The enduring city of Christchurch is your gateway to the South Island’s spectacle. With its charming suburban houses and expansive floral parks, Christchurch offers the warmest welcome to a region with so much on offer.
Thrill-seekers, explorers, foodies and day-spa chasers… Whether your ideal holiday includes hitting the powdery white slopes of Mt. Hutt or discovering local hotspots at your own pace on a self-drive tour, the South Island has something for everyone.
We’ve selected a bunch of itineraries below that showcase the best of Christchurch and the South Island. Plus, when you book with your personal travel manager before the 31st of May, you could win one of two $500* travel money cards to spend on your trip!
Want to find out where you’re headed and what’s waiting for you to explore on your next New Zealand South Island holiday? Take our quiz and find out!
Ask your personal travel manager about a South Island holiday that will leave you wanting more.
Breakfast daily, multi-mountain lift pass plus entry to Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa.
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Stay 7 nights pay for 6 plus NZ$99 food & beverage credit per room, multi-mountain lift pass and more.
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NZ ski SuperPass, car hire, breakfast daily, entry to Tekapo Springs Hot Pools and more.
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TranzAlpine train journey, helicopter tour, car hire, tram and punting plus more.
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Car hire, dark sky stargazing experience, entry to Tekapo Springs hot pools and more.
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Exclusive: save $401 on your tour plus breakfast daily, TranzAlpine train journey, island cruise plus more.
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Car hire, star gazing and hot pool tour, gourmet food and wine tasting, multi-mountain lift pass and more.
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Car hire, two scenic helicopter experiences, cruise plus more.
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Breakfast daily, TranzAlpine train journey, Christchurch tram and punting, wine tour and tastings plus more.
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Car hire, breakfast daily, winery lunch heli tour and more.
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Car hire, whale watching flight, winery lunch heli tour, Akaroa nature cruise and more.
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From the world class facilities of family friendly ski fields like Mt Hutt to Roundhill, there’s something for everyone in Canterbury’s snow-covered playground. Here are some top ski areas to check out on your next visit to Christchurch.
You don’t have to be an avid skier or snowboarder to have a good time. From snow tubing to star gazing, from towering mountain ranges to windswept beaches, these are our favourite things to see and do on a Kiwi winter wonderland holiday.
We wouldn’t dream of suggesting there are only nine places on the South Island that will take your breath away. All of New Zealand will do that to you! But, let’s take a moment to look at nine very special places your next road trip should include if you are in that area.
The great thing about New Zealand is that it appeals to all kinds of travellers. You may have already travelled to NZ, or like many it’s on your “someday” list. Either way, here's a list of ten gems of the South Island you won't want to miss.
Are you bound for the slopes or are you soaking in a hot spring? Find out where you're headed and what's waiting for you to explore on your next New Zealand South Island holiday.
From the world class facilities of family friendly ski fields like Mt Hutt to Roundhill, there’s something for everyone in Canterbury’s snow-covered playground. Here are some top ski areas to check out on your next visit to Christchurch.
You don’t have to be an avid skier or snowboarder to have a good time. From snow tubing to star gazing, from towering mountain ranges to windswept beaches, these are our favourite things to see and do on a Kiwi winter wonderland holiday.
We wouldn’t dream of suggesting there are only nine places on the South Island that will take your breath away. All of New Zealand will do that to you! But, let’s take a moment to look at nine very special places your next road trip should include if you are in that area.
The great thing about New Zealand is that it appeals to all kinds of travellers. You may have already travelled to NZ, or like many it’s on your “someday” list. Either way, here's a list of ten gems of the South Island you won't want to miss.
Are you bound for the slopes or are you soaking in a hot spring? Find out where you're headed and what's waiting for you to explore on your next New Zealand South Island holiday.
Your personal travel manager can help you to plan and book your South Island adventure.
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