 food and beverage voucher per room. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
4 nights from $1,169* per person twin share. Scenic drive across the Canterbury Plains, two helicopter transfers and a breathtaking Heli-Hike of Fox Glacier. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
6 nights from $1,239* per person double share. Discounted accommodation and complimentary entry and towel at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
9 nights from $1,769*per person double share. Complimentary entry and towel at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, spectacular whale waiting cruise from Kaikoura and a nature cruise at Akaroa. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
11 nights from $11,055* per person twin share. Kaikoura Ultimate Helicopter Adventure and South Pacific Whale Watch and a private wine tour in Blenheim. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
9 nights from $2,429* per person. Bring all of your senses alive with sensational food, wine, scenery and nature experiences along the way. Featuring world famous sauvignon blanc, thermal pools and a PurePod stay. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
6 nights from $1,229* per person twin share. Ski pass, mountain transfers and automatic car hire. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
8 nights from $4,959* per family based on 2 adults and 2 children (5-15 years). Accommodation, sightseeing, jet boat ride and car hire. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
9 nights from $2,219* per person twin share. Cruise and walk Mou Waho Island, Tekapo Springs hot pools and enjoy stunning views atop Port Hills. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
9 nights from $1,759* per person twin share. 2 day ski pass, automatic car hire and a breathtaking evening view at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Offer expires 30 Jun 2022.
Our personal travel managers will make your South Island holiday a wonderful experience. Search for one near you.
New Zealand’s South Island is a playground for the whole family. We’ve spoken to our expert personal travel managers to bring you their top spots for a family road trip. Kia Ora. Welcome to the South Island.
Do you crave to find your next epic Instagram shot? There are lots of places on New Zealand’s South Island that offer just that… epic backdrops, epic close-ups, epic food, epic experiences.
If you are in desperate need of a holiday, chances are your taste buds are too. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to get you started before you take to the road.
Admit it… food is a big part of your travels. Eating local, finding the freshest produce, discovering flavours unknown to your tastebuds.
Get set to be blown away – quality and freshness explode through every bite, and each sip, as does the enthusiasm and dedication of those who made it happen. Here are ten of our favourite South Island experiences if food and brew dictate your itinerary.
You may have already travelled to NZ, or like many it’s on your “some day” list. Either way, we’ve put together a list of ten gems of the South Island you cannot miss, no matter how many times you’ve made the trip across the Tasman.
New Zealand’s South Island is a playground for the whole family. We’ve spoken to our expert personal travel managers to bring you their top spots for a family road trip. Kia Ora. Welcome to the South Island.
Do you crave to find your next epic Instagram shot? There are lots of places on New Zealand’s South Island that offer just that… epic backdrops, epic close-ups, epic food, epic experiences.
If you are in desperate need of a holiday, chances are your taste buds are too. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to get you started before you take to the road.
Admit it… food is a big part of your travels. Eating local, finding the freshest produce, discovering flavours unknown to your tastebuds.
Get set to be blown away – quality and freshness explode through every bite, and each sip, as does the enthusiasm and dedication of those who made it happen. Here are ten of our favourite South Island experiences if food and brew dictate your itinerary.
You may have already travelled to NZ, or like many it’s on your “some day” list. Either way, we’ve put together a list of ten gems of the South Island you cannot miss, no matter how many times you’ve made the trip across the Tasman.
Queenstown. Many Aussies have already visited this beautiful little pocket of paradise that sees each day before us. Perhaps that’s you, perhaps you keep saying one day, or perhaps it’s not on your radar (yet). It’s a place of extremes – indulgence, activities, and secrets (many of which are in plain view)! Here are some of our Queenstown favourites which we think should be included on your next trip.
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